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Format: xvii, 1181 pages : , illustrations ; , 29 x 22.5 cm.

Edition: 9th edition.

ISBN: 9780470547403 (cloth) , 0470547405 (cloth)

Content: MACHINE-GENERATED SUMMARY NOTE: "Established as one of the leading books on the materials and methods of construction, the Ninth Edition of Construction was renamed Olin's Construction to reflect the brand identity that Harold Olin brought to this standard text. The most comprehensive text on the subject, Olin's Construction cover not only the materials and methods of building construction, but also building systems and equipment, utilities, properties of materials, and current design and contracting requirements. Whether a builder, designer, contractor, or manager, readers have for over two generations mastered the principles of construction operations with Olin's Construction."

Content: MACHINE-GENERATED SUMMARY NOTE: "Get the updated industry standard for a new age of construction! For more than fifty years, Olin's Construction has been the cornerstone reference in the field for architecture and construction professionals and students. This new edition is an invaluable resource that will provide in-depth coverage for decades to come. You'll find the most up-to-date principles, materials, methods, codes, and standards used in the design and construction of contemporary concrete, steel, masonry, and wood buildings for residential, commercial, and institutional use. Organized by the principles of the MasterFormat® 2010 Update, this edition: - Covers sitework; concrete, steel, masonry, wood, and plastic materials; sound control; mechanical and electrical systems; doors and windows; finishes; industry standards; codes; barrier-free design; and much more - Offers extensive coverage of the metric system of measurement - Includes more than 1,800 illustrations, 175 new to this edition and more than 200 others, revised to bring them up to date - Provides vital descriptive information on how to design buildings, detail components, specify materials and products, and avoid common pitfalls - Contains new information on sustainability, expanded coverage of the principles of construction management and the place of construction managers in the construction process, and construction of long span structures in concrete, steel, and wood The most comprehensive text on the subject, Olin's Construction covers not only the materials and methods of building construction, but also building systems and equipment, utilities, properties of materials, and current design and contracting requirements. Whether you're a builder, designer, contractor, or manager, join the readers who have relied on the principles of Olin's Construction for more than two generations to master construction operations."

