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This chapter will look at the principles of operations research and quantitative methods that are most accessible and suitable for program managers. Operations research is, in principle, the application of scientific methods, techniques, and tools for solving problems involving the operations of a system in order to provide those in control of the system with optimum solutions to problems. Put simply, it is a systematic and analytical approach to decision making and problem solving. This chapter provides an overview of operations research, its approach to solving problems, and some examples of successful applications. From the standpoint of a program manager, operations research is a tool that can do a great deal to improve productivity, assist in decision making, and optimize solutions. Therefore, the potential rewards can be enormous. Optimization techniques are also explained in this chapter to help program managers understand their importance. The last part of the chapter will look at linear programming methods and applications for construction, as this is the most widely applicable field for these types of problems. Linear programming can be used to allocate, assign, schedule, select, or evaluate whatever possibilities limited resources possess for different jobs. It has been used extensively in construction-related problems, where it can deduce the most profitable methods of allocating resources.
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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.
Linear programming, also abbreviated as LP, is a simple method that is used to depict complicated real-world relationships by using a linear function . The elements in the mathematical model so obtained have a linear relationship with each other. Linear programming is used to perform linear optimization so as to achieve the best outcome.
Linear programming can be defined as a technique that is used for optimizing a linear function in order to reach the best outcome. This linear function or objective function consists of linear equality and inequality constraints. We obtain the best outcome by minimizing or maximizing the objective function .
Suppose a postman has to deliver 6 letters in a day from the post office (located at A) to different houses (U, V, W, Y, Z). The distance between the houses is indicated on the lines as given in the image. If the postman wants to find the shortest route that will enable him to deliver the letters as well as save on fuel then it becomes a linear programming problem. Thus, LP will be used to get the optimal solution which will be the shortest route in this example.
A linear programming problem will consist of decision variables , an objective function, constraints, and non-negative restrictions. The decision variables, x, and y, decide the output of the LP problem and represent the final solution. The objective function, Z, is the linear function that needs to be optimized (maximized or minimized) to get the solution. The constraints are the restrictions that are imposed on the decision variables to limit their value. The decision variables must always have a non-negative value which is given by the non-negative restrictions. The general formula of a linear programming problem is given below:
The most important part of solving linear programming problem is to first formulate the problem using the given data. The steps to solve linear programming problems are given below:
Let us study about these methods in detail in the following sections.
There are two main methods available for solving linear programming problem. These are the simplex method and the graphical method. Given below are the steps to solve a linear programming problem using both methods.
The simplex method in lpp can be applied to problems with two or more decision variables. Suppose the objective function Z = 40\(x_{1}\) + 30\(x_{2}\) needs to be maximized and the constraints are given as follows:
\(x_{1}\) + \(x_{2}\) ≤ 12
2\(x_{1}\) + \(x_{2}\) ≤ 16
\(x_{1}\) ≥ 0, \(x_{2}\) ≥ 0
Step 1: Add another variable, known as the slack variable, to convert the inequalities into equations. Also, rewrite the objective function as an equation .
- 40\(x_{1}\) - 30\(x_{2}\) + Z = 0
\(x_{1}\) + \(x_{2}\) + \(y_{1}\) =12
2\(x_{1}\) + \(x_{2}\) + \(y_{2}\) =16
\(y_{1}\) and \(y_{2}\) are the slack variables.
Step 2: Construct the initial simplex matrix as follows:
\(\begin{bmatrix} x_{1} & x_{2} &y_{1} & y_{2} & Z & \\ 1&1 &1 &0 &0 &12 \\ 2& 1 & 0& 1 & 0 & 16 \\ -40&-30&0&0&1&0 \end{bmatrix}\)
Step 3: Identify the column with the highest negative entry. This is called the pivot column. As -40 is the highest negative entry, thus, column 1 will be the pivot column.
Step 4: Divide the entries in the rightmost column by the entries in the pivot column. We exclude the entries in the bottom-most row.
12 / 1 = 12
The row containing the smallest quotient is identified to get the pivot row. As 8 is the smaller quotient as compared to 12 thus, row 2 becomes the pivot row. The intersection of the pivot row and the pivot column gives the pivot element.
Thus, pivot element = 2.
Step 5: With the help of the pivot element perform pivoting, using matrix properties , to make all other entries in the pivot column 0.
