The problem of increasing the efficiency of the optimization process for nonlinear structures has been examined by several authors in the last ten years. One method proposed to improve the efficiency of this process c...
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The problem of increasing the efficiency of the optimization process for nonlinear structures has been examined by several authors in the last ten years. One method proposed to improve the efficiency of this process considers the equilibrium equations as equality constraints of the nonlinear mathematical programming problem. The efficiency of this method, commonly called simultaneous, as compared to the more traditional approach of nesting the analysis and design phases, is reexamined in this paper. It is shown that, when projected Lagrangian methods are used, the simultaneous method is computationally more efficient than the nested, provided the sparsity of at least the Jacobian matrix is exploited. The basic structure of the Hessian and Jacobian matrices for geometrically nonlinear behavior of truss structures is given and numerical results are presented for a series of large problems using both dense and sparse projected Lagrangian methods.
This paper presents an implementation of a sequential quadratic programming (SQP) algorithm for the solution of nonlinear programming (NLP) problems. In the proposed algorithm, a solution to the NLP problem is found b...
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This paper presents an implementation of a sequential quadratic programming (SQP) algorithm for the solution of nonlinear programming (NLP) problems. In the proposed algorithm, a solution to the NLP problem is found by minimizing the L1 exact penalty function. The search direction for the penalty function minimization is determined by solving a strictly convex quadraticprogramming (QP) problem. Here, we make the basic SQP algorithm more robust (i) by solving a relaxed, strictly convex, QP problem in cases where the constraints are inconsistent, (ii) by performing a non-monotone line search to improve efficiency, and (iii) by using second-order corrections to avoid the Maratos effect. The robustness of the algorithm is demonstrated via a C language implementation that is applied to numerous parameter optimization and optimal control problems that have appeared in the literature. The results obtained show that both non-monotone line searches and second-order corrections can significantly reduce the amount of work required to solve parameter optimization problems.
A game theoretical approach is presented for numerically computing the capture set of an optimally guided medium-range air-to-air missile against a given target. Realistic point mass models are used because long fligh...
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A game theoretical approach is presented for numerically computing the capture set of an optimally guided medium-range air-to-air missile against a given target. Realistic point mass models are used because long flight times prevent simplifications such as coplanarity or constant speed target. The capture set is obtained by constructing saddle point trajectories on its boundary, or the barrier, numerically. Instead of solving a game of kind, the trajectories are identified by setting up an auxiliary game of degree. The necessary conditions of the auxiliary game are shown to coincide with those of the game of kind. The game of degree is solved from systematically varied initial states with a decomposition method that does not require setting up or solving the necessary conditions. Examples are calculated for a generic fighter and a missile.
Fuel-optimal maneuvers of a constant-specific-impulse, thrust-limited spacecraft in field-free space are analyzed. The simple problem of an optimal maneuver from a state of rest at one location to a state of rest at a...
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Fuel-optimal maneuvers of a constant-specific-impulse, thrust-limited spacecraft in field-free space are analyzed. The simple problem of an optimal maneuver from a state of rest at one location to a state of rest at another location becomes very complex when a path constraint is introduced. Solutions are obtained using a direct numerical optimization method that combines Hermite-Simpson transcription and nonlinear programming. The resulting Lagrange multipliers provide a discrete approximation to the primer vector. The necessary conditions for an optimal solution can then be checked to validate the solution. Fundamental concepts, such as the existence of boundary area or boundary points and the optimal: number of coast arcs, are examined. A comprehensive solution is obtained for symmetric rest-to-rest maneuvers. More general maneuvers are also examined.
A T-tail's structural design is a complex engineering problem, and multiple factors are often taken into consideration, especially flutter failure. This approach combining sequential quadratic programming and mult...
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A T-tail's structural design is a complex engineering problem, and multiple factors are often taken into consideration, especially flutter failure. This approach combining sequential quadratic programming and multi-island genetic algorithm handles this design problem. In the first stage, the use of sequential quadratic programming can rapidly assist in initial design by obtaining a proper model for the next optimization, with the weight as an optimization goal, subjected to constraints in conventional performance. In the second stage, multi-island genetic algorithm is used to optimize the previous result model with special requirements, mainly referring to flutter speed. The optimization-analysis results are compared and discussed with insight into the use of sequential quadratic programming and multi-island genetic algorithm. In light of the second optimization, the special flutter performance of the T-tail is illustrated, again. Improving the torsional stiffness of the horizontal tail increases the flutter speed.
