Nonconvex Optimization in Mechanics: Algorithms, Heuristics and Engineering Applications by the F.E.M.

by E.S. Mistakidis and Georgios E. Stavroulakis

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1461376726
• ISBN13: 9781461376729
• Release Date: November 2013
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"