Damage detection based on improved particle swarm optimization using vibration data

An immunity enhanced particle swarm optimization (IEPSO) algorithm, which combines particle swarm optimization (PSO) with the artificial immune system, is proposed for damage detection of structures. Some immune mechanisms, selection, receptor editing and vaccination are introduced into the basic PSO to improve its performance. The objective function for damage detection is based on vibration data, such as natural frequencies and mode shapes. The feasibility and efficiency of IEPSO are compared with the basic PSO, a differential evolution algorithm and a real-coded genetic algorithm on two examples. Results show that the proposed strategy is efficient on determining the sites and the extents of structure damages.

Graphical abstractFigure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights► We propose an immunity enhanced particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm for damage detection of structures. ► Some immune mechanisms are introduced into the basic PSO to improve its performance. ► The objective function for damage detection is based on vibration data. ► Applicability of the new technique is demonstrated on a beam and a truss, and results are compared with other algorithms. ► The proposed strategy is efficient on determining the sites and the extents of structure damages.