Construction resource leveling using neural networks

1996 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 917-925 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela Savin ◽  
Sabah Alkass ◽  
Paul Fazio
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Network Model ◽  
Discrete Time ◽  
Neural Network Model ◽  
Augmented Lagrangian ◽  
Hopfield Neural Network ◽  
Lagrangian Multiplier ◽  
Control Block ◽  
Resource Leveling

A neural network model for construction resource leveling is developed and discussed. The model is derived by mapping an augmented Lagrangian multiplier optimization formulation of a resource leveling problem onto a discrete-time Hopfield net. The resulting neural network model consists of two main blocks. Specifically, it consists of a discrete-time Hopfield neural network block, and a control block for the adjustment of Lagrange multipliers in the augmented Lagrangian multiplier optimization, and for the computation of the new set of weights of the neural network block. An experimental verification of the proposed artificial neural network model is also provided. Key words: neural networks in construction, resource leveling, construction management, project management.

scholarly journals Dynamic versus static neural network model for rainfall forecasting at Klang River Basin, Malaysia

2012 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 1151-1169 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. El-Shafie ◽  
A. Noureldin ◽  
M. Taha ◽  
A. Hussain ◽  
M. Mukhlisin
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Network Model ◽  
Neural Network Model ◽  
Network Architecture ◽  
Rainfall Time Series ◽  
Hydrological Process ◽  
Multi Layer Perceptron ◽  
Rainfall Forecasting ◽  
Unseen Data

Abstract. Rainfall is considered as one of the major components of the hydrological process; it takes significant part in evaluating drought and flooding events. Therefore, it is important to have an accurate model for rainfall forecasting. Recently, several data-driven modeling approaches have been investigated to perform such forecasting tasks as multi-layer perceptron neural networks (MLP-NN). In fact, the rainfall time series modeling involves an important temporal dimension. On the other hand, the classical MLP-NN is a static and has a memoryless network architecture that is effective for complex nonlinear static mapping. This research focuses on investigating the potential of introducing a neural network that could address the temporal relationships of the rainfall series. Two different static neural networks and one dynamic neural network, namely the multi-layer perceptron neural network (MLP-NN), radial basis function neural network (RBFNN) and input delay neural network (IDNN), respectively, have been examined in this study. Those models had been developed for the two time horizons for monthly and weekly rainfall forecasting at Klang River, Malaysia. Data collected over 12 yr (1997–2008) on a weekly basis and 22 yr (1987–2008) on a monthly basis were used to develop and examine the performance of the proposed models. Comprehensive comparison analyses were carried out to evaluate the performance of the proposed static and dynamic neural networks. Results showed that the MLP-NN neural network model is able to follow trends of the actual rainfall, however, not very accurately. RBFNN model achieved better accuracy than the MLP-NN model. Moreover, the forecasting accuracy of the IDNN model was better than that of static network during both training and testing stages, which proves a consistent level of accuracy with seen and unseen data.

scholarly journals Contribution to image restoration using a neural network model

2002 ◽  
Vol Volume 1, 2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karim Achour ◽  
Nadia Zenati ◽  
Oualid Djekoune
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Image Restoration ◽  
Network Model ◽  
Neural Network Model ◽  
Hopfield Neural Network ◽  
Optimization Method ◽  
Nous Proposons ◽  
International Audience ◽  
High Level

International audience The reduction of the blur and the noise is an important task in image processing. Indeed, these two types of degradation are some undesirable components during some high level treatments. In this paper, we propose an optimization method based on neural network model for the regularized image restoration. We used in this application a modified Hopfield neural network. We propose two algorithms using the modified Hopfield neural network with two updating modes : the algorithm with a sequential updates and the algorithm with the n-simultaneous updates. The quality of the obtained result attests the efficiency of the proposed method when applied on several images degraded with blur and noise. La réduction du bruit et du flou est une tâche très importante en traitement d'images. En effet, ces deux types de dégradations sont des composantes indésirables lors des traitements de haut niveau. Dans cet article, nous proposons une méthode d'optimisation basée sur les réseaux de neurones pour résoudre le problème de restauration d'images floues-bruitées. Le réseau de neurones utilisé est le réseau de « Hopfield ». Nous proposons deux algorithmes utilisant deux modes de mise à jour: Un algorithme avec un mode de mise à jour séquentiel et un algorithme avec un mode de mise à jour n-simultanée. L'efficacité de la méthode mise en œuvre a été testée sur divers types d'images dégradées.

Credit Scoring Using Supervised and Unsupervised Neural Networks

2002 ◽  
pp. 154-166 ◽  
Author(s):  
David West ◽  
Cornelius Muchineuta
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Decision Support ◽  
Network Model ◽  
Neural Network Model ◽  
Credit Scoring ◽  
Self Organizing Map ◽  
Subprime Lending ◽  
The Neural Network ◽  
Combined Use

Some of the concerns that plague developers of neural network decision support systems include: (a) How do I understand the underlying structure of the problem domain; (b) How can I discover unknown imperfections in the data which might detract from the generalization accuracy of the neural network model; and (c) What variables should I include to obtain the best generalization properties in the neural network model? In this paper we explore the combined use of unsupervised and supervised neural networks to address these concerns. We develop and test a credit-scoring application using a self-organizing map and a multilayered feedforward neural network. The final product is a neural network decision support system that facilitates subprime lending and is flexible and adaptive to the needs of e-commerce applications.

