Shifted robust multi-objective test problems

In 2013 Gaspar-Cunha et al. proposed a set of novel robust multi-objective benchmark functions to increase the difficulty of the current test problems and effectively mimic the characteristics of real search spaces. Despite the merits of the proposed benchmark problems, it is observed that the robust Pareto optimal fronts are located on the boundaries of the search space, which may result in the infeasibility of solutions obtained in case of perturbations along the negative side of the second parameter. This paper modifies the proposed test functions by Gaspar-Cunha et al. to mimic real problems better and allow the parameters to be fluctuated by any degree of perturbations. In fact, the robust fronts are shifted to the centre of the search space, so that any degree of uncertainties can be considered. The paper considers theoretical and experimental analysis of both set of test functions as well.     

Creating geometrically robust designs for highly sensitive problems using topology optimization

Resonance and wave-propagation problems are known to be highly sensitive towards parameter variations. This paper discusses topology optimization formulations for creating designs that perform robustly under spatial variations for acoustic cavity problems. For several structural problems, robust topology optimization methods have already proven their worth. However, it is shown that direct application of such methods is not suitable for the acoustic problem under consideration. A new double filter approach is suggested which makes robust optimization for spatial variations possible. Its effect and limitations are discussed. In addition, a known explicit penalization approach is considered for comparison. For near-uniform spatial variations it is shown that highly robust designs can be obtained using the double filter approach. It is finally demonstrated that taking non-uniform variations into account further improves the robustness of the designs.     

3D interactive topology optimization on hand-held devices

This educational paper describes the implementation aspects, user interface design considerations and workflow potential of the recently published TopOpt 3D App. The app solves the standard minimum compliance problem in 3D and allows the user to change design settings interactively at any point in time during the optimization. Apart from its educational nature, the app may point towards future ways of performing industrial design. Instead of the usual geometrize, then model and optimize approach, the geometry now automatically adapts to the varying boundary and loading conditions. The app is freely available for iOS at Apple’s App Store and at http://www.topopt.dtu.dk/TopOpt3D for Windows and OSX.     

Experiment and multiobjective optimization design of tape-spring hinges

Flexible tape-spring hinges can be folded elastically and are able to self-deploy by releasing stored strain energy with fewer component parts and slight weights. This study presents a detailed investigation of the folding and deployment of single-layer tape-spring (SLTS) hinges and double-layer tape-spring (DLTS) hinges under pure bend loading. The material properties of tape-spring hinges are measured using an INSTRON machine. A DLTS hinge construction is created, and its moment-rotation relationship during quasi-static deployment is measured. An experiment is conducted to verify the validation of the numerical models for the DLTS hinges. The quasi-static deployment behavior of SLTS hinges and DLTS hinges is then analyzed using nonlinear finite element ABAQUS/Explicit solver, starting from the complete folded configuration. The DLTS hinge has good quasi-static deployment performances with regard to maximum stress (S _m ), steady moment (M ^*) and the peak moment (M _d ) during the DLTS hinge quasi-static deployment. In addition, the sampling designs of the DLTS hinges are created based on a three-level full factorial design of experiments (DOE) method. The surrogate models of S _m , M ^* and M _d of the DLTS hinges are derived using response surface method (RSM) to reduce the computational cost of quasi-static folding and deployment of numerical simulations. The Multiobjective optimization design (MOD) of the DLTS hinge is performed using modified non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm (NSGA-II) algorithm to achieve the optimal design. The finite element models for the optimal design based on numerical method are established to validate the optimization results.     

基于ELM的硫熏强度软测量模型

硫熏强度是亚法糖厂澄清工段的关键工艺参数之一;硫熏强度过低会影响澄清效果,过高会造成成品糖二氧化硫残留过高;目前由于缺乏合适的硫熏强度在线测量装置,该参数主要采用人工取样和离线化验的检测方式,化验滞后时间较长,难以根据该指标及时指导实际生产的问题;为此文章采用极限学习机(ELLM)方法建立了硫熏强度软测量模型,并与基于支持向量机(SVM)、径向基函数(RBF)神经网络和反向传播(BP)神经网络的硫熏强度软测量模型进行对比分析;结果显示,基于ELM的硫熏强度软测量模型具有训练收敛速度快、模型精度高和泛化性能好等优点,可以满足实际糖厂澄清工段的要求.     

基于发布订阅的分布式监控主动消息交互研究

针对分布式调度监控系统的客户服务器处理效率不高的问题,利用发布订阅消息通信技术,结合公共信息模型,提出了一种分布式监控主动消息交互的新方法;对量测类信息流和控制类信息流进行了实时交互接口设计,融入JMS消息服务器消息主题和发布订阅传输交互模式;该方法在工程中进行了应用,以石德线为算例,进行模拟量和状态量信息的交互实验,完成了单点和多点信息的交互传输,实现了实时变位信息向监控画面的主动即时传输,为分布式调度监控处理提供了一种新的高效实现方法.     

基于状态指标的更新决策方法研究

针对设备在实际运行和执行任务时经常涉及到维修、更新报废等管理活动缺乏定量模型支撑的问题,提出了利用典型部件的预测寿命和非典型部件的历史寿命对设备系统级的健康状态进行综合评估的方法,建立了一种以状态指标为决策序列的动态规划更新决策方法;该方法能综合考虑维修费用和更新费用,确定最优更新决策,降低保障费用,有效地提高了设备的经济效益;最后经过案例分析证明了该方法的有效性,对于提高设备的保障能力和经济效益提供了理论支撑和方法指导.     

浅谈高职院校创新型教师的培养和建设

职业教育是我国高等院校的重要组成部分,培养高职院校创新型人才需要中有创新能力的教师。本文从创新意识和创新精神的培养、实践提高创新能力、优化制度建设等方面阐述高职院校创新型教师的培养和建设。