Abstract:

A new idea is proposed that the knowledge structure in structural Optimization has the characteristics of multi-level and multibranch. On this basis a language is established, based on the rule which can express the professional knowledge of structural optimization very well. Based on the separated knowledge base and reasoning machine, the general system which has the functions of reasoning, knowledge acquiring and tracing adjustment is developed, which possesses the obvious advantage to solve structural optimization problems automaticly and enlarge the applicability of the system.

Key words: structural optimization, design, expert system, rule