Abstract
Expert systems are computer tools allowing the management of nonnumerical, qualitative knowledge. In that way, they depart from the numerical tools used for solving complex equation systems in computer assisted design. The integration of both types of tools is therefore desirable. Typically, the design of spillways involves long and tedious calculations, dependant on the type and nature of the structure. An expert system was developed to assist the design engineer in the initial and crucial task of choosing the baseline conditions. This expert system is based solely on technical criterion and integrates the knowledge of several experts in the field. A management tool for this multiple-source knowledge was therefore developed and integrated to the many design criterions. The system, currently being developed and implemented in an industry, was tested against approximately 40 worldwide existing structures. The responses, very promising, are presented with the system structure and its technical content. Key words: expert system, design, spillway, hydraulics.
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