From fuzzy databases to an intelligent manual using fril

摘要

This paper describes an Intelligent Manual written in Fril which can act as an interface to documentation, software, and the conceptual framework of a technical study. The Intelligent Manual can also act as an assistant to an engineer involved in a technical investigation drawing on previous work. Methods of dealing with the uncertainties in data and inference are described, and a demonstration system is outlined covering a report on the performance assessment of a hazardous waste repository. The methods used in the Intelligent Manual can be applied to any technical documentation.