Principles of Optimal Design: Modeling and Computation van Panos Y. Papalambros en Douglass J. Wilde is een Engelstalig studieboek gericht op design optimization en modellering. The book is suitable for students and professionals who are engaged in engineering design and mathematical decision-making.
This textbook covers the key concepts and algorithms that are central to design optimization. It emphasizes the relationship between the mathematical model of a design problem and the computational methods for optimization. In addition, it provides concrete guidance for assessing whether a model is suitable for computational application.
With clear examples, theories and methods are illustrated directly. The book also includes a step-by-step plan for carrying out a design optimization project, from problem formulation to interpretation of computer-generated results. Each chapter ends with exercises, and a separate chapter discusses principles and practice based on extensive research and teaching experience.
The content aligns with fields such as Automatic Control Engineering, Automation, Electronics Engineering, and Communications Engineering.