A new model for evolving crossover operators for evolutionary function optimization is proposed in this paper. The model is a hybrid technique that combines a Genetic Programming (GP) algorithm and a Genetic Algorithm (GA). Each GP chromosome is a tree encoding a crossover operator used for function optimization. The evolved crossover is embedded into a standard Genetic Algorithm which is used ...

The vehicle routing problem with simultaneous pickup and delivery (VRPSPD) is a well-known combinatorial optimization problem which addresses provided service to a set of customers using a homogeneous fleet of capacitated vehicles. The objective is to minimize the distance traveled. The VRPSPD is an NP-hard combinatorial optimization problem. Therefore, practical large-scale instances of VR...

The vehicle routing problem with simultaneous pickup and delivery (VRPSPD) is a well-known combinatorial optimization problem which addresses provided service to a set of customers using a homogeneous fleet of capacitated vehicles. The objective is to minimize the distance traveled. The VRPSPD is an NP-hard combinatorial optimization problem. Therefore, practical large-scale instances of VR...

in this paper, a new genetic algorithm (ga) is presented for solving the multi-mode resource-constrained project scheduling problem (mrcpsp) with minimization of project makespan as the objective subject to resource and precedence constraints. a random key and the related mode list (ml) representation scheme are used as encoding schemes and the multi-mode serial schedule generation scheme (mssg...

Preliminary layout design of buildings has a substantial effect on the ultimate design of structural components and accordingly influences the construction cost. Exploring structurally efficient forms and shapes during the conceptual design stage of a project can also facilitate the optimum integrated design of buildings. This paper presents an automated method of determining column layout desi...