Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) alignment optimization using ant colony optimization
Fernando Patino-Ramirez, Carrie Layhee, Chloé Arson
Topics & Concepts
DrillAnt colony optimization algorithmsDirectional drillingPath (computing)Ant colonyTrenchless technologyConstraint (computer-aided design)Process (computing)Point (geometry)Computer scienceDrillingEngineeringMathematical optimizationSimulationAlgorithmMathematicsMechanical engineeringGeometryPipeline transportProgramming languageOperating systemGeotechnical Engineering and Underground StructuresDrilling and Well EngineeringInfrastructure Maintenance and Monitoring