An example of the use of neural computing techniques in materials science: the modelling of fatigue thresholds in Ni-base superalloys
Schooling, J.M., Brown, M. and Reed, P.A.S. (1999) An example of the use of neural computing techniques in materials science: the modelling of fatigue thresholds in Ni-base superalloys. Materials Science and Engineering A, 260, (1-2), 222-239. (doi:10.1016/S0921-5093(98)00957-5).
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Two adaptive numerical modelling techniques have been applied to prediction of fatigue thresholds in Ni-base superalloys. A Bayesian neural network and a neurofuzzy network have been compared, both of which have the ability to automatically adjust the network’s complexity to the current dataset. In both cases, despite inevitable data restrictions, threshold values have been modelled with some degree of success. However, it is argued in this paper that the neurofuzzy modelling approach offers real benefits over the use of a classical neural network as the mathematical complexity of the relationships can be restricted to allow for the paucity of data, and the linguistic fuzzy rules produced allow assessment of the model without extensive interrogation and examination using a hypothetical dataset. The additive neurofuzzy network structure means that redundant inputs can be excluded from the model and simple sub-networks produced which represent global output trends. Both of these aspects are important for final verification and validation of the information extracted from the numerical data. In some situations neurofuzzy networks may require less data to produce a stable solution, and may be easier to verify in the light of existing physical understanding because of the production of transparent linguistic rules.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| ISSNs: | 0921-5093 (print) |
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| Keywords: | neural computing, superalloy, fuzzy rules, fatigue threshold |
| Subjects: | Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science T Technology > TN Mining engineering. Metallurgy |
| Divisions: | University Structure - Pre August 2011 > School of Engineering Sciences |
| Item ID: | 21644 |
| Date Deposited: | 13 Dec 2006 |
| Last Modified: | 01 Jun 2011 13:40 |
| Contributors: | Schooling, J.M. (Author) Brown, M. (Author) Reed, P.A.S. (Author) |
| Date: | 1999 |
| Status: | Published |
| URI: | http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/21644 |
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