AN IMPLEMENTATION OF A PARALLEL GENERALIZED BRANCH AND BOUND TEMPLATE

2007 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 277-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
Milda Baravykaitė ◽  
Raimondas Čiegis
Keyword(s):  
Global Optimization ◽  
Load Balancing ◽  
Branch And Bound ◽  
Optimization Problems ◽  
Test Problems ◽  
Search Spaces ◽  
Parallel Version ◽  
Derivative Free ◽  
Template Library ◽  
Selection Of

Branch and bound (BnB) is a general algorithm to solve optimization problems. We present a template implementation of the BnB paradigm. A BnB template is implemented using C++ object oriented paradigm. MPI is used for underlying communications. A paradigm of domain decomposition (data parallelization) is used to construct a parallel algorithm. To obtain a better load balancing, the BnB template has the load balancing module that allows the redistribution of search spaces among the processors at run time. A parallel version of user's algorithm is obtained automatically. A new derivative-free global optimization algorithm is proposed for solving nonlinear global optimization problems. It is based on the BnB algorithm and its implementation is done by using the developed BnB algorithm template library. The robustness of the new algorithm is demonstrated by solving a selection of test problems.

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF LIPSCHITZ BOUNDS ON THE SPEED OF GLOBAL OPTIMIZATION

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Remigijus Paulavičius ◽  
Julius Žilinskas
Keyword(s):  
Global Optimization ◽  
Branch And Bound ◽  
Lipschitz Function ◽  
Optimization Problems ◽  
Optimization Methods ◽  
Branch And Bound Algorithm ◽  
Test Problems ◽  
Global Optimization Methods

Global optimization methods based on Lipschitz bounds have been analyzed and applied widely to solve various optimization problems. In this paper a bound for Lipschitz function is proposed, which is computed using function values at the vertices of a simplex and the radius of the circumscribed sphere. The efficiency of a branch and bound algorithm with proposed bound and combinations of bounds is evaluated experimentally while solving a number of multidimensional test problems for global optimization. The influence of different bounds on the performance of a branch and bound algorithm has been investigated.

Combination of two underestimators for univariate global optimization

2018 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 177-186
Author(s):  
Mohand Ouanes ◽  
Mohammed Chebbah ◽  
Ahmed Zidna
Keyword(s):  
Global Optimization ◽  
Branch And Bound ◽  
Optimization Problems ◽  
Branch And Bound Algorithm ◽  
Test Problems

In this work, we propose a new underestimator in branch and bound algorithm for solving univariate global optimization problems. The new underestimator is a combination of two underestimators, the classical one used in αBB method (see Androulakis et al. [J. Glob. Optim. 7 (1995) 337–3637]) and the quadratic underestimator developed in Hoai An and Ouanes [RAIRO: OR 40 (2006) 285–302]. We show that the new underestimator is tighter than the two underestimators. A convex/concave test is used to accelerate the convergence of the proposed algorithm. The convergence of our algorithm is shown and a set of test problems given in Casado et al. [J. Glob. Optim. 25 (2003) 345–362] are solved efficiently.

A Note on Wedge Trust Region Radius Update

2011 ◽  
Vol 52-54 ◽  
pp. 926-931
Author(s):  
Qing Hua Zhou ◽  
Feng Xia Xu ◽  
Yan Geng ◽  
Ya Rui Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Optimization Problems ◽  
Trust Region Method ◽  
Trust Region ◽  
Test Problems ◽  
Region Method ◽  
Derivative Free Optimization ◽  
Derivative Free ◽  
Updating Rule

Wedge trust region method based on traditional trust region is designed for derivative free optimization problems. This method adds a constraint to the trust region problem, which is called “wedge method”. The problem is that the updating strategy of wedge trust region radius is somewhat simple. In this paper, we develop and combine a new radius updating rule with this method. For most test problems, the number of function evaluations is reduced significantly. The experiments demonstrate the effectiveness of the improvement through our algorithm.

scholarly journals BRANCH AND BOUND WITH SIMPLICIAL PARTITIONS FOR GLOBAL OPTIMIZATION

2008 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 145-159 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Žilinskas
Keyword(s):  
Global Optimization ◽  
Branch And Bound ◽  
Linear Inequality ◽  
Optimization Problems ◽  
Inequality Constraints ◽  
Combinatorial Approach ◽  
Rectangular Shape ◽  
Linear Inequality Constraints ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Branch And Bound Methods

Branch and bound methods for global optimization are considered in this paper. Advantages and disadvantages of simplicial partitions for branch and bound are shown. A new general combinatorial approach for vertex triangulation of hyper‐rectangular feasible regions is presented. Simplicial partitions may be used to vertex triangulate feasible regions of non rectangular shape defined by linear inequality constraints. Linear inequality constraints may be used to avoid symmetries in optimization problems.

