A rock classification expert system

Abstract

A system to classify rock mass is described. The knowledge of experts is divided into two parts: the knowledge about the classification according to main parameters, and the knowledge about the evaluation of those parameters. The principle of classification is based on the fuzzy set theory. A scheme that calculates two agendas, or structure sets, plays an important role in the control strategy. This scheme provides a way to parallel a problem-solving method of human experts and raises efficiency.<>