[HTML][HTML] An implementation of a reinforcement learning based algorithm for factory layout planning

M Klar, M Glatt, JC Aurich - Manufacturing Letters, 2021 - Elsevier
Factory layout planning is a recurring and time consuming process since multiple often
conflicting planning objectives have to be considered simultaneously. Inadequately planned …

A novel facility layout planning and optimization methodology

S Jiang, AYC Nee - CIRP Annals, 2013 - Elsevier
This paper presents a novel factory planning system for real-time on-site facility layout
planning (FLP). Two facility layout planning modules are supported, viz., manual and …

Modified genetic algorithms for solving facility layout problems

RK Hasda, RK Bhattacharjya, F Bennis - International Journal on …, 2017 - Springer
A facility layout design is one of the most commonly faced problems in the manufacturing
sectors. The problem is mixed-integer in nature and usually an NP-hard problem. Due to …

Understanding the relationship between interactive optimisation and visual analytics in the context of prostate brachytherapy

J Liu, T Dwyer, K Marriott, J Millar… - IEEE transactions on …, 2017 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The fields of operations research and computer science have long sought to find automatic
solver techniques that can find high-quality solutions to difficult real-world optimisation …

User-driven automation for optimal thermal-zone layout during space programming phases

H Yi - Architectural Science Review, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
Although environmental performance-based methodologies are increasingly considered in
the early design stages due to their potential for improving the final building performance …

Efficient multi-objective simulated annealing algorithm for interactive layout problems

X Song, E Poirson, Y Ravaut, F Bennis - International Journal on …, 2021 - Springer
This paper presents an efficient simulated annealing algorithm for solving multi-objective
layout problems where several rectangular components are placed, respecting non-overlap …

Integrated building envelope design process combining parametric modelling and multi-objective optimization

D Hou, G Liu, Q Zhang, L Wang, R Dang - Transactions of Tianjin …, 2017 - Springer
As an important element in sustainable building design, the building envelope has been
witnessing a constant shift in the design approach. Integrating multi-objective optimization …

Integrated and interactive method for solving layout optimization problems

J Bénabès, E Poirson, F Bennis - Expert Systems with Applications, 2013 - Elsevier
Having a significant impact on the design of many products and industrial systems, such as
the subdivision of a ship, the layout of facilities in a plant or further still the assembly of parts …

Customer sentiment appraisal from user-generated product reviews: a domain independent heuristic algorithm

D Raghupathi, B Yannou, R Farel, E Poirson - International Journal on …, 2015 - Springer
Social media give new opportunities in customer survey and market survey for design
inspiration with comments posted online by users spontaneously, in an oral-near language …

Research on the intelligent layout method of ship multi-deck cabins based on improved SLP and GMBOA

Y Wang, Y Gu, X Zhang, K Li, G Guan - Ocean Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
This work deals with the ship multi-deck cabin layout (SMCL) problem, aiming to provide
insights for the application of intelligent design techniques in the field of shipbuilding. Based …