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Towards a knowledge-based system for space planning

AuthorJagannath, Joshi Prasad
Call NumberAIT Thesis no. CS- 88-3
Subject(s)Plant layout--Data processing
Computer-aided design
NoteA thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology
PublisherAsian Institute of Technology
AbstractSpace Planning involves typically , the organizations of the space under a set of constraints , to meet a given set of specifications. It appears possible to model the whole problem mathematically and optimize certain criteria functions . However , this approach needs clear definition of the problem domain and precise measurement of various parameters involved. In practice, none of these are feasible. Moreover, even when h e parameters are identified , there remains the issue of search in a large problem space. In this study, some of the well known approaches to the space planning problems are reviewed . The expert on the space planning is usually guided by the heuristics which are acquired through experience. This effort is towards building a knowledge based system to capture such heuristics. The study describes how a knowledge management .approach could b e considered for solving space planning problems. In particular we look at this problem in the l ight of organizing a shop floor in a typical Wire Rope Industry . A LISP based s y stem is developed as a prototype.
Year1988
TypeThesis
SchoolSchool of Engineering and Technology (SET)
DepartmentOther Field of Studies (No Department)
Academic Program/FoSComputer Science (CS)
Chairperson(s)Sadananda, Ramakoti
Examination Committee(s)Kanchit Malaivongs
Scholarship Donor(s)Government of Australia .
DegreeThesis (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1988


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