Genetic algorithm-least squares support vector regression based predicting and optimizing model on carbon fiber composite integrated conductivity

Support vector machine (SVM), which is a new technology solving classification and regression, has been widely used in many fields. In this study, based on the integrated conductivity(including conductivity and tensile strength) data obtained by carbon fiber/ABS resin matrix composites experiment, a predicting and optimizing model using genetic algorithm-least squares support vector regression (GA-LSSVR) was developed. In this model, genetic algorithm (GA) was used to select and optimize parameters. The predicting results agreed with the experimental data well. By comparing with principal component analysis-genetic back propagation neural network (PCA-CABPNN) predicting model, it is found that GA-LSSVR model has demonstrated superior prediction and generalization performance in view of small sample size problem. Finally, an optimized district of performance parameters was obtained and verified by experiments. It concludes that GA-LSSVR modeling method provides a new promising theoretical method for material design. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.