Arc Routing Problem

(Chinese Postman Problem)

 Arc Routing Problem
Arc Routing is the process of selecting the best path in a network based on
the route. Contrary to normal routing problems, which usually involve
mapping a route between nodes, arc routing focuses more heavily on the
route itself.

The goal of many arc routing problems is to produce a route with the
minimum amount of dead mileage, while also fully encompassing the edges
required. Examples of arc routing applications include garbage collection,
road gritting, mail delivery, network maintenance, and snowploughing.
 Arc Routing Problem
(Chinese Postman Problem)
Undirected rural postman problem.

This problem is named after the postman and his challenge to deliver
mail in any order he may choose, but minimizing his costs such as time
or travel distance. It is also sometimes called the Undirected Chinese
Postman Problem. Problem is studied by Chinese Mathematician Mei -
Ko Kwan in 1962.

The undirected rural postman problem (URPP) aims to minimize the

total cost of a route that maps the entire network, or in more specific
cases, a route that maps every edge that requires a service. If the whole
network must be mapped, the route that maps the entire network is
called a covering tour. In the case where only certain edges need to be
mapped, the problem aims to solve the route that optimizes the
demands, crossing over into non-required routes a minimal number of
times.
 Arc Routing Problem
(Chinese Postman Problem)

Undirected capacitated arc routing problem.

The undirected capacitated arc routing problem consists of demands

placed on the edges, and each edge must meet the demand.

An example is garbage collection, where each route might require both a

garbage collection and a recyclable collection. Problems in real life
applications might arise if there are timing issues, such as the case in
which certain routes cannot be serviced due to timing or scheduling
conflicts, or constraints, such as a limited period of time.
Preliminaries
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Algorithm 1
Example 1
Example 1
Example 2
Example 2
 Algorithm 2
Route Inspection Algorithm
Example 3
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Example 3
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