Case-Based Reasoning(CBR) Model for Ultra-Fast Cooling in Plate Mill

New generation thermo-mechanical control process（TMCP） based on ultra-fast cooling is being widely adopted in plate mill to product high-performance steel material at low cost. Ultra-fast cooling system is complex because of optimizing the temperature control error generated by heat transfer mathematical model and process parameters. In order to simplify the system and improve the temperature control precision in ultra-fast cooling process, several existing models of case-based reasoning（CBR） model are reviewed. Combining with ultra-fast cooling process, a developed R5 CBR model is proposed, which mainly improves the case representation, similarity relation and retrieval module. Certainty factor is defined in semantics memory unit of plate case which provides not only internal data reliability but also product performance reliability. Similarity relation is improved by defined power index similarity membership function. Retrieval process is simplified and retrieval efficiency is improved apparently by windmill retrieval algorithm. The proposed CBR model is used for predicting the case of cooling strategy and its capability is superior to traditional process model. In order to perform comprehensive investigations on ultra-fast cooling process, different steel plates are considered for the experiment. The validation experiment and industrial production of proposed CBR model are carried out, which demonstrated that finish cooling temperature（FCT） error is controlled within±25℃ and quality rate of product is more than 97%. The proposed CBR model can simplify ultra-fast cooling system and give quality performance for steel product.

深度学习支持的基于CBR的工程质量问题防治研究

针对建筑工程质量管理过程中决策效率低,大量历史案例信息未有效利用的问题,提出一种深度学习支持的基于案例推理(Case-Based Reasoning,CBR)的工程质量问题防治模型,以实现质量问题防治相关知识、经验的有效重用。收集、分析相关历史案例数据,基于正则表达式与双向编码器表示-双向长短期记忆网络-条件随机场(BERT-BiLSTM-CRF)模型抽取案例特征属性信息,提高案例库构建的自动化程度。引入BERT算法改进CBR的相似性度量,通过案例检索匹配和修改,为目标案例推荐可参考的防治方案,并结合某实际案例对该防治模型进行验证。结果表明,该防治模型可以从案例库中识别相似案例,提高质量管理决策的效率和准确性。

Design System of the Two-step Gear Reducer on Case-based Reasoning

The design of the two-step gear reducer is a tedious and time-consuming process. For the purpose of improving the efficiency and intelligence of design process, case-based reasoning（CBR） technology was applied to the design of the two-step gear reducer. Firstly, the current design method for the two-step gear reducer was analyzed and the principle of CBR was described. Secondly, according to the characteristics of the reducer, three key technologies of CBR were studied and the corresponding methods were provided, which are as follows： （a） an object-oriented knowledge representation method, （b） a retrieval method combining the nearest neighbor with the induction indexing, and （c） a case adaptation algorithm combining the revision based on rule with artificial revision. Also, for the purpose of improving the credibility of case retrieval, a new method for determining the weights of characteristics and a similarity formula were presented, which is a combinatorial weighting method with the analytic hierarchy process（AHP） and roughness set theory. Lastly, according to the above analytic results, a design system of the two-step gear reducer on CBR was developed by VC＋＋, UG and Access 2003. A new method for the design of the two-step gear reducer is provided in this study. If the foregoing developed system is applied to design the two-step gear reducer, design efficiency is improved, which enables the designer to release from the tedious design process of the gear reducer so as to put more efforts on innovative design. The study result fully reflects the feasibility and validity of CBR technology in the process of the design of the mechanical parts.

Endpoint temperature prediction of molten steel in RH using improved case-based reasoning

An improved case-based reasoning （CBR） method was proposed to predict the endpoint temperature of molten steel in Ruhrstahl Heraeus （RH） process. Firstly, production data were analyzed by multiple linear regressions and a pairwise comparison matrix in analytic hierarchy process （AHP） was determined by this linear regression＇s coefficient. The weights of various influencing factors were obtained by AHP. Secondly, the dividable principles of case base including ＂0-1＂ and ＂breakpoint＂ were proposed, and the case base was divided into several homogeneous parts. Finally, the improved CBR was compared with ordinary CBR, which is based on the even weight and the single base. The results show that the improved CBR has a higher hit rate for predicting the endpoint temperature of molten steel in RH.

