This book bridges the gap between Soft Computing techniques and their applications to complex engineering problems. In each chapter we endeavor to explain the basic ideas behind the proposed applications in an accessible format for readers who may not possess a background in some of the fields. Therefore, engineers or practitioners who are not familiar with Soft Computing methods will appreciate that the techniques discussed go beyond simple theoretical tools, since they have been adapted to solve significant problems that commonly arise in such areas. At the same time, the book will show members of the Soft Computing community how engineering problems are now being solved and handled with the help of intelligent approaches.

Highlighting new applications and implementations of Soft Computing approaches in various engineering contexts, the book is divided into 12 chapters. Further, it has been structured so that each chapter can be read independently of the others.

Provides an overview of the different aspects of soft computing methods to create a global understanding of the field and to help conduct studies on specific soft computing techniques related to engineering applications Presents new applications and implementations of soft computing approaches in various engineering contexts Collects 12 structured chapters, each of which can be read independently of the others Written and prepared from a teaching perspective Bridges the gap between recent soft computing techniques and complex engineering applications Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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