Knowledge Based Consultation for Finite Element Structural Analysis.

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Abstract:

In recent years, techniques of heuristic programming have been applied to various fields of science and engineering. An attempt has been made, during the current investigation, to develop a knowledge based consultation system and to establish a finite element structural analysis knowledge based for the use of the MARC program, a general purpose finite element analysis program. Backward chaining logic is adopted into the current system and the inference engine is written in Fortran. The knowledge based deals with information on pre-analysis, and post-analysis stages of a structural analysis problem. Rules in the knowledge base are executed through the use of user input keywords. The consultation system is currently operational on the Prime 400 Computer System. Author

Author(s):
Rivlin, J. M. ; Hsu, M. B. ; Marcal, P. V.
Author Organization(s):
MARC ANALYSIS RESEARCH CORP PALO ALTO CA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Oct 77-May 80,
Pagination:
0114

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFWAL-TR-80-3069
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F33615-78-C-3206
Task Number(s):
02
Project Number(s):
2401
Monitor Series:
TR-80-3069
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.4.2_Health Service Delivery; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_5.5.2_Task
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*COMPUTER PROGRAMS, *FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS, *STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS, COMPUTER PROGRAM DOCUMENTATION, COMPUTER LOGIC, PROBLEM SOLVING, FORTRAN, FORMATS, HEURISTIC METHODS, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software, Structural Engineering and Building Technology, Mechanics
Keyword(s):
Knowledge representation, MARC computer program, Prime 400 computers, PE62201F, WUAFWAL24010201
Report Date:
1980 May 01