Mathematical foundations for design : civil engineering systems

Typical mathematical techniques of operations research and systems engineering are developed in this text, which applies these methods to the design and operation of civil engineering systems. Its problem-solving examples? Many adapted from the research literature? Span a cross-section of applicatio...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors Stark, Robert M., 1930-2017 (Author), Nicholls, Robert L. (Author)
Corporate Author Dover Publications, Inc
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Mineola, N.Y. : Dover Publications, 2005.
EditionDover edition.
SeriesDover books on engineering.
Subjects
Engineering design.
Systems engineering.
Operations research.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781523106721
1523106727
0486438988
9780486438986
Physical Description1 online resource (xviii, 566 pages) : illustrations

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Table of Contents:
  • Methodology
  • Linear programming
  • Applications of linear programming
  • Additional linear methods
  • Nonlinear optimization
  • Dynamic programming
  • Sequencing, routing, and scheduling
  • Random variables and probability
  • Probability functions from random models
  • Mathematical expectation
  • Random models and queues
  • Operational techniques for random models.

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