Engineering optimization : an introduction with metaheuristic applications /
An accessible introduction to metaheuristics and optimization, featuring powerful and modern algorithms for application across engineering and the sciences From engineering and computer science to economics and management science, optimization is a core component for problem solving. Highlighting th...
Cote: | Libro Electrónico |
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Format: | Électronique eBook |
Langue: | Inglés |
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Hoboken, N.J. :
John Wiley,
©2010.
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Accès en ligne: | Texto completo |
Table des matières:
- Front Matter
- Foundations of Optimization and Algorithms. A Brief History of Optimization
- Engineering Optimization
- Mathematical Foundations
- Classic Optimization Methods I
- Classic Optimization Methods II
- Convex Optimization
- Calculus of Variations
- Random Number Generators
- Monte Carlo Methods
- Random Walk and Markov Chain
- Metaheuristic Algorithms. Genetic Algorithms
- Simulated Annealing
- Ant Algorithms
- Bee Algorithms
- Particle Swarm Optimization
- Harmony Search
- Firefly Algorithm
- Applications. Multiobjective Optimization
- Engineering Applications
- Appendix A: Test Problems in Optimization
- Appendix B: MATLAB Programs
- Appendix C: Glossary
- Appendix D: Problem Solutions
- References
- Index.