The decomposition of a square into rectangles of minimal perimeter
| Title | The decomposition of a square into rectangles of minimal perimeter |
| Publication Type | Journal Articles |
| Year of Publication | 1987 |
| Authors | Kong TY, Mount D, Werman M |
| Journal | Discrete Applied Mathematics |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pagination | 239 - 243 |
| Date Published | 1987/03// |
| ISBN Number | 0166-218X |
| Abstract | This paper solves the problem of subdividing a unit square into p rectangles of area 1/p in such a way that the maximal perimeter of a rectangle is as small as possible. The correctness of the solution is proved using the well-known theorems of Menger and Dilworth. |
| URL | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0166218X87900618 |
| DOI | 10.1016/0166-218X(87)90061-8 |