Application of the adaptive random search to discrete and mixed integer optimization
R. C. Kelahan, James L. Gaddy · International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering · 1978
Abstract In this study, a random search technique, previously applied to continuous optimization problems, is adapted and applied to discrete and mixed integer problems. The development of the method and the procedure for applying the method are discussed in detail. Three discrete and one mixed integer problems, efficiencies can be made. The radom search procedure demonstrated perfect reliability in locating the optima. Improved efficiencies resulted for each of the examples are improved optimal solutions were found in two cases.