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University of Algiers 1 Second Year Bachelor

Faculty of Sciences Subject: Graph Theory


Department of Computer Science 2024-2025

Tutorial 06: Maximum flow


Exercise 1
Enhance flow in the following paths:

Path Enhanced flow

Exercise 2
Before establishing a highway construction project, we want to study the capacity of the
road network, represented by the graph below, connecting city S to city T. To do this, we
evaluated the maximum number of vehicles that can pass by a road per hour. These
evaluations are given in hundreds of vehicles per hour. What is the maximum hourly flow of
vehicles likely to flow between cities S and T?

1
4 3
a b e
4 7

S 3 2 6
t

7 10
c 8
d 10 f

Exercise 3
A machine T is connected to a server S by a network having nodes A, B, C and D. The
connection capacities between the nodes are given in the following table (in Mbit/s).

The user of machine T downloads a very large file from server S.


1. Model this network by a graph.
2. Using the Ford-Fulkerson algorithm, find the routing that maximizes the high-speed
connection in this network.

Exercise 4
In the bipartite graph below, vertices T1…T6 represent workers and vertices E1…E6
represent jobs. An edge connects a worker to a job if the worker has the necessary
qualifications to fill that job. How can jobs be allocated to workers to minimize the number
of unemployed?

T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6

E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6

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To minimize unemployment in a bipartite graph, maximum matching strategies should be employed. This involves finding the largest possible matching where each worker is assigned to a distinct job they are qualified for, ensuring no unqualified allocations occur. Algorithms like the Hopcroft-Karp algorithm are effective for finding these maximum matchings efficiently. By systematically exploring paths and augmenting matched pairs, any possible unemployed under the constraints of the graph can be minimized .

When enhancing high-speed connections between machine nodes and a server using graph theory, it is crucial to consider factors such as current bandwidth capacities, node and link reliability, and network latency. Additionally, algorithmic approaches like the Ford-Fulkerson method can be applied to optimize data flows. It's important to model network congestion and possible points of failure, ensuring redundancy and backup paths are incorporated. Integrating real-time monitoring into the system can help dynamically adjust routes to maintain maximum efficiency and prevent bottlenecks .

The maximum hourly flow of vehicles between two cities can be calculated using the Ford-Fulkerson method or the Edmonds-Karp algorithm, which help identify maximum flow in a network graph. The calculation involves defining the network's nodes and edges, assigning capacities to each edge based on road capabilities (e.g., vehicles per hour), and finding augmenting paths until no more can be identified. Factors such as road conditions, traffic regulations, and alternate routes must be considered alongside theoretical capacities to ensure accurate predictions and practical applicability .

The Ford-Fulkerson algorithm facilitates finding the maximum flow by repeatedly searching for augmenting paths in the network from the source to the sink with available capacity. In the scenario of a server connected to a set of clients through a network, each connection has a given capacity in Mbit/s. The algorithm identifies paths with unused capacity, increases the flow along these paths, updates the residual network, and iterates until no more augmenting paths are found, thus maximizing the data transfer capacity between the server and the clients .

Graph models provide a structured way to represent networks, where nodes represent locations or devices, and edges represent the connections between them, each with capacities. Theoretical foundation lies in the ability of these models to abstract and simplify complex systems, allowing the application of graph algorithms to predict maximum flow, identify bottlenecks, and optimize routes. These models, when used with real-world capacity data (like vehicles per hour or Mbit/s), reveal potential performance constraints and inefficiencies, facilitating strategic improvements to accommodate demand .

Enhancing flow in network paths requires understanding of maximum flow algorithms such as Ford-Fulkerson, which helps in determining the limit to which flow can be augmented. In the specific context of improving vehicle traffic between two cities, this involves evaluating the capacity of each road segment—given in hundreds of vehicles per hour—and identifying bottlenecks. By using the residual capacity concept and path augmentation, we can determine the routes where increasing capacity would result in increased flow efficiency, ensuring more vehicles can pass through .

Modeling high-speed data networks is challenging due to the dynamic nature of data flows and the varying capacities of connections. Challenges include accurately representing the variable bandwidths, latency, and potential failures in the network. Strategies to overcome these challenges include using adaptive routing algorithms that dynamically adjust paths based on real-time network conditions and employing robust graph models that factor in redundancies and alternative paths. Graph theory provides methods to identify optimal paths, predict bottlenecks, and simulate network conditions to enhance reliability and performance .

Solving maximum flow problems in computer networks differs fundamentally from transportation networks due to the nature of their flows. In computer networks, flow is data measured in terms of bandwidth, where latency, reliability, and packet loss are critical factors. For transportation networks, flow is physical (vehicles or goods), influenced by road conditions, speed limits, and human factors. While both use similar graph theoretic approaches like the Ford-Fulkerson algorithm, transportation problems typically have more constraints related to physical space and human behavior, whereas data flows require considerations of network protocols and data integrity .

Enhancing specific paths in a transportation network leads to increased overall system efficiency by addressing bottlenecks that restrict flow within the network. Methods such as adding lanes to roads with the highest demand or increasing signal capacities at junctions can enhance these paths. This targeted enhancement increases the overall capacity of the network, allowing higher throughput of vehicles or data. By focusing on critical paths identified through algorithms like Ford-Fulkerson for maximum flow, the improvements yield significant gains in terms of speed and efficiency across the entire network .

Bipartite graphs can be utilized in various contexts beyond employment matching, such as in recommendation systems, biological data analysis, and scheduling. In recommendation systems, users and items can be represented as the two sets of vertices, with edges indicating preferences or interests, allowing algorithms to suggest items based on the bipartite graph. In biology, bipartite graphs model interactions between two species or genes and proteins. These applications demonstrate flexibility in modeling many-to-many relationships, providing insights and solutions across domains by visualizing connections and dependencies .

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