A Modified Bi-Directional Evolutionary Structural Optimization Procedure with Variable Evolutionary Volume Ratio Applied to Multi-Objective Topology Optimization Problem

Natural frequency and dynamic stiffness under transient loading are two key performances for structural design related to automotive,aviation and construction industries.This article aims to tackle the multi-objective topological optimization problem considering dynamic stiffness and natural frequency using modified version of bi-directional evolutionary structural optimization(BESO).The conventional BESO is provided with constant evolutionary volume ratio(EVR),whereas low EVR greatly retards the optimization process and high EVR improperly removes the efficient elements.To address the issue,the modified BESO with variable EVR is introduced.To compromise the natural frequency and the dynamic stiffness,a weighting scheme of sensitivity numbers is employed to form the Pareto solution space.Several numerical examples demonstrate that the optimal solutions obtained from the modified BESO method have good agreement with those from the classic BESO method.Most importantly,the dynamic removal strategy with the variable EVR sharply springs up the optimization process.Therefore,it is concluded that the modified BESO method with variable EVR can solve structural design problems using multi-objective optimization.

A Smooth Bidirectional Evolutionary Structural Optimization of Vibrational Structures for Natural Frequency and Dynamic Compliance

A smooth bidirectional evolutionary structural optimization(SBESO),as a bidirectional version of SESO is proposed to solve the topological optimization of vibrating continuum structures for natural frequencies and dynamic compliance under the transient load.A weighted function is introduced to regulate the mass and stiffness matrix of an element,which has the inefficient element gradually removed from the design domain as if it were undergoing damage.Aiming at maximizing the natural frequency of a structure,the frequency optimization formulation is proposed using the SBESO technique.The effects of various weight functions including constant,linear and sine functions on structural optimization are compared.With the equivalent static load(ESL)method,the dynamic stiffness optimization of a structure is formulated by the SBESO technique.Numerical examples show that compared with the classic BESO method,the SBESO method can efficiently suppress the excessive element deletion by adjusting the element deletion rate and weight function.It is also found that the proposed SBESO technique can obtain an efficient configuration and smooth boundary and demonstrate the advantages over the classic BESO technique.

Stress Relaxation and Sensitivity Weight for Bi-Directional Evolutionary Structural Optimization to Improve the Computational Efficiency and Stabilization on Stress-Based Topology Optimization

Stress-based topology optimization is one of the most concerns of structural optimization and receives much attention in a wide range of engineering designs.To solve the inherent issues of stress-based topology optimization,many schemes are added to the conventional bi-directional evolutionary structural optimization(BESO)method in the previous studies.However,these schemes degrade the generality of BESO and increase the computational cost.This study proposes an improved topology optimization method for the continuum structures considering stress minimization in the framework of the conventional BESO method.A global stress measure constructed by p-norm function is treated as the objective function.To stabilize the optimization process,both qp-relaxation and sensitivity weight scheme are introduced.Design variables are updated by the conventional BESO method.Several 2D and 3D examples are used to demonstrate the validity of the proposed method.The results show that the optimization process can be stabilized by qp-relaxation.The value of q and p are crucial to reasonable solutions.The proposed sensitivity weight scheme further stabilizes the optimization process and evenly distributes the stress field.The computational efficiency of the proposed method is higher than the previous methods because it keeps the generality of BESO and does not need additional schemes.

Topology Optimization with Aperiodic Load Fatigue Constraints Based on Bidirectional Evolutionary Structural Optimization

Because of descriptive nonlinearity and computational inefficiency,topology optimization with fatigue life under aperiodic loads has developed slowly.A fatigue constraint topology optimization method based on bidirectional evolutionary structural optimization(BESO)under an aperiodic load is proposed in this paper.In viewof the severe nonlinearity of fatigue damagewith respect to design variables,effective stress cycles are extracted through transient dynamic analysis.Based on the Miner cumulative damage theory and life requirements,a fatigue constraint is first quantified and then transformed into a stress problem.Then,a normalized termination criterion is proposed by approximatemaximum stress measured by global stress using a P-normaggregation function.Finally,optimization examples show that the proposed algorithm can not only meet the requirements of fatigue life but also obtain a reasonable configuration.

