An AI-search technique-based layout planning method

Abstract

In this paper, we present a facility layout planning method based on Al search techniques and on a set of rules and criteria called AILAY. This method may be classified as a combined constructive and improvement layout planning method, and the development and selection of its search rules and criteria are based on problem-specific knowledge. We also present the main test results and conclusions about the performance and robustness of AILAY and each of its search rules

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LI CHUNG SHIH

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