Note: MACHINE-GENERATED CONTENTS NOTE: Preface ix -- Acknowledgments xiii -- Acknowledgments for the Ninth Edition xv -- Disclaimer xvii -- CHAPTER 1 DESIGN AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS 1 -- Introduction 2 -- Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections 2 -- 1.1 Building Design 3 -- 1.2 Industry Standards 8 -- 1.3 Codes 16 -- 1.4 Barrier-Free Design 24 -- 1.5 Sustainable Building Design 36 -- 1.6 Construction Documents 41 -- 1.7 Bidding and Negotiation 46 -- 1.8 Construction Contract Administration 47 -- 1.9 Construction Management 48 -- 1.10 Additional Reading 51 -- 1.11 Acknowledgments and References 52 -- CHAPTER 2 EXISTING CONDITIONS 55 -- Introduction 56 -- Sustainability Considerations 56 -- Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections 56 -- 2.1 Land Surveys and Descriptions 56 -- 2.2 Demolition 62 -- 2.3 Subsurface Investigation 63 -- 2.4 Additional Reading 64 -- 2.5 Acknowledgments and References 65 -- CHAPTER 3 CONCRETE 67 -- Introduction 68 -- Sustainability Considerations 68 -- Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections 69 -- 3.1 History 70 -- 3.2 Concrete Materials 72 -- 3.3 Formwork 78 -- 3.4 Reinforcement 84 -- 3.5 Accessories 91 -- 3.6 Joints 93 -- 3.7 Mixtures and Mixing 96 -- 3.8 Handling, Transporting, Placing, and Consolidating 105 -- 3.9 Finishing 108 -- 3.10 Curing and Protection 114 -- 3.11 Concrete Foundation Systems 116 -- 3.12 Concrete Slabs on Grade 121 -- 3.13 Cast-in-Place Structural Concrete 128 -- 3.14 Precast Concrete 137 -- 3.15 Specialty Concretes 143 -- 3.16 Concrete Toppings 144 -- 3.17 Structural Insulating Roof Decks 145 -- 3.18 Underlayment 146 -- 3.19 Additional Reading 147 -- 3.20 Acknowledgments and References 148 -- CHAPTER 4 MASONRY 151 -- Introduction 152 -- Sustainability Considerations 152 -- Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections 152 -- 4.1 History 153 -- 4.2 Mortar and Grout 154 -- 4.3 Reinforcement, Ties, Anchors, and Flashing 161 -- 4.4 Clay Masonry Units 164 -- 4.5 Concrete Masonry Units 179 -- 4.6 Unit Masonry Design 187 -- 4.7 Unit Masonry Erection 209 -- 4.8 Stone 227 -- 4.9 Glass Unit Masonry 235 -- 4.10 Properties of Selected Masonry Walls 241 -- 4.11 Additional Reading 241 -- 4.12 Acknowledgments and References 244 -- CHAPTER 5 METALS 247 -- Introduction 248 -- Sustainability Considerations 249 -- Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections 250 -- 5.1 Iron and Steel Materials and Products 250 -- 5.2 Aluminum Materials and Products 270 -- 5.3 Joints and Connections in Metal Assemblies 278 -- 5.4 Structural Steel Framing 286 -- 5.5 Steel Joists and Joist Girders 291 -- 5.6 Steel Decking 291 -- 5.7 Long Spans in Steel Construction 293 -- 5.8 Steel Stairs 294 -- 5.9 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 295 -- 5.10 Other Metals 299 -- 5.11 Metal Finishes 301 -- 5.12 Additional Reading 312 -- 5.13 Acknowledgments and -- References 312 -- CHAPTER 6 WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES 315 -- Introduction 316 -- Sustainability Considerations 316 -- Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections 317 -- 6.1 Properties of Wood 317 -- 6.2 Lumber 325 -- 6.3 Engineered Wood Products 337 -- 6.4 Wood Protection 352 -- 6.5 Foundations 356 -- 6.6 General Framing Requirements 360 -- 6.7 Conventional Framing and Furring 361 -- 6.8 Structural Panels 378 -- 6.9 Shop-Fabricated Structural Wood 380 -- 6.10 Sheathing 385 -- 6.11 Other Framing Systems 395 -- 6.12 Long Span Wood Structures 409 -- 6.13 Finish Carpentry 411 -- 6.14 Plastics 413 -- 6.15 Additional Reading 422 -- 6.16 Acknowledgments and References 423 -- CHAPTER 7 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION 425 -- Introduction 426 -- Sustainability Considerations 426 -- Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections 426 -- 7.1 Moisture Control 427 -- 7.2 Dampproofing and Waterproofing 440 -- 7.3 Thermal Insulation 443 -- 7.4 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems 455 -- 7.5 Weather and Air Barriers 457 -- 7.6 Steep-Slope Roofing 458 -- 7.7 Siding 502 -- 7.8 Membrane Roofing Systems 521 -- 7.9 Flashing and Sheet Metal 534 -- 7.10 Metal Roofing 540 -- 7.11 Roof Specialties and Accessories 545 -- 7.12 Fireproofing 545 -- 7.13 Joint Protection 548 -- 7.14 Additional Reading 555 -- 7.15 Acknowledgments and References 556 -- CHAPTER 8 OPENINGS 561 -- Introduction 562 -- Sustainability Considerations 562 -- Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections 562 -- 8.1 Metal Doors and Frames 562 -- 8.2 Wood and Plastic Doors 567 -- 8.3 Specialty Doors 577 -- 8.4 Entrances and Storefronts 579 -- 8.5 Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls 583 -- 8.6 Metal Windows and Sliding Glass Doors 590 -- 8.7 Wood and Plastic Windows and Sliding Glass Doors 597 -- 8.8 Storm and Screen Doors and Windows 607 -- 8.9 Door Hardware 610 -- 8.10 Glazing 615 -- 8.11 Additional Reading 633 -- 8.12 Acknowledgments and References 634 -- CHAPTER 9 FINISHES 639 -- Introduction 640 -- Sustainability Considerations 640 -- Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections 641 -- 9.1 Supports for Plaster and Gypsum Board 641 -- 9.2 Materials for Plaster and Gypsum Board 651 -- 9.3 Gypsum Plaster Mixes and Application 658 -- 9.4 Portland Cement Plaster Mixes and Application 661 -- 9.5 Gypsum Board 668 -- 9.6 Tiling 694 -- 9.7 Acoustical Treatment 717 -- 9.8 Brick Flooring and Paving 730 -- 9.9 Stone Flooring and Paving 732 -- 9.10 Wood Flooring 737 -- 9.11 Resilient Flooring 746 -- 9.12 Terrazzo Flooring 767 -- 9.13 Fluid-Applied Flooring 779 -- 9.14 Carpeting 782 -- 9.15 Vinyl-Coated Fabric Wall Coverings 796 -- 9.16 Painting 796 -- 9.17 Special Coatings 814 -- 9.18 Additional Reading 819 -- 9.19 Acknowledgments and References 819 -- CHAPTER 10 SPECIALTIES 825 -- Introduction 826 -- Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections 826 -- 10.1 Fire Protection Specialties 826 -- 10.2 Additional Reading 827 -- 10.3 Acknowledgments and References 827 -- CHAPTER 11 FURNISHINGS 829 -- Introduction 830 -- Sustainability Considerations 830 -- Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections 830 -- 11.1 Wood and Decorative Laminate Casework 830 -- 11.2 Window Treatment 837 -- 11.3 Additional Reading 840 -- 11.4 Acknowledgments and References 840 -- CHAPTER 12 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION 841 -- Introduction 842 -- Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections 842 -- 12.1 Sound Control 842 -- 12.2 Additional Reading 889 -- 12.3 Acknowledgments and -- References 889 -- CHAPTER 13 CONVEYING SYSTEMS 891 -- Introduction 892 -- Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections 892 -- 13.1 Elevators and Lifts 892 -- 13.2 Escalators and Moving Walks 899 -- 13.3 Additional Reading 900 -- 13.4 References 900 -- CHAPTER 14 FIRE SUPPRESSION 901 -- Introduction 902 -- Sustainability Considerations 902 -- Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections 902 -- 14.1 Fire Suppression Standpipe Systems 902 -- 14.2 Fire Suppression Sprinkler Systems 903 -- 14.3 Fire Extinguishing Systems 904 -- 14.4 Additional Reading 904 -- 14.5 References 904 -- CHAPTER 15 PLUMBING 905 -- Introduction 906 -- Sustainability Considerations 906 -- Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections 907 -- 15.1 Codes, Laws, and Industry Standards 907 -- 15.2 Water Supply 907 -- 15.3 Drainage 922 -- 15.4 Plumbing Fixtures 942 -- 15.5 Sound Control 949 -- 15.6 Additional Reading 952 -- 15.7 Acknowledgments and References 952 -- CHAPTER 16 HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) 955 -- Introduction 956 -- Sustainability Considerations 956 -- Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections 957 -- 16.1 Heat and Comfort 957 -- 16.2 Building Design Recommendations 968 -- 16.3 Heat Loss and Heat Gain 970 -- 16.4 Commissioning 972 -- 16.5 HVAC Controls 973 -- 16.6 HVAC Delivery Systems 976 -- 16.7 Central HVAC Equipment 990 -- 16.8 Decentralized HVAC Equipment 993 -- 16.9 Additional Reading 995 -- 16.10 Acknowledgments and References 995 -- CHAPTER 17 ELECTRICAL 999 -- Introduction 1000 -- Sustainability Considerations 1000 -- Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections 1002 -- 17.1 Fundamentals of Electricity 1002 -- 17.2 Service and Distribution 1005 -- 17.3 Lightning Protection 1025 -- 17.4 Lighting 1027 -- 17.5 Additional Reading 1032 -- 17.6 Acknowledgments and -- References 1033 -- CHAPTER 18 COMMUNICATIONS 1035 -- Introduction 1036 -- Applicable MasterFormat™ Sections 1036 -- 18.1 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Edition: First Edition.

