Engineering Optimization: Methods and Applications

The classic introduction to engineering optimization theory andpractice--now expanded and updated


Engineering optimization helps engineers zero in on the mosteffective, efficient solutions to problems. This text provides apractical, real-world understanding of engineering optimization.Rather than belaboring underlying proofs and mathematicalderivations, it emphasizes optimization methodology, focusing ontechniques and stratagems relevant to engineering applications indesign, operations, and analysis. It surveys diverse optimizationmethods, ranging from those applicable to the minimization of asingle-variable function to those most suitable for large-scale, nonlinear constrained problems. New material covered includes theduality theory, interior point methods for solving LP problems, thegeneralized Lagrange multiplier method and generalization of convexfunctions, and goal programming for solving multi-objectiveoptimization problems. A practical, hands-on reference and text, Engineering Optimization, Second Edition covers:
* Practical issues, such as model formulation, implementation, starting point generation, and more
* Current, state-of-the-art optimization software
* Three engineering case studies plus numerous examples fromchemical, industrial, and mechanical engineering
* Both classical methods and new techniques, such as successivequadratic programming, interior point methods, and goalprogramming

Excellent for self-study and as a reference for engineeringprofessionals, this Second Edition is also ideal for senior andgraduate courses on engineering optimization, including televisionand online instruction, as well as for in-plant training.