Case-Based Reasoning for Reducing Software Development Effort

How can we best find project changes that most improve project estimates? Prior solutions to this problem required the use of standard software process models that may not be relevant to some new project. Also, those prior solutions suffered from limited verification (the only way to assess the results of those studies was to run the recommendations back through the standard process models). Combining case-based reasoning and contrast set learning, the W system requires no underlying model. Hence, it is widely applicable (since there is no need for data to conform to some software process models). Also, W’s results can be verified (using holdout sets). For example, in the experiments reported here, W found changes to projects that greatly reduced estimate median and variance by up to 95% and 83% (respectively).

Recognition of suspicious behavior using case-based reasoning

A novel method case-based reasoning was proposed for suspicious behavior recognition. The method is composed of three departs: human behavior decomposition, human behavior case representation and case-based reasoning. The new approach was proposed to decompose behavior into sub-behaviors that are easier to recognize using a saliency-based visual attention model. New representation of behavior was introduced, in which the sub-behavior and the associated time characteristic of sub-behavior were used to represent behavior case. In the process of case-based reasoning, apart from considering the similarity of basic sub-behaviors,order factor was proposed to measure the similarity of a time order among the sub-behaviors and span factor was used to measure the similarity of duration time of each sub-behavior, which makes the similarity calculations more rational and comprehensive.Experimental results show the effectiveness of the proposed method in comparison with other related works and can run in real-time for the recognition of suspicious behaviors.

Case-Based Reasoning for Slope Stability Evaluation and Its Application

Slope is a non-linear and uncertain kinetic system affected by many factors. In view of the incompleteness and uncertainty of the information of slope stability evaluation, a new method of slop stability evaluation by using case-based reasoning is presented. Considering the sensitivity of attribute weights to the environment, the algorithm of attribute weights is set up on the basis of the concept of changeable weights. Calculating the similarity between target case of the slope and base case, the stability of target case is evaluated. It is shown from examples that the method is simple, visual, practical, and convenient for use.

HYBRID STRATIFIED ATMS AND ANN FOR CASE-BASED REASONING

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Mineral Prospectivity Mapping Method Integrating Multi-Sources Geology Spatial Data Sets and Case-Based Reasoning

Extracting and synthesizing information from existing and massive amounts of geology spatial data sets is of great scientific significance and has considerable value in its applications. To make mineral exploration less expensive, more efficient, and more accurate, it is important to move beyond traditional concepts and establish a rapid, efficient, and intelligent method of predicting the existence and location of minerals. This paper describes a case-based reasoning (CBR) method for mineral prospectivity mapping that takes spatial features of geology data into account and offers an intelligent approach. This method include a metallogenic case representation that combines spatial and attribute features, metallogenic case-based storage organization, and a metallogenic case similarity retrieval model. The experiments were performed in the eastern Kunlun Mountains, China using CBR and weights-of-evidence (WOE), respectively. The results show that the prediction accuracy of the CBR is higher than that of the WOE.

Case Based Reasoning Intelligent System for Network Computer Aided Process Planning

Computer aided process planning system played a key role for integrating design and manufacturing or assembly systems properly considering available resources and design constraints.To take advantage of the enterprise resource,the web CAPP framework was established.Case based reasoning and multi agent system were integrated in the system.The multi agent mecha- nism was discussed in the paper.And an instance of case base was introduced.They made the system run independently and contin- uously in the network environment of process planning problems.

