Music-Inspired Harmony Search Algorithm Theory andApplications

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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