GLOBAL OPTIMIZATION USING THE BRANCH‐AND‐BOUND ALGORITHM WITH A COMBINATION OF LIPSCHITZ BOUNDS OVER SIMPLICES

2009 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 310-325 ◽  
Author(s):  
Remigijus Paulavičius ◽  
Julius Žilinskas
Keyword(s):  
Global Optimization ◽  
Branch And Bound ◽  
Optimization Problems ◽  
The Other ◽  
Branch And Bound Algorithm ◽  
Global Optimization Algorithm ◽  
Lipschitz Optimization ◽  
Branch And Bound Algorithms ◽  
Simple Bounds ◽  
Branch And Bound Techniques

Many problems in economy may be formulated as global optimization problems. Most numerically promising methods for solution of multivariate unconstrained Lipschitz optimization problems of dimension greater than 2 use rectangular or simplicial branch‐and‐bound techniques with computationally cheap, but rather crude lower bounds. The proposed branch‐and‐bound algorithm with simplicial partitions for global optimization uses a combination of 2 types of Lipschitz bounds. One is an improved Lipschitz bound with the first norm. The other is a combination of simple bounds with different norms. The efficiency of the proposed global optimization algorithm is evaluated experimentally and compared with the results of other well‐known algorithms. The proposed algorithm often outperforms the comparable branch‐and‐bound algorithms. Santrauka Daug įvairių ekonomikos uždavinių yra formuluojami kaip globaliojo optimizavimo uždaviniai. Didžioji dalis Lipšico globaliojo optimizavimo metodų, tinkamų spręsti didesnės dimensijos, t. y. n > 2, uždavinius, naudoja stačiakampį arba simpleksinį šakų ir rėžių metodus bei paprastesnius rėžius. Šiame darbe pasiūlytas simpleksinis šakų ir rėžių algoritmas, naudojantis dviejų tipų viršutinių rėžių junginį. Pirmasis yra pagerintas rėžis su pirmąja norma, kitas – trijų paprastesnių rėžių su skirtingomis normomis junginys. Gautieji eksperimentiniai pasiūlyto algoritmo rezultatai yra palyginti su kitų gerai žinomų Lipšico optimizavimo algoritmų rezultatais.

scholarly journals A Derivative-Free Trust Region Algorithm with Nonmonotone Filter Technique for Bound Constrained Optimization

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Jing Gao ◽  
Jian Cao ◽  
Yueting Yang
Keyword(s):  
Constrained Optimization ◽  
Optimization Problems ◽  
Trust Region ◽  
Computational Time ◽  
Test Problems ◽  
Trust Region Algorithm ◽  
Filter Technique ◽  
Derivative Free ◽  
Bound Constrained Optimization ◽  
Parameter Values

We propose a derivative-free trust region algorithm with a nonmonotone filter technique for bound constrained optimization. The derivative-free strategy is applied for special minimization functions in which derivatives are not all available. A nonmonotone filter technique ensures not only the trust region feature but also the global convergence under reasonable assumptions. Numerical experiments demonstrate that the new algorithm is effective for bound constrained optimization. Locally, optimal parameters with respect to overall computational time on a set of test problems are identified. The performance of the best choice of parameter values obtained by the algorithm we presented which differs from traditionally used values indicates that the algorithm proposed in this paper has a certain advantage for the nondifferentiable optimization problems.

scholarly journals Hybridization of Adaptive Differential Evolution with an Expensive Local Search Method

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rashida Adeeb Khanum ◽  
Muhammad Asif Jan ◽  
Nasser Mansoor Tairan ◽  
Wali Khan Mashwani
Keyword(s):  
Global Optimization ◽  
Local Search ◽  
Differential Evolution ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Optimization Problems ◽  
Neighborhood Search ◽  
Test Problems ◽  
Adaptive Differential Evolution ◽  
External Archive ◽  
Search Capability

Differential evolution (DE) is an effective and efficient heuristic for global optimization problems. However, it faces difficulty in exploiting the local region around the approximate solution. To handle this issue, local search (LS) techniques could be hybridized with DE to improve its local search capability. In this work, we hybridize an updated version of DE, adaptive differential evolution with optional external archive (JADE) with an expensive LS method, Broydon-Fletcher-Goldfarb-Shano (BFGS) for solving continuous unconstrained global optimization problems. The new hybrid algorithm is denoted by DEELS. To validate the performance of DEELS, we carried out extensive experiments on well known test problems suits, CEC2005 and CEC2010. The experimental results, in terms of function error values, success rate, and some other statistics, are compared with some of the state-of-the-art algorithms, self-adaptive control parameters in differential evolution (jDE), sequential DE enhanced by neighborhood search for large-scale global optimization (SDENS), and differential ant-stigmergy algorithm (DASA). These comparisons reveal that DEELS outperforms jDE and SDENS except DASA on the majority of test instances.

Trust Region Based Mode Pursuing Sampling Method for Global Optimization of High Dimensional Design Problems

2015 ◽  
Vol 137 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
George H. Cheng ◽  
Adel Younis ◽  
Kambiz Haji Hajikolaei ◽  
G. Gary Wang
Keyword(s):  
Global Optimization ◽  
Optimization Problems ◽  
Trust Region ◽  
Standard Test ◽  
Black Box ◽  
High Dimensional ◽  
Efficient Global Optimization ◽  
Test Problems ◽  
Design Problems ◽  
Design Variables

Mode pursuing sampling (MPS) was developed as a global optimization algorithm for design optimization problems involving expensive black box functions. MPS has been found to be effective and efficient for design problems of low dimensionality, i.e., the number of design variables is less than 10. This work integrates the concept of trust regions into the MPS framework to create a new algorithm, trust region based mode pursuing sampling (TRMPS2), with the aim of dramatically improving performance and efficiency for high dimensional problems. TRMPS2 is benchmarked against genetic algorithm (GA), dividing rectangles (DIRECT), efficient global optimization (EGO), and MPS using a suite of standard test problems and an engineering design problem. The results show that TRMPS2 performs better on average than GA, DIRECT, EGO, and MPS for high dimensional, expensive, and black box (HEB) problems.

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