Abstract

Introduction/purpose: Althought many methods have been proposed to deal with the problem of material selection, there are inherent defects of additive algorithms and subjective factors in such algorithms. Recently, a probability-based multi-objective optimization was developed to solve the inherent shortcomings of the previous methods, which introduces a novel concept of preferable probability to reflect the preference degree of the candidate in the optimization. In this paper, the new method is utilized to conduct an optimal scheme of the switching material of the RF-MEMS shunt capacitive switch, the sintering parameters of natural hydroxyapatite and the optimal design of the connecting claw jig. Methods: All performance utility indicators of candidate materials are divided into two groups, i.e., beneficial or unbeneficial types for the selection process; each performance utility indicator contributes quantitatively to a partial preferable probability and the product of all partial preferable probabilities makes the total preferable probability of a candidate, which transfers a multi-objective optimization problem into a single-objective optimization one and represents a uniquely decisive index in the competitive selection process. Results: Cu is the appropriate material in the material selection for RF - MEMS shunt capacitive switches; the optimal sintering parameters of natural hydroxyapatite are at 1100°C and 0 compaction pressure; and the optimal scheme is scheme No 1 for the optimal design of a connecting claw jig. Conclusion: The probability-based multi-objective optimization can be easily used to deal with an optimal problem objectively in material engineering.

Highlights

  • The probability-based multi-objective optimization can be used to deal with an optimal problem objectively in material engineering

  • The new multiobjective optimization method was extended with the application of the multi-objective orthogonal test design method (OTDM) and the uniform test design method (UTDM), which results in appropriate achievements (Zheng et al, 2021)

  • The new probability-based multi–objective optimization method is used to perform the optimal scheme in material engineering, which includes the selection of switching material of the Radio Frequency Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (RF-MEMS) shunt capacitive switch, the optimization of the sintering parameters of natural hydroxyapatite and the optimal design of a connecting claw jig

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The application of the new probability-based multi–objective optimization method in dealing with three optimal problems of material engineering has shown that: the appropriate material (Cu) is successfully selected, which meets the requirements of the optimizations of the bridge of RF - MEMS shunt capacitive switches; the optimal sintering parameters of natural hydroxyapatite are at 1100 C and 0 compaction pressure; and the optimal scheme of the connecting claw jig is scheme No 1. The main feature of the new probability-based multi–objective optimization method is that the treatment is equivalent and conformable for both the beneficial utility index and the unbeneficial utility index, without any artificial or subjective scaling factors involved in the process

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