Abstract
Hybrid heuristic optimization methods can discover efficient experiment designs in situations where traditional designs cannot be applied, exchange methods are ineffective, and simple heuristics like simulated annealing fail to find good solutions. One such heuristic hybrid is GASA (genetic algorithm-simulated annealing), developed to take advantage of the exploratory power of the genetic algorithm, while utilizing the local optimum exploitive properties of simulated annealing. The successful application of this method is demonstrated in a difficult design problem with multiple optimization criteria in an irregularly shaped design region.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 637-650 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Quality and Reliability Engineering International |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 2004 |
Keywords
- Design of experiments
- Genetic algorithm
- Heuristic optimization
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
- Management Science and Operations Research