{"product_id":"genetic-algorithms-and-engineering-design-hardback-9780471127413","title":"Genetic Algorithms and Engineering Design (Hardback) 9780471127413","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eGenetic Algorithms and Engineering Design\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMitsuo Gen (Author), Runwei Cheng (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471127413, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 21 February 1997\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e432 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.2 x 16.2 x 2.7 cm, 0.701 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe last few years have seen important advances in the use ofgenetic algorithms to address challenging optimization problems inindustrial engineering. Genetic Algorithms and Engineering Designis the only book to cover the most recent technologies and theirapplication to manufacturing, presenting a comprehensive and fullyup-to-date treatment of genetic algorithms in industrialengineering and operations research.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Beginning with a tutorial on genetic algorithm fundamentals andtheir use in solving constrained and combinatorial optimizationproblems, the book applies these techniques to problems in specificareas--sequencing, scheduling and production plans, transportationand vehicle routing, facility layout, location-allocation, andmore. Each topic features a clearly written problem description,mathematical model, and summary of conventional heuristicalgorithms. All algorithms are explained in intuitive, rather thanhighly-technical, language and are reinforced with illustrativefigures and numerical examples.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Written by two internationally acknowledged experts in the field,Genetic Algorithms and Engineering Design features originalmaterial on the foundation and application of genetic algorithms,and also standardizes the terms and symbols used in othersources--making this complex subject truly accessible to thebeginner as well as to the more advanced reader.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Ideal for both self-study and classroom use, this self-containedreference provides indispensable state-of-the-art guidance toprofessionals and students working in industrial engineering,management science, operations research, computer science, andartificial intelligence. The only comprehensive, state-of-the-arttreatment available on the use of genetic algorithms in industrialengineering and operations research . . .\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Written by internationally recognized experts in the field ofgenetic algorithms and artificial intelligence, Genetic Algorithmsand Engineering Design provides total coverage of currenttechnologies and their application to manufacturing systems.Incorporating original material on the foundation and applicationof genetic algorithms, this unique resource also standardizes theterms and symbols used in other sources--making this complexsubject truly accessible to students as well as experiencedprofessionals. Designed for clarity and ease of use, thisself-contained reference:\u003cbr\u003e * Provides a comprehensive survey of selection strategies, penaltytechniques, and genetic operators used for constrained andcombinatorial optimization problems\u003cbr\u003e * Shows how to use genetic algorithms to make production schedules,solve facility\/location problems, make transportation\/vehiclerouting plans, enhance system reliability, and much more\u003cbr\u003e * Contains detailed numerical examples, plus more than 160auxiliary figures to make solution procedures transparent andunderstandable\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eFoundations of Genetic Algorithms.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Constrained Optimization Problems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Combinatorial Optimization Problems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Reliability Optimization Problems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Flow-Shop Sequencing Problems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Job-Shop Scheduling Problems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Machine Scheduling Problems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Transportation Problems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Facility Layout Design Problems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Selected Topics in Engineering Design.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Bibliography.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Mechanical engineering \u0026amp; materials [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Mechanical engineering \u0026amp; materials\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Mechanical%20engineering%20\u0026amp;%20materials%20%5BTG%5D%22\"\u003eTG\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Interscience","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52278205841688,"sku":"9780471127413","price":139.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780471127413.jpg?v=1781460351","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/genetic-algorithms-and-engineering-design-hardback-9780471127413","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}