Probabilistic optimal design of laminates using improved particle swarm optimization

A new approach to the particle swarm optimization (PSO) is proposed for the solution of non-linear optimization problems with constraints, and is applied to the reliability-based optimum design of laminated composites. Special mutation-interference operators are introduced to increase swarm variety and improve the convergence performance of the algorithm. The reliability-based optimum design of laminated composites is modelled and solved using the improved PSO. The maximization of structural reliability and the minimization of total weight of laminates are analysed. The stacking sequence optimization is implemented in the improved PSO by using a special coding technique. Examples show that the improved PSO has high convergence and good stability and is efficient in dealing with the probabilistic optimal design of composite structures.     

基于改进PSO算法的结构损伤检测

结构的损伤检测常转化为求解约束优化问题,针对粒子群算法容易出现早熟问题,增大算法后期的粒子位置的改变量,从而增加粒子位置的差异,因而能够增强其在求解约束优化问题时抵抗局部极小的能力。两层刚架单损伤和多损伤识别的数值结果和收敛曲线表明了改进后的粒子群算法优于传统的带惯性因子的粒子群算法。三层框架结构的4种损伤工况的试验研究进一步说明了该算法应用于结构损伤检测领域的有效性。     

一种基于改进PSO算法的结构损伤识别方法

根据“结构损伤发生在局部”这一信息特征,在粒子群算法中引入零变异率系数,提出一种改进的粒子群结构损伤识别方法。两层刚架单损伤数值仿真研究结果表明：与普通粒子群算法相比,本文所提出的方法具有收敛速度快、识别结果准确、抗噪能力较强及受种群数影响小的特点,这些优点对于将PSO应用于复杂结构的损伤诊断有着重要意义     

基于POS算法的结构模型修正与损伤检测

结构模型修正与损伤检测是结构健康监测过程中必须解决的多学科研究课题，常常转化为求解约束优化问题。介绍粒子群优化（PSO）算法，并在此基础上利用带惯性权重因子的全局版PSO算法对结构模型修正和损伤检测等约束优化问题进行研究。通过两层刚架单损伤和多损伤数值仿真以及三层建筑框架结构四种损伤试验研究，结果表明PSO算法对结构模型修正能够起到非常好的效果，采用PSO算法对结构损伤进行检测不仅能够准确定位结构损伤而且能够有效识别损伤程度。由此可见，PSO算法应用于该领域的效果是显而易见的。     

A new images segmentation method based on modified particle swarm optimization algorithm

The partitioning of an image into several constituent components is called image segmentation. Many approaches have been developed; one of them is the particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm, which is widely used. PSO algorithm is one of the most recent stochastic optimization strategies. In this article, a new efficient technique for the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain images segmentation thematic based on PSO is proposed. The proposed algorithm presents an improved variant of PSO, which is particularly designed for optimal segmentation and it is called modified particle swarm optimization. The fitness function is used to evaluate all the particle swarm in order to arrange them in a descending order. The algorithm is evaluated by performance measures such as run time execution and the quality of the image after segmentation. The performance of the segmentation process is demonstrated by using a defined set of benchmark images and compared against conventional PSO, genetic algorithm, and PSO with Mahalanobis distance based segmentation methods. Then we applied our method on MRI brain image to determinate normal and pathological tissues. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J Imaging Syst Technol, 23, 265–271, 2013     

A surrogate-assisted particle swarm optimization algorithm based on efficient global optimization for expensive black-box problems

Evolutionary algorithms cannot effectively handle computationally expensive problems because of the unaffordable computational cost brought by a large number of fitness evaluations. Therefore, surrogates are widely used to assist evolutionary algorithms in solving these problems. This article proposes an improved surrogate-assisted particle swarm optimization (ISAPSO) algorithm, in which a hybrid particle swarm optimization (PSO) is combined with global and local surrogates. The global surrogate is not only used to predict fitness values for reducing computational burden but also regarded as a global searcher to speed up the global search process of PSO by using an efficient global optimization algorithm, while the local one is constructed for a local search in the neighbourhood of the current optimal solution by finding the predicted optimal solution of the local surrogate. Empirical studies on 10 widely used benchmark problems and a real-world structural design optimization problem of a driving axle show that the ISAPSO algorithm is effective and highly competitive.     

Acoustic emission location on aluminum alloy structure by using FBG sensors and PSO method

Acoustic emission location is important for finding the structural crack and ensuring the structural safety. In this paper, an acoustic emission location method by using fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensors and particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm were investigated. Four FBG sensors were used to form a sensing network to detect the acoustic emission signals. According to the signals, the quadrilateral array location equations were established. By analyzing the acoustic emission signal propagation characteristics, the solution of location equations was converted to an optimization problem. Thus, acoustic emission location can be achieved by using an improved PSO algorithm, which was realized by using the information fusion of multiple standards PSO, to solve the optimization problem. Finally, acoustic emission location system was established and verified on an aluminum alloy plate. The experimental results showed that the average location error was 0.010 m. This paper provided a reliable method for aluminum alloy structural acoustic emission location.     

