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研究生: 吳育偉
Yu-Wei Wu
論文名稱: 物件導向演化式支持向量機推論模式於營建管理決策之研究
Object-Oriented Evolutionary Support Vector Machine Inference Model (ESIM) for Decision-Making in Construction Management
指導教授: 鄭明淵
Min-Yuan Cheng
口試委員: 黃榮堯
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卿建業
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王維志
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鄭道明
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楊亦東
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周瑞生
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學位類別: 博士
Doctor
系所名稱: 工程學院 - 營建工程系
Department of Civil and Construction Engineering
論文出版年: 2009
畢業學年度: 97
語文別: 英文
論文頁數: 129
中文關鍵詞: 營建管理決策快速混雜基因演算法支持向量機物件導向
外文關鍵詞: construction management, fast messy genetic algorithms, support vector machine, object-oriented
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  • 營建管理方面的問題具有複雜、不確定與隨環境變動的特性,因此,在解決相關問題時多仰賴該領域專家經驗與知識進行決策。本研究的主要目的為發展一最佳化決策模式,透過過去案例與經驗,學習歸納專家決策過程與分析邏輯,以提昇營建管理決策的有效性。而支持向量機(Support Vector Machine,SVM)與快速混雜基因演算法(Fast Messy GA,fmGA)在許多文獻中也已分別成功的應用在營建管理領域中解決各種不同的問題。支持向量機為結合統計學VC維度理論與結構風險最小化原理所發展之一種機械學習演算法。然而此模式須先決定其參數的數值,才能使模式的結果最佳化。
    因此本研究目的在於提出一新的模式-「演化式支持向量機推論模式」(Evolutionary SVM Inference Model,ESIM)來解決營建管理中隨環境變動的複雜以及不確定的問題,此模式融合SVM 與fmGA的優點與特性,模式中SVM用於歸納輸入變數與輸出變數間複雜的關係;而fmGA搜尋SVM所需的最佳參數(C與γ),藉此提高SVM 的預測準確度。因此,本模式可藉由工程經驗學習累積,自動求得適應環境的最佳解。另外,本研究擬將「演化式支持向量機推論模式」與物件導向電腦技術相整合,發展「物件導向演化式支持向量機推論系統」(Evolutionary SVM Inference System,ESIS)。本研究所預計發展的ESIS,係以案例為基礎進行自我調適之電腦系統,此系統可避免傳統人工智慧系統中人為的主觀介入,此外,亦可大幅改善使用傳統技術尋找最佳系統參數所需耗費的大量時間與人力,本研究所預期發展的系統,可作為輔助決策者進行決策的智慧型決策支援系統,解決營建管理中,隨環境變動的各種複雜以及不確定的問題。


    Problems in construction management are complex, full of uncertainty, and vary based on site environment. Two tools, the fast messy genetic algorithms (fmGA) and support vector machine (SVM) have been successfully applied to solve various problems in construction management. Considering the characteristics and merits of each, this paper combines the two to propose an Evolutionary Support Vector Machine Inference Model (ESIM).
    In the ESIM, the SVM is primarily employed to address learning and curve fitting, while fmGA addresses optimization. This model was developed to achieve the fittest C and γ parameters with minimal prediction error. This research further integrates the developed ESIM with an object-oriented (OO) computer technique to create an Evolutionary Support Vector Machine Inference System (ESIS). Simulations conducted to demonstrate the robustness of the model in application indicate that ESIS may be used as a multifarious intelligent decision support system in decision-making to help solve a wide range of construction management problems.

