A multi-start central force optimization for global optimization

Central force optimization (CFO) is an efficient and powerful population-based intelligence algorithm for optimization problems. CFO is deterministic in nature, unlike the most widely used metaheuristics. CFO, however, is not completely free from the problems of premature convergence. One way to overcome local optimality is to utilize the multi-start strategy. By combining the respective advantages of CFO and the multi-start strategy, a multi-start central force optimization (MCFO) algorithm is proposed in this paper. The performance of the MCFO approach is evaluated on a comprehensive set of benchmark functions. The experimental results demonstrate that MCFO not only saves the computational cost, but also performs better than some state-of-the-art CFO algorithms. MCFO is also compared with representative evolutionary algorithms. The results show that MCFO is highly competitive, achieving promising performance.     

基于康复训练中力信号的人体参与度建模

设计一种基于人机接触力的人体主动参与程度评估模型,用于康复机器人应用中的主动康复训练。通过人体的肌电信号得到肌肉活跃度,确定肌电信号与人体参与度的关系。分析这一过程中人机接触力的变化,将腿部力信号平均值以及腰部力信号方差作为模型输入,对基于肌电信号的参与度模型进行拟合,得到基于力信号的参与度模型,使用肌电信号参与度模型对力信号参与度模型进行验证,证明了该模型的有效性。该方法避免了肌电信号采集时干扰较大且准备工作繁琐等缺点,具有良好的实用性。     

基于量子效应的微型推进器设计

微/纳机电系统(MEMS/NEMS)技术的发展,大大促进了航空航天领域飞行器的微型化。依据量子理论,有效提取真空中的零点能,并以此作为驱动能源,可以解决微型飞行器由于必须携带燃料而增加重量等问题。从理论上阐述了真空零点能及Casimir力的产生机理,研究了真空中两平行平板和矩形腔等结构设计依据,提出并建立了以Casimir力作为驱动力的微型推进器设计模型。     

对挑梁埋置砌体部分内力计算的探讨

根据前苏联M.N.高尔波诺夫-波沙道夫的<弹性地基上结构物的计算>[1]方法,结合工程设计实例,对钢筋混凝土挑梁埋置砌体部分的内力计算进行了探讨.通过对工程设计实例的分析,给工程设计人员提供了在设计中遇到类似构件时较为实用的一种精确计算方法,避免粗略计算挑梁时易造成事故隐患的缺陷.     

语音信号的线性预测分析在DSP上的优化实现

语音信号的线性预测分析是语音压缩中的一个重要环节，占据语音压缩计算中的大部分时间，为提高语音压缩的速度，在C54x系列DSP上用汇编语言实现了语音信号的线性预测分析，并对其进行优化。最终可以使代码的运行时间减少到原来的5％左右。     

复合体系超低界面张力和碱在驱油过程中的实际作用

以物理模拟实验结果为依据并结合理论分析发现，在实际油藏的驱油过程中，础活性剂／聚合物（ASP）复合体系与原油的超低界面张力对于启动残余油滴和降低毛管阻力的作用均比以往所推断的要小；为使油／水界面张力达到超低而加入的大量强碱，将导致储层矿物的溶蚀、地层和井筒的严重结垢以及产出液的深度乳化，这对于复合驱的总体效果和效益都是不利的。因此，对于复合体系超低界面张力和碱在驱油过程中的实际作用研究应予以客观的评价，对于非超低界面张力体系驱油实际效果的研究应引起足够的重视.     

WAVE INTERACTION WITH PERFORATED CAISSON BREAKWATERS

The reflection coefficient of perforated caissons and the total horizontal forces acting on them were experimentally and numerically analyzed and discussed when wave propagates normally. To consider the viscosity effect of fluid and nonlinear action of waves on structures, the VOF (Volume Of Fluid) method combined with the k-ε turbulence model was used to simulate the interaction between waves and structures. Governing equations were solved with the finite difference method. Through 2D experimental study in the wave flume, the empirical relationship between the reflection coefficient of perforated caissons and the main affecting factors were obtained from the experimental data using the least square method. Also the correlation between the ratio of the total horizontal force acting on perforated caisson and the force acting on solid caisson and the main affecting factors were regressed from the experimental data.     

Second harmonic generation from a ferroelectric film

We derive an expression for transmittivity (T_SHG) of second harmonic generation (SHG) signals from a ferroelectric (FE) film. Intensities of up and down fields in the medium are investigated in relation to T_SHG. The derivations are made based on undepletion of input fields and nonlinear wave equation derived from the Maxwell equations. We present two cases: film without mirrors and with partial mirrors. Expressions for the newly derived nonlinear susceptibility coefficients of SHG for real crystal symmetry [J. Opt. Soc. Am. B 19 (2002) 2007] are used to get more realistic results. Variations in T_SHG with respect to film thickness are illustrated.     

Data structure and algorithms for fast automatic differentiation

In this paper we discuss the data structure and algorithms for the direct application of generalized Leibnitz rules to the numerical computation of partial derivatives in forward mode. The proposed data structure provides constant time access to the partial derivatives, which accelerates the automatic differentiation computations. The interaction among elements of the data structure is explained by several numerical examples. The paper contains analysis of the developed data structure and algorithms. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Topology optimization of trusses using genetic algorithm,force method and graph theory

In this article size/topology optimization of trusses is performed using a genetic algorithm (GA), the force method and some concepts of graph theory. One of the main difficulties with optimization with a GA is that the parameters involved are not completely known and the number of operations needed is often quite high. Application of some concepts of the force method, together with theory of graphs, make the generation of a suitable initial population well‐matched with critical paths for the transformation of internal forces feasible. In the process of optimization generated topologically unstable trusses are identified without any matrix manipulation and highly penalized. Identifying a suitable range for the cross‐section of each member for the ground structure in the list of profiles, the length of the substrings representing the cross‐sectional design variables are reduced. Using a contraction algorithm, the length of the strings is further reduced and a GA is performed in a smaller domain of design space. The above process is accompanied by efficient methods for selection, and by using a suitable penalty function in order to reduce the number of numerical operations and to increase the speed of the optimization toward a global optimum. The efficiency of the present method is illustrated using some examples, and compared to those of previous studies. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.