A simulation-optimization heuristic for configuring a selective pallet rack system

A new heuristic for the Pallet Loading

A Heuristic Approach for Solving the Multi-Pallet Packing Problem

We consider the Distributer's Pallet Packing Problem. This problem is to pack a set of distinct products with given quantities in greater volumes (pallets, containers) and to minimize the number of used volumes. The theoretical objective of nding the best space utilization is restricted by a list of practical aspects (technological constraints, weight distribution over the pallet, stability asp...

A Heuristic Approach for Optimization of Gearbox Dimension

A powerful optimization method is proposed in this study for the minimal dimensional design problem of gearbox. It is a general model that is suitable to use for any series of gear drives system and can extract both dimensional and layout of components-limited optimization design together. The objective function in this study has many local extremes so for avoiding this situation, various const...

PSEUDO-RANDOM DIRECTIONAL SEARCH: A NEW HEURISTIC FOR OPTIMIZATION

Meta-heuristics have already received considerable attention in various fields of engineering optimization problems. Each of them employes some key features best suited for a specific class of problems due to its type of search space and constraints. The present work develops a Pseudo-random Directional Search, PDS, for adaptive combination of such heuristic operators. It utilizes a short term...

A Heuristic Approach for Optimization of Gearbox Dimension

A powerful optimization method is proposed in this study for the minimal dimensional design problem of gearbox. It is a general model that is suitable to use for any series of gear drives system and can extract both dimensional and layout of components-limited optimization design together. The objective function in this study has many local extremes so for avoiding this situation, various const...