Object-oriented approach to a knowledge-based structural design system

Abstract

In this article, an Expert System for MIDship section design (ESMID) is developed based on a general-purpose expert system shell. The system focuses on the integration of knowledge-based system and design resources such as an engineering database, graphical user interface, and engineering application programs for the calculation of section modulus and longitudinal strength of ship structure. The validation of the ESMID system was examined and verified by applying the system to the 64K bulk carrier ship. The developed expert system can help a novice engineer in designing the midship section of ship.