A BOUND-AND-SCAN ALGORITHM FOR PURE INTEGER LINEAR PROGRAMMING WITH GENERAL VARIABLES.
Abstract
The report presents the theory underlying the bound-and-scan algorithm for solving the pure integer linear programming problem with general integer variables. This algorithm proceeds by obtaining tight bounds or conditional bounds on the relevant values of the respective variables, and then identifying a sequence of constantly improving feasible solutions by scanning the relevant solutions. New encouraging computational experience is reported which suggests that this algorithm should compare favorably in efficiency with existing algorithms. Plans for investigating ways of further increasing the efficiency of the algorithm and of extending it to more general problems (including the mixed-integer case) also are outlined. The report also gives a listing of a new FORTRAN code for the algorithm and 30 new test problems.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 20, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0688889
Entities
People
- Frederick Stanton Hillier
Organizations
- Stanford University