Table 4

Constraint types considered in optimisation

Constraint typeConstraint nameExplanation
SpatialObjectAn object can appear only once in an intervention programme during the 5-year planning period.
SpatialSubnetworkThe optimisation is solved for each subnetwork sequentially.
SpatialInclusionIntervention candidates and objects requiring a priority intervention must be included in the intervention programme regardless of the results of the cost–benefit analysis. Certain interventions may be postponed in the temporal allocation step if there is insufficient budget.
SpatialExclusionIn case certain objects should not be considered as part of a grouping, these can be explicitly excluded using an exclusion strategy.
TemporalBudgetThe sum of intervention costs in a given year may not surpass the defined annual budget limits.
TemporalCoordinationInterventions that are coordinated with other networks must be executed in the planned year of coordination.
TemporalPriorityPriority interventions must be executed in the specified year.

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