- Author
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Bell, L. C.
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Elzarka, H.
- Title
- Expert Systems Application and Tutorial.
- Coporate
- Clemson Univ., SC
- Report
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Source Document 75
June 1992
108 p.
- Keywords
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construction
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expert systems
- Identifiers
- expert systems fundamentals and terminology; expert systems tutorial using VP expert; expert systems development; expert systems applications in industrial engineering and construction
- Abstract
- An expert system can best be defined as a computer program that emulates the problem solving process used by human experts. Expert systems are also called knowledge based systems, or rule based systems. Some authors prefer the term "intelligent assistant". Expert systems are well suited to solving problems where judgment and experience play an important role. Admittedly, expert systems rarely perform better than experts. However, experts are not always available, nor do they always have the time to formally evaluate all available information or consult established references and specifications before reaching a conclusion or recommendation.