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Improved Adaptive Multi-Objective Particle Swarm Optimization of Sensor Layout for Shape Sensing with Inverse Finite
Xiaohan Li1, Shengtao Niu1, Hong Bao1
1Key Laboratory of Electronic Equipment Structure Design, Ministry of Education, Xidian University, Xi'an 710071, China.
Optimizing sensor placement enhances structural health monitoring using the inverse finite element method (iFEM). An improved adaptive multi-objective particle swarm optimization (IAMOPSO) algorithm achieves accurate and robust deformation reconstruction.
Area of Science:
- Engineering
- Computational Mechanics
- Structural Health Monitoring
Background:
- The inverse finite element method (iFEM) is crucial for shape sensing in structural health monitoring.
- Sensor distribution significantly impacts the accuracy of deformation reconstruction in iFEM.
- Rational sensor layout optimization is needed to improve iFEM performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a method for optimizing sensor layout in iFEM for enhanced accuracy and robustness.
- To introduce an improved adaptive multi-objective particle swarm optimization (IAMOPSO) algorithm for sensor layout optimization.
- To validate the effectiveness of IAMOPSO for deformation reconstruction in complex structures.
Main Methods:
- Constructed a dual-objective model based on accuracy and robustness indexes.
- Developed an improved adaptive multi-objective particle swarm optimization (IAMOPSO) algorithm, enhancing standard MOPSO with specific strategies.
- Applied IAMOPSO to optimize sensor layout for inverse beam and complex plate-beam models.
Main Results:
- IAMOPSO demonstrated superior performance compared to MOPSO in optimizing sensor layout for inverse beam models.
- The algorithm successfully achieved accurate and robust deformation reconstruction for a complex plate-beam model.
- Numerical and experimental results confirmed the efficacy of IAMOPSO in iFEM sensor layout.
Conclusions:
- The proposed IAMOPSO algorithm is an effective tool for optimizing sensor layout in iFEM.
- Optimized sensor placement significantly improves deformation reconstruction accuracy and robustness in structural health monitoring.
- IAMOPSO offers a robust solution for practical applications of iFEM in complex engineering structures.
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