SOME MAJOR OPTIMIZATION PROBLEMS OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING. FORMULATION AND SOLUTION

An analysis of numerous engineering optimization problems has made it possible to identify several basic classes of the problems and indicate approaches to their correct formulation and solution on the basis of the method of parameter space investigation. The experience accumulated by many organizations in carrying out the research is generalized. Among other things, this paper is aimed at indicating approaches to the solution of optimization problems often occurring in practice when one deals with series and mass production of machines, mechanisms, and structures, as well as unique and costly equipment