Computational Simulations of Bone Remodeling under Natural Mechanical Loading or Muscle Malfunction Using Evolutionary Structural Optimization Method

Live bone inherently responds to applied mechanical stimulus by altering its internal tissue composition and ultimately biomechanical properties, structure and function. The final formation may structurally appear inferior by design but complete by function. To understand the loading response, this paper numerically investigated structural remodeling of mature sheep femur using evolutionary structural optimization method (ESO). Femur images from Computed Tomography scanner were used to determine the elastic modulus variation and subsequently construct finite element model of the femur with stiffest elasticity measured. Major muscle forces on dominant phases of healthy sheep gait were imposed on the femur under static mode. ESO was applied to progressively alter the remodeling of numerically simulated femur from its initial to final design by iteratively removing elements with low strain energy density (SED). The computations were repeated with two different mesh sizes to test the convergence. The elements within the medullary canal had low SEDs and therefore were removed during the optimization. The SEDs in the remaining elements varied with angle around the circumference of the shaft. Those elements with low SED were inefficient in supporting the load and thus fundamentally explained how bone remodels itself with less stiff inferior tissue to meet load demand. This was in line with the Wolff’s law of transformation of bone. Tissue growth and remodeling process was found to shape the sheep femur to a mechanically optimized structure and this was initiated by SED in macro-scale according to traditional principle of Wolff’s law.

Structural Topology Optimization by Combining BESO with Reinforcement Learning

In this paper,a new algorithm combining the features of bi-direction evolutionary structural optimization(BESO)and reinforcement learning(RL)is proposed for continuum structural topology optimization(STO).In contrast to conventional approaches which only generate a certain quasi-optimal solution,the goal of the combined method is to provide more quasi-optimal solutions for designers such as the idea of generative design.Two key components were adopted.First,besides sensitivity,value function updated by Monte-Carlo reinforcement learning was utilized to measure the importance of each element,which made the solving process convergent and closer to the optimum.Second,ε-greedy policy added a random perturbation to the main search direction so as to extend the search ability.Finally,the quality and diversity of solutions could be guaranteed by controlling the value of compliance as well as Intersection-over-Union(IoU).Results of several 2D and 3D compliance minimization problems,including a geometrically nonlinear case,show that the combined method is capable of generating a group of good and different solutions that satisfy various possible requirements in engineering design within acceptable computation cost.

Topology Optimization in Damping Structure Based on ESO

The damping material optimal placement for the structure with damping layer is studied based on evolutionary structural optimization (ESO) to maximize modal loss factors. A mathematical model is constructed with the objective function defined as the maximum of modal loss factors of the structure and design constraints function defined as volume fraction of damping material. The optimal placement is found. Several examples are presented for verification. The results demonstrate that the method based on ESO is effective in solving the topology optimization of the structure with unconstrained damping layer and constrained damping layer. This optimization method suits for free and constrained damping structures.

A Multi-Objective Optimal Evolutionary Algorithm Based on Tree-Ranking

Multi-objective optimal evolutionary algorithms (MOEAs) are a kind of new effective algorithms to solve Multi-objective optimal problem (MOP). Because ranking, a method which is used by most MOEAs to solve MOP, has some shortcoming s, in this paper, we proposed a new method using tree structure to express the relationship of solutions. Experiments prove that the method can reach the Pare-to front, retain the diversity of the population, and use less time.

Effectiveness Assessment of the Search-Based Statistical Structural Testing

Search-based statistical structural testing(SBSST)is a promising technique that uses automated search to construct input distributions for statistical structural testing.It has been proved that a simple search algorithm,for example,the hill-climber is able to optimize an input distribution.However,due to the noisy fitness estimation of the minimum triggering probability among all cover elements(Tri-Low-Bound),the existing approach does not show a satisfactory efficiency.Constructing input distributions to satisfy the Tri-Low-Bound criterion requires an extensive computation time.Tri-Low-Bound is considered a strong criterion,and it is demonstrated to sustain a high fault-detecting ability.This article tries to answer the following question:if we use a relaxed constraint that significantly reduces the time consumption on search,can the optimized input distribution still be effective in faultdetecting ability?In this article,we propose a type of criterion called fairnessenhanced-sum-of-triggering-probability(p-L1-Max).The criterion utilizes the sum of triggering probabilities as the fitness value and leverages a parameter p to adjust the uniformness of test data generation.We conducted extensive experiments to compare the computation time and the fault-detecting ability between the two criteria.The result shows that the 1.0-L1-Max criterion has the highest efficiency,and it is more practical to use than the Tri-Low-Bound criterion.To measure a criterion’s fault-detecting ability,we introduce a definition of expected faults found in the effective test set size region.To measure the effective test set size region,we present a theoretical analysis of the expected faults found with respect to various test set sizes and use the uniform distribution as a baseline to derive the effective test set size region’s definition.