Using the elementary operations divide row 2 by 2 (\(R_{2}\) / 2)
\(\begin{bmatrix} x_{1} & x_{2} &y_{1} & y_{2} & Z & \\ 1&1 &1 &0 &0 &12 \\ 1& 1/2 & 0& 1/2 & 0 & 8 \\ -40&-30&0&0&1&0 \end{bmatrix}\)
Now apply \(R_{1}\) = \(R_{1}\) - \(R_{2}\)
\(\begin{bmatrix} x_{1} & x_{2} &y_{1} & y_{2} & Z & \\ 0&1/2 &1 &-1/2 &0 &4 \\ 1& 1/2 & 0& 1/2 & 0 & 8 \\ -40&-30&0&0&1&0 \end{bmatrix}\)
Finally \(R_{3}\) = \(R_{3}\) + 40\(R_{2}\) to get the required matrix.
\(\begin{bmatrix} x_{1} & x_{2} &y_{1} & y_{2} & Z & \\ 0&1/2 &1 &-1/2 &0 &4 \\ 1& 1/2 & 0& 1/2 & 0 & 8 \\ 0&-10&0&20&1&320 \end{bmatrix}\)
Step 6: Check if the bottom-most row has negative entries. If no, then the optimal solution has been determined. If yes, then go back to step 3 and repeat the process. -10 is a negative entry in the matrix thus, the process needs to be repeated. We get the following matrix.
\(\begin{bmatrix} x_{1} & x_{2} &y_{1} & y_{2} & Z & \\ 0&1 &2 &-1 &0 &8 \\ 1& 0 & -1& 1 & 0 & 4 \\ 0&0&20&10&1&400 \end{bmatrix}\)
Writing the bottom row in the form of an equation we get Z = 400 - 20\(y_{1}\) - 10\(y_{2}\). Thus, 400 is the highest value that Z can achieve when both \(y_{1}\) and \(y_{2}\) are 0.
Also, when \(x_{1}\) = 4 and \(x_{2}\) = 8 then value of Z = 400
Thus, \(x_{1}\) = 4 and \(x_{2}\) = 8 are the optimal points and the solution to our linear programming problem.
If there are two decision variables in a linear programming problem then the graphical method can be used to solve such a problem easily.
Suppose we have to maximize Z = 2x + 5y.
The constraints are x + 4y ≤ 24, 3x + y ≤ 21 and x + y ≤ 9
where, x ≥ 0 and y ≥ 0.
To solve this problem using the graphical method the steps are as follows.
Step 1: Write all inequality constraints in the form of equations.
x + 4y = 24
3x + y = 21
Step 2: Plot these lines on a graph by identifying test points.
x + 4y = 24 is a line passing through (0, 6) and (24, 0). [By substituting x = 0 the point (0, 6) is obtained. Similarly, when y = 0 the point (24, 0) is determined.]
3x + y = 21 passes through (0, 21) and (7, 0).
x + y = 9 passes through (9, 0) and (0, 9).
Step 3: Identify the feasible region. The feasible region can be defined as the area that is bounded by a set of coordinates that can satisfy some particular system of inequalities.
Any point that lies on or below the line x + 4y = 24 will satisfy the constraint x + 4y ≤ 24.
Similarly, a point that lies on or below 3x + y = 21 satisfies 3x + y ≤ 21.
Also, a point lying on or below the line x + y = 9 satisfies x + y ≤ 9.
The feasible region is represented by OABCD as it satisfies all the above-mentioned three restrictions.
Step 4: Determine the coordinates of the corner points. The corner points are the vertices of the feasible region.
B = (6, 3). B is the intersection of the two lines 3x + y = 21 and x + y = 9. Thus, by substituting y = 9 - x in 3x + y = 21 we can determine the point of intersection.
C = (4, 5) formed by the intersection of x + 4y = 24 and x + y = 9
Step 5: Substitute each corner point in the objective function. The point that gives the greatest (maximizing) or smallest (minimizing) value of the objective function will be the optimal point.
Corner Points | Z = 2x + 5y |
O = (0, 0) | 0 |
A = (7, 0) | 14 |
B = (6, 3) | 27 |
C = (4, 5) | 33 |
D = (0, 6) | 30 |
33 is the maximum value of Z and it occurs at C. Thus, the solution is x = 4 and y = 5.
