The geometry of nesting problems: A tutorial

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2008

Authors

Julia A Bennell (Author) Other; Jose F Oliveira (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: European Journal of Operational Research

Vol. 184

Pages: 397-415

ISSN: 0377-2217

Publisher: Elsevier

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Scientific classification

CORDIS: Technological sciences > Engineering > Industrial engineering ; Physical sciences > Mathematics > Applied mathematics > Operations research

FOS: Engineering and technology > Industrial biotechnology

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-004-215

DOI: 10.1016/j.ejor.2006.11.038

Abstract (EN): Cutting and packing problems involving irregular shapes is an important problem variant with a wide variety of industrial applications. Despite its relevance to industry, research publications are relatively low when compared to other cutting and packing problems. One explanation offered is the perceived difficulty and substantial time investment of developing a geometric tool box to assess computer generated solutions. In this paper we set out to provide a tutorial covering the core geometric methodologies currently employed by researchers in cutting and packing of irregular shapes. The paper is not designed to be an exhaustive survey of the literature but instead will draw on the literature to illustrate the theory and implementation of the approaches. We aim to provide a sufficiently instructive description to equip new and current researchers in the area to select the most appropriate methodology for their needs.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 19