| Engineering Optimization - Theory and Practice (3rd Edition) |
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By: Rao, Singiresu S. © 1996
John Wiley & Sons
Description: Provides engineers with a rigorous, systematic method for rapidly zeroing in on the most innovative, cost-effective solutions to some of today's most challenging engineering design problems, optimization is a powerful tool of the trade for engineers in virtually every discipline.
Front Matter
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Preface
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Optimization
2. Classical Optimization Techniques
3. Linear Programming I: Simplex Method
4. Linear Programming II: Additional Topics and Extensions
5. Nonlinear Programming I: One-Dimensional Minimization Methods
6. Nonlinear Programming II: Unconstrained Optimization Techniques
7. Nonlinear Programming III: Constrained Optimization Techniques
8. Geometric Programming
9. Dynamic Programming
10. Integer Programming
11. Stochastic Programming
12. Further Topics in Optimization
13. Practical Aspects of Optimization
Appendices
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Answers to Selected Problems
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Index
