• 전기학회논문지P
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• 제67권3호
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• pp.131-136
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• 2018

Harmony search (HS) is a relatively recently developed meta-heuristic optimization method imitating the music improvisation process where musicians improvise their instruments' pitches searching for a perfect state of harmony. In the conventional HS algorithm, it is necessary to determine the maximum number of iterations with some algorithm parameters. However, there is no criterion for determining the number of iterations, which is a very difficult problem. To solve this problem, a new method is proposed to perform the algorithm without setting the maximum number of iterations in this paper. The new method allows the algorithm to be performed until the desired tuning is achieved. To do this, a new variable bandwidth is introduced. In addition, the types and probability of harmonies composed of variables is analyzed to help to decide the value of HMCR. The performance of the proposed method is investigated and compared with classical HS. The experiments conducted show that the new method generally outperformed conventional HS when applied to seven benchmark problems.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제16권6호
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• pp.681-701
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• 2014

The main aim of this study is to propose an efficient meta-heuristic algorithm for topology optimization of geometrically nonlinear single layer domes by serially integration of computational advantages of firefly algorithm (FA) and particle swarm optimization (PSO). During the optimization process, the optimum number of rings, the optimum height of crown and tubular section of the member groups are determined considering geometric nonlinear behaviour of the domes. In the proposed algorithm, termed as FA-PSO, in the first stage an optimization process is accomplished using FA to explore the design space then, in the second stage, a local search is performed using PSO around the best solution found by FA. The optimum designs obtained by the proposed algorithm are compared with those reported in the literature and it is demonstrated that the FA-PSO converges to better solutions spending less computational cost emphasizing on the efficiency of the proposed algorithm.

• 대한기계학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한기계학회 2000년도 춘계학술대회논문집A
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• pp.797-802
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• 2000

Flow shop scheduling problem involves processing several jobs on common facilities where a setup time Is incurred whenever there is a switch of jobs. Practical aspect of scheduling focuses on finding a near-optimum solution within a feasible time rather than striving for a global optimum. In this paper, a hybrid meta-heuristic method called tabu-genetic algorithm(TGA) is suggested, which combines the genetic algorithm(GA) with tabu list. The experiment shows that the proposed TGA can reach the optimum solution with higher probability than GA or SA(Simulated Annealing) in less time than TS(Tabu Search). It also shows that consideration of setup time becomes more important as the ratio of setup time to processing time increases.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제42권6호
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• pp.783-797
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• 2012

A new hybrid meta-heuristic optimization algorithm is presented for design of structures. The algorithm is based on the concepts of the charged system search (CSS) and the particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithms. The CSS is inspired by the Coulomb and Gauss's laws of electrostatics in physics, the governing laws of motion from the Newtonian mechanics, and the PSO is based on the swarm intelligence and utilizes the information of the best fitness historically achieved by the particles (local best) and by the best among all the particles (global best). In the new hybrid algorithm, each agent is affected by local and global best positions stored in the charged memory considering the governing laws of electrical physics. Three different types of structures are optimized as the numerical examples with the new algorithm. Comparison of the results of the hybrid algorithm with those of other meta-heuristic algorithms proves the robustness of the new algorithm.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제20권5호
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• pp.607-618
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• 2017

In this research, a newly developed nature-inspired optimization method, the Lion Pride Optimization algorithm (LPOA), is utilized for optimal design of composite steel box girder bridges. A composite box girder bridge is one of the common types of bridges used for medium spans due to their economic, aesthetic, and structural benefits. The aim of the present optimization procedure is to provide a feasible set of design variables in order to minimize the weight of the steel trapezoidal box girders. The solution space is delimited by different types of design constraints specified by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. Additionally, the optimal solution obtained by LPOA is compared to the results of other well-established meta-heuristic algorithms, namely Gray Wolf Optimization (GWO), Ant Lion Optimizer (ALO) and the results of former researches. By this comparison the capability of the LPOA in optimal design of composite steel box girder bridges is demonstrated.

