Using fuzzy set theory (FST) in selecting a suitable foundation type

Authors:
H. K. Amin;K. M. El Zahaby;M. A. Taha;A. S. Bazaraa
Affiliations:
Housing and Building Research Center, Cairo, Egypt;Housing and Building Research Center, Cairo, Egypt;Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University, Egypt;Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University, Egypt
Venue:
ICAAICSE '01 Proceedings of the sixth international conference on Application of artificial intelligence to civil & structural engineering
Year:
2001

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Abstract

In this paper, fuzzy set analysis is used as a tool to find a suitable foundation type for a given site with known characteristics. A set of 23 fuzzy variables, covering 6 main subgroups is used in the current analysis. The proposed development is implemented using a total of (84) projects, which has been collected from 6 major consulting offices in Egypt. An interactive, structured, FORTRAN computer program is prepared for the analysis. A parametric study is also performed. The results are logical, useful and can be easily utilised by geotechnical engineers to help them select a suitable foundation type.