Cheng, M Y and Ko, C H (2003) Object-oriented evolutionary fuzzy neural inference system for construction management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 129(4), pp. 461-469. ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
Problems in construction management are complex, full of uncertainty, and vary with environment. Fuzzy logic, neural networks, and genetic algorithms (GAs) have been successfully applied in construction management to solve various kinds of problems. Considering the characteristics and merits of each method, this paper combines the above three techniques to develop an Evolutionary Fuzzy Neural Inference Model (EFNIM). Integrating these three methods, the EFNIM uses GAs to simultaneously search for the fittest membership functions with the minimum fuzzy neural network (FNN) structure and optimum parameters of FNN. Thus, the best adaptation mode is automatically identified. Furthermore, this research work integrates the EFNIM with an object-oriented (OO) computer technique to develop an OO Evolutionary Fuzzy Neural Inference System for solving construction management problems. Simulations are conducted to demonstrate the application potential of the EFNIS. This system could be used as a multifarious intelligent decision support system for decision-making to solve manifold construction management problems.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | algorithms; fuzzy sets; neural networks |
| Index terms: | decision-making, neural network, genetic algorithm, fuzzy set, fuzzy logic, decision support, adaptation |
| Subjects: | decision-making and optimization, artificial intelligence, data science, algorithms, user focus, decision analysis |
| Topics: | Risk Management, Research Practice, Design Practice, Digital Applications |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCA |
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