The computational accuracy and efficiency of modeling the stress spectrum derived from bridge monitoring data significantly influence the fatigue life assessment of steel bridges.Therefore,determining the optimal stre...The computational accuracy and efficiency of modeling the stress spectrum derived from bridge monitoring data significantly influence the fatigue life assessment of steel bridges.Therefore,determining the optimal stress spectrum model is crucial for further fatigue reliability analysis.This study investigates the performance of the REBMIX algorithm in modeling both univariate(stress range)and multivariate(stress range and mean stress)distributions of the rain-flowmatrix for a steel arch bridge,usingAkaike’s Information Criterion(AIC)as a performance metric.Four types of finitemixture distributions—Normal,Lognormal,Weibull,and Gamma—are employed tomodel the stress range.Additionally,mixed distributions,including Normal-Normal,Lognormal-Normal,Weibull-Normal,and Gamma-Normal,are utilized to model the joint distribution of stress range and mean stress.The REBMIX algorithm estimates the number of components,component weights,and component parameters for each candidate finite mixture distribution.The results demonstrate that the REBMIX algorithm-based mixture parameter estimation approach effectively identifies the optimal distribution based on AIC values.Furthermore,the algorithm exhibits superior computational efficiency compared to traditional methods,making it highly suitable for practical applications.展开更多
This paper proposes a novel cargo loading algorithm applicable to automated conveyor-type loading systems.The algorithm offers improvements in computational efficiency and robustness by utilizing the concept of discre...This paper proposes a novel cargo loading algorithm applicable to automated conveyor-type loading systems.The algorithm offers improvements in computational efficiency and robustness by utilizing the concept of discrete derivatives and introducing logistics-related constraints.Optional consideration of the rotation of the cargoes was made to further enhance the optimality of the solutions,if possible to be physically implemented.Evaluation metrics were developed for accurate evaluation and enhancement of the algorithm’s ability to efficiently utilize the loading space and provide a high level of dynamic stability.Experimental results demonstrate the extensive robustness of the proposed algorithm to the diversity of cargoes present in Business-to-Consumer environments.This study contributes practical advancements in both cargo loading optimization and automation of the logistics industry,with potential applications in last-mile delivery services,warehousing,and supply chain management.展开更多
基金jointly supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.xzy012023075)the Zhejiang Engineering Research Center of Intelligent Urban Infrastructure(Grant No.IUI2023-YB-12).
文摘The computational accuracy and efficiency of modeling the stress spectrum derived from bridge monitoring data significantly influence the fatigue life assessment of steel bridges.Therefore,determining the optimal stress spectrum model is crucial for further fatigue reliability analysis.This study investigates the performance of the REBMIX algorithm in modeling both univariate(stress range)and multivariate(stress range and mean stress)distributions of the rain-flowmatrix for a steel arch bridge,usingAkaike’s Information Criterion(AIC)as a performance metric.Four types of finitemixture distributions—Normal,Lognormal,Weibull,and Gamma—are employed tomodel the stress range.Additionally,mixed distributions,including Normal-Normal,Lognormal-Normal,Weibull-Normal,and Gamma-Normal,are utilized to model the joint distribution of stress range and mean stress.The REBMIX algorithm estimates the number of components,component weights,and component parameters for each candidate finite mixture distribution.The results demonstrate that the REBMIX algorithm-based mixture parameter estimation approach effectively identifies the optimal distribution based on AIC values.Furthermore,the algorithm exhibits superior computational efficiency compared to traditional methods,making it highly suitable for practical applications.
基金supported by the BK21 FOUR funded by the Ministry of Education of Korea and National Research Foundation of Korea,a Korea Agency for Infrastructure Technology Advancement(KAIA)grant funded by the Ministry of Land,Infrastructure,and Transport(Grant 1615013176)IITP(Institute of Information&Coummunications Technology Planning&Evaluation)-ICAN(ICT Challenge and Advanced Network of HRD)grant funded by the Korea government(Ministry of Science and ICT)(RS-2024-00438411).
文摘This paper proposes a novel cargo loading algorithm applicable to automated conveyor-type loading systems.The algorithm offers improvements in computational efficiency and robustness by utilizing the concept of discrete derivatives and introducing logistics-related constraints.Optional consideration of the rotation of the cargoes was made to further enhance the optimality of the solutions,if possible to be physically implemented.Evaluation metrics were developed for accurate evaluation and enhancement of the algorithm’s ability to efficiently utilize the loading space and provide a high level of dynamic stability.Experimental results demonstrate the extensive robustness of the proposed algorithm to the diversity of cargoes present in Business-to-Consumer environments.This study contributes practical advancements in both cargo loading optimization and automation of the logistics industry,with potential applications in last-mile delivery services,warehousing,and supply chain management.