    TABLE OF CONTENTS ABSTRACT I ABSTRACT (in Chinese) II ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS IV TABLE OF CONTENTS V ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS VIII LIST OF FIGURES XIII LIST OF TABLES XV 1. INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 Research Motivation 1 1.2 Research Objectives 5 1.3 Scope Definition 5 1.3.1 Boundary Identification 5 1.3.2 Research Hypotheses and Assumptions 6 1.4 Research Methodology 7 1.4.1 Problem Formulation 9 1.4.2 Literature Review 9 1.4.3 Model Construction 10 1.4.4 System Development 11 1.4.5 Assessment 12 1.5 Study Outline 12 2. FAST MESSY GENETIC ALGORITHMS (fmGA), SUPPORT VECTOR MACHINES (SVM), AND OBJECT-ORIENTED SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT (OOSD) 14 2.1 Fast Messy Genetic Algorithms (fmGA) 14 2.1.1 Basic Concept 14 2.1.2 Advantages and Disadvantages 18 2.2 Support Vector Machines (SVMs) 19 2.2.1 Basic Concept 19 2.2.2 Advantages and Disadvantages 23 2.3 Object-Oriented System Development (OOSD) 24 2.3.1 Basic Concept 24 2.3.2 Advantages and Disadvantages 28 3. EVOLUTIONARY SUPPORT VECTOR MACHINES INFERENCE MODEL (ESIM) 30 3.1 Model Architecture 30 3.2 Adaptation Process for ESIM 33 3.2.1 Initialize Competitive Template 35 3.2.2 Initial Phase 36 3.2.2.1 Probabilistically Initialization 36 3.2.2.2 Evaluate Individual 37 3.2.3 Primordial Phase 43 3.2.3.1 Threshold Selection 43 3.2.3.2 Building Blocks Filter 43 3.2.4 Juxtapositional Phase 43 3.2.4.1 Cut and Splice 44 3.2.4.2 Mutation 44 3.3 Potential Application Areas 45 3.4 Model Application Process 46 3.5 Model Requirements and Limitations 49 4. Object-Oriented EVOLUTIONARY SUPPORT VECTOR MACHINES INFERENCE SYSTEM (OO-ESIS) 50 4.1 Object-Oriented System Development Process 50 4.1.1 Planning Phase 51 4.1.1.1 Definitions for System Requirements 51 4.1.2 Building Phase 52 4.1.2.1 System Analysis 52 4.1.2.2 System Design 58 4.1.2.3 System Construction 63 4.1.2.4 System Testing 64 4.1.3 Deploying Phase 64 4.2 System Demonstration 68 4.2.1 System Main Form 68 4.2.2 Management Module 68 4.2.3 Adaptation Module 70 4.2.4 Inference Module 71 5. MODEL VALIDATION 72 5.1 Preparations for Model Validation 73 5.1.1 Data Preprocessing 73 5.1.2 Configuration of Model Parameters 74 5.1.3 Performance Evaluation 74 5.2 Exclusive-Or (XOR) 75 5.2.1 Problem Statement 75 5.2.2 Model Application 75 5.3 Conceptual Estimating of Construction Cost 76 5.3.1 Problem Statement 76 5.3.2 Model Application 77 5.4 Performance Prediction of Subcontractor 82 5.4.1 Problem Statement 82 5.4.2 Model Application 84 5.5 Diaphragm Wall Deflection Prediction in Deep Excavations 90 5.5.1 Problem Statement 90 5.5.2 Model Application 92 5.6 Dynamic Prediction of Project Success 99 5.6.1 Problem Statement 99 5.6.2 Model Application 101 5.7 Discussion 111 5.7.1 Support Vector Machine Implementation 111 5.7.2 Evolutionary Support Vector Machines Inference Model Implementation 112 6. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 113 6.1 Objective Revisited 113 6.2 Summary 113 6.3 Conclusions 115 6.4 Research Contributions 116 6.5 Recommendations and Future Directions 117 BIBLIOGRAPHY 119 VITA 128 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 2.1 Evaluation of an underspecified messy chromosome 15 Figure 2.2 Cut–splice operator 16 Figure 2.3 Mutation operator 16 Figure 2.4 The SVM procedure 22 Figure 3.1 ESIM Architecture 31 Figure 3.2 ESIM Adaptation Process 33 Figure 3.3 ESIM Adaptation Structure 34 Figure 3.4 Initial