Inverse Analysis of Thermal Parameters of Arch Dam Concrete Based on Walrus Optimization Algorithm

In the simulation of concrete thermal stress fields, thermal parameters are crucial for calculating the concrete temperature field. In actual construction, due to the adjustment of the concrete mixing ratio and the changing external environment (temperature fluctuations, cooling conditions, solar ra...

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Main Authors: Youle Wang, Zhengjian Miao, Rui Song, Junchi Zhou, Yuheng Pan, Feng Wang
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-02-01
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author Youle Wang
Zhengjian Miao
Rui Song
Junchi Zhou
Yuheng Pan
Feng Wang
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Zhengjian Miao
Rui Song
Junchi Zhou
Yuheng Pan
Feng Wang
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description In the simulation of concrete thermal stress fields, thermal parameters are crucial for calculating the concrete temperature field. In actual construction, due to the adjustment of the concrete mixing ratio and the changing external environment (temperature fluctuations, cooling conditions, solar radiation, thermal insulation measures, etc.), there are significant differences between the thermal parameters obtained in tests and the actual working conditions, which affect the simulation accuracy. Therefore, the inverse analysis of concrete thermal parameters under real working conditions can be carried out based on the measured temperature data. A method for inverse analysis of thermal parameters of arch dams using the walrus optimization algorithm (WaOA) is proposed. To verify the accuracy of the inversion parameters, twelve classical test functions are used to compare the three algorithms to evaluate their fitness. The efficiency difference is analyzed by nonparametric methods such as Fredman and Wilcoxon rank sum test. The results consistently indicate that the walrus optimization algorithm performs better. Furthermore, the WaOA is utilized for the parameter inversion of an arch dam in the downstream area of the Jinsha River. We bring the inversion results into different dam sections to calculate the temperature field during construction, which effectively verifies the efficient solution ability of the WaOA for the inverse analysis of concrete thermal parameters under complex engineering backgrounds.
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spelling doaj-art-efd0bfe40baa40e0b13b752f53c98ca02025-08-20T02:01:21ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172025-02-01154215510.3390/app15042155Inverse Analysis of Thermal Parameters of Arch Dam Concrete Based on Walrus Optimization AlgorithmYoule Wang0Zhengjian Miao1Rui Song2Junchi Zhou3Yuheng Pan4Feng Wang5Changjiang Survey Planning Design and Research Co., Ltd., Wuhan 430010, ChinaChangjiang Survey Planning Design and Research Co., Ltd., Wuhan 430010, ChinaCollege of Hydraulic & Environmental Engineering, China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443002, ChinaCollege of Hydraulic & Environmental Engineering, China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443002, ChinaCollege of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, ChinaCollege of Hydraulic & Environmental Engineering, China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443002, ChinaIn the simulation of concrete thermal stress fields, thermal parameters are crucial for calculating the concrete temperature field. In actual construction, due to the adjustment of the concrete mixing ratio and the changing external environment (temperature fluctuations, cooling conditions, solar radiation, thermal insulation measures, etc.), there are significant differences between the thermal parameters obtained in tests and the actual working conditions, which affect the simulation accuracy. Therefore, the inverse analysis of concrete thermal parameters under real working conditions can be carried out based on the measured temperature data. A method for inverse analysis of thermal parameters of arch dams using the walrus optimization algorithm (WaOA) is proposed. To verify the accuracy of the inversion parameters, twelve classical test functions are used to compare the three algorithms to evaluate their fitness. The efficiency difference is analyzed by nonparametric methods such as Fredman and Wilcoxon rank sum test. The results consistently indicate that the walrus optimization algorithm performs better. Furthermore, the WaOA is utilized for the parameter inversion of an arch dam in the downstream area of the Jinsha River. We bring the inversion results into different dam sections to calculate the temperature field during construction, which effectively verifies the efficient solution ability of the WaOA for the inverse analysis of concrete thermal parameters under complex engineering backgrounds.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/4/2155parameter inversionwalrus optimization algorithmmassive concretefinite element methodcirculating water cooling
spellingShingle Youle Wang
Zhengjian Miao
Rui Song
Junchi Zhou
Yuheng Pan
Feng Wang
Inverse Analysis of Thermal Parameters of Arch Dam Concrete Based on Walrus Optimization Algorithm
Applied Sciences
parameter inversion
walrus optimization algorithm
massive concrete
finite element method
circulating water cooling
title Inverse Analysis of Thermal Parameters of Arch Dam Concrete Based on Walrus Optimization Algorithm
title_full Inverse Analysis of Thermal Parameters of Arch Dam Concrete Based on Walrus Optimization Algorithm
title_fullStr Inverse Analysis of Thermal Parameters of Arch Dam Concrete Based on Walrus Optimization Algorithm
title_full_unstemmed Inverse Analysis of Thermal Parameters of Arch Dam Concrete Based on Walrus Optimization Algorithm
title_short Inverse Analysis of Thermal Parameters of Arch Dam Concrete Based on Walrus Optimization Algorithm
title_sort inverse analysis of thermal parameters of arch dam concrete based on walrus optimization algorithm
topic parameter inversion
walrus optimization algorithm
massive concrete
finite element method
circulating water cooling
url https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/4/2155
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