Linear programming is used in several real-world applications. It is used as the basis for creating mathematical models to denote real-world relationships. Some applications of LP are listed below:
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Corner Points | Z = 5x + 4y |
A = (45, 0) | 225 |
B = (3, 28) | 127 |
C = (0, 40) | 160 |
As the minimum value of Z is 127, thus, B (3, 28) gives the optimal solution. Answer: The minimum value of Z is 127 and the optimal solution is (3, 28)
Corner points | Z = 2x + 3y |
O = (0, 0) | 0 |
A = (20, 0) | 40 |
B = (20, 10) | 70 |
C = (18, 12) | 72 |
D = (0, 12) | 36 |
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What is meant by linear programming.
Linear programming is a technique that is used to identify the optimal solution of a function wherein the elements have a linear relationship.
The general formula for a linear programming problem is given as follows:
The objective function is the linear function that needs to be maximized or minimized and is subject to certain constraints. It is of the form Z = ax + by.
The steps to formulate a linear programming model are given as follows:
We can find the optimal solution in a linear programming problem by using either the simplex method or the graphical method. The simplex method in lpp can be applied to problems with two or more variables while the graphical method can be applied to problems containing 2 variables only.
To find the feasible region in a linear programming problem the steps are as follows:
Linear programming is widely used in many industries such as delivery services, transportation industries, manufacturing companies, and financial institutions. The linear program is solved through linear optimization method, and it is used to determine the best outcome in a given scenerio.
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linear programming , mathematical modeling technique in which a linear function is maximized or minimized when subjected to various constraints . This technique has been useful for guiding quantitative decisions in business planning, in industrial engineering , and—to a lesser extent—in the social and physical sciences .
The a ’s, b ’s, and c ’s are constants determined by the capacities, needs, costs, profits, and other requirements and restrictions of the problem. The basic assumption in the application of this method is that the various relationships between demand and availability are linear; that is, none of the x i is raised to a power other than 1. In order to obtain the solution to this problem, it is necessary to find the solution of the system of linear inequalities (that is, the set of n values of the variables x i that simultaneously satisfies all the inequalities). The objective function is then evaluated by substituting the values of the x i in the equation that defines f .
Applications of the method of linear programming were first seriously attempted in the late 1930s by the Soviet mathematician Leonid Kantorovich and by the American economist Wassily Leontief in the areas of manufacturing schedules and of economics , respectively, but their work was ignored for decades. During World War II , linear programming was used extensively to deal with transportation, scheduling, and allocation of resources subject to certain restrictions such as costs and availability. These applications did much to establish the acceptability of this method, which gained further impetus in 1947 with the introduction of the American mathematician George Dantzig’s simplex method , which greatly simplified the solution of linear programming problems.
However, as increasingly more complex problems involving more variables were attempted, the number of necessary operations expanded exponentially and exceeded the computational capacity of even the most powerful computers . Then, in 1979, the Russian mathematician Leonid Khachiyan discovered a polynomial-time algorithm —in which the number of computational steps grows as a power of the number of variables rather than exponentially—thereby allowing the solution of hitherto inaccessible problems. However, Khachiyan’s algorithm (called the ellipsoid method) was slower than the simplex method when practically applied. In 1984 Indian mathematician Narendra Karmarkar discovered another polynomial-time algorithm, the interior point method, that proved competitive with the simplex method.
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The Russian Mathematician L.V. Kantorovich applied mathematical model to solve linear programming problems. He pointed out in 1939 that many classes of problems which arise in production can be defined mathematically and therefore can be solved numerically. This decision making technique was further developed by George B. Dantziz. He formulated the general linear programming problem and developed simplex method (1947) to solve complex real time applications. Linear programming is one of the best optimization technique from theory, application and computation point of view.
Linear Programming Problem(LPP) is a mathematical technique which is used to optimize (maximize or minimize) the objective function with the limited resources.
Mathematically, the general linear programming problem (LPP) may be stated as follows.
Maximize or Minimize Z = c 1 x 1 + c 2 x 2 + … + c n x n
Subject to the conditions (constraints)
Objective function:.
A function Z = c 1 x 1 + c 2 x 2 + …+ c n x n which is to be optimized (maximized or minimized) is called objective function.
The decision variables are the variables, which has to be determined x j , j = 1,2,3,…, n , to optimize the objective function.
There are certain limitations on the use of limited resources called constraints.
A set of values of decision variables x j , j =1,2,3,…, n satisfying all the constraints of the problem is called a solution to that problem.
A set of values of the decision variables that satisfies all the constraints of the problem and non-negativity restrictions is called a feasible solution of the problem.
Any feasible solution which maximizes or minimizes the objective function is called an optimal solution.
The common region determined by all the constraints including non-negative constraints x j ≥0 of a linear programming problem is called the feasible region (or solution region) for the problem.
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