Purpose Designing the construction site layout is a facilities allocation problem where
allocating facilities in the right place would help in reducing the overall construction cost …

Purpose This paper aims to analyze and provide insight on the algorithms for the
optimization of construction site layout planning (CSLP). It resolves problems, such as the …

Recent advances in civil engineering technology require greater accuracy, efficiency, and
speed in the analysis and design of the corresponding systems. It is therefore not surprising …

In 1970, Knuth, Pratt, and Morris [1] showed how to do basic pattern matching in linear time.
Related problems, such as those discussed in [4], have previously been solved by efficient …

An accurate mathematical model is an extremely helpful tool for simulation, evaluation,
control, and optimization of solar cell systems. Due to the non-linearity of the solar cell …

This paper recommends a framework to optimally size a hybrid energy system based on
photovoltaic (PV) panels, wind turbines (WTs) and fuel cell (FC). For this aim, all the …

This paper presents a new variant of the Harmony Search (HS) algorithm. This Hybrid
Harmony Search (HHS) algorithm follows a new approach to improvisation: while retaining …

In recent years, swarm intelligence has proven its importance for the solution of those
problems that cannot be easily dealt with classical mathematical techniques. The foraging …

This paper aims at multi-objective optimization of single-product for four-echelon supply
chain architecture consisting of suppliers, production plants, distribution centers (DCs) and …

Construction site layout planning has been recognized as a critical step in construction
planning. The basic function of this process is to find the best arrangement of the temporary …