Application of Modified Genetic Algorithm to Optimal Design of Supporting Structure

The modified genetic algorithm was used for the optimal design of supporting structure in deep pits.Based on the common genetic algorithm, using niche technique and reserving the optimum individual the modified genetic algorithm was presented. By means of the practical engineering, the modified genetic algorithm not only has more expedient convergence, but also can enhance security and operation efficiency.

Aerodynamic/stealth design of S-duct inlet based on discrete adjoint method

It is a major challenge for the airframe-inlet design of modern combat aircrafts,as the flow and electromagnetic wave propagation in the inlet of stealth aircraft are very complex.In this study,an aerodynamic/stealth optimization design method for an S-duct inlet is proposed.The upwind scheme is introduced to the aerodynamic adjoint equation to resolve the shock wave and flow separation.The multilevel fast multipole algorithm(MLFMA)is utilized for the stealth adjoint equation.A dorsal S-duct inlet of flying wing layout is optimized to improve the aerodynamic and stealth characteristics.Both the aerodynamic and stealth characteristics of the inlet are effectively improved.Finally,the optimization results are analyzed,and it shows that the main contradiction between aerodynamic characteristics and stealth characteristics is the centerline and crosssectional area.The S-duct is smoothed,and the cross-sectional area is increased to improve the aerodynamic characteristics,while it is completely opposite for the stealth design.The radar cross section(RCS)is reduced by phase cancelation for low frequency conditions.The method is suitable for the aerodynamic/stealth design of the aircraft airframe-inlet system.

APPROACH FOR LAYOUT OPTIMIZATION OF TRUSS STRUCTURES WITH DISCRETE VARIABLES UNDER DYNAMIC STRESS, DISPLACEMENT AND STABILITY CONSTRAINTS

A mathematical model was developed for layout optimization of truss structures with discrete variables subjected to dynamic stress, dynamic displacement and dynamic stability constraints. By using the quasi-static method, the mathematical model of structure optimization under dynamic stress, dynamic displacement and dynamic stability constraints were transformed into one subjected to static stress, displacement and stability constraints. The optimization procedures include two levels, i.e., the topology optimization and the shape optimization. In each level, the comprehensive algorithm was used and the relative difference quotients of two kinds of variables were used to search the optimum solution. A comparison between the optimum results of model with stability constraints and the optimum results of model without stability constraint was given. And that shows the stability constraints have a great effect on the optimum solutions.

Discrete Optimization on Unsteady Pressure Fluctuation of a Centrifugal Pump Using ANN and Modified GA

Pressure fluctuation due to rotor-stator interaction in turbomachinery is unavoidable,inducing strong vibration in the equipment and shortening its lifecycle.The investigation of optimization methods for an industrial centrifugal pump was carried out to reduce the intensity of pressure fluctuation to extend the lifecycle of these devices.Considering the time-consuming transient simulation of unsteady pressure,a novel optimization strategy was proposed by discretizing design variables and genetic algorithm.Four highly related design parameters were chosen,and 40 transient sample cases were generated and simulated using an automatic program.70%of them were used for training the surrogate model,and the others were for verifying the accuracy of the surrogate model.Furthermore,a modified discrete genetic algorithm(MDGA)was proposed to reduce the optimization cost owing to transient numerical simulation.For the benchmark test,the proposed MDGA showed a great advantage over the original genetic algorithm regarding searching speed and effectively dealt with the discrete variables by dramatically increasing the convergence rate.After optimization,the performance and stability of the inline pump were improved.The efficiency increased by more than 2.2%,and the pressure fluctuation intensity decreased by more than 20%under design condition.This research proposed an optimization method for reducing discrete transient characteristics in centrifugal pumps.

