Finding an optimal isolator arrangement for asymmetric structures using traditional conceptual design methods that can significantly minimize torsional response while ensuring efficient horizontal seismic isolation is...Finding an optimal isolator arrangement for asymmetric structures using traditional conceptual design methods that can significantly minimize torsional response while ensuring efficient horizontal seismic isolation is cumbersome and inefficient.Thus,this work develops a multi-objective optimization method to enhance the torsional resistance of asymmetric base-isolated structures.The primary objective is to simultaneously minimize the interstory rotation of the superstructure,the rotation of the isolation layer,and the interstory displacement of the superstructure without exceeding the isolator displacement limits.A fast non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm(NSGA-Ⅱ)is employed to satisfy this optimization objective.Subsequently,the isolator arrangement,encompassing both positions and categories,is optimized according to this multi-objective optimization method.Additionally,an optimization design platform is developed to streamline the design operation.This platform integrates the input of optimization parameters,the output of optimization results,the finite element analysis,and the multi-objective optimization method proposed herein.Finally,the application of this multi-objective optimization method and its associated platform are demonstrated on two asymmetric base-isolated structures of varying heights and plan configurations.The results indicate that the optimal isolator arrangement derived from the optimization method can further improve the control over the lateral and torsional responses of asymmetric base-isolated structures compared to conventional conceptual design methods.Notably,the interstory rotation of the optimal base-isolated structure is significantly reduced,constituting only approximately 33.7%of that observed in the original base-isolated structure.The proposed platform facilitates the automatic generation of the optimal design scheme for the isolators of asymmetric base-isolated structures,offering valuable insights and guidance for the burgeoning field of intelligent civil engineering design.展开更多
In order to address typical problems due to the huge demand of oil for consumption in traditional internal combustion engines,a new more efficient combustion mode is proposed and studied in the framework of Computatio...In order to address typical problems due to the huge demand of oil for consumption in traditional internal combustion engines,a new more efficient combustion mode is proposed and studied in the framework of Computational Fluid Dynamics(CFD).Moreover,a Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm(NSGA-Ⅱ)is applied to optimize the related parameters,namely,the engine methanol ratio,the fuel injection time,the initial temperature,the Exhaust Gas Re-Circulation(EGR)rate,and the initial pressure.The so-called Conventional Diesel Combustion(CDC),Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition(HCCI)and the Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition(RCCI)combustion modes are compared.The results show that RCCI has a higher methanol ratio and an earlier injection timing with moderate EGR rate and higher initial pressure.The initial temperature increases as the methanol ratio increases.In comparison,CDC has the lowest hydrocarbon and CO emissions and the highest combustion efficiency.At different crankshaft rotation angles corresponding to 50%of the combustion amount(CA50),the combustion temperature and boundary layer temperature of HCCI change significantly,while those of RCCI undergo limited variations.At the same CA50,the exergy losses of HCCI and RCCI are lower than that of the CDC.On the basis of these findings,it can be concluded that the methanol/diesel RCCI engine can be used to obtain a clean and efficient combustion process,which should be regarded as a promising combustion mode.展开更多
In this paper,a novel location inventory routing(LIR)model is proposed to solve cold chain logistics network problem under uncertain demand environment. The goal of the developed model is to optimize costs of location...In this paper,a novel location inventory routing(LIR)model is proposed to solve cold chain logistics network problem under uncertain demand environment. The goal of the developed model is to optimize costs of location,inventory and transportation.Due to the complex of LIR problem( LIRP), a multi-objective genetic algorithm(GA), non-dominated sorting in genetic algorithm Ⅱ( NSGA-Ⅱ) has been introduced. Its performance is tested over a real case for the proposed problems. Results indicate that NSGA-Ⅱ provides a competitive performance than GA,which demonstrates that the proposed model and multi-objective GA are considerably efficient to solve the problem.展开更多
横波可控震源振动器平板作为页岩气勘探中的关键部件,其疲劳寿命直接影响可控震源的使用寿命和勘探精度。然而,传统的振动器平板疲劳寿命优化方法未考虑平板与平板齿间焊接残余应力的影响,导致平板结构在抗疲劳优化设计方面效果不佳。为...横波可控震源振动器平板作为页岩气勘探中的关键部件,其疲劳寿命直接影响可控震源的使用寿命和勘探精度。然而,传统的振动器平板疲劳寿命优化方法未考虑平板与平板齿间焊接残余应力的影响,导致平板结构在抗疲劳优化设计方面效果不佳。为此,使用局部灵敏度法对平板疲劳寿命进行敏感性分析,确定了焊接残余应力为影响疲劳寿命的关键因素。随后,建立了平板的各向最大焊接残余应力与焊接速度和焊接层间温度之间的数学模型,并以各向最大焊接残余应力为约束,以疲劳寿命为优化目标,建立相应的优化模型。最后,利用NSGA-Ⅱ(nondominated sorting genetic algorithm-Ⅱ,非支配排序遗传算法-Ⅱ)获取Pareto解集,并结合熵权法和TOPSIS(technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution,逼近理想解排序)法确定最佳优化方案:焊接速度为10.23 mm/s,焊接层间温度为105℃。结果表明,优化后平板的疲劳寿命为10.23年,相比优化前提高了17.72%。研究结果可为横波可控震源振动器平板的疲劳寿命优化提供科学有效的理论方法和工程指导。展开更多
