Optimization Algorithms for Engineers p Principles and Concepts  (Hardcover, J.S. Dhillon, G.S. Dhillon)

This reader friendly, practical and example driven book gives engineers and researchers a solid foundation in the basics of optimization algorithms. This book is written in a clear and lucid style. Key features . Linear and non-linear programming techniques . Multi objective optimization procedure . Nature inspired optimization algorithms . Methodology to handle Constraints . Dynamic and optimal control procedures . Assignment, transportation and network problems, . Project planning by CPM and PERT Contents 1. Introduction 2. Unconstrained Optimization: Gradient Methods 3. Unconstrained Optimization: Search Methods 4. Metaheuristic Optimization 5. Constrained Optimization 6. Multiobjective Optimization 7. Additional Topics of Optimization, Concluding Note, Review Questions, Practice Problems, Bibliography