Structural Optimization of Hatch Cover Based on Bi-directional Evolutionary Structure Optimization and Surrogate Model Method

Weight reduction has attracted much attention among ship designers and ship owners.In the present work,based on an improved bi-directional evolutionary structural optimization(BESO) method and surrogate model method,we propose a hybrid optimization method for the structural design optimization of beam-plate structures,which covers three optimization levels:dimension optimization,topology optimization and section optimization.The objective of the proposed optimization method is to minimize the weight of design object under a group of constraints.The kernel optimization procedure(KOP) uses BESO to obtain the optimal topology from a ground structure.To deal with beam-plate structures,the traditional BESO method is improved by using cubic box as the unit cell instead of solid unit to construct periodic lattice structure.In the first optimization level,a series of ground structures are generated based on different dimensional parameter combinations,the KOP is performed to all the ground structures,the response surface model of optimal objective values and dimension parameters is created,and then the optimal dimension parameters can be obtained.In the second optimization level,the optimal topology is obtained by using the KOP according to the optimal dimension parameters.In the third optimization level,response surface method(RSM) is used to determine the section parameters.The proposed method is applied to a hatch cover structure design.The locations and shapes of all the structural members are determined from an oversized ground structure.The results show that the proposed method leads to a greater weight saving,compared with the original design and genetic algorithm(GA) based optimization results.

声子晶体能带结构仿真的CS-FEM方法及其在拓扑优化设计中的应用

针对声子晶体拓扑优化设计时能带结构和灵敏度计算效率低的缺陷,构造了一种Cell-based光滑有限元法模型(CS-FEM),并结合双向渐进结构优化法(BESO)实现了声子晶体的带隙最大化设计。基于四边形单元构造光滑子域,将梯度光滑技术与Bloch定理结合,构建了声子晶体能带结构计算的CS-FEM数值模型,并将其用于正问题的仿真模拟。在渐进优化准则下,通过BESO算法完成了声子晶体的优化设计。数值算例表明:CS-FEM能够适当软化离散系统的刚度,提供更加准确、高效的能带结构仿真结果;基于CS-FEM进行正问题的计算,在优化设计中得到了最优的拓扑构型,并有效地提高了优化效率,对于实现声子晶体的高效设计具有重要的参考价值。

Layout optimization of steel reinforcement in concrete structure using a truss-continuum model

Owing to advancement in advanced manufacturing technology,the reinforcement design of concrete structures has become an important topic in structural engineering.Based on bi-directional evolutionary structural optimization(BESO),a new approach is developed in this study to optimize the reinforcement layout in steel-reinforced concrete(SRC)structures.This approach combines a minimum compliance objective function with a hybrid trusscontinuum model.Furthermore,a modified bi-directional evolutionary structural optimization(M-BESO)method is proposed to control the level of tensile stress in concrete.To fully utilize the tensile strength of steel and the compressive strength of concrete,the optimization sensitivity of steel in a concrete–steel composite is integrated with the average normal stress of a neighboring concrete.To demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed procedures,reinforcement layout optimizations of a simply supported beam,a corbel,and a wall with a window are conducted.Clear steel trajectories of SRC structures can be obtained using both methods.The area of critical tensile stress in concrete yielded by the M-BESO is more than 40%lower than that yielded by the uniform design and BESO.Hence,the M-BESO facilitates a fully digital workflow that can be extremely effective for improving the design of steel reinforcements in concrete structures.

基于改进双向渐进结构法的岸桥门框结构拓扑优化

针对拓扑优化过程中存在的数值不稳定问题、优化后的结构呈现病态不利于转化为工程上可以实施的问题,文中采用基于统一排序的单元增删方法,提出了一种在双渐进结构法中改进增删单元最大增加率和单元最大删除率的策略,通过限制拓扑优化过程中相邻的两个迭代步结构相差过大,确保迭代过程中变化平稳。对岸桥的门框结构进行验证,结合岸桥的特点,进行合理的模型简化,建立了岸桥的有限元模型。选择小车在大梁上的4个典型位置作为计算工况,对岸桥进行不同工况下拓扑优化,并对优化结果重构,为岸桥的设计提供了启示。

考虑疲劳性能的驾驶室拓扑优化设计

针对某重型货车驾驶室台架疲劳试验出现破坏问题,提出了以疲劳寿命最大化为目标的双向渐进结构优化方法(FA-BESO)。首先,进行驾驶室的台架试验,找到驾驶室疲劳薄弱位置。进一步推导单元低周疲劳分析的灵敏度,以此值作为单元删减依据,通过对有限元软件进行二次开发来实现连续体结构的FA-BESO。接着,通过标准算例验证了此方法的有效性。最后,为提高优化效率,建立驾驶室的梁骨架简化模型,并验证了简化模型对于疲劳破坏位置具有良好预测性,将该算法运用到A柱加强板的考虑疲劳性能的拓扑优化中,优化结果表明,驾驶室的疲劳寿命可比优化前提高2倍,验证了FA-BESO提高驾驶室疲劳寿命的可行性。

