A Study of Multi-Objective Optimization Methods: for Engineering Applications - Softcover

Marler, Tim

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3639163524 ISBN 13: 9783639163520

Publisher: VDM Verlag, 2009

Synopsis

Engineering design often requires that one consider multiple criteria; pursuing just one objective can be insufficient. The process of optimizing a collection of objective functions is called multi-objective optimization, and it necessitates the use special optimization methods. Potential applications for even the most fundamental and common methods span a variety fields. Consequently, the significance of any contribution to this process is far reaching, with implications in terms of computational problem solving and in terms of conceptual decision-making. However, the study of fundamental methods has been deficient. Critical information concerning the significance of method-parameters, the effect of formulation variations, and guidelines for effective use has been unrevealed, and drawbacks of different methods have not been explored. This work responds to these deficiencies on three levels: 1) qualitative assessment, 2) analysis with consequent enhancements and guidelines, and 3) application to significant problems. New in-depth analysis reveals useful insight into how the methods work, fosters new methods, and provides method augmentation that improves performance.

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About the Author

Dr. Marler is an Associate Research Scientist at the University of Iowa and the Senior Research Scientist at The Virtual Soldier Research (VSR) Program. He is a licensed mechanical engineer with research interests in optimization, game theory, fuzzy function theory, and human modeling.

Edition details

• Publisher: VDM Verlag
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3639163524
• ISBN 13: 9783639163520
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 260