The Netform Concept: A More Effective Model Form and Solution Procedure for Large Scale Nonlinear Problems.

Abstract

This paper presents modeling techniques which are mathematically and symbolically linked to network and augmented network structures. These modeling techniques are called the NETFORM (network formulation) concept or approach. The pictorial aspect of this approach has proven to be extremely valuable in both communicating and refining nonlinear and combinatorial relationships. Additionally, the NETFORM concept often yields a formulation that enables the problem to be solved as a sequence of linear network problems with dramatic gains in efficiency over alternative approaches. Thus we show that the NETFORM concept provides an effective means for modeling, communicating, and solving nonlinear problems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA038212

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  • Claude Mcmillan
  • Darwin Dee Klingman
  • Fred W. Glover

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  • University of Texas at Austin

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