Intelligent Optimization Methods for the Design of an Overhead Travelling Crane

In design optimization of crane metal structures, present approaches are based on simple models and mixed variables, which are difficult to use in practice and usually lead to failure of optimized results for rounding variables. Crane metal structure optimal design（CMSOD） belongs to a constrained nonlinear optimization problem with discrete variables. A novel algorithm combining ant colony algorithm with a mutation-based local search（ACAM） is developed and used for a real CMSOD for the first time. In the algorithm model, the encoded mode of continuous array elements is introduced. This not only avoids the need to round optimization design variables during mixed variable optimization, but also facilitates the construction of heuristic information, and the storage and update of the ant colony pheromone. Together with the proposed ACAM, a genetic algorithm（GA） and particle swarm optimization（PSO） are used to optimize the metal structure of a crane. The optimization results show that the convergence speed of ACAM is approximately 20% of that of the GA and around 11% of that of the PSO. The objective function value given by ACAM is 22.23% less than the practical design value, a reduction of 16.42% over the GA and 3.27% over the PSO. The developed ACAM is an effective intelligent method for CMSOD and superior to other methods.

Design of structure and control system of semiconductor refrigeration box

In order to create low temperature environment for the valve testing,a new type of semiconductor refrigeration box based on semiconductor refrigeration chip and programmable logic controller(PLC)control system is designed.The power of the semiconductor refrigeration chip is determined by calculating the heat dissipation characteristics of the semiconductor refrigeration box.Combining natural convection heat dissipation with forced air cooling,the heat sink of semiconductor refrigeration chip is designed.In the control strategy,switch control is combined with an intelligent control strategy.Adaptive single neuron optimization algorithm based on quadratic optimization is adopted to adjust and optimize the parameters of the proportional-integral-derivative(PID)controllers in real time.Taking into account the limited hardware capabilities of the PLC,the Jacobian information in parameter adjustment is redesigned into a simplified form of identification.The actual test results of refrigeration box show good control performance.

STUDIFS ON OPTIMAL TOPOLOGY DES IGN OF STRUCTURES WITH DISCRETE VARIABLES

Some problems in the optimal topology design of structures with discrete variables are studied in this paper.The problem of a model of discrete optimization is discussed and a neglected fact that discrete optimum design may be controlled by the discreteness of sizing variables and global con- straints is pointed out.A heuristic algorithm for solving discrete topology optimization problems of trusses and frames is proposed.

Optimal Building Frame Column Design Based on the Genetic Algorithm

Building structure is like the skeleton of the building,it bears the effects of various forces and forms a supporting system,which is the material basis on which the building depends.Hence building structure design is a vital part in architecture design,architects often explore novel applications of their technologies for building structure innovation.However,such searches relied on experiences,expertise or gut feeling.In this paper,a new design method for the optimal building frame column design based on the genetic algorithm is proposed.First of all,in order to construct the optimal model of the building frame column,building units are divided into three categories in general:building bottom,main building and building roof.Secondly,the genetic algorithm is introduced to optimize the building frame column.In the meantime,a PGA-Skeleton based concurrent genetic algorithm design plan is proposed to improve the optimization efficiency of the genetic algorithm.Finally,effectiveness of the mentioned algorithm is verified through the simulation experiment.

Structural Design Optimization of a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine for Seismic Qualification and Lightweight

Recently, there is a growing interest in seismic qualification of ridges, buildings and mechanical equipment worldwide due to increase of accidents caused by earthquake. Severe earthquake can bring serious problems in the wind turbines and eventually lead to an interruption to their electric power supply. To overcome and prevent these undesirable problems, structural design optimization of a small vertical axis wind turbine has performed, in this study, for seismic qualification and lightweight by using a Genetic Algorithm (GA) subject to some design constraints such as the maximum stress limit, maximum deformation limit, and seismic acceleration gain limit. Also, the structural design optimizations were conducted for the four different initial design variable sets to confirm robustness of the optimization algorithm used. As a result, all the optimization results for the 4 different initial designs showed good agreement with each other properly. Thus the structural design optimization of a small vertical-axis wind turbine could be successfully accomplished.

Structural Parameter Optimization of Multilayer Conductors in HTS Cable

In this paper, the design optimization of the structural parameters of multilayer conductors in high temperature superconducting （HTS） cable is reviewed. Various optimization methods, such as the particle swarm optimization （PSO）, the genetic algorithm （GA）, and a robust optimization method based on design for six sigma （DFSS）, have been applied to realize uniform current distribution among the multilayer HTS conductors. The continuous and discrete variables, such as the winding angle, radius, and winding direction of each layer, are chosen as the design parameters. Under the constraints of the mechanical properties and critical current, PSO is proven to be a more powerful tool than GA for structural parameter optimization, and DFSS can not only achieve a uniform current distribution, but also improve significantly the reliability and robustness of the HTS cable quality.

