A variable depth search branching
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چکیده
We introduce a variable depth search branching, an extension to the local branching for solving Mixed-Integer Programs. Two strategies are assessed, a best improvement strategy and a first improvement strategy. The extensive computational assessment evidences a significant improvement over the local branching for both strategies.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Oper. Res. Lett.
دوره 40 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012