Tree-Search Algorithms for Quadratic Assignment Problems (Classic Reprint)
Tree-Search Algorithms for Quadratic Assignment Problems (Classic Reprint)

Author: John F. Pierce

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-02-21

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 9780666104328

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Excerpt from Tree-Search Algorithms for Quadratic Assignment Problems In some contexts there may be constraints applicable to the problem which are not represented in the statement as embodied in (i) For example, there may be a restriction that plant i Ot be 10c3t9d at 3. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Tree-Search Algorithms for Quadratic Assignment Problems
Tree-Search Algorithms for Quadratic Assignment Problems

Author: John F Pierce

Publisher: Palala Press

Published: 2015-09-10

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 9781342207968

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The Quadratic Assignment Problem
The Quadratic Assignment Problem

Author: E. Cela

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-03-14

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 1475727879

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The quadratic assignment problem (QAP) was introduced in 1957 by Koopmans and Beckmann to model a plant location problem. Since then the QAP has been object of numerous investigations by mathematicians, computers scientists, ope- tions researchers and practitioners. Nowadays the QAP is widely considered as a classical combinatorial optimization problem which is (still) attractive from many points of view. In our opinion there are at last three main reasons which make the QAP a popular problem in combinatorial optimization. First, the number of re- life problems which are mathematically modeled by QAPs has been continuously increasing and the variety of the fields they belong to is astonishing. To recall just a restricted number among the applications of the QAP let us mention placement problems, scheduling, manufacturing, VLSI design, statistical data analysis, and parallel and distributed computing. Secondly, a number of other well known c- binatorial optimization problems can be formulated as QAPs. Typical examples are the traveling salesman problem and a large number of optimization problems in graphs such as the maximum clique problem, the graph partitioning problem and the minimum feedback arc set problem. Finally, from a computational point of view the QAP is a very difficult problem. The QAP is not only NP-hard and - hard to approximate, but it is also practically intractable: it is generally considered as impossible to solve (to optimality) QAP instances of size larger than 20 within reasonable time limits.

Quadratic Assignment and Related Problems
Quadratic Assignment and Related Problems

Author: Panos M. Pardalos

Publisher: American Mathematical Soc.

Published: 1994-01-01

Total Pages: 380

ISBN-13: 9780821870624

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The methods described here include eigenvalue estimates and reduction techniques for lower bounds, parallelization, genetic algorithms, polyhedral approaches, greedy and adaptive search algorithms.

Foundations of Constraint Satisfaction
Foundations of Constraint Satisfaction

Author: Edward Tsang

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2014-05-13

Total Pages: 446

ISBN-13: 3735723667

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This seminal text of Computer Science, the most cited book on the subject, is now available for the first time in paperback. Constraint satisfaction is a decision problem that involves finite choices. It is ubiquitous. The goal is to find values for a set of variables that will satisfy a given set of constraints. It is the core of many applications in artificial intelligence, and has found its application in many areas, such as planning and scheduling. Because of its generality, most AI researchers should be able to benefit from having good knowledge of techniques in this field. Originally published in 1993, this now classic book was the first attempt to define the scope of constraint satisfaction. It covers both the theoretical and the implementation aspects of the subject. It provides a framework for studying this field, relates different research, and resolves ambiguity in a number of concepts and algorithms in the literature. This seminal text is arguably the most rigorous book in the field. All major concepts were defined in First Order Predicate Calculus. Concepts defined this way are precise and unambiguous.

Engineering Design and Rapid Prototyping
Engineering Design and Rapid Prototyping

Author: Ali K. Kamrani

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2010-09-02

Total Pages: 459

ISBN-13: 0387958630

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"Engineering Design and Rapid Prototyping" offers insight into the methods and techniques that allow for easily implementing engineering designs by incorporating advanced methodologies and technologies. This book contains advanced topics such as feature-based design and process planning, modularity and rapid manufacturing, along with a collection of the latest methods and technologies currently being utilized in the field. The volume also: -Provides axiomatic design and solution methodologies for both design and manufacturing -Discusses product life cycle development and analysis for ease of manufacture and assembly -Offers applied methods and technologies in rapid prototyping, tooling and manufacturing "Engineering Design and Rapid Prototyping" will be extremely valuable for any engineers and researchers and students working in engineering design.

Handbook of Combinatorial Optimization
Handbook of Combinatorial Optimization

Author: Ding-Zhu Du

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2006-08-18

Total Pages: 395

ISBN-13: 0387238301

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This is a supplementary volume to the major three-volume Handbook of Combinatorial Optimization set. It can also be regarded as a stand-alone volume presenting chapters dealing with various aspects of the subject in a self-contained way.