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.52278490。
文摘Finding an optimal isolator arrangement for asymmetric structures using traditional conceptual design methods that can significantly minimize torsional response while ensuring efficient horizontal seismic isolation is cumbersome and inefficient.Thus,this work develops a multi-objective optimization method to enhance the torsional resistance of asymmetric base-isolated structures.The primary objective is to simultaneously minimize the interstory rotation of the superstructure,the rotation of the isolation layer,and the interstory displacement of the superstructure without exceeding the isolator displacement limits.A fast non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm(NSGA-Ⅱ)is employed to satisfy this optimization objective.Subsequently,the isolator arrangement,encompassing both positions and categories,is optimized according to this multi-objective optimization method.Additionally,an optimization design platform is developed to streamline the design operation.This platform integrates the input of optimization parameters,the output of optimization results,the finite element analysis,and the multi-objective optimization method proposed herein.Finally,the application of this multi-objective optimization method and its associated platform are demonstrated on two asymmetric base-isolated structures of varying heights and plan configurations.The results indicate that the optimal isolator arrangement derived from the optimization method can further improve the control over the lateral and torsional responses of asymmetric base-isolated structures compared to conventional conceptual design methods.Notably,the interstory rotation of the optimal base-isolated structure is significantly reduced,constituting only approximately 33.7%of that observed in the original base-isolated structure.The proposed platform facilitates the automatic generation of the optimal design scheme for the isolators of asymmetric base-isolated structures,offering valuable insights and guidance for the burgeoning field of intelligent civil engineering design.
文摘In order to address typical problems due to the huge demand of oil for consumption in traditional internal combustion engines,a new more efficient combustion mode is proposed and studied in the framework of Computational Fluid Dynamics(CFD).Moreover,a Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm(NSGA-Ⅱ)is applied to optimize the related parameters,namely,the engine methanol ratio,the fuel injection time,the initial temperature,the Exhaust Gas Re-Circulation(EGR)rate,and the initial pressure.The so-called Conventional Diesel Combustion(CDC),Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition(HCCI)and the Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition(RCCI)combustion modes are compared.The results show that RCCI has a higher methanol ratio and an earlier injection timing with moderate EGR rate and higher initial pressure.The initial temperature increases as the methanol ratio increases.In comparison,CDC has the lowest hydrocarbon and CO emissions and the highest combustion efficiency.At different crankshaft rotation angles corresponding to 50%of the combustion amount(CA50),the combustion temperature and boundary layer temperature of HCCI change significantly,while those of RCCI undergo limited variations.At the same CA50,the exergy losses of HCCI and RCCI are lower than that of the CDC.On the basis of these findings,it can be concluded that the methanol/diesel RCCI engine can be used to obtain a clean and efficient combustion process,which should be regarded as a promising combustion mode.
基金Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai,China(No.15ZR1401600)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(No.CUSF-DH-D-2015096)
文摘In this paper,a novel location inventory routing(LIR)model is proposed to solve cold chain logistics network problem under uncertain demand environment. The goal of the developed model is to optimize costs of location,inventory and transportation.Due to the complex of LIR problem( LIRP), a multi-objective genetic algorithm(GA), non-dominated sorting in genetic algorithm Ⅱ( NSGA-Ⅱ) has been introduced. Its performance is tested over a real case for the proposed problems. Results indicate that NSGA-Ⅱ provides a competitive performance than GA,which demonstrates that the proposed model and multi-objective GA are considerably efficient to solve the problem.
文摘横波可控震源振动器平板作为页岩气勘探中的关键部件,其疲劳寿命直接影响可控震源的使用寿命和勘探精度。然而,传统的振动器平板疲劳寿命优化方法未考虑平板与平板齿间焊接残余应力的影响,导致平板结构在抗疲劳优化设计方面效果不佳。为此,使用局部灵敏度法对平板疲劳寿命进行敏感性分析,确定了焊接残余应力为影响疲劳寿命的关键因素。随后,建立了平板的各向最大焊接残余应力与焊接速度和焊接层间温度之间的数学模型,并以各向最大焊接残余应力为约束,以疲劳寿命为优化目标,建立相应的优化模型。最后,利用NSGA-Ⅱ(nondominated sorting genetic algorithm-Ⅱ,非支配排序遗传算法-Ⅱ)获取Pareto解集,并结合熵权法和TOPSIS(technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution,逼近理想解排序)法确定最佳优化方案:焊接速度为10.23 mm/s,焊接层间温度为105℃。结果表明,优化后平板的疲劳寿命为10.23年,相比优化前提高了17.72%。研究结果可为横波可控震源振动器平板的疲劳寿命优化提供科学有效的理论方法和工程指导。
