Solving Non-standard Packing Problems by Global Optimization and Heuristics

• Main Author: Fasano, Giorgio (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Optimization,
• Subjects: Mathematics.; System theory.; Visualization.; Mathematical models.; Calculus of variations.; Calculus of Variations and Optimal Control; Optimization.; Complex Systems.; Mathematical Modeling and Industrial Mathematics.

This book results from a long-term research effort aimed at tackling complex non-standard packing issues which arise in space engineering. The main research objective is to optimize cargo loading and arrangement, in compliance with a set of stringent rules. Complicated geometrical aspects are also t...

Table of Contents:

• 1. Non-standard packing problems
• 2. Tetris-like items
• 3. Model reformulations and tightening
• 4. Heuristic approaches for solving the tetris-like problem in practice
• 5. Computational experience and real world context
• 6. Extensions and mixed-integer non-linear approaches for further applications
• 7. Directions for future research
• Appendix
• Case Studies
• References.