Research and Markets: Engineering Optimization: Theory and Practice - Helping You to Move from Theory to Optimizing Engineering Systems in Almost Any Industry

DUBLIN--(Business Wire)--
Research and Markets
(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/a5e02f/engineering_optimi) has
announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new report "Engineering
Optimization: Theory and Practice, 4th Edition" to their offering.

Helps you move from theory to optimizing engineering systems in almost any
industry

Now in its Fourth Edition, Professor Singiresu Rao's acclaimed text Engineering
Optimization enables readers to quickly master and apply all the important
optimization methods in use today across a broad range of industries. Covering
both the latest and classical optimization methods, the text starts off with the
basics and then progressively builds to advanced principles and applications.

This comprehensive text covers nonlinear, linear, geometric, dynamic, and
stochastic programming techniques as well as more specialized methods such as
multiobjective, 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 the
more sophisticated techniques easy to grasp.

Moreover, the author provides:

* Case examples that show how each method is applied to solve real-world
problems across a variety of industries
* Review questions and problems at the end of each chapter to engage readers in
applying their newfound skills and knowledge
* Examples that demonstrate the use of MATLAB for the solution of different
types of practical optimization problems
* References and bibliography at the end of each chapter for exploring topics in
greater depth
* Answers to Review Questions available on the author's Web site to help readers
to test their understanding of the basic concepts

With its emphasis on problem-solving and applications, Engineering Optimization
is ideal for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students in mechanical,
civil, electrical, chemical, and aerospace engineering. In addition, the text
helps practicing engineers in almost any industry design improved, more
efficient systems at less cost.

Key Topics Covered:

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 Optimal Control and Optimality Criteria Methods.

13 Modern Methods of Optimization.

14 Practical Aspects of Optimization.

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