Damage identification in three-dimensional structures using single-objective evolutionary algorithms and finite element model updating: evaluation and comparison

This study presents a methodology which integrates single-objective evolutionary algorithms (EAs) and finite element (FE) model updating for damage inference in three-dimensional (3D) structures. First, original well-known EAs, namely the genetic algorithm, differential evolution (DE) and particle swarm optimization (PSO), are combined with FE model updating for detecting damage in a 3D four-storey modular structure and their performances are compared. Next, to obtain more accurate results, hybrid Lévy flights–DE and hybrid artificial bee colony–PSO are developed for enhancing damage identification. With each method, the objective function composed of modal strain energy and mode shape residuals, taken from the FE model of the intact structure and the simulated damage responses, is initially created. Then, the performance of each algorithm combined with FE model updating for damage detection is assessed in terms of three characteristics: consistency, computational cost and accuracy, and the best performing algorithm is recommended.     

基于PSO-GRNN的直升机旋翼不平衡故障诊断

为了准确诊断直升机旋翼不平衡故障,提出了一种基于粒子群算法和广义回归神经网络模型(PSO-GRNN)的故障诊断方法。将交叉验证得到的平均均方误差作为粒子群的适应度函数,运用粒子群算法搜寻最优的GRNN光滑因子,建立最优的故障诊断模型。结果表明:采用PSO-GRNN模型可实现直升机旋翼不平衡的类型和程度的有效诊断,故障类型准确率高达94.29%,故障程度的诊断最大误差仅6.54%,满足工程需求。     

A particle swarm optimizer for constrained multi-objective engineering design problems

This article presents a particle swarm optimizer (PSO) capable of handling constrained multi-objective optimization problems. The latter occur frequently in engineering design, especially when cost and performance are simultaneously optimized. The proposed algorithm combines the swarm intelligence fundamentals with elements from bio-inspired algorithms. A distinctive feature of the algorithm is the utilization of an arithmetic recombination operator, which allows interaction between non-dominated particles. Furthermore, there is no utilization of an external archive to store optimal solutions. The PSO algorithm is applied to multi-objective optimization benchmark problems and also to constrained multi-objective engineering design problems. The algorithmic effectiveness is demonstrated through comparisons of the PSO results with those obtained from other evolutionary optimization algorithms. The proposed particle swarm optimizer was able to perform in a very satisfactory manner in problems with multiple constraints and/or high dimensionality. Promising results were also obtained for a multi-objective engineering design problem with mixed variables.     

基于粒子群优化的小波神经网络及其在齿轮箱故障诊断中的应用

用粒子群算法（PS0）取代传统的梯度下降法,优化小波神经网络中的各个参数。将经过PS0训练的小波神经网络应用于齿轮箱故障诊断,实验结果表明,基于PS0算法的小波神经网络训练方法是有效的神经网络训练算法,同时也是解决故障诊断问题的有效途径。     

2-UPS/(S+SPR)R并联机构伴随运动与正反解分析

目的分析含有闭环单元的三自由度2-UPS/(S+SPR)R并联机构是否具有伴随运动,并对该机构的位姿正逆解进行分析。方法利用欧拉变化得到旋转矩阵,结合机构的结构特性建立约束方程,分析机构是否具有伴随运动和机构的位姿逆解。利用粒子群(PSO)算法分析机构的位姿正解。结果该机构不具备z轴方向的转动伴随运动,建立了位姿逆解方程;通过PSO算法在输入驱动参数的情况下,可以精确地得到动平台的位姿。结论机构不存在伴随运动,通过PSO优化算法得到了位姿正解精确的数值解,为分析机构的工作空间提供了良好的基础。     

An improved hybrid self-inertia weight adaptive particle swarm optimization algorithm with local search

As an evolutionary computing technique, particle swarm optimization (PSO) has good global search ability, but the swarm can easily lose its diversity, leading to premature convergence. To solve this problem, an improved self-inertia weight adaptive particle swarm optimization algorithm with a gradient-based local search strategy (SIW-APSO-LS) is proposed. This new algorithm balances the exploration capabilities of the improved inertia weight adaptive particle swarm optimization and the exploitation of the gradient-based local search strategy. The self-inertia weight adaptive particle swarm optimization (SIW-APSO) is used to search the solution. The SIW-APSO is updated with an evolutionary process in such a way that each particle iteratively improves its velocities and positions. The gradient-based local search focuses on the exploitation ability because it performs an accurate search following SIW-APSO. Experimental results verified that the proposed algorithm performed well compared with other PSO variants on a suite of benchmark optimization functions.     

