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Deterministic network interdiction optimization via an evolutionary approach

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  • Rocco S, Claudio M.
  • Ramirez-Marquez, José Emmanuel

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This paper introduces an evolutionary optimization approach that can be readily applied to solve deterministic network interdiction problems. The network interdiction problem solved considers the minimization of the maximum flow that can be transmitted between a source node and a sink node for a fixed network design when there is a limited amount of resources available to interdict network links. Furthermore, the model assumes that the nominal capacity of each network link and the cost associated with their interdiction can change from link to link. For this problem, the solution approach developed is based on three steps that use: (1) Monte Carlo simulation, to generate potential network interdiction strategies, (2) Ford–Fulkerson algorithm for maximum s–t flow, to analyze strategies’ maximum source-sink flow and, (3) an evolutionary optimization technique to define, in probabilistic terms, how likely a link is to appear in the final interdiction strategy. Examples for different sizes of networks and network behavior are used throughout the paper to illustrate the approach. In terms of computational effort, the results illustrate that solutions are obtained from a significantly restricted solution search space. Finally, the authors discuss the need for a reliability perspective to network interdiction, so that solutions developed address more realistic scenarios of such problem.

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  • Rocco S, Claudio M. & Ramirez-Marquez, José Emmanuel, 2009. "Deterministic network interdiction optimization via an evolutionary approach," Reliability Engineering and System Safety, Elsevier, vol. 94(2), pages 568-576.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:reensy:v:94:y:2009:i:2:p:568-576
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ress.2008.06.008
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