In this study, solutions for machinery layout with the aim of reducing transportation costs will be discussed. To do this, imperialist competitive algorithm (ICA), which is a very complicated and effective meta-heuristic algorithm is introduced. In the offered algorithm, different kinds of machinery layout are considered in single-row as country and then the best possible layout is developed ba...

a new powerful optimization algorithm inspired from colonizing weeds is utilized to solve the well-known quadratic assignment problem (qap) which is of application in a large number of practical areas such as plant layout, machinery layout and so on. a set of reference numerical problems from qaplib is taken in order to evaluate the efficiency of the algorithm compared with the previous ones wh...

this paper presents the application of simulation software Arena and layout optimization software Plan Opt to a dynamic print and packaging company in India, Coimbatore. Some of the problems expressed by the company were large and unnecessary volume of shop floor material handling cost, difficulties and confusion over production planning, long products lead times resulting in losing customers a...

This article presents a procedure for designing footwear production plants with Decision Support System combined an expert system and simulation approach. The industry has many operations is labour intensive. Optimisation of plant layout, machinery, human resources very important to design the manufacturing system, making adequate investment in space equipment. In it essential reduce process ti...

I propose to consider the question, “Can machines think?” This should begin with definitions of the meaning of the terms “machine” and “think.” The definitions might be framed so as to reflect so far as possible the normal use of the words, but this attitude is dangerous, If the meaning of the words“machine”and “think” are to be found by examining how they are commonly used it is difficult to e...

The prediction of the sound radiated by vibrating structures and the layout of measures to reduce it, is a key issue for maintaining appropriate comfort in residential buildings, for guaranteeing the operability of sensitive machinery in production and testing and for the provision of appropriate conditions at working places. For the prediction the excitation, the transmission and the radiation...

I propose to consider the question, "Can machines think?" This should begin with definitions of the meaning of the terms "machine" and "think." The definitions might be framed so as to reflect so far as possible the normal use of the words, but this attitude is dangerous, If the meaning of the words "machine" and "think" are to be found by examining how they are commonly used it is difficult to...

Real world optimization problems are typically complex and difficult to solve. In this work it is intended to address these problems through a combination of two techniques: Constraint Logic Programming (CLP) and Genetic Algorithms (GA). This approach aims to benefit, on the one hand, from the easiness and naturalness of the CLP to express problems whose formulation is based on constraints, and...

The machinery of the Big River mine is the most complete historical assemblage of in situ machinery for quartz mining in New Zealand. Excavations were carried out to mitigate the effects of reconstruction of the winding engine house. Comprehensive and extensive drainage of the original working compound between the winding engine, bath house, engineer's workshop and the upper terminal of the aer...