An Expert System Based on BP Neural Networks for Pre-splitting Blasting Design.

The issue of pre-splitting blasting design is investigated in this paper. According to the principle of expert system and neural networks, Visual C++ 6.0 and SQL Sever 2000 are employed to develop hybrid expert system of pre-splitting blasting design based on BP neural networks. The proposed expert system is a coupling system of engineering database and three-layered BP neural networks, which can be applied into cutting excavation of the expressway. The experiments show that the system can enhance the reliability of in-site pre-splitting blasting design scheme, efficiency and quality of construction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]