Soft Computing has emerged as an important approach towards achieving intelligent computational paradigms where key elements are learning from experience in the presence of uncertainties, fuzzy belief functioos, and ·evolutioo of the computing strategies of the learning agent itself. Fuzzy, neural and evolutionary computing are the three major themes of soft computing. The book presents original research papers dealing with the theory of soft computing and its applicatioos in engineering design and manufacturing. The methodologies have been applied to a large variety of real life problems. Applicatioo of soft computing has provided the opportunity to integrate human like 'vagueness' and real life 'uncertainty' to an otherwise 'hard' computer programme. Now, a computer programme can learn, adapt, and evolve using soft computing. The book identifies the strengths and Iimitatioos of soft cOOlputing techniques, particularly with reference to their engineering applications. The applications range fran design optimisatioo to scheduling and image analysis. Goal optimisatioo with incomplete infmnatioo and under uncertainty is the key to solving real-life problems in design and manufacturing. Soft computing techniques presented in this book address these issues. Computatiooal complexity and efficient implementatioo of these techniques are also major concerns for realising useful industrial applications of soft computing. The different parts in the book also address these issues. The book cootains 9 parts, 8 of which are based 00 papers fran the '2nd On-line World Conference 00 Soft Computing in Engineering Design and Manufacture (WSC2),.

Advances in Soft Computing contains the most recent developments in the field of soft computing in engineering design and manufacture. The book comprises a selection of papers that were first presented in June 1998 at the 3rd On-line World Conference on Soft Computing in Engineering Design and Manufacturing. Amongst these are four invited papers by World-renowned researchers in the field. Soft computing is a collection of methodologies which aim to exploit tolerance for imprecision, uncertainty and partial truth to achieve tractability, robustness and low solution cost. The area of applications of soft computing is extensive. Principally the constituents of soft computing are: fuzzy computing, neuro-computing, genetic computing and probabilistic computing. The topics in this book are well focused on engineering design an d manufacturing. This broad collection of 43 research papers, has been arranged into nine parts by the editors. These include: Design Support Systems, Intelligent Control, Data Mining and New Topics in EA basics. The papers on evolutionary design and optimisation are of particular interest. Innovative techniques are explored and the reader is introduced to new, highly advanced research results. The editors present a unique collection of papers that provide a comprehensive overview of current developments in soft computing research around the world.

Due to problems associated with the design and manufacturing of composite materials, there is a need to introduce computational and intelligent systems engineering methodology in materials engineering. Soft Computing in the Design and Manufacturing of Composite Material offers an intelligent approach to advance material engineering, and significantly improves the process of designing and manufacturing a new material. This title includes chapters covering topics such as soft computing techniques, composite materials engineering, design and manufacturing of composite materials, numerical modeling, prediction, and optimization of the composite materials performance, development of the hybrid models, and control of the composite material performance. Introduction of soft computing in the composite materials engineering Includes accurate and detailed analysis of the current state of the art in the field Development of the intelligent models for design and manufacturing of composite material Details composite material performance prediction Optimization of the manufacturing process of composite materials

This book covers the issues related to optimization of engineering and management problems using soft computing techniques with an industrial outlook. It covers a broad area related to real life complex decision making problems using a heuristics approach. It also explores a wide perspective and future directions in industrial engineering research on a global platform/scenario. The book highlights the concept of optimization, presents various soft computing techniques, offers sample problems, and discusses related software programs complete with illustrations. Features Explains the concept of optimization and relevance to soft computing techniques towards optimal solution in engineering and management Presents various soft computing techniques Offers problems and their optimization using various soft computing techniques Discusses related software programs, with illustrations Provides a step-by-step tutorial on how to handle relevant software for obtaining the optimal solution to various engineering problems

This book aims at addressing the challenges of contemporary manufacturing in Industry 4.0 environment and future manufacturing (aka Industry 5.0), by implementing soft computing as one of the major sub-fields of artificial intelligence. It contributes to development and application of the soft computing systems, including links to hardware, software and enterprise systems, in resolving modern manufacturing issues in complex, highly dynamic and globalized industrial circumstances. It embraces heterogeneous complementary aspects, such as control, monitoring and modeling of different manufacturing tasks, including intelligent robotic systems and processes, addressed by various machine learning and fuzzy techniques; modeling and parametric optimization of advanced conventional and non-conventional, eco-friendly manufacturing processes by using machine learning and evolutionary computing techniques; cybersecurity framework for Internet of Things-based systems addressing trustworthiness and resilience in machine-to-machine and human-machine collaboration; static and dynamic digital twins integration and synchronization in a smart factory environment; STEP-NC technology for a smart machine vision system, and integration of Open CNC with Service-Oriented Architecture for STEP-NC monitoring system in a smart manufacturing. Areas of interest include but are not limited to applications of soft computing to address the following: dynamic process/system modeling and simulation, dynamic process/system parametric optimization, dynamic planning and scheduling, smart, predictive maintenance, intelligent and autonomous systems, improved machine cognition, effective digital twins integration, human-machine collaboration, robots, and cobots.

