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Heuristics for the multi-level capacitated minimum spanning tree problem

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The capacitated minimum spanning tree (CMST) problem is fundamental to the design of centralized communication networks. In this paper we consider the multi-level capacitated minimum spanning tree problem, a generalization of the well-known CMST problem. Based on work previously done in the field, three heuristics are presented, addressing unit and non-unit demand cases. The proposed heuristics have been also integrated into a mixed integer programming solver. Evaluation results are presented, for an extensive set of experiments, indicating the improvements that the heuristics bring to the particular problem.

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This work was financially supported by the National Technical University of Athens in the frame of “Basic Research Funding Program 2009” (PEVE 2009).

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  1. Intelligent Communications and Broadband Networks Laboratory, National Technical University of Athens, Iroon Polytechneiou 9 Str., Zografou, 15773 , Athens, Greece

    Christos A. Pappas, Angelos-Christos G. Anadiotis & Iakovos S. Venieris

  2. Network Management and Optimal Design Laboratory, National Technical University of Athens, Iroon Polytechneiou 9 Str., Zografou, 15773 , Athens, Greece

    Chrysa A. Papagianni

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Pappas, C.A., Anadiotis, AC.G., Papagianni, C.A. et al. Heuristics for the multi-level capacitated minimum spanning tree problem. Optim Lett 8, 435–446 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11590-013-0607-8

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