Multidiscipline Design Optimization Textbook
VR&D is offering a new optimization textbook written by Dr. Garret Vanderplaats, titled Multidiscipline Design Optimization. This eminently readable book is an updated version of his textbook titled Numerical Optimization Techniques for Engineering Design, which is widely used in both academic and industrial environments. This hard bound volume includes two CDs with demonstration versions of VR&D software.
"The concept of optimization is intrinsically tied to humanity's desire to excel. Though we may not consciously recognize it and though the optimization process takes different forms in different fields of endeavor, this drive to do better than before consumes much of our energy, whether we are athletes, artists, business-persons, or engineers. The field we are concerned with is that of engineering and, while the emphasis here is on mechanical, aeronautical, automotive and civil engineering, this is by no means the limit of applicability; it simply reflects my own experience and interest."
Table of Contents
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Chapter 1: Basic Concepts
Chapter 2: Functions of one variable
Chapter 3: Unconstrained Functions of N Variables
Chapter 4: Constrained Functions of N Variables: Linear Programming
Chapter 5: Constrained Functions of N Variables: Sequential Unconstrained Minimization Techniques
Chapter 6: Constrained Functions of N Variables: Direct Methods
Chapter 7: Approximation Techniques
Chapter 8: Discrete Variable Optimization and Multi-Objective Optimization
Chapter 9: Structural Optimization
Chapter 10: General Design Applications
Chapter 11: Multidiscipline Design Optimization
Appendix A: Basic Matrix Theory
Appendix B: Optimization Theory
Pricing and Shipping Information
The list price is $90. Shipping and handling is $12 inside the U.S. and Canada, and $23 for shipments outside the U.S. Sales tax will apply for California, Colorado, and Michigan residents.Demonstration Software Included
Demonstration versions of the following software are included with the textbook:- GENESIS
- Design Studio for GENESIS
- VisualDOC
- DOT
- BIGDOT
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ISBN: 0-944956-04-1We do offer bookstore and reseller discounts for more information please contact:
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