1. Basic Concepts of Optimization
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2. Chapter 4 Objective Function issues:
continuity of f (discrete cases, e.g., insulation,
pipe sizes)
(2) convexity, concavity
stationary points (necessary condition)
quadratic vs. non-quadratic functions
scalar vs. vector case
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