scholarly journals Intelligent Design Based Neural Network Model for Measuring Analysis of the College Teachers’ Teaching Ability

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (15) ◽  
pp. 176
Author(s):  
Yihui Chen ◽  
Mingli Yang
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Network Model ◽  
Neural Network Model ◽  
Intelligent Design ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Hopfield Neural Network ◽  
College Teachers ◽  
Measurement And Analysis ◽  
Teaching Ability ◽  
Measure Analysis

The teaching ability of College Teachers is regarded as one of the core competencies and a critical indicator for measuring comprehensive strength for a college. However, its evaluation process is a highly complex system decision-making, for there are various factors that influence on the assessment of for the College Teachers’ the teaching ability. The traditional methods have drawbacks of strong subjectivity, so they are difficult to correctly evaluate the teaching ability of College Teachers, resulting in decrease of measurement accuracy. Based on the analysis of the relevant factors, this paper presents an intelligent design based neural network model of discrete Hopfield for the measurement and analysis of College Teachers' teaching ability. Firstly, a Hopfield neural network model for the measure analysis of the teaching ability is established, and eleven measure analysis indexes are selected as input information of the Hopfield neural network model. Secondly, the College Teachers' teaching ability grades are chosen as the model output, then the input and output model based on the relationship among the self-learning abilities of neural network is established. Finally, the simulation experiment is obtained by using MATLAB. The simulation results show that the model has the characteristics of high efficiency, objectivity and fairness, which can meet the requirements of the measurement and analysis of College Teachers' teaching ability.

A quantum Hopfield neural network model and image recognition

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 045201 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ge Liu ◽  
Wen-Ping Ma ◽  
Hao Cao ◽  
Liang-Dong Lyu
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Network Model ◽  
Image Recognition ◽  
Neural Network Model ◽  
Hopfield Neural Network

Estimation of Polypropylene Melt Index through the Application of Stacked Neural Networks

2011 ◽  
Vol 187 ◽  
pp. 411-415
Author(s):  
Lu Yue Xia ◽  
Hai Tian Pan ◽  
Meng Fei Zhou ◽  
Yi Jun Cai ◽  
Xiao Fang Sun
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Network Model ◽  
Neural Network Model ◽  
Model Performance ◽  
Measurement Interval ◽  
Melt Index ◽  
Polypropylene Melt ◽  
Single Neural Network

Melt index is the most important parameter in determining the polypropylene grade. Since the lack of proper on-line instruments, its measurement interval and delay are both very long. This makes the quality control quite difficult. A modeling approach based on stacked neural networks is proposed to estimation the polypropylene melt index. Single neural network model generalization capability can be significantly improved by using stacked neural networks model. Proper determination of the stacking weights is essential for good stacked neural networks model performance, so determination of appropriate weights for combining individual networks using the criteria about minimization of sum of absolute prediction error is proposed. Application to real industrial data demonstrates that the polypropylene melt index can be successfully estimated using stacked neural networks. The results obtained demonstrate significant improvements in model accuracy, as a result of using stacked neural networks model, compared to using single neural network model.

APPLYING NEURAL NETWORKS TO SOFTWARE RELIABILITY ASSESSMENT

2010 ◽  
Vol 17 (04) ◽  
pp. 313-329 ◽  
Author(s):  
NORMAN SCHNEIDEWIND
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Network Model ◽  
Neural Network Model ◽  
Software Reliability ◽  
Likelihood Estimation ◽  
Time To Failure ◽  
The Neural Network ◽  
Method Of Maximum Likelihood ◽  
Network Method

We adapt concepts from the field of neural networks to assess the reliability of software, employing cumulative failures, reliability, remaining failures, and time to failure metrics. In addition, the risk of not achieving reliability, remaining failure, and time to failure goals are assessed. The purpose of the assessment is to compare a criterion, derived from a neural network model, for estimating the parameters of software reliability metrics, with the method of maximum likelihood estimation. To our surprise the neural network method proved superior for all the reliability metrics that were assessed by virtue of yielding lower prediction error and risk. We also found that considerable adaptation of the neural network model was necessary to be meaningful for our application – only inputs, functions, neurons, weights, activation units, and outputs were required to characterize our application.

DYNAMIC OUTPUT FEEDBACK STABILIZATION FOR NONLINEAR SYSTEMS BASED ON STANDARD NEURAL NETWORK MODELS

2006 ◽  
Vol 16 (04) ◽  
pp. 305-317 ◽  
Author(s):  
MEIQIN LIU
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Nonlinear Systems ◽  
Network Model ◽  
Neural Network Model ◽  
Output Feedback ◽  
Control Design ◽  
Feedback Stabilization ◽  
Dynamic Output Feedback ◽  
Dynamic Output

A neural-model-based control design for some nonlinear systems is addressed. The design approach is to approximate the nonlinear systems with neural networks of which the activation functions satisfy the sector conditions. A novel neural network model termed standard neural network model (SNNM) is advanced for describing this class of approximating neural networks. Full-order dynamic output feedback control laws are then designed for the SNNMs with inputs and outputs to stabilize the closed-loop systems. The control design equations are shown to be a set of linear matrix inequalities (LMIs) which can be easily solved by various convex optimization algorithms to determine the control signals. It is shown that most neural-network-based nonlinear systems can be transformed into input-output SNNMs to be stabilization synthesized in a unified way. Finally, some application examples are presented to illustrate the control design procedures.

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