Nonlinear Derivative-free Constrained Optimization with a Mixed Penalty-Logarithmic Barrier Approach and Direct Search

In this work, we propose the joint use of a mixed penalty-logarithmic barrier approach and generating set search, for addressing nonlinearly constrained derivative-free optimization problems. A merit function is considered, wherein the set of inequality constraints is divided into two groups: one treated with a logarithmic barrier approach, and another, along with the equality constraints, … Read more

An Inexact Restoration Direct Multisearch Filter Approach to Multiobjective Constrained Derivative-free Optimization

Direct Multisearch (DMS) is a well-established class of methods for multiobjective derivative-free optimization, where constraints are addressed by an extreme barrier approach, only evaluating feasible points. In this work, we propose a filter approach, combined with an inexact feasibility restoration step, to address constraints in the DMS framework. The filter approach treats feasibility as an … Read more

Integral Global Optimality Conditions and an Algorithm for Multiobjective Problems

In this work, we propose integral global optimality conditions for multiobjective problems not necessarily differentiable. The integral characterization, already known for single objective problems, are extended to multiobjective problems by weighted sum and Chebyshev weighted scalarizations. Using this last scalarization, we propose an algorithm for obtaining an approximation of the weak Pareto front whose effectiveness … Read more