Integration schemes with substepping algorithms for creep analysis in geomaterials

This paper describes a robust and efficient methodology for predicting displacements, deformations, and stresses in geomaterials that are susceptible to creep. The methodology is based on two integration schemes, which consider substepping algorithms. The first scheme is used for integrating space-time relations in a global sense, whereas the second scheme is used for integrating stress-stain relations in a local sense. Different from previous studies, both integration schemes are easy to implement and general in the sense that they can be applied to any type of creep law. Through an in-house finite element simulator, several numerical tests are performed. They include triaxial and wellbore closure analyses considering soft soils and salt rocks. The results show that the combination of both schemes leads to stable and accurate solutions with reduced computational time.     

顶点Pk覆盖问题的研究综述

顶点覆盖问题是经典的NP完全问题,在排序、计算机网络等现实生活中有许多的应用.近几年来,许多研究者开始探究它的推广形式——顶点P_k覆盖（VCP_k）问题,即寻找一个顶点子集,从拓扑结构图中删除后使得剩下的顶点导出的子图不包含P_k路,其中P_k是指包含k个顶点的路.本文简单介绍了VCP_k问题的应用背景,归纳了它在近似算法、精确算法、参数化算法3个方面的主要研究进展,并分析了一些主要的方法和技巧.在此基础上,对VCP_k问题及其相关问题的研究前景进行了展望.     

Dislocation parameters of Gonghe earthquake jointly inferred by using genetic algorithms and least squares method

IntroductionOnApril26,1990,anMs=7.0strongewthquakeoccurrednearTanggannofarminnerGonghebasin,QinghaiProvince.Aftertheevent,theSecondCrustalDeformationMonitoringCented,ChinaSeismologicalBureau,immediatelyconductedarelevelingsurveyalongthetwolinesacrosstheearthquakeregioninMayandJuneof1990,thereweretotally27levelingpoilltsreoccupied.Alongwiththelastpre-earthquakelevelingsurveyin1978,abigupliftwiththemaximum345mmatDH20aswellasasmallsubsidencewiththemaximum45.1mmatDH16havebeendetected(Figur…     

Are modern metaheuristics successful in calibrating simple conceptual rainfall–runoff models?

In recent years sampling approaches have been used more widely than optimization algorithms to find parameters of conceptual rainfall–runoff models, but the difficulty of calibration of such models remains in dispute. The problem of finding a set of optimal parameters for conceptual rainfall–runoff models is interpreted differently in various studies, ranging from simple to relatively complex and difficult. In many papers, it is claimed that novel calibration approaches, so-called metaheuristics, outperform the older ones when applied to this task, but contradictory opinions are also plentiful. The present study aims at calibration of two simple lumped conceptual hydrological models, HBV and GR4J, by means of a large number of metaheuristic algorithms. The tests are performed on four catchments located in regions with relatively similar climatic conditions, but on different continents. The comparison shows that, although parameters found may somehow differ, the performance criteria achieved with simple lumped models calibrated by various metaheuristics are very similar and differences are insignificant from the hydrological point of view. However, occasionally some algorithms find slightly better solutions than those found by the vast majority of methods. This means that the problem of calibration of simple lumped HBV or GR4J models may be deceptive from the optimization perspective, as the vast majority of algorithms that follow a common evolutionary principle of survival of the fittest lead to sub-optimal solutions.     

卧虎山水库不同算法LS因子值适用性分析

在总结以往LS因子相关算法研究基础上,结合McCool的LS因子参照值,对LS算法的适用性进行评价分析。研究表明,除去复合算法和Remortel修正算法外,其他不同算法LS因子值都小于参照值;研究区LS因子值的最优算法为基于Remortel迭代运算的修正算法;其次为结合刘宝元的陡坡公式和Remortel改进L指数因子迭代运算的复合算法,以及Remortel第4版AML程序算法;再次为B?hner算法,而Moore算法和Desmet算法,由于其与参照值的相关性相对较差,而且其RMSE相对较大,不推荐在该区使用。     

混沌遗传算法在高层结构风振控制优化中的应用研究

将混沌遗传算法(Chaos Genetic Algorithm,简称CGA)引入高层结构的风振控制优化中,对采用黏弹性阻尼器来控制风振响应的高层结构进行参数优化;用Matlab语言编制了均布法、迭代法、简单遗传算法(Simple Genetic Algorithm,简称SGA)和混沌遗传算法的风振控制优化分析程序;对9个高层结构进行风振控制优化,对比了算法程序的计算效率以及无控、均布、迭代、SGA和CGA工况下的结构风振响应。研究结果表明:混沌遗传算法可以应用于高层结构风振控制优化之中;混沌遗传算法的计算效率比简单遗传算法最高提升了29%;经混沌遗传算法优化后,黏弹性阻尼器附加给结构的附加阻尼比与均布和迭代相比最高分别提高了61%和22%,CGA工况的顶层加速度响应与均布和迭代法相比最高分别减小了14%和12%。为高层结构风振控制优化研究提供了新思路,具有一定的理论价值和实际意义。     

