System Modelling and Optimization

theory for penalty, multiplier, SQP and GRG methods.- A linearization algorithm for constrained nonsmooth minimization.- Better than linear convergence and safeguarding in nonsmooth minimization.- On three approaches to the construction of nondifferentiable optimization algorithms.- An algorithm for minimizing nondifferentiable convex functions under linear constraints.- On singular and bang-bang processes in optimal control.- Shape controlability for free boundaries.- Approximation of boundary control problems for evolution variational inequalities arising from free boundary problems.- Optimal control of generalized flow networks.- H¿lder condition for the minimum time function of linear systems.- The quadratic cost problem for L2[0,T; L2(?)] boundary input hyperbolic equations.- Modelling and control of water quality in a river section.- A Galerkin approximation for the Zakai equation.- Some singular control problem with long term average criterion.- On Ergodic control problems associated with optimal maintenance and inspection.- Convergence of a stochastic variable metric method with application in adaptive prediction.- Modelization and filtering of discrete systems and discrete approximation of continuous systems.- Extremals in stochastic control theory.- Design wave determination by fast integration technique.- A method to evaluate the consequences of member failure in jacket-type offshore platform structures.- On selecting a target reliability for deep water tension leg platforms.- Frequency versus time domain identification of complex structures modal shapes under natural excitation.- Fatigue of offshore platforms: A method of analysis.- Stochastic design of rubble mound breakwaters.- Probabilistically optimum design of frame structure.- Reliability analysis of elasto-plastic structures.- Threshold crossings in nonlinear systems and ship capsize prevention.- Asymptotic approximations for multinormal domain and surface integrals.- Model uncertainty for bilinear hysteretic systems.- A stochastic algorithm for the optimization of simulation parameters.- Approximations and bounds in discrete stage markov decision processes.- Overall control of an electricity supply and demand system: A global feedback for the french system.- Optimal maintenance policies for modular standby systems.- Probabilistic analysis of some travelling salesman heuristics.- An optimal method for the mixed postman problem.- Modeling and analysis of computer and communications systems with queueing networks: An analytical study.- A hierarchical algorithm for large-scale system optimization problems with duality gaps.- Aggregation bounds in stochastic production problems.- An allocation problem in the design of a class of large-scale systems: Model and algorithm.- An immune lymphocyte circulation model.- Mathematical modeling of infectious diseases: Present state, problems and prospects.- Hyperthermia cancer therapy: Modelling, parameter estimation and control of temperature distribution in human tissue.- Optimal control of the heel-off to lift-off phase of two maximum height jumps.- Theoretical analysis of the sliding filament model for the evaluation of muscle macroscopic performance.- Or is what or does.- On the development of large-scale personnel planning models.- Modeling dynamic systems of variable structure.- Optimal structural design for maximum distance between adjacent eigenfrequencies.- Existence proofs for a class of plate optimization problems.- Short term production scheduling of the pulp mill ¿ A decentralized optimization approach.- Shape optimization for contact problems.- Variational approach to optimal design and sensitivity analysis of elastic structures.- Shape optimal design of a radiating fin.- Application of optimization procedures on the design of various shell structures.- On nondifferentiable plate optimal design problems.- Optimum geometry modeling for minimizing weight of plate bending structure with substructures.- Optimal management of an almost purely hydro system : The ivory coast case.- Discretization of Bellman's equation.- Real-time optimal energy management by mathematical programming in industrial plants.- A computerized-optimized study on film cooling technique (part III).- Optimization of resource allocation for large scale projects.- Experience running optimisation algorithms on parallel processing systems.