Soft Computing in Textile Sciences

by Sztandera, Les M.; Pastore, Christopher

• ISBN13: 9783790815122
• ISBN10: 3790815128
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-01-01
• Publisher: Physica Verlag

Summary

Textiles and computing have long been associated. High volume and low profit margins of textile products have driven the industry to invest in high technology, particularly in the area of data interpretation and analysis. Thus, it is virtually inevitable that soft computing has found a home in the textile industry. Contained in this volume are six chapters discussing various aspects of soft computing in the field of textiles and apparel.

Table of Contents

Preface	v
Soft Computing for Softgoods Supply Chain Analysis and Decision Support	1	(15)
S. Fang
H. Nuttle
R. King
J. Wilson
Introduction	1	(2)
Supply Chain Modeling and Optimization	3	(7)
Due-Date Negotiation	10	(3)
Conclusion	13	(1)
Acknowledgement	14	(1)
References	14	(2)
Application of Fuzzy Set Theory in Mechanics of Composite Materials	16	(35)
A. Muc
P. Kedziora
Introduction	16	(4)
Foundations of Fuzzy Set Theory	20	(11)
The Vertex Method - Computational Analysis	31	(1)
Mechanical Properties of Composite Materials	32	(5)
Fuzzy Set Analysis of Limit Load Carrying Capacity	37	(5)
Optimization Problems in a Fuzzy Environment	42	(3)
Analysis of the Experimental Data	45	(2)
References	47	(4)
Soft Computing and Density Functional Theory in the Design of Safe Textile Chemicals	51	(24)
L. Sztandera
M. Trachtman
C. Bock
J. Velga
A. Garg
Introduction	51	(3)
Computational Methods	54	(10)
Neural Network Approach	64	(5)
Feed-Forward Neural Network Architecture	69	(1)
Azo Dye Database	70	(1)
Concluding Remarks	71	(1)
Acknowledgement	72	(1)
References	72	(3)
Neural-Fuzzy Systems for Color Classifications in Textiles	75	(21)
B. Xu
Automatic Color Classification in Printed Fabrics	75	(9)
Cotton Color Classification by Fuzzy Logic	84	(10)
References	94	(2)
Agent-Based Modeling of the Textile/Apparel Marketplace	96	(28)
E. Brannon
S. Thommesen
T. Marshall
Agent-Based Modeling as a Method of Inquiry	96	(7)
Simulation for the Textile/Apparel Marketplace	103	(2)
InfoSUMERS: A Diffusion of Innovation Simulation	105	(5)
Virtual Consumer: Simulation of the Formation of Purchase Intent	110	(5)
Sphere of Influence: A Simulation of Supplier-Consumer Relationships	115	(3)
Relevance of Agent-Based Modeling to the Textile-Apparel Industry	118	(1)
Summary	119	(1)
Future Directions	120	(1)
References	121	(3)
Generating a Rule Set for the Fiber-to-Yarn Production Process by Means of an Efficiency-based Classifier System	124	(45)
S. Sette
L. Van Langenhove
Introduction Learning Classifier Systems	125	(9)
Efficiency Based Classifier Systems (ECS)	134	(8)
ECS-implementation for the Generation of Industrial Production Rules	142	(5)
Development/extension of ECS for Continuous Parameters	147	(19)
Conclusions	166	(1)
References	167	(2)
List of Contributors	169	(1)
About the Editors	170