Considering the coupled strength between interdependent networks, we introduce a new method to define the initial load on an edge and propose a cascading load model in interdependent networks. We explore the robustness of the interdependent networks against cascading failures by two measures,...

Electricity has a prominent role in modern economies; therefore, ensuring the availability of electricity supply should be a top priority for policymakers. The joint assessment of reliability, robustness, and resilience can be a useful criterion to characterise different topologies and improve...

Taking into account the load, the load redistribution, and the node capacity, we study the robustness of two interdependent networks A and B against cascading failures, where each node in network A depends on one node in network B, and vice versa. We adopt three kinds of link patterns between...

This article introduces a new approach for defining the initial load of a node in a network and investigate how to allocate the initial load so as to maximize the network robustness against cascading failures and minimize the protection cost. Motivated by the radiate circle of a node in a...