Discrete Structural Optimization

The engineering design of structures and machines consists often in finding the best solution among a finite number of feasible decisions. This volume comprises problems and solution methods for discrete structural optimization. Exact, approximate and heuristic methods are presented applying deterministic and stochastic approaches.

Zusammenfassung
"... This collection contains many worked out examples and much useful exposition of discrete optimization techniques applicable to structural engineering ... it could be used in a joint graduate seminar for engineering and mathematics students interested in structural engineering design applications." Mathematical Reviews 99b