Linear Optimization in Applications

This book aims to illustrate with practical examples the applications of linear optimization techniques. It is written in simple and easy to understand language and has put together a useful and comprehensive set of worked examples based on real life problems. The topics include linear programming, integer programming and goal programming. The book can be used by teachers, taught-course students and research students of engineering and business/management disciplines. It is, however, not suitable for students of pure mathematics as its emphasis is on applications rather than theories.

Dr S. L. Tang is an associate professor in the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He obtained a B.Sc. in civil engineering from the University of Hong Kong, a M.Sc. in construction engineering from the University of Singapore, and a Ph.D. from the Loughborough University of Technology, UK. He is currently involved in the teaching and research of construction management and operations research techniques. In his areas of expertise he has published about fifty research papers, journal articles, books and book chapters.