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Nonconvex Optimization in Mechanics
Mistakidis, Euripidis S.; Stavroulakis, Georgios E.
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Description for Nonconvex Optimization in Mechanics
Hardback. Presents the application of optimization algorithms and heuristics in engineering problems involving smooth and nonsmooth energy potentials. This book is suitable for researchers in mechanics, civil, mechanical and aeronautical engineers, as well as applied mathematicians. Series: Nonconvex Optimization and Its Applications. Num Pages: 308 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1360.
Nonconvexity and nonsmoothness arise in a large class of engineering applica tions. In many cases of practical importance the possibilities offered by opti mization with its algorithms and heuristics can substantially improve the per formance and the range of applicability of classical computational mechanics algorithms. For a class of problems this approach is the only one that really works. The present book presents in a comprehensive way the application of opti mization algorithms and heuristics in smooth and nonsmooth mechanics. The necessity of this approach is presented to the reader through simple, represen tative examples. As things become more complex, ... Read more
Nonconvexity and nonsmoothness arise in a large class of engineering applica tions. In many cases of practical importance the possibilities offered by opti mization with its algorithms and heuristics can substantially improve the per formance and the range of applicability of classical computational mechanics algorithms. For a class of problems this approach is the only one that really works. The present book presents in a comprehensive way the application of opti mization algorithms and heuristics in smooth and nonsmooth mechanics. The necessity of this approach is presented to the reader through simple, represen tative examples. As things become more complex, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
308
Condition
New
Series
Nonconvex Optimization and Its Applications
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9780792348122
SKU
V9780792348122
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Reviews for Nonconvex Optimization in Mechanics
`... The book is well written and organized. It presents an important contribution to the growing field of nonsmooth, nonconvex computational mechanics and engineering. The large number of algorithms and heuristics for nonsmooth optimization problems and the many examples give a comprehensive overview of this field.' Pekka Neittaanmaki in Mathematical Reviews, 99b:73032 ... Read more