• 대한산업공학회지
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.218-225
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• 2009

This paper considers a parallel-machine scheduling problem with job release times and sequence-dependent setup times. The objective of this problem is to determine the allocation policy of jobs and the scheduling policy of machines so as to minimize the weighted sum of setup times, delay times, and tardy times. A mathematical model for optimal solution is derived and a meta heuristic algorithm based on the improved ant colony system is proposed in this paper. The performance of the meta heuristic algorithm is evaluated through compare with optimal solutions using randomly generated several examples.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.183-199
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• 2013

Current methods of analysis of trusses depend on matrix formulations based on equilibrium equations which are in fact derived from energy principles, and compatibility conditions. Recently it has been shown that the minimum energy principle, by itself, in its pure and unmodified form, can well be exploited to analyze structures when coupled with an optimization algorithm, specifically with a meta-heuristic algorithm. The resulting technique that can be called Total Potential Optimization using Meta-heuristic Algorithms (TPO/MA) has already been applied to analyses of linear and nonlinear plane trusses successfully as coupled with simulated annealing and local search algorithms. In this study the technique is applied to both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional trusses emphasizing robustness, reliability and accuracy. The trials have shown that the technique is robust in two senses: all runs result in answers, and all answers are acceptable as to the reliability and accuracy within the prescribed limits. It has also been shown that Harmony Search presents itself as an appropriate algorithm for the purpose.

• 정보처리학회논문지B
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• 제11B권1호
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• pp.77-82
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• 2004

강화학습에서 temporal-credit 할당 문제 즉, 에이전트가 현재 상태에서 어떤 행동을 선택하여 상태전이를 하였을 때 에이전트가 선택한 행동에 대해 어떻게 보상(reward)할 것인가는 강화학습에서 중요한 과제라 할 수 있다. 본 논문에서는 조합최적화(hard combinational optimization) 문제를 해결하기 위한 새로운 메타 휴리스틱(meta heuristic) 방법으로, greedy search뿐만 아니라 긍정적 반응의 탐색을 사용한 모집단에 근거한 접근법으로 Traveling Salesman Problem(TSP)를 풀기 위해 제안된 Ant Colony System(ACS) Algorithms에 Q-학습을 적용한 기존의 Ant-Q 학습방범을 살펴보고 이 학습 기법에 다양화 전략을 통한 상태전이와 TD-오류를 적용한 학습방법인 Ant-TD 강화학습 방법을 제안한다. 제안한 강화학습은 기존의 ACS, Ant-Q학습보다 최적해에 더 빠르게 수렴할 수 있음을 실험을 통해 알 수 있었다.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제62권6호
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• pp.749-758
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• 2017

In structural mechanics, traditional analyses methods usually employ matrix operations for obtaining displacement and internal forces of the structure under the external effects, such as distributed loads, earthquake or wind excitations, and temperature changing inter alia. These matrices are derived from the well-known principle of mechanics called minimum potential energy. According to this principle, a system can be in the equilibrium state only in case when the total potential energy of system is minimum. A close examination of the expression of the well-known equilibrium condition for linear problems, $P=K{\Delta}$, where P is the load vector, K is the stiffness matrix and ${\Delta}$ is the displacement vector, it is seen that, basically this principle searches the displacement set (or deformed shape) for a system that minimizes the total potential energy of it. Instead of using mathematical operations used in the conventional methods, with a different formulation, meta-heuristic algorithms can also be used for solving this minimization problem by defining total potential energy as objective function and displacements as design variables. Based on this idea the technique called Total Potential Optimization using Meta-heuristic Algorithms (TPO/MA) is proposed. The method has been successfully applied for linear and non-linear analyses of trusses and truss-like structures, and the results have shown that the approach is much more successful than conventional methods, especially for analyses of non-linear systems. In this study, the application of TPO/MA, with Harmony Search as the selected meta-heuristic algorithm, to cables net system is presented. The results have shown that the method is robust, powerful and accurate.

• 한국지능시스템학회논문지
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.401-406
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• 2011

복잡해진 최적화문제를 전통적인 방법보다 효율적으로 해결하기위해 유전알고리즘이나 개미군집화, 하모니서치알고리즘과 같은 다양한 메타휴리스틱이 개발되었다. 그 중에서 하모니 서치알고리즘이 다른 메타휴리스틱알고리즘보다 좋은 결과를 보이고 있다. 하모니 서치 알고리즘은 음악을 작곡할 때 아름다운 소리를 내는 하모니를 찾는 과정을 모방했다. 성능은 하모니 메모리에서 선택하는 비율인 HMCR값과 하모니 메모리에서 선택된 값의 조정 비율을 결정하는 PAR값에 따라 달라지는 것으로 알려져 있다. 다르게 말하면 두 변수의 기반이 되는 하모니 메모리의 사용방법의 문제로 볼 수 있다. 본 논문은 설정한 기간 동안 더 좋은 최적해를 찾지 못할 경우 하모니 메모리의 일부를 좋은 하모니로 구성되게 수정하는 방법을 제안했다. 테스트 함수를 이용한 검증 실험결과에서 하모니 메모리를 수정할 경우 정확도 변화가 적어 신뢰성 있는 정확도를 보였으며, Iteration이 짧더라도 최적값에 근접한 값을 찾았다.