THE APPLICATION OF FUZZY RATING MODUS PONENS TO CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS

In this paper, the concept of rating space, constructed based on the i dea of angular models developed earlier, is employed as a tool for app roximate reasoning and applied to fuzzy modus ponens deduction techniq ues. This approach infers IF-THEN rules by transforming a problem into the rating space. The problem can then be solved by computing the rat ing values of the conclusion when a new value of an antecedent is avai lable. Using this technique, the rating space transformation allows a uniform treatment of fuzzy propositions using a simple calculation pro cedure. Examples of applications to construction operations are presen ted for illustration purposes.