Papers by Keyword: Fuzzy Knowledge

Abstract: Ontology is adopted as a standard for knowledge representation on the Semantic Web, and Ontology Web Language (OWL) is used to add structure and meaning to web applications. In order to share and resue the fuzzy knowledge on the Semantic Web, we propose the fuzzy linguistic variables ontology (FLVO), which utilizes ontology to represent formally the fuzzy linguistic variables and defines the semantic relationships between fuzzy concepts. Then fuzzy rules are described in Semantic Web Rule Language (SWRL) on the basis of FLVO model. Taking a sample case for students’ performance in physics for example, the fuzzy rule management system is built by using the tool protégé and SWRLTab, which shows that this research enables distributed fuzzy applications on the Semantic Web.

Abstract: Ontology is adopted as a standard for knowledge representation on the Semantic Web, and Resource Description Framework (RDF) is used to add structure and meaning to Web applications. In order to incorporate fuzzy systems into the Semantic Web, this paper utilizes fuzzy ontology to represent formally the fuzzy linguistic variables, considering the semantic relationships between fuzzy concepts. Then fuzzy rule is described as a RDF resource with properties: “IF” and “THEN”, and rule's antecedent and consequent is represented in RDF statement. Taking the fuzzy control system of industrial washing machine for example, the fuzzy system with ontology and RDF is built, which shows that this research enables distributed fuzzy applications on the Semantic Web.

Abstract: In this paper we present a method for the multidisciplinary optimization of structures including qualitative expert knowledge. In addition to multi objective and discrete tasks, which are solved with a genetic algorithm, mainly expert knowledge and experience is available for certain influences in early design stages. Fuzzy Rule Based Systems (FRBS) provide a powerful tool to model such influences via qualitative human knowledge. Based on this idea, a method for building qualitative, knowledge based models has been developed at the institute and enhanced. As an example, structural components constructed from composite aluminum profiles with embedded continuous reinforcing elements have been optimized.

Abstract: An optimization approach is derived from typical design problems of hybrid material structures, which provides the engineer with optimal designs. Complex geometries, different materials and manufacturing aspects are handled as design parameters using a genetic algorithm. To take qualitative information into account, fuzzy rule based systems are utilized in order to consider all relevant aspects in the optimization problem. This paper shows results for optimization tasks on component and structural level.