Effective Form Error Assessment Using Improved Particle Swarm Optimization

This paper presents an improved variant of particle swarm optimization (MPSO) algorithm for the form error evaluation, from a set of coordinate measurement data points. In classical particle swarm optimization (PSO), new solution is updated by the existing one without really comparing which one is better. This behaviour is considered to be caused by lack in exploitation ability in the search space. The proposed algorithm generates new swarm position and fitness solution employing an improved and modified search equation. In this step, the swarm searches in proximity of the best solution of previous iteration to improve the exploitation behaviour. The particle swarm employs greedy selection procedure to choose the best candidate solution. A non-linear minimum zone objective function is formulated mathematically for each form error and consequently optimized using proposed MPSO algorithm. Five benchmark functions are used to prove the efficiency of the proposed MPSO algorithm, by comparing the proposed algorithm with established PSO and genetic algorithm. Finally, the results of the proposed MPSO algorithm are compared with previous literature and with other nature inspired algorithms on the same problem. The results validate that proposed MPSO algorithm is more efficient and accurate as compared to other conventional methods and is well suited for effective form error evaluation using CMMs.     

Swarm algorithms with chaotic jumps for optimization of multimodal functions

In this article, the use of some well-known versions of particle swarm optimization (PSO) namely the canonical PSO, the bare bones PSO (BBPSO) and the fully informed particle swarm (FIPS) is investigated on multimodal optimization problems. A hybrid approach which consists of swarm algorithms combined with a jump strategy in order to escape from local optima is developed and tested. The jump strategy is based on the chaotic logistic map. The hybrid algorithm was tested for all three versions of PSO and simulation results show that the addition of the jump strategy improves the performance of swarm algorithms for most of the investigated optimization problems. Comparison with the off-the-shelf PSO with local topology (l _best model) has also been performed and indicates the superior performance of the standard PSO with chaotic jump over the standard both using local topology (l _best model).     

Enhanced particle swarm optimization for size and shape optimization of truss structures

This article presents an enhanced particle swarm optimization (EPSO) algorithm for size and shape optimization of truss structures. The proposed EPSO introduces a particle categorization mechanism into the particle swarm optimization (PSO) to eliminate unnecessary structural analyses during the optimization process and improve the computational efficiency of the PSO-based structural optimization. The numerical investigation, including three benchmark truss optimization problems, examines the efficiency of the EPSO. The results demonstrate that the particle categorization mechanism greatly reduces the computational requirements of the PSO-based approaches while maintaining the original search capability of the algorithms in solving optimization problems with computationally cheap objective function and expensive constraints.     

求解复杂优化问题的双层多种群粒子群优化算法

为解决粒子群优化算法存在的易早熟和精度低问题,提出了一种双层多种群粒子群优化算法.此算法采用上下两层,即下层N个基础种群和上层一个精英种群.各个基础种群相互独立进化,并从精英种群中得到优良信息指导自己的进化.上层精英种群首先通过接受各基础种群的当前最优粒子来更新自己的粒子集合,然后执行自适应变异操作,最后随机地向每一个基础种群输送出本次进化后的一个最优粒子来改进其下一轮搜索.该算法的并行双进化机制增加了群体的随机性和多样性,提高了全局搜索能力和收敛精度.实例仿真表明该算法具有较好的性能,尤其对于复杂多峰函数优化,成功率显著提高.     

阻尼减振材料滞弹性位移场模型参数寻优及其应用

针对阻尼材料滞弹性位移场模型多参数、多目标、非线性优化问题,给出了一种粒子群算法与序列二次规划法相结合的多参数变量寻优解法,并将模型优化结果与标准流变学模型、分数导数模型及试验结果进行了比较。基于ADF数学模型建立了粘弹性集中参数系统及阻尼夹芯板结构的动力学方程,并进行了结构模态响应分析及阻尼预测。计算结果表明:该组合寻优解法不仅能得到较好的最优解,而且确定出的模型参数准确可信,优化后的ADF模型能很好的再现阻尼材料的本构特征。     

改进的混合粒子群优化算法

针对粒子群算法后期收敛速度较慢,易陷入局部最优的缺点,提出了改进的混合粒子群算法.通过更改现有的速度更新公式,加入扰动项,以及引入交叉和变异算子等措施,改进了粒子群算法的性能.数值试验表明,改进后的粒子群算法在全局寻优和局部寻优能力上均得到提高,是一种有效的优化算法.     

混流装配线调度问题的离散粒子群优化解

混流装配线调度问题是JIT生产中的一个重要问题。借鉴二进制遗传算法中的交叉操作过程，对传统的连续型粒子群算法进行改进，使其适用于离散问题的优化处理。然后以丰田公司的汽车组装调度函数作为目标函数，利用改进的离散粒子群算法进行求解。对比分析表明：新算法所得结果优于常用的目标追随法、遗传算法、模拟退火等方法。