Operations Research Basics (Zhang Ying)

Author: Zhang Ying
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Publish Date: 1995-04-01
Features: This book is a textbook on operations research that emphasizes practical applications while also covering theoretical requirements. It primarily includes topics such as linear programming, integer programming, goal programming, nonlinear programming, dynamic programming, and decision analysis. Each section is accompanied by exercises, and the appendix contains Fortran language programs for commonly used algorithms. It starts with a low threshold but covers a broad range, offering clear and thorough explanations of fundamental concepts and theories, closely linking theory with practice. The derivations of various algorithms are detailed, supported by abundant and practical examples to help you effectively solve real-world optimization problems. The book includes seven basic and widely applied parts of operations research: linear programming, integer programming, goal programming, nonlinear programming, dynamic programming, graph and network analysis, and decision analysis. Among these, linear programming and nonlinear programming are emphasized. The entire book provides detailed introductions to over 50 practical algorithms across seven parts, accompanied by nearly 100 examples of different types and solution methods, as well as application cases from various industries. Each section includes exercises, and the appendix contains Fortran language programs for commonly used algorithms. The book features clear fundamental concepts and principles, rich content, strong practicality, and ease of self-study, making it suitable as a textbook for engineering majors in universities and colleges for courses such as Operations Research, Fundamentals of Operations Research, Fundamentals of Optimization Technology, and Optimization Methods. It can also be used as a reference for engineering technicians, managers, and university and college teachers and students in various fields for self-study.