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Knowledge representation for reasoning: Tables, frames, and rules in a cutting fluids application

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 February 2009

Laurence Moseley  and
Owain Dobson
Laurence Moseley
Affiliation:
Department of Computer Science, University of Wales, Swansea, Singleton Park, Swansea SA2 8PP, Wales
Owain Dobson
Affiliation:
Department of Computer Science, University of Wales, Swansea, Singleton Park, Swansea SA2 8PP, Wales
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Abstract

This paper describes decisions made during the development of an expert system for advising on problems that arise in the use of cutting fluids in engineering. It covers the problems of knowledge acquisition and of knowledge representation and of the relationship between them. The need for iterative prototyping is noted, and the choice between a database and a rule-based approach is discussed. The paper model and the machine model may not be isomorphic, although both are useful, albeit for different purposes.

Keywords

Knowledge-Based SystemFramesRulesDatabaseCutting Fluids
Type
Articles
Information
AI EDAM , Volume 10 , Issue 1 , January 1996 , pp. 37 - 45
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1996

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