Optimization mathematics in Engineering: models and computational methods for one-dimensional cutting stock problem

• Grant number: 15/08739-0
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
• Start date: July 01, 2015
• End date: July 31, 2017
• Field of knowledge: Engineering - Production Engineering - Operational Research
• Principal Investigator: Sônia Cristina Poltroniere
• Grantee: Angelo Henrique Dinhane Vassoler
• Host Institution: Faculdade de Ciências (FC). Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP). Campus de Bauru. Bauru , SP, Brazil
• Associated research grant: 10/10133-0 - Cutting, packing, lot-sizing and scheduling problems and their integration in industrial and logistics settings, AP.TEM

Abstract

This research project will approach the one-dimensional cutting stock problem and its applications in engineering. The cutting stock problem is central in the production planning in industries, in which the cutting stage of larger objects into smaller items is relevant. Mathematical models proposed in the literature will be studied and solution methods will be implemented and tested using an optimization package. The objective is that the student learns about important concepts of mathematical optimization and obtains skills for mathematical/computational tools development, preparing him for future researches in the area.