Integer programming models and branch-and-cut approaches to generalized {0,1,2}-survivable network design problems

In this article, we introduce the Generalized -Survivable Network Design Problem (-GSNDP) which has applications in the design of backbone networks. Different mixed integer linear programming formulations are derived by combining previous results obtained for the related -GSNDP and Generalized Network Design Problems. An extensive computational study comparing the correspondingly developed branch-and-cut approaches shows clear advantages for two particular variants. Additional insights into individual advantages and disadvantages of the developed algorithms for different instance characteristics are given.