Multi-Stage Improvement of Marine Predators Algorithm and Its Application

The metaheuristic algorithms are widely used in solving the parameters of the optimization problem.The marine predators algorithm(MPA)is a novel population-based intelligent algorithm.Although MPA has shown a talented foraging strategy,it still needs a balance of exploration and exploitation.Therefore,a multi-stage improvement of marine predators algorithm(MSMPA)is proposed in this paper.The algorithm retains the advantage of multistage search and introduces a linear flight strategy in the middle stage to enhance the interaction between predators.Predators further away from the historical optimum are required to move,increasing the exploration capability of the algorithm.In the middle and late stages,the searchmechanism of particle swarmoptimization(PSO)is inserted,which enhances the exploitation capability of the algorithm.This means that the stochasticity is decreased,that is the optimal region where predators jumping out is effectively stifled.At the same time,self-adjusting weight is used to regulate the convergence speed of the algorithm,which can balance the exploration and exploitation capability of the algorithm.The algorithm is applied to different types of CEC2017 benchmark test functions and threemultidimensional nonlinear structure design optimization problems,compared with other recent algorithms.The results show that the convergence speed and accuracy of MSMPA are significantly better than that of the comparison algorithms.

Optimal Designs Technique for Locating the Optimum of a Second Order Response Function

A more efficient method of locating the optimum of a second order response function was of interest in this work. In order to do this, the principles of optimal designs of experiment is invoked and used for this purpose. At the end, it was discovered that the noticeable pitfall in response surface methodology (RSM) was circumvented by this method as the step length was obtained by taking the derivative of the response function rather than doing so by intuition or trial and error as is the case in RSM. A numerical illustration shows that this method is suitable for obtaining the desired optimizer in just one move which compares favourably with other known methods such as Newton-Raphson method which requires more than one iteration to reach the optimizer.

Structural Optimization of Concrete Slab Frame Bridges Considering Investment Cost

The present study investigates computer-antomated design and structural optimization of concrete slab frame bridges considering investment cost based on a complete 3D model. Thus, a computer code with several modules has been developed to produce parametric models of slab frame bridges. Design loads and load combinations are based on the Eurocode design standard and the Swedish design standard for bridges. The necessary reinforcement diagrams to satisfy the ultimate and serviceability limit states, including fatigue checks for the whole bridge, are calculated according to the aforementioned standards. Optimization techniques based on the genetic algorithm and the pattern search method are applied. A case study is presented to highlight the efficiency of the applied optimization algorithms. This methodology has been applied in the design process for the time-effective, material-efficient, and optimal design of concrete slab frame bridges.

双目标优化与生成对抗网络结合的框架结构阻尼器布置方案智能设计方法

为实现框架结构的阻尼器智能化布置,结合减震设计原理和智能算法,采用双目标优化算法和生成对抗网络算法分别进行阻尼器竖向和水平智能布置研究,并将该方法应用到两个框架结构减震设计工程案例中。在框架结构减震设计中,采用双目标优化算法进行阻尼器竖向布置,并与逐层逼近法、工程师设计和非减震设计进行对比,结果表明,采用该优化算法得到的阻尼器竖向布置方案能有效降低层间位移角和楼层加速度,提高结构的抗震性能。在确定各楼层的阻尼器数量后,利用训练好的生成对抗网络生成模型,可快速、自动地选择和确定各楼层阻尼器的平面安装位置,生成的平面布置与工程师设计的平面布置在相似性差异度综合评价指标上小于临界值0.1,说明两者相似度较高,且有利于提高原结构的抗扭能力。将双目标优化算法与生成对抗网络相结合,不仅能满足框架结构的减震性能目标,而且可实现阻尼器布置方案的智能设计,提升减震工程设计效率。

