Emergent Computing Methods in Engineering Design (Hardcover)

D.E. Grierson

ISBN 10: 3540608737 / ISBN 13: 9783540608738

Published by Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG, Berlin, 1996

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Hardcover. This volume presents a collection of papers addressing aspects of the application of emergent computing paradigms in engineering design. Papers on genetic algorithms and evolutionary computing discuss proposed improvements to computing methodology as well as applications in engineering design. Papers on neural networks study theoretical issues of interpretation as well as their potential use as approximation tools in design and their applications in embedded and fuzzy control systems. Other papers deal with such topics as the combined use of genetic algorithms and neural networks, applications of the simulated annealing approach, problem decomposition techniques, and computer recognition and interpretation of objects. The book shows the tremendous potential of emergent methods in engineering design. The papers in this book show the potential of emerging computer paradigms such as genetic algorithms, evolutionary computing, and neural networks for solving problems in engineering design. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Emergent Computing Methods in Engineering Design (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG, Berlin
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3540608737
• ISBN 13: 9783540608738
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

This volume contains the text of papers presented at the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Emergent Computing Methods in Engineering Design, held in Nafplio, Greece, August 25-27, 1994. The workshop convened together some thirty or so researchers from Canada, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Taiwan, The Netherlands, United Kingdom and the United States of America, to address issues related to the application of such emergent computing methods as genetic algorithms, neural networks and simulated annealing in problems of engineering design. The volume is essentially organized into three parts, with each part having some theoretical papers and other papers of a more practical nature. The frrst part, which comprises the largest number of papers, deals with genetic algorithms and evolutionary computing and presents subject matter ranging from proposed improvements to the computing methodology to specific applications in engineering design. The second part deals with neural networks and considers such topics as their application as approximation tools in design, their adaptation in control system design and theoretical issues of interpretation. The third part of the volume presents a collection of papers that examine such diverse topics as the combined use of genetic algorithms and neural networks, the application of simulated annealing techniques, problem decomposition techniques and the computer recognition and interpretation of emerging objects in engineering design.