Fuzzibility: A New Approach to Modeling Visibility Using Fuzzy Techniques
Publication: Journal of Architectural Engineering
Volume 29, Issue 1
Abstract
Fuzzy techniques are approximations used to model phenomena or decisions for which mathematical precision is impractical or impossible. In this work, we have developed a new approach to modeling visual performance using fuzzy techniques. Fuzzy techniques allow us to include variables that are not included in the current visual performance model. We also introduce the term critical contrast, which we define as the contrast at which a change in the rating of visual performance occurs. The comparison between our fuzzy relative visual performance model and the relative visual performance model shows close agreement for most conditions. A digital tool was also developed and is available for use. This will make the proposed metric simple to use and implement.
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Acknowledgments
This research was funded by The British University in Dubai (BUiD) (Grant Number ENG042).
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Volume 29 • Issue 1 • March 2023
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Received: Nov 23, 2021
Accepted: Sep 15, 2022
Published online: Dec 2, 2022
Published in print: Mar 1, 2023
Discussion open until: May 2, 2023
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