Fundamentals of Optimum Design in Engineering

Description

As the reliable design software are easily available, now it is the time to concentrate on producing not only safe designs but also to produce economical designs. For this standard software are available. But to use them confidently design engineers should have basic knowledge of optimization like mathematical formulation and suitability and limitation of the software. Hence now a days design engineers must undergo a basic course in optimization. With this aim the author has written this book and hopes that students and faculty will accept it as useful textbook in engineering design.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Optimization
2. Mathematical Programming Methods
3. Classical Optimization Techniques
4. Linear Programming
5. One Dimensional Unconstrained Search Techniques
6. Unconstrained Multidimensional Optimization Techniques
7. Feasible Direction Method
8. Sequential Unconstrained Minimization Techniques
9. Sequential Linear Programming
10. Dynamic Programming
11. Introduction to Geometric Programming
12. Genetic Algorithm
13. Use of Artificial Neural Networks in Optimization
14. Optimization in Fuzzy Environment
15. Optimization of Reinforced Cement Concrete Structures
16. Optimum Design of Steel Structures
17. Optimum Shape Design of Mechanical Components