Temperature Prediction of Aluminum Alloy Work-Pieces in Aging Furnaces Based on Improved Case-Based Reasoning

The temperature of aluminum alloy work-pieces in the aging furnace directly affects the quality of aluminum alloy products. Since the temperature of aluminum alloy work-pieces cannot be measured directly, a temperature prediction model based on improved case-based reasoning (CBR) method is established to realize the online measurement of the work-pieces temperature. More specifically, the model is constructed by an advanced case-based reasoning method in which a state transition algorithm (STA) is firstly used to optimize the weights of feature attributes. In other words, STA is utilized to find the suitable attribute weights of the CBR model that can improve the accuracy of the case retrieval process. Finally, the CBR model based on STA (STCBR) was applied to predict the temperature of aluminum alloy work-pieces in the aging furnace. The results of the experiments indicated that the developed model can realize high-accuracy prediction of work-pieces temperature and it has good application prospects in the industrial field.

A New Method to Predict Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate with Natural Geographical Factors and Location by Case-based Reasoning: A Case Study of China

Reference values of erythrocyte sedimentation rate(ESR)are the key to interpret ESR blood test in clinic.The common local reference ESR values are more accuracy in blood test that are established with natural geographical factors by using the multiple linear regression(MLR)model and the artificial neural network(ANN).These knowledge-based methods have limitations since the knowledge domains of ESR and natural geographical factors are limited.This paper presents a new cases-depended model to establish reference ESR values with natural geographical factors and location using case-based reasoning(CBR)since knowledge domain of ESR and geographical factors is weak.Overall 224 local normal ESR values of China that calculated from 13623 samples were obtained,and the corresponding natural geographical factors and location that include altitude,sunshine hours,relative humidity,temperature,precipitation,annual temperature range and annual average wind speed were obtained from the National Geomatics Center of China.CBR was used to predict the unseen local reference ESR values with cases.The average absolute deviation(AAD),mean square error(MSE),prediction accuracy(PA),and Pearson correlation coefficient(r)between the observed and estimated data of proposed model is 33.07%,9.02,66.93% and 0.78,which are better than those of ANN and MLR model.The results show that the proposed model provides higher prediction accuracy than those of the artificial neural network and multiple linear regression models.The predicted values are very close to the observed values.Model results show significant agreement of cases data.Consequently,the model is used to predict the unseen local reference ESR with natural geographical factors and location.In spatial,the highest ESR reference areas are distributed in the southern-western district of China that includes Sichuan,Chongqing,Guangxi and Guizhou provinces,and the reference ESR values are greater than 23 mm/60 min.The higher ESR reference values are distributed in the middle part and northern-eastern of China which include Hubei,Henan,Shaanxi,Shanxi,Jilin and Heilongjiang provinces,and the reference ESR values are greater than 18 mm/60min.The lowest ESR reference values are distributed in the northern-western of China that includes Tibet and Xinjiang,and the reference ESR values are lower than 5 mm/60min.

Development of High-speed Machining Database with Case-based Reasoning

Applying high-speed machining technology in shop floor has many benefits, such as manufacturing more accurate parts with better surface finishes. The selection of the appropriate machining parameters plays a very important role in the implementation of high-speed machining technology. The case-based reasoning is used in the developing of high-speed machining database to overcome the shortage of available high-speed cutting parameters in machining data handbooks and shop floors. The high-speed machining database developed in this paper includes two main components: the machining database and the case-base. The machining database stores the cutting parameters, cutting tool data, work pieces and their materials data, and other relative data, while the case-base stores mainly the successfully solved cases that are problems of work pieces and their machining. The case description and case retrieval methods are described to establish the case-based reasoning high-speed machining database. With the case retrieval method, some succeeded cases similar to the new machining problem can be retrieved from the case-base. The solution of the most matched case is evaluated and modified, and then it is regarded as the proposed solution to the new machining problem. After verification, the problem and its solution are packed up into a new case, and are stored in the case-base for future applications.