基于多目标优化的箱梁渡槽结构设计研究

针对箱梁渡槽所受水荷载远大于同等跨径箱梁桥所受汽车荷载导致槽身纵向受力突出的问题,在渡槽结构设计中统筹考虑箱梁纵向应力储备和造价,构建了以截面尺寸、钢筋用量等6个参数为设计变量,以渡槽边缘正应力和造价为目标函数,以槽身挠度、法向应力等9个验算指标为约束条件的多目标优化模型,并基于支持向量机近似模型和NSGA2遗传算法求解多目标优化模型的Pareto最优解集,然后综合专家打分、COWA算子、博弈论综合赋权与TOPSIS法从Pareto最优解集中选出最佳方案。结果表明:与初始方案相比,最佳方案的渡槽边缘正应力储备提高了17.55%,渡槽上部结构总造价降低8.84%;与有限元分析相比,该方法在保持较高计算精度的同时节省了65.42%的计算时间成本。

一种双L型梁电容式六维力传感器设计

为设计一款高性能电容式六维力传感器,结合T型梁和十字型双直梁的优点,构建了一种双L型结构弹性梁,传感器转换元件采用差动结构平行极板电容器以降低传感器的测量误差,以转换矩阵的条件数为目标函数,应用粒子群算法与有限元仿真相结合的方法对该传感器的结构参数进行优化设计,得到最优结构参数后进行仿真,结果显示该构型的电容式六维力传感器仿真精度为0.4258%。最后对该传感器进行加工与标定实验,结果显示该传感器的实验精度达到0.6376%。

柔性立管限弯器高效设计方法

目的考虑聚氨酯材料非线性的影响,建立一种简单高效的柔性立管限弯器设计方法。方法首先确定限弯器的初始尺寸,在此基础上进行参数分析,并根据分析结果绘制设计图谱,然后通过插值获得最佳的设计尺寸。结果针对深水与浅水2种典型环境,分别采用本方法与基于遗传算法的优化设计方法进行限弯器设计,通过结果对比验证了方法的有效性。同时发现,深水环境条件设计出的限弯器相对短粗,而浅水条件设计出的限弯器则较为细长,且考虑材料非线性后,2种环境下限弯器的设计尺寸均有所减小。结论本文建立的限弯器设计方法具有广泛的适用性,且能够在确保得到理想设计方案的前提下,显著提高设计效率。与基于遗传算法的优化设计方法相比,采用线性材料和考虑材料非线性时的设计效率可分别提高约10倍和20倍。

基于智能优化算法的高频变压器电磁结构优化设计

高频变压器(HFT)作为电力电子变换器等功率变换装备的核心部件,其优化设计是实现高功率密度、高效率和高可靠性的重要环节。为有效解决高频条件下显著的涡流效应和复杂紧凑的结构使变压器损耗难以准确计算、针对绝缘设计裕量不足的问题,本文提出计及高频效应和结构效应的电磁场建模方法,构建了高频变压器多目标协同优化设计方案。首先建立了低成本与高效率兼备的磁心损耗计算模型。其次,根据面积等效原理推导了考虑绕组结构效应的近似Dowell模型,实现绕组损耗的高精度计算。然后提出了考虑绕组端部效应和频率影响的漏感计算模型,减小漏感对于结构和频率的依赖性。在此基础上,采用一种新型多重绝缘结构,提高绕组间的绝缘耐压水平。最后,基于改进的非支配排序遗传算法(INSGA-Ⅱ)和自由参数扫描法建立了高频变压器的优化设计流程,根据筛选的最优设计方案研制了一台高频变压器样机。

基于天牛须算法的钢筋混凝土框架结构优化

为使天牛须算法适用于解决钢筋混凝土框架离散变量结构优化问题,将天牛须算法进行改进,对天牛位置更新进行离散化处理。通过对两个钢筋混凝土框架结构优化算例进行分析,其结果表明:改进后的天牛须算法相较于遗传算法具有更好的优化效率。因此改进后的天牛须算法是一种适用于钢筋混凝土框架结构优化的智能优化算法。

基于改进GA算法的电力变压器优化设计

针对中小型电力变压器优化设计问题,同时响应国家节能减排的号召,对GA算法进行改进并分别应用到电力变压器优化设计中的有效材料成本单目标和总损耗的单目标中。将改进GA算法优化所得数据和使用原GA算法以及人工设计进行对比分析,结果表明改进GA算法优化效果较好,运行时间较快,能有效减少电力变压器所需的材料成本或损耗。