Analysis and management of uncertainty : theory and applications /

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Imprint:Amsterdam ; New York : North-Holland ; New York, N.Y., U.S.A. : Distributors for the U.S. and Canada, Elsevier Science Pub. Co., 1992.
Description:xviii, 428 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Language:English
Series:Machine intelligence and pattern recognition v. 13
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/1422279
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Other authors / contributors:Ayyub, Bilal M.
Gupta, Madan M.
Kanal, Laveen N.
ISBN:0444889019
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Table of Contents:
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  • Pt. I. Uncertainty: Theoretical Basis. 1. Intelligence, Uncertainty and Information / M. M. Gupta. 2. Probabilistic Versus Possibilistic Conceptualization of Uncertainty / G. J. Klir. 3. Induction and Uncertainty in Synergetic Computing Systems / P. A. Ligomenides. 4. Algebraic Structure of Conditional Reasoning / H. T. Nguyen. 5. Belief Logic Systems / Y. Y. Chen. 6. Fuzzy Set Theory, Probability Theory, and Truth Functionality / V. M. Bier. 7. Uncertainty Modeling in Anticipatory Systems / L. Tsoukalas and A. Ikonomopoulos. 8. Reasoning by Hypothesizing Causal Models / R. Bhatnagar and L. N. Kanal
  • Pt. II. Expert Systems and Neuronal Structures. 9. Expert Appraisements and Counter-Appraisements with Experton Processes / A. Kaufmann. 10. An Approach to the Management of Uncertainty in Expert Systems / Z.-F. Li and Y.-M. Liu. 11. A Walk Through Fuzzy Relations and Their Application to Information Retrieval, Medical Diagnosis and Expert Systems / E. E. Kerre. 12. LIFE Fuzzy Expert System Shell / T. Miyoshi, H. Koyama, S. Fukami, T. Takagi and M. Umano. 13. The Transferable Belief Model for Expert Judgements / Ph. Smets. 14. Fuzzy Neural Expert System with Automated Extraction of Fuzzy If-Then Rules from a Trained Neural Network / Y. Hayashi. 15. Fuzzy Neural Network Approach to Control Systems / M. M. Gupta and G. K. Knopf. 16. The Mechanism of Fuzzy Logic Controllers / Z. Cao, A. Kandel, L. Li and J. Han. 17. Grasping 2-D Irregularly Moving Object Using Fuzzy Controlled Arm Robot / K. Hirota and H. Watanabe. 18. Inverse-Dynamics Adaptive Control (IDAC): A Neuronal Structure to Control Systems with Parameter Uncertainties / M. M. Gupta, D. H. Rao and H. C. Wood
  • Pt. III. Applications to Engineering Systems. 19. Generalized Treatment of Uncertainties in Structural Engineering / B. M. Ayyub. 20. Uncertainties in Risk-Based Inspection of Complex Systems / A. Ibrahim and B. M. Ayyub. 21. Real Time Prediction of Earthquake Ground Motions and Structural Responses by Statistics and Fuzzy Logic / H. Kawamura, A. Tani and M. Yamada. 22. An Engineering Approach to Subjective Uncertainty in Bridge Ratings / A. Miyamoto, H. Morikawa and M. Kushida. 23. Multiobjective Decision Making with Fuzzy Problems for Infrastructure Investment Planning: A Case of Transportation Investment / G.-H. Tzeng and J.-Y. Teng. 24. A Random-Fuzzy Reliability Analysis of Engineering Systems / R. K. Reddy and A. Haldar. 25. Fuzzy-Based Real-Time Control of Construction Activities / M. H. M. Hassan, B. M. Ayyub and L. Bernold. 26. Bayesian Assessment of Modeling Uncertainties: Application to Fire Risk Assessment / N. O. Siu, D. Karydas and J. Temple. 27. Probabilistic Analysis of Structures with Vague Failure Modes / I. A. Alvi, K.-L. Lai and B. M. Ayyub. 28. Safety and Reliability Evaluation of Existing Transmission Lines Using Fuzzy Set Theory / I. Hathout. 29. Optimizing Residential Photovoltaic System Size Using Approximate Reasoning / D. F. Macomber. 30. Entropy-Based Subjective Modification in the Evaluation of Existing Structures / A. Haldar and R. K. Reddy.