ISBN: 3790815128
TITLE: Soft Computing in Textile Sciences
AUTHOR: Sztandera, Pastore
TOC:

Preface v
Soft Computing for Softgoods Supply Chain Analysis and Decision Support 1
S. Fang, H. Nuttle, R. King, and J. Wilson
1 Introduction 1
2 Supply Chain Modeling and Optimization 3
3 Due-Date Negotiation 10
4 Conclusion 13
5 Acknowledgement 14
6 References 14
Application of Fuzzy Set Theory in Mechanics of Composite Materials 16
A. Muc, P. Kedziora
1 Introduction 16
2 Foundations of Fuzzy Set Theory 20
3 The Vertex Method - Computational Analysis 31
4 Mechanical Properties of Composite Materials 32
5 Fuzzy Set Analysis of Limit Load Carrying Capacity 37
6 Optimization Problems in a Fuzzy Environment 42
7 Analysis of the Experimental Data 45
8 References 41
Soft Computing and Density Functional Theory in the Design of Safe Textile Chemicals 51
L. Sztandera, M. Trachtman, C. Bock, J. Velga, A. Garg
1 Introduction 51
2 Computational Methods 54
3 Neural Network Approach 64
4 Feed-Forward Neural Network Architecture 69
5 Azo Dye Database 70
6 Concluding Remarks 71
7 Acknowledgement 72
8 References 72
Neural-Fuzzy Systems for Color Classifications in Textiles 75
B. Xu
1 Automatic Color Classification in Printed Fabrics 75
2 Cotton Color Classification by Fuzzy Logic 84
3 References 94
Agent-Based Modeling of the Textile/Apparel Marketplace 96
E. Brannon, S. Thommesen, and T. Marshall
1 Agent-Based Modeling as a Method of Inquiry 96
2 Simulation for the Textile/Apparel Marketplace 103
3 InfoSUMERS: A Diffusion of Innovation Simulation 105
4 Virtual Consumer: Simulation of the Formation of Purchase Intent 110
5 Sphere of Influence: A Simulation of Supplier-Consumer Relationships 115
6 Relevance of Agent-Based Modeling to the Textile-Apparel Industry 118
7 Summary 119
8 Future Directions 120
9 References 121
Generating a Rule Set for the Fiber-to-Yarn Production Process by Means of an Efficiency-based Classifier System 124
S. Sette, L. Van Langenhove
1 Introduction Learning Classifier Systems 125
2 Efficiency Based Classifier Systems (ECS) 134
3 ECS-implementation for the Generation of Industrial Production Rules 142
4 Development/extension of ECS for Continuous Parameters 147
5 Conclusions 166
6 References 167
List of Contributors 169
About the Editors 170
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