Optimization Techniques in Engineering by Anita Khosla, Prase... - 9781119906278

Optimization Techniques in EngineeringAdvances and Applications\nAuthor(s): Anita Khosla, Prasenjit Chatterjee, Ikbal Ali, Dheeraj Joshi\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, United States\nImprint: Wiley-Scrivener\nISBN-13: 9781119906278, 978-1119906278\nSynopsis\nOPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES IN ENGINEERING The book describes the basic components of an optimization problem along with the formulation of design problems as mathematical programming problems using an objective function that expresses the main aim of the model, and how it is to be either minimized or maximized; subsequently, the concept of optimization and its relevance towards an optimal solution in engineering applications, is explained. \n\nThis book aims to present some of the recent developments in the area of optimization theory, methods, and applications in engineering. It focuses on the metaphor of the inspired system and how to configure and apply the various algorithms. The book comprises 30 chapt.