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Engineering Optimization: Theory and Practice 4th Edition

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Technology/Engineering/Mechanical

Helps you move from theory to optimizing engineering systems in almost any industry

Now in its Fourth Edition, Professor Singiresu Rao's acclaimed text Engineering Optimization enables readers to quickly master and apply all the important optimization methods in use today across a broad range of industries. Covering both the latest and classical optimization methods, the text starts off with the basics and then progressively builds to advanced principles and applications.

This comprehensive text covers nonlinear, linear, geometric, dynamic, and stochastic programming techniques as well as more specialized methods such as multiobjective, genetic algorithms, simulated annealing, neural networks, particle swarm optimization, ant colony optimization, and fuzzy optimization. Each method is presented in clear, straightforward language, making even the more sophisticated techniques easy to grasp. Moreover, the author provides:

  • Case examples that show how each method is applied to solve real-world problems across a variety of industries

  • Review questions and problems at the end of each chapter to engage readers in applying their newfound skills and knowledge

  • Examples that demonstrate the use of MATLAB® for the solution of different types of practical optimization problems

  • References and bibliography at the end of each chapter for exploring topics in greater depth

  • Answers to Review Questions available on the author's Web site to help readers to test their understanding of the basic concepts

With its emphasis on problem-solving and applications, Engineering Optimization is ideal for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students in mechanical, civil, electrical, chemical, and aerospace engineering. In addition, the text helps practicing engineers in almost any industry design improved, more efficient systems at less cost.

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"He presents an updated textbook addressing the techniques and applications of engineering optimization for the efficient and economical design and production of products and systems. The material has been used extensively by the author to teach optimum design and engineering optimization courses at the advanced-undergraduate and graduate levels at a number of universities." (Book News, August 2009)

About the Author

Singiresu S. Rao, PhD, is a Professor and Chairman of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Miami. Dr. Rao has published more than 175 technical papers in internationally respected journals and more than 150 papers in conference proceedings in the areas of engineering optimization, reliability-based design, fuzzy systems, uncertainty models, structural and mechanical design, and vibration engineering. He has authored several books, including The Finite Element Method in Engineering, Mechanical Vibrations, Vibration of Continuous Systems, Reliability-Based Design, and Applied Numerical Methods for Engineers and Scientists.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ John Wiley & Sons Inc; 4th edition (January 1, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 813 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0470183527
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0470183526
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.44 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 1.75 x 9.25 inches
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2019
    Its great book for anyone who wants to learn Optimization basics as well as few notes on advanced techniques. I am big fan of Rao's books ( Vibrations !) . The concepts are explained nicely along with illustrated examples . Although I never used , there are Matlab codes given in the book which can be useful. Overall I highly recommend this book.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2013
    Pretty good explanations for a complicated topic. The book is physically huge with lots of theory and detailed examples. Not a fun read, but neither is the field of optimization.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2012
    Dear Sir,

    it has been over 6 months since i purchased this book and i still have not receive it.

    i browsed through your website and found no way of contacting you..so i am using this as an avenue to say that please deliver my book. i need to use it.

    Thank you.

    Malik
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2019
    Each chapter includes examples which makes this book great study material.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2016
    The book is everything I expected for the class I was taking. Downside is I had to drop the class.
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2015
    Excellent book!! It presents many of the optimization techniques and focuses on the algorithms. It was very useful in my Optimization classes.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2018
    This book is not very practical, it flashes you with many concepts that you somehow need to remember starting from chapter 1. It is focused towards mechanical or civil engineers, some stuff is common engineering curricula, most of it is not, im an electrical engineer and most example problems seem so foreign to me, the author is a mechanical engineer so it figures. I was mislead by the positive reviews of this book.

Top reviews from other countries

  • Dr. SATYENDRA SINGH CHAUHAN
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good product
    Reviewed in India on March 11, 2021
    Very good product
  • Diego
    5.0 out of 5 stars GOOD BOOK
    Reviewed in Italy on October 30, 2018
    GOOD BOOK, PERFECT FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERS THAT ARE FACING FOR THE FIRST TIME WITH OPTIMIZATIONS PROBLEM, ALSO GOOD FOR PRO ENGINEERS.
  • KIRAN bangalore
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book
    Reviewed in India on July 30, 2020
    It is worth buying, especially for mechanical engineers
  • Amiya Kumar Sahoo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in India on September 24, 2019
    A very good book to understand the process of optimizations.