Adaptive GA-NN for MDF Prediction Model

This research presents a hybrid Genetic Algorithm Neural Network (GA-NN) model to replace the physical tests procedures of Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF). Data included in the model is MDF properties and its fiber characteristics. Multilayer Perceptron (MLP) NN model is reliable to learn from seven inputs fed to the network to produce prediction of three targets. In order to avoid result from local optimum scenario, GA optimizes synaptic weights of the network towards reducing prediction error. The research used a fixed probability rates for crossover and mutation for hybrid GA-NN model. GA-NN model is further improved using adaptive mechanism to help identify the best probability rates. The fitness value refers to Sum of Squared Error. Performance comparisons are among three models; namely NN with Back Propagation (BP), hybrid GA-NN and hybrid GA-NN with adaptive mechanism. Results show the hybrid GA-NN model perform much better than NN model used with back propagation optimizer. Adaptive mechanism in GA helps increase capability to converge at zero sooner than the ordinary GA.

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