In this paper techniques and concepts from fuzzy logic theory, control theory, and optimisation theory are integrated together, to provide a novel intelligent manufacturing control system that operates in real-time, and is capable of responding to both structural and order related disturbances in a fully automated manner. In this paper we further developed our previous research on a second orde...

For many years Evolutionary Techniques have been successfully applied in several computational optimization problems. In order for obtain “best results” and a wide exploration of the search surface, the choices for tuning those methods can be exponentially complex and require a large human intervention. Those traditional Darwinian models rely only on randomness without any specified objective. ...

In the process of hardware optimization, physical queries requiring laboratory experiments are often necessary. This is similar to optimization using software where queries are made to a computer model. In both the laboratory optimization and optimization using computer models, queries come at a cost: laboratory time or computer time. Finding efficient searches using a small number of queries o...

Bedrock unconfined compressive strength (UCS) is a key parameter in designing thegeosciences and building related projects comprising both the underground and surface rock structures. Determination of rock UCS using standard laboratory tests is a complicated, expensive, and time-consuming process, which requires fresh core specimens. However, preparing fresh cores is not always possible, especi...

fuzzy linear programming models and methods has been one ofthe most and well studied topics inside the broad area of soft computing. itsapplications as well as practical realizations can be found in all the real worldareas. in this paper a basic introduction to the main models and methods infuzzy mathematical programming, with special emphasis on those developedby the authors, is presented. as ...