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Josefa Mula
Manuel Díaz-Madroñero
Book Title : Operations Research Problems
Book Subtitle : Statements and Solutions
Authors : Raúl Poler, Josefa Mula, Manuel Díaz-Madroñero
DOI : https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-5577-5
Publisher : Springer London
eBook Packages : Engineering , Engineering (R0)
Copyright Information : Springer-Verlag London Ltd., part of Springer Nature 2014
Hardcover ISBN : 978-1-4471-5576-8 Published: 22 November 2013
Softcover ISBN : 978-1-4471-7190-4 Published: 23 August 2016
eBook ISBN : 978-1-4471-5577-5 Published: 08 November 2013
Edition Number : 1
Number of Pages : XV, 424
Number of Illustrations : 32 b/w illustrations, 55 illustrations in colour
Topics : Industrial and Production Engineering , Operations Research/Decision Theory , Game Theory, Economics, Social and Behav. Sciences
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, and th variable. In a specific situation, it is often convenient to use other names such as | |||
Here th decision variable. The criterion selected can be either maximized or minimized. | |||
linear constraints that can be stated as
One of the three relations shown in the large brackets must be chosen for each constraint. The number th constraint. Strict inequalities ( | |||
When a simple upper is not specified for a variable, the variable is said to be unbounded from above. | |||
This special kind of constraint is called a nonnegativity restriction. Sometimes variables are required to be nonpositive or, in fact, may be unrestricted (allowing any real value). | |||
The constraints, including nonnegativity and simple upper bounds, define the feasible region of a problem. | |||
and are called the parameters of the model. For the model to be completely determined all parameter values must be known. |
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Linear programming (LP) problems can be challenging to solve, even when there is only one optimal solution. But what happens when there are multiple optimal solutions, no feasible solution exists, or the solution is unbounded? In this blog, we’ll define these three scenarios and discuss how to approach them in your LP models.
A linear programming problem may have multiple optimal solutions when there is more than one set of decision variables that can produce the same objective function value. This situation can occur when the objective function is flat along a line segment in the feasible region. To find all possible solutions, you can use sensitivity analysis to examine the range of values over which the objective function coefficient can change without changing the optimal solution.
An unbounded solution arises when the objective function value can be made infinitely large without violating any of the problem constraints. This situation can occur when the feasible region is unbounded, or when the objective function coefficient of a decision variable is negative and unbounded in magnitude. To identify an unbounded solution, you can check if the objective function value can be made arbitrarily large by increasing the value of a decision variable without violating any of the constraints.
An infeasible solution occurs when no feasible solution exists that satisfies all of the problem constraints. This situation can occur when the constraints are mutually contradictory or when the feasible region is empty. To identify an infeasible solution, you can check if the problem constraints are inconsistent or if the feasible region is empty.
Identifying multiple, unbounded, and infeasible problems is crucial because they can affect the decision-making process. Here are some ways to identify them:
Resolving multiple, unbounded, and infeasible problems depends on the nature of the problem. Here are some general guidelines:
Multiple, unbounded, and infeasible solutions can pose challenges when solving linear programming problems. However, by understanding the causes of these scenarios and the methods for handling them, you can improve your ability to create effective optimization models. Remember to always check for these scenarios when solving linear programming problems, and be prepared to modify the problem formulation or adopt alternative approaches to arrive at a suitable solution.
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1 Operations Research-An Overview
2 Linear Programming: Formulation and Graphical Method
3 Linear Programming-Simplex Method
4 Transportation Problem
5 Assignment Problem
6 Application of Excel Solver to Solve LPP
7 Goal Programming
8 Integer Programming
9 Dynamic Programming
10 Non-Linear Programming
11 Introduction to game theory and its Applications
12 Monte Carlo Simulation
13 Queueing Models
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Introduction to the Simplex Method 2. Principle of Simplex Method 3. Computational Procedure 4. Flow Chart.
Simplex method also called simplex technique or simplex algorithm was developed by G.B. Dantzeg, An American mathematician. Simplex method is suitable for solving linear programming problems with a large number of variable. The method through an iterative process progressively approaches and ultimately reaches to the maximum or minimum values of the objective function.
It has not been possible to obtain the graphical solution to the LP problem of more than two variables. For these reasons mathematical iterative procedure known as ‘Simplex Method’ was developed. The simplex method is applicable to any problem that can be formulated in-terms of linear objective function subject to a set of linear constraints.
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The simplex method provides an algorithm which is based on the fundamental theorem of linear programming. This states that “the optimal solution to a linear programming problem if it exists, always occurs at one of the corner points of the feasible solution space.”
The simplex method provides a systematic algorithm which consist of moving from one basic feasible solution to another in a prescribed manner such that the value of the objective function is improved. The procedure of jumping from vertex to the vertex is repeated. The simplex algorithm is an iterative procedure for solving LP problems.
It consists of:
(i) Having a trial basic feasible solution to constraints equation,
(ii) Testing whether it is an optimal solution,
(iii) Improving the first trial solution by repeating the process till an optimal solution is obtained.
The computational aspect of the simplex procedure is best explained by a simple example.
Consider the linear programming problem:
Maximize z = 3x 1 + 2x 2
Subject to x 1 + x 2 , ≤ 4
x 1 – x 2 , ≤ 2
x 1 , x 2 , ≥ 4
< 2 x v x 2 > 0
The steps in simplex algorithm are as follows:
Formulation of the mathematical model:
(i) Formulate the mathematical model of given LPP.
(ii) If objective function is of minimisation type then convert it into one of maximisation by following relationship
Minimise Z = – Maximise Z*
When Z* = -Z
(iii) Ensure all b i values [all the right side constants of constraints] are positive. If not, it can be changed into positive value on multiplying both side of the constraints by-1.
In this example, all the b i (height side constants) are already positive.
(iv) Next convert the inequality constraints to equation by introducing the non-negative slack or surplus variable. The coefficients of slack or surplus variables are zero in the objective function.
In this example, the inequality constraints being ‘≤’ only slack variables s 1 and s 2 are needed.
Therefore given problem now becomes:
The first row in table indicates the coefficient c j of variables in objective function, which remain same in successive tables. These values represent cost or profit per unit of objective function of each of the variables.
The second row gives major column headings for the simple table. Column C B gives the coefficients of the current basic variables in the objective function. Column x B gives the current values of the corresponding variables in the basic.
Number a ij represent the rate at which resource (i- 1, 2- m) is consumed by each unit of an activity j (j = 1,2 … n).
The values z j represents the amount by which the value of objective function Z would be decreased or increased if one unit of given variable is added to the new solution.
It should be remembered that values of non-basic variables are always zero at each iteration.
So x 1 = x 2 = 0 here, column x B gives the values of basic variables in the first column.
So 5, = 4, s 2 = 2, here; The complete starting feasible solution can be immediately read from table 2 as s 1 = 4, s 2 , x, = 0, x 2 = 0 and the value of the objective function is zero.
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