| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/L88023/01 |
| Title: |
A PROTOTYPE EXPERT SYSTEM FOR EFFECTIVE RAIL TRACK RENEWAL |
| Principal Investigator: |
Madelin, Professor K |
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| Department: |
Civil Engineering |
| Organisation: |
University of Birmingham |
| Scheme: |
LINK |
| Starts: |
01 January 1998 |
Ends: |
31 March 2000 |
Value (£): |
182,927
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Construction Ops & Management |
Pavement Engineering |
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| Transport Systems and Vehicles |
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About 50 study sections of track will be identified where significant expenditure has occurred over the past 3 years. The research will analyze historic condition data which has been collected by the automated track recording catch and visual condition surveys. A cost model will be developed based upon existing unit rates and user costs for various forms of remedial treatment. A 'before' picture will be established and the use made of MARPAS Maintenance and Resource Planning Systems) will be studied. An 'after' picture will then be established from condition data enabling a benefit/cost ratio to be calculated.Alternative remedial treatments will be postulated where a choice existed and the estimated benefit/cost ratio compares with the actual works undertaken. Automated condition data will be analyzed to establish patterns of behavior which the link the symptom of deterioration and the most cost effective treatment. The research will also explore relationships between automatic condition data and visual surveys. The design of a prototype expert system will seek to replicate the decision making process of an experienced engineer.
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http://www.bham.ac.uk |