Geometric programming for design equation development and cost/profit optimization : (with illustrative case study problems and solutions) / / Robert C. Creese |
Autore | Creese Robert C. <1941-, > |
Edizione | [Third edition.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | [San Rafael, California] : , : Morgan & Claypool, , 2017 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (212 pages) : illustrations, tables |
Disciplina | 516 |
Collana | Synthesis lectures on engineering |
Soggetto topico | Geometric programming |
Soggetto non controllato |
design optimization
generalized design relationships cost optimization profit maximization cost ratios constrained derivative dimensional analysis condensation of terms transformed dual posynominials |
ISBN | 1-62705-936-9 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Part I. Introduction, history, and theoretical fundamentals of geometric programming -- 1. Introduction -- 1.1 Optimization and geometric programming -- 1.1.1 Optimization -- 1.1.2 Geometric programming -- 1.2 Evaluative questions -- 1.3 References -- 2.Brief history of geometric programming -- 2.1 Pioneers of geometric programming -- 2.2 Evaluative questions -- 2.3 References -- 3. Theoretical fundamentals -- 3.1 Primal and dual formulations -- 3.2 Evaluative questions -- 3.3 References --
Part II. Geometric programming cost minimization applications with zero degrees of difficulty -- 4. The optimal box design case study -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 The optimal box design problem -- 4.3 Evaluative questions -- 5. Trash can case study -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 The optimal trash can design problem -- 5.3 Evaluative questions -- 5.4 References -- 6. The building area design case study -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 The building area design problem -- 6.3 Problem solution -- 6.4 Modified building area design problem -- 6.5 Fixed room height area design problem -- 6.6 Evaluative questions -- 6.7 References -- 7. The open cargo shipping box case study -- 7.1 Problem statement and general solution -- 7.2 Evaluative questions -- 7.3 References -- 8. Metal casting cylindrical side riser case study -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Problem formulation and general solution -- 8.3 Cylindrical side riser example -- 8.4 Evaluative questions -- 8.5 References -- 9. Inventory model case study -- 9.1 Problem statement and general solution -- 9.2 Inventory example problem -- 9.3 Evaluative questions -- 9.4 References -- 10. Process furnace design case study -- 10.1 Problem statement and solution -- 10.2 Conclusions -- 10.3 Evaluative questions -- 10.4 References -- 11. The gas transmission pipeline case study -- 11.1 Problem statement and solution -- 11.2 Evaluative questions -- 11.3 References -- 12. Material removal/metal cutting economics case study -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Problem formulation -- 12.3 Evaluative questions -- 12.4 References -- 13. Construction building sector cost minimization case study -- 13.1 Introduction -- 13.2 Model development -- 13.3 Model results and validation -- 13.4 Conclusions -- 13.5 Evaluative questions -- 13.6 References -- Part III. Geometric programming profit maximization applications with zero degrees of difficulty -- 14. Production function profit maximization case study -- 14.1 Profit maximization with geometric programming -- 14.2 Profit maximization of the production function case study -- 14.3 Evaluative questions -- 14.4 References -- 15. Product mix profit maximization case study -- 15.1 Profit maximization using the Cobb-Douglas production function -- 15.2 Evaluative questions -- 15.3 References -- 16. Chemical plant product profitability case study -- 16.1 Model formulation -- 16.2 Primal and dual solutions -- 16.3 Evaluative questions -- 16.4 References -- Part IV. Geometric programming applications with positive degrees of difficulty -- 17. Journal bearing design case study -- 17.1 Issues with positive degrees of difficulty problems -- 17.2 Journal bearing case study -- 17.3 Primal and dual formulation of journal bearing design -- 17.4 Dimensional analysis technique for additional equation -- 17.5 Evaluative questions -- 17.6 References -- 18. Multistory building design with a variable number of floors case study -- 18.1 Introduction -- 18.2 Problem formulation -- 18.3 Evaluative questions -- 18.4 References -- 19. Metal casting cylindrical side riser with hemispherical top design case study -- 19.1 Introduction -- 19.2 Problem formulation -- 19.3 Dimensional analysis technique for additional two equations -- 19.4 Evaluative questions -- 19.5 References -- 20. Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders case study -- 20.1 Introduction -- 20.2 Problem formulation -- 20.3 Dimensional analysis technique for additional equation -- 20.4 Evaluative questions -- 20.5 References -- 21. Material removal/metal cutting economics with two constraints case study -- 21.1 Introduction -- 21.2 Problem formulation -- 21.3 Problem solution -- 21.4 Example problem -- 21.5 Evaluative questions -- 21.6 References -- 22. The open cargo shipping box with skids case study -- 22.1 Introduction -- 22.2 Primal and dual problem formulation -- 22.3 Constrained derivative approach -- 22.4 Dimensional analysis approach for additional equation -- 22.5 Condensation of terms approach -- 22.6 Evaluative questions -- 22.7 References -- 23. Profit maximization considering decreasing cost functions of inventory policy case study -- 23.1 Introduction -- 23.2 Model formulation -- 23.3 Inventory example problem with scaling constants for price and cost -- 23.4 Transformed dual approach -- 23.5 Evaluative questions -- 23.6 References -- Part V. Summary, future directions, theses and dissertations on geometric programming -- 24. Summary and future directions -- 24.1 Summary -- 24.2 Future directions -- 24.3 Development of new design relationships -- 25. Theses and dissertations on geometric programming -- 25.1 Introduction -- 25.2 Lists of M.S. theses and Ph.D. dissertations -- Author's biography -- Index. |
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A primer on microeconomics [[electronic resource] /] / Thomas Beveridge |
Autore | Beveridge Thomas M |
Edizione | [1st ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | [New York, N.Y.] (222 East 46th Street, New York, NY 10017), : Business Expert Press, 2013 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (242 p.) |
Disciplina | 338.5 |
Collana | Economics collection |
Soggetto topico | Microeconomics |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
Soggetto non controllato |
comparative advantage
opportunity cost demand and supply equilibrium elasticity marginal benefit consumer surplus producer surplus economic efficiency profit maximization perfect competition market failures monopoly imperfect competition |
ISBN | 1-60649-422-8 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Preface -- Acknowledgments -- 1. Scarcity and choice -- 2. Demand and supply -- 3. More on markets -- 4. Elasticity -- 5. Production, costs, and revenue -- 6. Perfect competition in the long run -- 7. Monopoly -- 8. Between perfect competition and monopoly -- 9. Market failures and solutions -- Index. |
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A primer on microeconomics [[electronic resource] /] / Thomas Beveridge |
Autore | Beveridge Thomas M |
Edizione | [1st ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | [New York, N.Y.] (222 East 46th Street, New York, NY 10017), : Business Expert Press, 2013 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (242 p.) |
Disciplina | 338.5 |
Collana | Economics collection |
Soggetto topico | Microeconomics |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
Soggetto non controllato |
comparative advantage
opportunity cost demand and supply equilibrium elasticity marginal benefit consumer surplus producer surplus economic efficiency profit maximization perfect competition market failures monopoly imperfect competition |
ISBN | 1-60649-422-8 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Preface -- Acknowledgments -- 1. Scarcity and choice -- 2. Demand and supply -- 3. More on markets -- 4. Elasticity -- 5. Production, costs, and revenue -- 6. Perfect competition in the long run -- 7. Monopoly -- 8. Between perfect competition and monopoly -- 9. Market failures and solutions -- Index. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910525705203321 |
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Towards a New Paradigm for Statistical Evidence |
Autore | Bhatti Muhammad Ishaq |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Basel, Switzerland, : MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2021 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 electronic resource (104 p.) |
Soggetto topico | Humanities |
Soggetto non controllato |
p-value
Bayesian model specification model testing reporting results (p-values) replications equivalence minimum-effect non-inferiority point-null hypothesis testing zero probability paradox t-statistic pretest estimator model averaging a priori procedure null hypothesis significance testing confidence intervals p-values estimation hypothesis testing replication crisis profit maximization market failure teaching of econometrics regression analysis economics pedagogy |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910557640803321 |
Bhatti Muhammad Ishaq
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