Population 36 Figure 3.5 Cut–splice operator (Genotype) 44 Figure 3.6 Mutation (Genotype) 45 Figure 3.7 Potential ESIM Application Areas 46 Figure 3.8 Model Application Process 47 Figure 4.1 The ESIS Object-Oriented System Development Process 51 Figure 4.2 System Usage Process 54 Figure 4.3 System Concepts 56 Figure 4.4 System Behaviors: (a) Sequence Diagram of Handle Record Use Case; (b) Sequence Diagram of Search Optimal Solution Use Case; (c) Sequence Diagram of Infer Possible Results Use Case 57 Figure 4.5 Multi-Tiered Object-Oriented ESIS Architecture 60 Figure 4.6 Object Interactions: (a) Collaboration Diagram of Handle Record Use Case; (b) Collaboration Diagram of Search Optimal Solution Use Case; (c) Collaboration Diagram of Calculate Actual Output Use Case 61 Figure 4.7 System Software Classes: (A) Class Diagram: Management Concept; (B) Class Diagram: Adaptation Concept; (C) Class Diagram: Inference Concept 62 Figure 4.8 Database Schema 63 Figure 4.9 System Application Process 67 Figure 4.10 ESIS Initialization Screen 68 Figure 4.11 Manage Problems of ESIS 69 Figure 4.12 Manage Cases of ESIS 69 Figure 4.13 Manage Results of ESIS 69 Figure 4.14 Adaptation Module of ESIS 70 Figure 4.15 Support Vector Machines Parameters 70 Figure 4.16 Fast Messy Genetic Algorithm Parameters 71 Figure 4.17 Inference Module of ESIS 71 Figure 5.1 Representation of the Diaphragm Wall Structure 94 Figure 5.2 Measured vs. Predicted Maximum Diaphragm Wall Displacement. 97 Figure 5.3 Wall Deflection Predictions Using the Modified Process 99 Figure 5.4 CAPP Graphics for Cost of Change Orders 104 LIST OF TABLES Table 4.1 System Functions of ESIM 52 Table 4.2 High-Level Use Cases 55 Table 4.3 System Operation Contrast 58 Table 5.1 Model Parameters of ESIM 74 Table 5.2 Detailed Information on SVM Implementation 75 Table 5.3 XOR Simulation Results 76 Table 5.4 Patterns for the Conceptual Estimation of Building Costs 79 Table 5.4 Patterns for the Conceptual Estimation of Building Costs (Continued) 80 Table 5.5 Description of Qualitative Factors Involved in Conceptual Cost Estimations 80 Table 5.6 Generalization Comparison for Conceptual Building Cost Estimation 82 Table 5.7 Influencing Factors for Performance Prediction of Subcontractor 85 Table 5.8 Subcontractor Historical Data 86 Table 5.8 (Continued) Subcontractor Historical Data 87 Table 5.8 (Continued) Subcontractor Historical Data 88 Table 5.9 Subcontractor Test Case 89 Table 5.10 Generalization Comparison for Subcontractor Performance Prediction 90 Table 5.11 Patterns for Diaphragm Wall Deflection Prediction of Deep Excavations 94 Table 5.12 Historical Excavation Projects in Metropolitan Taipei. 95 Table 5.13 Results of the Modified Process Applied to the New Excavation Project 98 Table 5.14 Project Assessment for Dynamic Prediction of Project Success 103 Table 5.15 Time-dependent factors identified by CAPP 104 Table 5.16 Patterns for Dynamic Prediction of Project Success (CAPPR Database Shown and Reused with CII’s Kind Permission) 105 Table 5.16 (Continued) Patterns for Dynamic Prediction of Project Success (CAPPR Database Shown and Reused with CII’s Kind Permission) 106 Table 5.17 Project Assessment for Dynamic Prediction of Project Success 107 Table 5.18 Results for Project Success Assessment without Prepared Data Clustering 108 Table 5.19 Results of K-means Clustering 109 Table 5.20 Comparisons of Performance Assessment Results for K-means Clustering 111

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