Engineering Optimization Theory and Practice

Preface. 1 Introduction to Optimization. 1.1 Introduction. 1.2 Historical Development. 1.3 Engineering Applications of Optimization. 1.4 Statement of an Optimization Problem. 1.5 Classification of Optimization Problems. 1.6 Optimization Techniques. 1.7 Engineering Optimization Literature. 1.8 Solution of Optimization Problems Using MATLAB. References and Bibliography. Review Questions. Problems. 2 Classical Optimization Techniques. 2.1 Introduction. 2.2 Single-Variable Optimization. 2.3 Multivariable Optimization with No Constraints. 2.4 Multivariable Optimization with Equality Constraints. 2.5 Multivariable Optimization with Inequality Constraints. 2.6 Convex Programming Problem. References and Bibliography.…