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Handling Regulatory Information Using Information Technology

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Development of Knowledge-Based Systems for Engineering

Part of the book series: International Centre for Mechanical Sciences ((CISM,volume 333))

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Abstract

Many aspects of some industries, like the construction and process industries, are governed by regulatory information. This information has a direct and significant effect on the safety, economics and quality of the industries’ operations and end-products. Regulatory information has long been recognised as a potentially rich area for computer applications. This paper provides an overview of the work that has been done to provide computer systems that will help both users and authors of regulations. The emphasis is on using advanced information technology that would help in accessing, interpreting and applying the information.

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  1. Loughborough University of Technology, Loughborough, UK

    P. W. H. Chung

  2. Building Directorate, Scottish Office, Edinburgh, UK

    D. Stone

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  1. University of Udine, Udine, Italy

    Carlo Tasso

  2. National Laboratory of Civil Engineering of Lisbon, Portugal

    Edoardo R. de Arantes e Oliveira

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Chung, P.W.H., Stone, D. (1998). Handling Regulatory Information Using Information Technology. In: Tasso, C., de Arantes e Oliveira, E.R. (eds) Development of Knowledge-Based Systems for Engineering. International Centre for Mechanical Sciences, vol 333. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-2784-1_11

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