A Knowledge Based Expert System for the selection of structural systems for tall buildings is presented by using logic programming concepts. Using information from the user on location, height to width ratio, type of occupancy, and labor skills, advice on the Material of Construction, Types of structural systems to be used with factors of certainty, and gravity and lateral resisting systems, is given. A methodology for the preliminary design of tall buildings is presented with a knowledge based approach resulting in various modules such as a Conceptualizer, Preliminary Sizer, Preliminary Analyzer, Preliminary Global Evaluator, Local Optimizer and a Design Decision Advisor. Systematic integration of knowledge and decision modules of construction skills and material types used in different cities, and types of structural systems using steel, concrete and composite or mixed systems, is utilized to suggest possible combinations of lateral load resisting framing systems as well as gravity systems. Knowledge Resource Modules are presented for approximate analysis and preliminary design.

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