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A Modified Genetic Algorithm for Resource Constrained Project Scheduling

by Kanchan Joshi, Karuna Jain
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International Journal of Computer Applications
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
Volume 57 - Number 3
Year of Publication: 2012
Authors: Kanchan Joshi, Karuna Jain
10.5120/9098-3205

Kanchan Joshi, Karuna Jain . A Modified Genetic Algorithm for Resource Constrained Project Scheduling. International Journal of Computer Applications. 57, 3 ( November 2012), 41-45. DOI=10.5120/9098-3205

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title = { A Modified Genetic Algorithm for Resource Constrained Project Scheduling },
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pages = { 41-45 },
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Abstract

An Evolutionary algorithm for resource constrained project scheduling (RCPS) problem is proposed with the objective to minimize project duration (makespan). The algorithm is tested with standard data sets given by Kolisch library for J30 and J60 and found to be performing well.

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Index Terms

Computer Science
Information Sciences

Keywords

Makespan Evolutionary Algorithms GA RCPSP

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