Download or read book Nonlinear Optimization with Engineering Applications written by Michael Bartholomew-Biggs and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-12-16 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook examines a broad range of problems in science and engineering, describing key numerical methods applied to real life. The case studies presented are in such areas as data fitting, vehicle route planning and optimal control, scheduling and resource allocation, sensitivity calculations and worst-case analysis. Chapters are self-contained with exercises provided at the end of most sections. Nonlinear Optimization with Engineering Applications is ideal for self-study and classroom use in engineering courses at the senior undergraduate or graduate level. The book will also appeal to postdocs and advanced researchers interested in the development and use of optimization algorithms.