Research Article

Multiobjective Optimization Method Based on Adaptive Parameter Harmony Search Algorithm

Table 1

Numerical data for spring problem.

Parameter nameSymbolNumerical value

Maximum working load4448.22 N
Maximum allowable shear stress1303.109 MPa
Maximum free length355.6 mm
Minimum wire diameter5.08 mm
Maximum outside spring diameter76.2 mm
Preload compression force1334.47 N
Maximum allowable deflection under preload152.4 mm
Deflection from preload position to maximum load position31.75 mm
Shear modulus of the material79289.32 MPa