Applied Fuzzy Systems provides information pertinent to the fundamental aspects of fuzzy systems theory and its application. This book discusses the development of high-level artificial intelligence and information processing systems, as well as the realization of fuzzy computers.
Organized into six chapters, this book begins with an overview of the fundamental problems addressed by fuzzy systems. This text then reviews standard computer logic or two-valued Boolean algebra. Other chapters consider bus scheduling, evaluation of structural reliability, applications of schema systems for decision-making, and processing of natural-language information and systems for medical diagnosis as examples of fuzzy expert systems. This book discusses as well a practical fuzzy expert system for durability evaluations of reinforced concrete slabs for bridges, along with an example of application. The final chapter deals with the important parts of the construction of fuzzy computers, their architecture, and the outlook for the future.
This book is a valuable resource for engineers, mathematicians, technicians, and research workers.

PrefaceContributorsChapter 1 Introduction to Fuzzy Systems 1.1 Balanced Technology 1.2 Macro Knowledge and Macro Thinking 1.3 Man/Machine Systems 1.4 Fuzzy Systems 5 ReferencesChapter 2 Fuzzy Set Theory for Applications 2.1 Crisp Set Theory 2.2 Crisp Logic 2.3 Fuzzy Set Theory 2.4 Extension of the Concept of Fuzzy Sets 2.5 Fuzzy Logic 2.6 Fuzzy Reasoning 2.7 Problems for PracticeChapter 3 Applications in Industry 3.1 Outline 3.2 Blast Furnace Control 3.3 Cold-Rolling Control 3.4 Automotive Speed Control 3.5 Rainwater Pump Management 3.6 Automatic Train Operation 3.7 Speech Recognition 3.8 Image Recognition ReferencesChapter 4 Expert Systems 4.1 Outline 4.2 Bus Scheduling 4.3 Evaluation of Structural Reliability 4.4 Decision-Making Support 4.5 Medical Diagnosis ReferencesChapter 5 Applications in Business 5.1 Keys to Business Applications 5.2 Modeling of Large-Scale Systems 5.3 Multiobjective Evaluation 5.4 Multiobjective Programming 5.5 Multiattribute Decision-Making ReferencesChapter 6 Fuzzy Computers and Software 6.1 Fuzzy Computers 6.2 Fuzzy Software ReferencesIndex