A dichotomous search-based heuristic for the three-dimensional sphere packing problem

In this paper, the three-dimensional sphere packing problem is solved by using a dichotomous search-based heuristic. An instance of the problem is defined by a set of $ n $ unequal spheres and an object of fixed width and height and, unlimited length. Each sphere is characterized by its radius and t...

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Main Authors: Mhand Hifi, Labib Yousef
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2015-12-01
Series:Cogent Engineering
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23311916.2014.994257