Technology/Engineering/Mechanical
Helps you move fromtheory to optimizing engineering
systems
inalmost any industry
Now in its FourthEdition, Professor Singiresu Rao's acclaimed text Engineering Optimizationenables readers to quickly master and apply all the important optimizationmethods in use today across a broad range of industries. Covering both thelatest and classical optimization methods, the text starts off with the basicsand then progressively builds to advanced principles and
applications.
Thiscomprehensive text covers nonlinear, linear, geometric, dynamic, and stochasticprogramming techniques as well as more specialized methods such asmultiobjective, genetic algorithms, simulated annealing, neural networks,particle swarm optimization, ant colony optimization, and fuzzy optimization.Each method is presented in clear, straightforward language, making even themore sophisticated techniques easy to grasp. Moreover, the author provides:
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Caseexamples that show how each method is applied to solve real-world problemsacross a variety of industries
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Reviewquestions and problems at the end of each chapter to engage readers in applyingtheir newfound skills and knowledge
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Examplesthat demonstrate the use of MATLAB® for the solution of different types ofpractical optimization problems
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Referencesand bibliography at the end of each chapter for exploring topics in greaterdepth
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Answersto Review Questions available on the author's
Web
site

to helpreaders to test their understanding of the basic concepts
With its emphasis onproblem-solving and
applications
,Engineering Optimization is ideal for upper-level undergraduates and graduatestudents in mechanical, civil, electrical, chemical, and aerospace engineering.In addition, the text helps practicing engineers in almost any industry designimproved, more efficient systems at less cost.