Many (metaheuristic) techniques for water distribution network (WDN) design optimisation already have been developed. Despite of the aforementioned scientific attention, only few, high-quality benchmark networks are available for algorithm testing, which, in turn, hinders profound algorithm...

This paper surveys the literature on the optimisation of water distribution network design. The water distribution network design (WDND) optimisation problem entails nding the type and diameter of each pipe in the network so that the total cost of the network is minimised without violating any...

This paper surveys the literature on the optimisation of water distribution network design. The water distribution network design (WDND) optimisation problem entails finding the material and diameter of each pipe in the network so that the total cost of the network is minimised without violating...

Using a structured design methodology, we develop an eXcient iterated local search metaheuristic for the water distribution network design optimisation problem. The algorithm outperforms existing algorithms in the literature while being considerably less complex. Our approach is — contrary to...