| Abstract: | This paper presented a new graph-theoretic construct fuzzy metagraphs and discussed their applications in constructing--fuzzy knowledge base. Fuzzy metagraphs describe the relationships between sets of fuzzy elements but not single fuzzy element and offer some distinct advantages both for visualization of systems, as well as for formal analysis of system structure. In rule-based system, a fuzzy metagraph is a unity of the knowledge base and the reasoning engine. Based on the closure of the adjacency matrix of fuzzy metagraphs, this paper presented an optimized inferential mechanism working mainly by an off-line approach. It can greatly increase the efficiency of inference. Finally, it was applied in a daignostic expert system and satisfactory results were obtained. |