ECO-Case Based Reasoning Tool for Environmental Product Design

Case Based Reasoning(CBR)is one of the artificial intelligent methodologies that is widely used in problem solving by reusing the most similar previous experiences stored in the library.A framework of ECO-CBR for Life Cycle Assessment data collection has been used and the process was carried out using SolidWorks program.The practicality of the tool has been validated using case study,which then provides solution.The output enable researchers to determine forecast error and forecast accuracy,by valuing the calculation from Total Carbon Footprint,Energy Consumption,Air Acidification,and Water Eutrophication.ECO-CBR is able to assist designers in product design.Due to the limitation of environmental impact consideration in product sustainability,there is a demand to propose a tool that can assist designers to reduce environmental impact of product design at early stage.The model works as an essential guideline to lessen repeated mistakes in the product development process and help designers measure the risks before concluding ideal decisions.Minor errors that occur through the study showed that ECO-CBR is reliable to be implemented in order to find a better solution.

A Case-Based Reasoning System for Aiding Physicians in Decision Making

Physicians gather a vast amount of information about patients’ medical procedures, treatments, insurance coverage, and other clinical data. Such information is crucial in formulating diagnosis or treatment plans for patients with similar traits. A Case-Based Reasoning (CBR) system has been developed to address the effective organization and retrieval of vital patient information to aid physicians in making decisions. Integers are used to uniquely represent various medical procedures, treatments, etc. In this research, a new algorithm is presented to retrieve suitable cases to recommend to physicians. The system is tested in a simulated environment and the results prove that the system can adapt to changes such as new medical procedures or treatments that take place in the medical field.

Prediction model for permeability index by integrating case-based reasoning with adaptive particle swarm optimization

To effectively predict the permeability index of smelting process in the imperial smelting furnace,anintelligent prediction model is proposed.It integrates the case-based reasoning(CBR)with adaptive par-ticle swarm optimization(PSO).The number of nearest neighbors and the weighted features vector areoptimized online using the adaptive PSOto improve the prediction accuracy of CBR.The adaptive inertiaweight and mutation operation are used to overcome the premature convergence of the PSO.The proposedmethod is validated a compared with the basic weighted CBR.The results show that the proposed modelhas higher prediction accuracy and better performance than the basic CBR model.

Automatic Generation of Setup for CNC Spring Coiler Based on Case-based Reasoning

When producing special-shape spring in CNC spring coiler,the setup of the coiler is often a manual work using a trial-and-error method.As a result,the setup of coiler consumes so much time and becomes the bottleneck of the spring production process.In order to cope with this situation,this paper proposes an automatic generation system of setup for CNC spring coiler us- ing case-based reasoning(CBR).The core of the study contains:(1)integrated reasoning model of CBR system;(2)spatial shape describe of special-shape spring based on feature;(3)coiling case representation using shape feature matrix;and(4)case similari- ty measure algorithm.The automatic generation system has implemented with C++Builder 6.0 and is helpful in improving the automaticity and efficiency of spring coiler.

Machinery fault diagnosis expert system based on case-based reasoning

A mechinery fault diagnosis expert system based on case-based reasoning (CBR) technology was established. The process of the CBR fault diagnosis is analyzed from three main aspects: expression and memory, retrieving and matching, and modification and maintenance of a case. The results indicate that the CBR method is flexible and simple to implement, and it has strong self-studying ability. Using a large enough number of case reasoning sets, it can accumulate the experience of problem solving, avoid the difficulty of knowledge acquisition, shorten the course of solving problems, improve efficiency of reasoning, and save the time of developing.

Case-Based Reasoning Topological Complexity Calculation of Design for Components

Directly calculating the topolo gi cal and geometric complexity from the STEP (standard for the exchange of product model data, ISO 10303) file is a huge task. So, a case-based reasoning approac h is presented, which is based on the similarity between the new component and t he old one, to calculate the topological and geometric complexity of new compone nts. In order to index, retrieve in historical component database, a new way of component representation is brought forth. And then an algorithm is given to ext ract topological graph from its STEP files. A mathematical model, which describe s how to compare the similarity, is discussed. Finally, an example is given to s how the result.