15 Discrete Variable Optimum Design Concepts and Methods
Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to:
• Formulate mixed continuous-discrete variable optimum design problems
• Use the terminology associated with mixed continuous-discrete variable optimization problems
• Explain concepts associated with various types of mixed continuous-discrete variable optimum design problems and methods
• Determine an appropriate method to solve your mixed continuous-discrete variable optimization problem
Discrete Variable. A variable is called discrete if its value must be assigned from a given set of values.
Integer Variable. A variable that can have only integer values is called an integer variable. Note that the integer variables are just ...
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