Large-scale layout of facilities using a heuristic hybrid algorithm

Bland, J. A.; Dawson, G. P.

doi:10.1016/0307-904x(94)90328-x

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“…In fact, technique comparison in a competitive sense is not a particularly useful pursuit; research time may be more profitably spent if directed at combining aspects of different techniques to obtain hybrid algorithms that yield superior results. Recently Bland and Dawson (1994) successfully applied a hybrid of tabu search and simulated annealing to facility layout design. Investigations with the hybrid algorithm in an optimal structural design context are currently in progress and will be reported at a later stage.…”

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Discrete-variable optimal structural design using tabu search

Bland

1995

Structural Optimization

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Tabu search is a discrete-variable optimization algorithm with the ability to avoid entrapment by local optima and hence continue searching for a global optimum. In this paper tabu search is applied to the optimal structural design, in terms of weight minimization, of two standard (test) structural configurations; a 10-bar planar truss and a 25-bar space truss. The design variables are the cross-sectional areas of the bars, which take discrete values.An implementation of tabu search in a structural design context is presented which features fl-depth neighbourhoods and a search back-track facility. Investigations show that tabu search may readily cope with problem formulations that include buckling, gravity effects and design variables with realistic values. Furthermore, compared to previous research, superior (i.e. lower) minimum weights may be obtained.It is shown that tabu search is a technically viable technique for use in optimal structural design, although, for practical use, current (significant) execution times may inhibit its utilisation.

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Discrete-variable optimal structural design using tabu search

Bland

1995

Structural Optimization

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“…Yip and Pao (1994) [254] proposed a hybrid technique that combined GA and SA for equal-area layout design. Bland and Dawson (1994) [255] addressed QAP for large-scale layouts using a hybrid heuristic algorithm that combined SA and TS. Chiang and Chiang (1998) [256] proposed TS and SA for facility layout.…”

Section: Qap In Generalmentioning

confidence: 99%

Hopca

Çubukçuoğlu

2023

Architecture and the Built Environment

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“…Li et al (1994a, b) proposed genetic algorithm for the QAP which incorporates the construction phase of the GRASP to generate the initial population. Battiti and Tecchiolli (1994), Bland and Dawson (1994), Chiang and Chiang (1998) use tabu search with simulated annealing. Bölte and Thonemann (1996) presented a combination of simulated annealing and genetic algorithm.…”

Section: Hybrid Algorithmsmentioning

confidence: 99%