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This paper reports a new improved discrete shuffled frog leaping algorithm (ID-SFLA) and its application in multi-type sensor network optimization for the condition monitoring of a gearbox. A mathematical model is established to illustrate the sensor network optimization based on fault-sensor dependence matrix. The crossover and mutation operators of genetic algorithm (GA) are introduced into the update strategy of shuffled frog leaping algorithm (SFLA) and a new ID-SFLA is systematically developed. Numerical simulation results show that the ID-SFLA has an excellent global search ability and outstanding convergence performance. The ID-SFLA is applied to the sensor's optimal selection for a gearbox. In comparison with GA and discrete shuffled frog leaping algorithm (D-SFLA), the proposed ID-SFLA not only poses an effective solving method with swarm intelligent algorithm, but also provides a new quick algorithm and thought for the solution of related integer NP-hard problem.

Hard turning has become an attractive alternative to the more time-consuming and costly grinding technique. Unfortunately, high-quality prediction of the surface roughness generated during hard turning is difficult due to the technical complexities involved. Hence, it is currently receiving much research attention. The objective of this paper is to survey the current state of the soft computing techniques for surface roughness prediction in hard turning. It focuses on three areas: data acquisition, feature selection, and prediction model of surface roughness. First, the characteristics of hard turning and surface roughness are introduced, and a framework of the soft computing techniques is presented. Then, the three key areas are surveyed thoroughly. Finally, the recommendations and challenges faced by industry and academia are discussed, and the conclusions are drawn.INDEX TERMS Surface roughness prediction, soft computing techniques, hard turning, review.

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According to BESO’s principle of binarizing continuous design variables and the excellent performance of the standard HPO algorithm in terms of solving continuous optimization problems, a discrete binary Hunter-prey optimization algorithm is introduced to construct an efficient topology optimization model. It was used to solve the problems that the BESO method of topology optimization has, such as easily falling into the local optimal value and being unable to obtain the optimal topology configuration; the metaheuristic algorithm was able to solve the topology optimization model’s low computational efficiency and could easily produce intermediate elements and unclear boundaries. Firstly, the BHPO algorithm was constructed by discrete binary processing using the s-shape transformation function. Secondly, BHPO-BESO topology optimization theory was established by combining the BHPO algorithm with BESO topology optimization. Using the sensitivity information of the objective function and the updated principle of the meta-heuristic of the BHPO algorithm, a semi-random search for the optimal topology configuration was carried out. Finally, numerical simulation experiments were conducted by using the three typical examples of the cantilever beam, simply supported beam, and clamping beam as optimization objects and the results were compared with the solution results of BESO topology optimization. The experimental results showed that compared with BESO, BHPO-BESO could find the optimal topology configuration with lower compliance and maximum stiffness, and it has higher computational efficiency, which can solve the above problems.

In order to accurately evaluate the working state of RV reducer, a fault identification method based on the fault identification model established by Self-Organizing Feature Map (SOM) Neural Network is proposed. Firstly, the data measured by the RV reducer test platform are analyzed by wavelet to obtain the wavelet coefficient. Then, combined with the efficiency data of RV reducer, the mean square frequency, center of gravity frequency and frequency variance of the two groups of data are calculated after Fourier transform and power spectrum analysis. After optimization, several eigenvalues are obtained. The eigenvalues are input into the competitive neural network and SOM neural network to establish the fault identification model. Finally, the results of the fault identification model established by the competitive neural network and SOM neural network are compared. The prediction results show that the fault identification model established by SOM neural network can effectively determine the working state of RV reducer.