ENGINEERING OPTIMIZATION

Teaching Scheme: Examination Scheme:

Lectures : 3 hrs/week 100 marks: T-1 20 Marks, T-2 20 Marks ,
End-Sem Exam- 60

Unit 1
Introduction to optimization.
Introduction, definition, Applications, Statement of a optimization problem, Definitions of
various terms.

Unit 2
Classical Optimization.
Introduction, Single variable optimization, Multivariable optimization with no constraints,
Multivariable optimization with equality constraints, Multivariable optimization with inequality
constraints.

Unit 3
Linear Programming.
Simplex Method, Duality, Transportation problems.

Unit 4
Non Linear Programming.
One dimensional minimization methods, Unconstrained optimization.

Unit 5
Dynamic programming
Development of dynamic programming, Principle of optimality.

Unit 6
Practical aspects of optimization.
Reduced basic techniques, Sensitivity of optimum solution to problem parameters.

Reference Books:
S.S.Rao, Optimization-Theory and applications, Wiley Easter Publications.
K.V.Mittal, Optimization Methods, Wiley Easter Publications.
Gillette, Computer Oriented Operation Research, Mc-Graw Hill Publications.
Bazara, Sherali, Shetty, Non-Linear Programming Theory and Algorithms, John Wiley
and Sons, Inc.
Bertsekas D.P, Constrained Optimization and Lagrange Multiplier Methods, Academic
Press, New York, 1982.
 Course Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, there would be

A. An understanding of the basic theoretical principles in optimization and various
optimization techniques.
B. Capability to develop and select appropriate models corresponding to the descriptions
of problems in the engineering field and solve them using proper relevant techniques.
C. An ability to write computer programs as well as use software tools to solve
optimization problems.
D. An ability to make sound recommendations based on these solutions, analysis and
limitations of these models.