The aim of the book is to provide the necessary knowledge for the efficient use of mathematical optimization methods in the design and structural layout of components.

The essential fundamentals for computer-aided design and calculation are also provided.

The author incorporates the latest developments and applications in the field of optimization and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the various optimization approaches. The concrete applications of optimization presented facilitate familiarization with this mathematically challenging field. With the help of the provided exercises, the reader can consolidate what he has learned on his own computer.

In the current 3rd edition, explanations have been revised and current optimization algorithms and methods have been included.

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