Estimation of monthly reference evapotranspiration using novel hybrid machine learning approaches

ABSTRACT

In this research, five hybrid novel machine learning approaches, artificial neural network (ANN)-embedded grey wolf optimizer (ANN-GWO), multi-verse optimizer (ANN-MVO), particle swarm optimizer (ANN-PSO), whale optimization algorithm (ANN-WOA) and ant lion optimizer (ANN-ALO), were applied for modelling monthly reference evapotranspiration (ET_o) at Ranichauri (India) and Dar El Beida (Algeria) stations. The estimates yielded by hybrid machine learning models were compared against three models, Valiantzas-1, 2 and 3 based on root mean square error (RMSE), Nash-Sutcliffe efficiency (NSE), Pearson correlation coefficient (PCC) and Willmott index (WI). The results of comparison show that the ANN-GWO-1 model with five input variables (T_min, T_max, RH, U_s, R_s) provides better estimates at both study stations (RMSE = 0.0592/0.0808, NSE = 0.9972/0.9956, PCC = 0.9986/0.9978, and WI = 0.9993/0.9989). Also, the adopted modelling strategy can build a truthful expert intelligent system for estimating the monthly ET_o at study stations.     

A conceptual evolutionary aseismic decision support framework for hospitals

In this paper, aconceptual evolutionary framework for aseismic decision support for hospitalsthat attempts to integrate a range of engineering and sociotechnical models is presented. Genetic algorithms are applied to find the optimal decision sets. A case study is completed to demonstrate how the frameworkmay applytoa specific hospital.The simulations show that the proposed evolutionary decision support framework is able to discover robust policy sets in either uncertain or fixed environments. The framework also qualitatively identifies some of the characteristicbehavior of the critical care organization. Thus, by utilizing the proposedframework, the decision makers are able to make more informed decisions, especially toenhance the seismic safety of the hospitals.     

利用重测定的震源深度特征探讨2013年吉林前郭5.8级震群发震因素

利用Pn-Pg震相组合的局部搜索法,采用5种地壳速度模型对2013年吉林前郭5.8级地震震群进行震源深度测定。计算结果显示,5种结果的震源深度的主要分布特征相似。对选取的32个地震震源深度进行重新测定,结果最小为6 km,最大14 km,主要集中在10 km左右,系统深度偏差约1.74 km,震源深度分辨率约1.58km,重定位后地震震中优势分布呈北西向。与当地的沉积层厚度分布对比,这些地震最有可能发生在盆地基底的基岩顶层,而不在油气圈闭的沉积盖层内,并且地震震群分布走向与通榆—长春断裂走向相一致。结合该地区的历史地震活动与构造关系,最后推测这些地震与北西向的通榆—长春断裂构造运动密切相关,而不是油田作业的直接产物。     

Numerical correlation of speleothem stable isotope records using a genetic algorithm

The correlation of geological records is commonly based on subjective and arbitrary interpretation by a researcher. Geological data are usually collected as a series on a depth scale, and then chronologies of the profiles are constructed. The correlation of geological records based on matching quality indicators requires an efficient method of searching for the best position. GenCorr is a software based on a genetic algorithm, for correlation of records with or without accompanying chronological control. Where their age information is available, points on both records may be moved in the range limited by the age uncertainties. GenCorr has been developed by the authors in Borland RAD Studio 2007 environment. The authors tested the impact of matched record length, noise level, sampling resolution, or additional linear components and hiatuses on the correlation results using artificial test data. Finally, the genetic algorithm was applied to stable isotope records obtained from two stalagmites collected from the Demianova Cave System (Low Tatras, Slovakia). The results show that the genetic algorithm correlation method is similar to that used in pattern recognition by the human eye without prior knowledge of the ages. The genetic algorithm is able to correlate in multidimensional space and is free from human biases, but we accept that there are also occasions where additional expert opinion may be also important. GenCorr can be run on every PC with MS Windows operating system, the package was not tested in Mac environment. GenCorr is available as a freeware from the authors. For downloading, please contact: dzeq@twarda.pan.pl.