Multicriteria Optimization and Engineering - Matusov, J. B.

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Sommaire:
1 Multicriteria Optimization and the Parameter Space Investigation Method.- 1-1. Engineering Optimization Problems: Their Features 1 and Formulation.- 1-2. Systematic Search in Multidimensional Domains by Using Uniformly Distributed Sequences.- 1-3. Parameter Space Investigation (PSI) Method.- 1-4. Example 1: The Choice of the Optimal Design Variables of an Oscillator.- 1-5. Example 2: Automotive Valve Gear Design.- 1-6. Specific Features of the Optimization Problems Formulation Using Finite Element Models.- 2 Approximation of Feasible Solutions and Pareto Optimal Sets.- 2-1. Approximation of a Feasible Solutions Set.- 2-2. The Pareto Optimal Set Approximation.- 2-3. Example of Approximation of a Feasible Solutions Set.- 3 Decomposition and Aggregation of Large-Scale Systems.- 3-1. Decomposition Methods.- 3-2. Construction of Hierarchically Consistent Solutions.- 3-3. Example: The Construction of Consistent Solutions to the Problem of Calculation of a Car for Shock Protection.- 4 Multicriteria Identification of Mathematical Models and Problems of Operational Development.- 4-1. Problems of Multicriteria Identification and Their Features.- 4-2. Parameter Space Investigation Method in Problems of Multicriteria Identification.- 4-3. Example 1: Multicriteria Identification of the Parameters of a Slotter.- 4-4. Operational Development of Prototypes.- 4-5. Example 2: Operational Development of a Vehicle.- 5 Determination of Significant Design Variables.- 5-1. Evaluating Performance Criteria Sensitivity Through Regression Analysis Technique.- 5-2. The Energy Balance Principle for Determining the Dependence of Criteria on Design Variables.- 5-3. Example: Determination of Sensitivity of the Cylindrical Grinding Machine Structure Criteria.-5-4. Weakly Coupled Oscillatory Systems.- 6 Examples of Multicriteria Optimization of Machines and Other Complex Systems.- 6-1. Vibration Machines Optimization.- 6-2. Truck Frame Design.- 6-3. Optimization of Metal-Cutting Machine Tools.- 6-4. Some Other Problems.- Conclusion.- Addendum Uniformly Distributed Sequences and Nets in Multidimensional Parameter Space.- A-4. Nets with Improved Uniformity Characteristics.- References.