The evolution of soft computing applications has offered a multitude of methodologies and techniques that are useful in facilitating new ways to address practical and real scenarios in a variety of fields. In particular, these concepts have created significant developments in the engineering field. Soft Computing Techniques and Applications in Mechanical Engineering is a pivotal reference source for the latest research findings on a comprehensive range of soft computing techniques applied in various fields of mechanical engineering. Featuring extensive coverage on relevant areas such as thermodynamics, fuzzy computing, and computational intelligence, this publication is an ideal resource for students, engineers, research scientists, and academicians involved in soft computing techniques and applications in mechanical engineering areas.

Ch. 1. Automatic detection of microcalcifications in mammograms using a fuzzy classifier / A. P. Drijarkara, G. Naghdy, F. Naghdy -- ch. 2. Software deployability control system: application of Choquet integral and rough sets / James F. Peters III, Sheela Ramanna -- ch. 3. Predictive fuzzy model for control of an artificial muscle / Petar B. Petrovic -- ch. 4. Fuzzy supervisory control with fuzzy-PID controller and its application to petroleum plants / Tetsuji Tani, Hiroaki Kobayashi, Takeshi Furuhashi -- ch. 5. Genetic algorithm-based predictive control for nonlinear processes / Seung C. Shin, Zeungnam Bien -- ch. 6. Indirect neuro-control for multivariable nonlinear systems with application to 2-bar load systems / Jun Oh Jang, Hee Tae Chung -- ch. 7. Evolutionary computation for information retrieval based on user preference / Hak-Gyoon Kim, Sung-Bae Cho -- ch. 8. On-line tool condition monitoring based on a neurofuzzy intelligent signal feature classification procedure / Pan Fu, A. D. Hope, G. A. King -- ch. 9. Feature extraction by self-organized fuzzy templates with applications / Eiji Uchino, Shigeru Nakashima, Takeshi Yamakawa -- ch. 10. Inference of self-excited vibration in high-speed end-milling based on fuzzy neural networks / Chuanxin Su, Junichi Hino, Toshio Yoshimura -- ch. 11. Fuzzy logic and neural networks approach -- a way to improve overall performance of integrated heating systems / Evgueniy Entchev -- ch. 12. Application of fuzzy pattern matching and genetic algorithms to rotating machinery diagnosis / Jesus M. Fernandez Salido, Shuta Murakami -- ch. 13. Design and tuning a neurofuzzy power system stabilizer using genetic algorithms / Ali Afzalian, Derek A. Linkens -- ch. 14. Techniques of soft computing for emergency management in a mineral oils deposit / Alessandro De Carli, Sonia Pisani -- ch. 15. An application of logic programs with soft computing aspects to fault diagnosis in digital circuits / Hiroshi Sakai, Atsushi Imamoto, Akimichi Okuma -- ch. 16. Determination of the motion parameters from the perspective projection of a triangle / Myint Myint Sein, Hiromitsu Hama.

Computer Science Workbench is a monograph series which will provide you with an in-depth working knowledge of current developments in computer technology. Every volume in this series will deal with a topic of importance in computer science and elaborate on how you yourself can build systems related to the main theme. You will be able to develop a variety of systems, including computer software tools, computer graphics, computer animation, database management systems, and computer-aided design and manufacturing systems. Computer Science Work bench represents an important new contribution in the field of practical computer technology. Tosiyasu L. Kunii Preface With the advent of digital computers some five decades ago and the wide spread use of computer networks recently, we have gained enormous power in gathering information and manufacturing. Yet, this increase in comput ing power has not given us freedom in a real sense, we are increasingly enslaved by the very machine we built for gaining freedom and efficiency. Making machines to serve mankind is an essential issue we are facing. Building human-centered systems is an imperative task for scientists and engineers in the new millennium. The topic of human-centered servant modules covers a vast area. In our projects we have focused our efforts on developing theories and techn!ques based on fuzzy theories. Chapters 2 to 12 in this book collectively deal with the theoretical, methodological, and applicational aspects of human centered systems. Each chapter presents the most recent research results by the authors on a particular topic.

Market_Desc: · B. Tech (UG) students of CSE, IT, ECE· College Libraries· Research Scholars· Operational Research· Management Sector Special Features: Dr. S. N. Sivanandam has published 12 books· He has delivered around 150 special lectures of different specialization in Summer/Winter school and also in various Engineering colleges· He has guided and co guided 30 PhD research works and at present 9 PhD research scholars are working under him· The total number of technical publications in International/National Journals/Conferences is around 700· He has also received Certificate of Merit 2005-2006 for his paper from The Institution of Engineers (India)· He has chaired 7 International Conferences and 30 National Conferences. He is a member of various professional bodies like IE (India), ISTE, CSI, ACS and SSI. He is a technical advisor for various reputed industries and engineering institutions· His research areas include Modeling and Simulation, Neural Networks, Fuzzy Systems and Genetic Algorithm, Pattern Recognition, Multidimensional system analysis, Linear and Nonlinear control system, Signal and Image processing, Control System, Power system, Numerical methods, Parallel Computing, Data Mining and Database Security About The Book: This book is meant for a wide range of readers who wish to learn the basic concepts of soft computing. It can also be helpful for programmers, researchers and management experts who use soft computing techniques. The basic concepts of soft computing are dealt in detail with the relevant information and knowledge available for understanding the computing process. The various neural network concepts are explained with examples, highlighting the difference between various architectures. Fuzzy logic techniques have been clearly dealt with suitable examples. Genetic algorithm operators and the various classifications have been discussed in lucid manner, so that a beginner can understand the concepts with minimal effort.