演化循环神经网络研究综述

演化计算利用生物演化过程中的自然选择机制和遗传规律求解优化问题,循环神经网络的精度和效率依赖其参数以及结构的优化效果,采用演化计算解决循环神经网络中的参数与结构自适应优化问题是自动化深度学习领域的研究热点。文中针对结合演化计算和循环神经网络的算法进行了详细的调研。首先,简要介绍了演化算法的传统类别、常见算法和优点,以及循环神经网络模型的结构及特点,并对影响循环神经网络性能的因素进行了分析;其次,分析了演化循环神经网络的算法框架,并分别从权重优化、超参数优化和结构优化方面分析了当前演化循环神经网络的研究进展;然后,对演化循环神经网络的一些其他工作进行了分析;最后,指出了演化循环神经网络面临的挑战以及发展趋势。

产业学院治理体系结构:演变轨迹、运行困境及优化路径

产业学院治理体系结构是产业学院建立前后经人为设计及群体互动生成的治理主体、层级、机制、对象及其他要素之间的关系结构。进入“十一五”特别是近些年,中国高校产业学院增长较快,2022年广东省民办本、专科院校的产业学院创办率分别达到66.67%和41.67%。同时,产业学院治理体系结构也在早期探索的基础上,伴随着产业学院的大众化而逐步规范化,显现出高标准高起点建设的后发优势,但运行中仍遭遇飘移、脱轨和阻滞、断裂的困境。产业学院治理体系结构的优化路径主要有:制度环境优化与外部推力赋予、理想模型依照和已有样板示范、自身补缺生成及其内生动力推进。未来产业学院的治理体系结构,还将决定于整个国家及区域高等教育和企业体系的制度创新进程。

基于BESO算法的大型海洋垂直轴风力机支撑结构优化

大型海洋垂直轴风力机的研究对发展海洋风能具有重要意义,研究大型垂直轴风力机的合理支撑结构形式对风力发电结构安全至关重要.基于变删除率的双向渐进结构优化(BESO)算法,对大型海洋垂直轴风力机进行支撑结构优化,并通过风力机的动力响应特性分析,验证结构优化方法的可靠性.结果表明:反比例型变删除率的BESO算法能有效改善优化迭代速率,适用于垂直轴风力机的支撑结构优化设计;相比于初始结构,拓扑出的新结构模型在风荷载作用下的风致动力响应显著降低.研究成果可用于垂直轴风力机支撑结构设计优化.

基于演化序搜索的混合贝叶斯网络结构学习方法

贝叶斯网络是一种不确定性知识表示与推理的有效工具,学习其结构是利用这一工具进行推理的基础。现有的贝叶斯网络结构学习算法,在智能教育等应用场景中往往面临着难以权衡有效性与高效性的问题。一方面,评分搜索类方法能搜索到高质量的解,但面临着算法复杂度高的挑战。另一方面,混合类方法效率高,但所找到的解的质量不尽如人意。针对上述问题,提出了一种基于演化序搜索的混合贝叶斯网络结构学习方法(EvOS)。该方法首先通过约束类算法构建无向图骨架,然后利用演化算法搜索最优节点序,最后使用该节点序指导贪婪搜索得到贝叶斯网络结构。基于常用基准数据集以及教育知识结构发现任务,验证了所提方法的有效性与高效性。实验结果表明,所提方法相较于评分搜索类方法,能够在保持相仿精度的情况下最高加速百倍,且有效性显著高于混合类方法。

复合材料/结构两尺度动力学拓扑优化设计

基于均匀化理论,建立以结构第一阶固有频率最大为目标的宏/微观结构构型与材料分布的两尺度动力学拓扑优化模型,推导目标函数和约束函数对宏/微观设计变量的灵敏度,研究两尺度动力学拓扑优化方法。另外,采用一个修正固体各向同性材料惩罚(SIMP)模型避免局部模态现象。相关数值算例说明,该方法可以有效实现结构基频最大化的材料/结构两尺度动力学拓扑优化设计。此外,通过算例研究复合材料的弹性模量对优化结果的影响规律。

基于双向渐进结构拓扑优化算法的创新设计研究

目的在数字化设计的背景下,探索基于结构性能化的算法找形方法,运用双向渐进结构拓扑优化算法(Bi-Directional Evolutionary Structural Optimization,BESO)展开创新设计实践研究。方法在理解双向渐进结构拓扑优化算法的基本内涵、相关理论、历史发展和现状应用的基础上,分析其算法生成的优势及可行性,并以算法的组织模式与生形原理为前提,对其进行几何划分、约束条件、优化技术、结构模拟、材料设定、迭代生形等内容协同一体的生成策略研究,提供了多元选择的设计机会。结果得到了运用双向渐进结构拓扑优化算法进行的基于初始形态设计、拓扑优化设计和后处理与制造三步骤创新设计实践结果。结论此设计实践方案验证了该算法生成方法的设计应用可行性,同时也为多领域应用该算法提供了新思路和新方向。