Nonconvex optimization in mechanics : algorithms, heuristics, and engineering applications by the F.E.M. /

This book presents, in a comprehensive way, the application of optimization algorithms and heuristics in engineering problems involving smooth and nonsmooth energy potentials. These problems arise in real-life modeling of civil engineering and engineering mechanics applications. Engineers will gain...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Mistakidis, E. S. (Euripidis S.)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Stavroulakis, G. E. (Georgios E.)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht ; Boston : Kluwer Academic Publishers, [1998]
Series:Nonconvex optimization and its applications ; v. 21.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Nonconvexity in Engineering Applications
  • 2. Applied Nonconvex Optimization Background
  • 3. Convex Superpotential Problems
  • 4. Nonconvex Superpotential Problems
  • 5. Optimal Design Problems
  • 6. Computational Mechanics Algorithms
  • 7. Applications.