We present a computational method for achieving an optimal operation of compressor units used in industrial gas storage systems. The proposed method is capable to operate with a mix of compressor types (i.e., with dif...
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We present a computational method for achieving an optimal operation of compressor units used in industrial gas storage systems. The proposed method is capable to operate with a mix of compressor types (i.e., with different operational parameters, different power drives, and different types of construction, e.g., reciprocal and turbocompressors). The goal of the optimisation is to find an optimal compressors configuration and distribution of the compressor loads for each instance of time. The proposed method is based on conversion of a multidimensional discrete-continuous optimisation problem into a set of independent combinatorial and nonlinear optimisation problems. We derive the mathematical foundations of the algorithms. The exemplary results of the application are presented.
This article presents a sequential quadratic programming (SQP) solver for structural topology optimization problems named TopSQP. The implementation is based on the general SQP method proposed in Morales et al. J Nume...
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This article presents a sequential quadratic programming (SQP) solver for structural topology optimization problems named TopSQP. The implementation is based on the general SQP method proposed in Morales et al. J Numer Anal 32(2):553-579 (2010) called SQP+. The topology optimization problem is modelled using a density approach and thus, is classified as a nonconvex problem. More specifically, the SQP method is designed for the classical minimum compliance problem with a constraint on the volume of the structure. The sub-problems are defined using second-order information. They are reformulated using the specific mathematical properties of the problem to significantly improve the efficiency of the solver. The performance of the TopSQP solver is compared to the special-purpose structural optimization method, the Globally Convergent Method of Moving Asymptotes (GCMMA) and the two general nonlinear solvers IPOPT and SNOPT. Numerical experiments on a large set of benchmark problems show good performance of TopSQP in terms of number of function evaluations. In addition, the use of second-order information helps to decrease the objective function value.
Orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) linear frequency modulation (LFM) waveform is widely studied due to its application potentials in multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) radar, but its effective design...
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Orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) linear frequency modulation (LFM) waveform is widely studied due to its application potentials in multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) radar, but its effective design is still a challenge. Considering the critical role, the pulse compression property of spatial synthesised signals plays in MIMO radar, a detailed analysis is made using OFDM LFM signals, resulting in the radical reasons for the high grating sidelobes. Then, a joint optimisation method for OFDM LFM signal design based on genetic algorithm and sequential quadratic programming is proposed to degrade the sidelobe level dramatically. Furthermore, to nullify the grating sidelobes thoroughly, a modification is performed through optimising the relaxed frequency steps of the OFDM LFM waveform, which involves a balance between sidelobe property and orthogonality. Numerical results validate the theoretic analysis and show the superior performance of the designed OFDM LFM waveforms in pulse compression properties of spatial synthesised signals.
The combination of electric motors and internal combustion engines in hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) can considerably improve the fuel efficiency compared to conventional vehicles. In order to use its full potential, ...
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The combination of electric motors and internal combustion engines in hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) can considerably improve the fuel efficiency compared to conventional vehicles. In order to use its full potential, a predictive intelligent control system using information about impending driving situations has to be developed, to determine the optimal gear shifting strategy and the torque split between the combustion engine and the electric motor. To further increase fuel efficiency, the vehicle velocity can be used as an additional degree of freedom and the development of a predictive algorithm calculating good choices for all degrees of freedom over time is necessary. In this paper, an optimization-based algorithm for combined energy management and economic driving over a limited horizon is proposed. The results are compared with results from an offline calculation, which determine the overall fuel savings potential through the use of a discrete dynamic programming algorithm. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
A globally convergent algorithm based on the stabilized sequential quadratic programming (sSQP) method is presented in order to solve optimization problems with equality constraints and bounds. This formulation has at...
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A globally convergent algorithm based on the stabilized sequential quadratic programming (sSQP) method is presented in order to solve optimization problems with equality constraints and bounds. This formulation has attractive features in the sense that constraint qualifications are not needed at all. In contrast with classic globalization strategies for Newton-like methods, we do not make use of merit functions. Our scheme is based on performing corrections on the solutions of the subproblems by using an inexact restoration procedure. The presented method is well defined and any accumulation point of the generated primal sequence is either a Karush-Kuhn-Tucker point or a stationary (maybe feasible) point of the problem of minimizing the infeasibility. Also, under suitable hypotheses, the sequence generated by the algorithm converges Q-linearly. Numerical experiments are given to confirm theoretical results.
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