Sanjiv Kumar Tiwari

The field of metaheuristic optimization has experienced a surge in novel algorithmic developments in recent years, yet there is a lack of consolidated resources focusing on these innovations, especially their categorization and applications in solving real-world problems. This work fills the gap by categorizing and detailing the most recently developed metaheuristic optimization algorithms into local, global, and hybrid methods. The authors explore various optimization algorithms like Runge Kutta Optimization, Manta Ray Foraging Optimization, and Hybrid Marine Predators Algorithm, explaining their mechanisms, pseudocode, and advantages. It also provides case studies to demonstrate their practical applications in fields like supply chain management, robotics, energy optimization, and so on. Thus, the work bridges the gap between theory and application, offering insights that will inspire further innovation and practical implementation of modern optimization techniques.

This book examines the radical technological changes occurring in welding engineering and technology, with a focus on offering a better understanding of the latest developments for marine applications. It presents a detailed analysis of interdisciplinary knowledge, numerical modeling and simulation, as well as the various applications of welding systems. The theoretical results, practical solutions, and guidelines presented are valuable for both researchers working in the area of marine engineering and practitioners looking for solutions to welding-related problems in the maritime industry. Focuses on metallurgical and materials interactions associated with joining. Presents the latest developments in the quality assessment of welded joints. Examines health and safety, as well the related environmental aspects of marine welding.