DISCON: an expert system for the analysis of differing site conditions claims

摘要

The construction industry not only presents problems of engineering, but legal problems as well. Litigation and claims in construction are consuming an ever larger share of the energy and resources of construction industry participants. An artificially intelligent expert system called DISCON is presented, which is designed to give legal advice to design and construction engineers as well as contractors and owners concerning Different Site Conditions claims. DISCON development is discussed, and its features are outlined.