Solution of Branched Network Problems Using Meta-heuristics

Abstract

Over the last few years, meta-heuristics algorithms are very popular for solving different types of optimization problems in various fields. In the present study, three nature-inspired algorithms (PSO, ABC, CS), two evolutionary algorithms (GA, DE) and one classical method (SA) are applied in branched network problem to find optimal design cost of network. The branched network consists of two types of problems: first is single load branched network problem and second is multiple load branched network problem.