In this paper, we study a stochastic version of the fault-tolerant facility location problem. By exploiting the stochastic structure, we propose a 5-approximation algorithm which uses the LProunding technique based on the revised optimal solution to the linear programming relaxation of the stochastic fault-tolerant facility location problem.

In this paper, two kinds of fuzzy approaches are proposed for not only multiobjective stochastic linear programming problems, but also multiobjective fuzzy random linear programming problems through a probability maximization model. In a probability maximization model, it is necessary for the decision maker to specify permissible values of objective functions in advance, which have a great infl...

In this paper, two kinds of fuzzy approaches are proposed for not only multiobjective stochastic linear programming problems, but also multiobjective fuzzy random linear programming problems through a probability maximization model. In a probability maximization model, it is necessary for the decision maker to specify permissible values of objective functions in advance, which have a great infl...

in this paper, an optimization problem with a linear objective function subject to a consistent finite system of fuzzy relation inequalities using the max-product composition is studied. since its feasible domain is non-convex, traditional linear programming methods cannot be applied to solve it. we study this problem and capture some special characteristics of its feasible domain and optimal s...

in this paper, we introduce a satisfaction function (sf) to compare interval values on the basis oftseng and klein’s idea. the sf estimates the degree to which arithmetic comparisons between two intervalvalues are satisfied. then, we define two other functions called lower and upper sf based on the sf. weapply these functions in order to present a new interpretation of inequality constraints wi...

data envelopment analysis (dea) is a method to evaluate the relative efficiency of decision making units (dmus). in this method, the issue has always been to determine a set of weights for each dmu which often caused many problems. since the dea models also have the multi-objective linear programming (molp) problems nature, a rational relationship can be established between molp and dea problem...

This paper presents a framework for the design and optimization of multi-product batch processes under uncertainty with environmental considerations. The uncertainties and environmental impacts are discussed. The profit and environmental impacts are considered as biobjectives for batch plant design. The problem, thus, is formulated as a multi-objective stochastic programming problem. It can be ...

Inhibition of complement-mediated granulocyte aggregation has recently been proposed as a mechanism of action of high-dose corticosteroids in shock states. Such inhibition may be effected through alteration of receptor function. Methylprednisolone inhibits binding of the synthetic chemotaxin f-methionine-leucine-phenylalanine (FMLP) to its surface receptor on granulocytes in a dose-dependent ma...