Music-Inspired Harmony Search Algorithm Theory andApplications

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• Publisher: Springer
• Year: 2009
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 210
• Series: Studies in Computational Intelligence,Volume191
• Category: Library

✦ Table of Contents

Cover Page
Title Page
Harmony Search as a Metaheuristic Algorithm
Harmony Search as a Metaheuristic Algorithm
Introduction
Harmony Search as a Metaheuristic Method
Aesthetic Quality of Music
Harmony Search
Implementation
Other Metaheuristics
Metaheuristics
Popular Metaheuristic Algorithms
Characteristics of HS and Comparison
Diversification and Intensification
Why HS Is Successful
Further Research
References
Overview of Applications and Developments in the Harmony Search Algorithm
Overview of Applications and Developments in the Harmony Search Algorithm
Introduction
Mathematical Description of Optimisation Problems
The Motivation for Undertaking Optimisation
Overview of HS Activities
Growth in the Literature
Historical Highlights
Areas of Activity
Applications of HS by Discipline Area
Water-Related Applications
Structural Design
Benchmark Optimisation
Soil Stability Analysis
Information Technology Applications
Transport-Related Problems
Thermal and Energy Applications
Medical Studies
Other Applications
Developments in the HS Method
Classification of Modifications to the Original HS
Survey of Modified Algorithms
Theoretical Analyses of the Original HS Algorithm
Reflection on the HS Literature
References
Harmony Search Methods for Multi-modal and Constrained Optimization
Harmony Search Methods for Multi-modal and Constrained Optimization
Introduction
Harmony Search Method
Modified HS Method for Multi-modal Optimization
Modified HS Method for Constrained Optimization
Constrained Optimization Problems
Modified HS Method for Constrained Optimization
Simulations
Multi-modal Optimization Problems
Constrained Optimization Problems
Conclusions
References
Solving NP-Complete Problems by Harmony Search
Solving NP-Complete Problems by Harmony Search
Introduction
Sudoku Puzzle
Problem Formulation for Sudoku Puzzles
Example Puzzle
Music Composition
Formulation of Medieval Music Composition
Example Composition
Generalized Orienteering Problem
Problem Formulation for OP and GOP
Eastern China Touring Example
Vehicle Routing Problem
QoS Based Multicast Routing
Problem Formulation of QoS Based Multicast Routing
Application on Real Benchmark Networks
Document Clustering
Conclusions
References
Harmony Search Applications in Mechanical, Chemical and Electrical Engineering
Harmony Search Applications in Mechanical, Chemical and Electrical Engineering
Introduction
Design Optimization of Heat Exchangers
Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers
Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers
Satellite Heat Pipes
Economic Power Dispatch
Problem Formulation for ED Problems
Example of ED Problem
Machining Process
Problem Formulation for Milling Process
Example of Machining Process
Conclusions
References
Optimum Design of Steel Skeleton Structures
Optimum Design of Steel Skeleton Structures
Introduction
Harmony Search Method Based Optimum Design Algorithm
Optimum Design of Steel Frames
Discrete Optimum Design Problem
Design Example
Optimum Design of Grillage Systems
Discrete Optimum Design Problem
Design Example
Optimum Geometry Design of Geodesic Domes
Optimum Geometry Design Problem
Design Example
Optimum Design of Cellular Beams
Optimum Design Problem
Design Example
Conclusions
References
Harmony Search Algorithms for Water and Environmental Systems
Harmony Search Algorithms for Water and Environmental Systems
Introduction
Design of Water Distribution Networks
Problem Formulation for Water Network Sizing Design
Two-Loop Benchmark Network Example
Hanoi Network Example
Balerma Network Example
New York City Network Example
Other Issues
Scheduling of Multiple Dams
Parameter Calibration of Flood Routing Model
Planning of Biological Conservation
Summary and Conclusions
References
Identification of Groundwater Parameter Structure Using Harmony Search Algorithm
Identification of Groundwater Parameter Structure Using Harmony Search Algorithm
Introduction
The Meta-heuristic Harmony Search Algorithm
Parameter Structure Identification in Groundwater Modeling
Model Application
Comparison of the Identified Results
Conclusions
References
Modified Harmony Methods for Slope Stability Problems
Modified Harmony Methods for Slope Stability Problems
Introduction
Generation of Trial Failure Surfaces
Modified Harmony Search for Slope Stability Analysis
Weighted Random Number for Soft Band Problem
Examples with New Harmony Search Methods
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
Example 4
Conclusions
References
Harmony Search Algorithm for Transport Energy Demand Modeling
Harmony Search Algorithm for Transport Energy Demand Modeling
Introduction
Literature Survey of Energy Demand Modeling
Meta-heuristic Harmony Search Algorithm
Transport Energy Demand Problem
Data for HASTEDE Models
HASTEDE Applications
Conclusions
References
Sound Classification in Hearing Aids by the Harmony Search Algorithm
Sound Classification in Hearing Aids by the Harmony Search Algorithm
Introduction
Framework: Design Constraints
Fundamentals of Selection and Extraction of Features
Intuitive Approach
Mathematical Characterization of the General Feature Extraction Process
Harmony Search Algorithm in a Nutshell
Experimental Setup
Available Database
Feature Extraction Stage
Description of the Classifier
Parameters for the Harmony Search Algorithm
Results
Conclusions
References
Harmony Search in Therapeutic Medical Physics
Harmony Search in Therapeutic Medical Physics
Introduction
Radiation Treatment Planning
Overview of Dose-Volume Histograms
High Dose-Rate Prostate Brachytherapy
DVH-Based Objective Function and Optimization Constraints
Optimization Parameters
Results of Investigation
Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy
Conclusions
References
Author Index