ISBN: 9781119815068 , 1119815061 , 9781119815044 , 1119815045 , 9781119815051 , 1119815053

Content: "The first step in sequential decision problems is to understand what decisions are being made. It is surprising how often it is that people faced with complex problems, which spans scientists in a lab to people trying to solve major health problems, are not able to identify the decisions they face. We then want to find a method for making decisions. There are at least 45 words in the English language that are equivalent to "method for making a decision," but the one we have settled on is policy. The term policy is very familiar to fields such as Markov decision processes and reinforcement learning, but with a much narrower interpretation than we will use. Other fields do not use the term at all. Designing effective policies will be the focus of most of this book. Even more subtle is identifying the different sources of uncertainty. It can be hard enough trying to identify potential decisions, but thinking about all the random events that might affect whatever it is that you are managing, whether it is reducing disease, managing inventories, or making investments, can seem like a hopeless challenge"--

Note: Preface xxv -- Acknowledgments xxxi -- Part I - Introduction 1 -- 1 Sequential Decision Problems 3 -- 1.1 The Audience 7 -- 1.2 The Communities of Sequential Decision Problems 8 -- 1.3 Our Universal Modeling Framework 10 -- 1.4 Designing Policies for Sequential Decision Problems 15 -- 1.5 Learning 20 -- 1.6 Themes 21 -- 1.7 Our Modeling Approach 27 -- 1.8 How to Read this Book 27 -- 1.9 Bibliographic Notes 33 -- Exercises 34 -- Bibliography 38 -- 2 Canonical Problems and Applications 39 -- 2.1 Canonical Problems 39 -- 2.2 A Universal Modeling Framework for Sequential Decision Problems 64 -- 2.3 Applications 69 -- 2.4 Bibliographic Notes 85 -- Exercises 90 -- Bibliography 93 -- 3 Online Learning 101 -- 3.1 Machine Learning for Sequential Decisions 102 -- 3.2 Adaptive Learning Using Exponential Smoothing 110 -- 3.3 Lookup Tables with Frequentist Updating 111 -- 3.4 Lookup Tables with Bayesian Updating 112 -- 3.5 Computing Bias and Variance* 118 -- 3.6 Lookup Tables and Aggregation* 121 -- 3.7 Linear Parametric Models 131 -- 3.8 Recursive Least Squares for Linear Models 136 -- 3.9 Nonlinear Parametric Models 140 -- 3.10 Nonparametric Models* 149 -- 3.11 Nonstationary Learning* 159 -- 3.12 The Curse of Dimensionality 162 -- 3.13 Designing Approximation Architectures in Adaptive Learning 165 -- 3.14 Why Does It Work?** 166 -- 3.15 Bibliographic Notes 174 -- Exercises 176 -- Bibliography 180 -- 4 Introduction to Stochastic Search 183 -- 4.1 Illustrations of the Basic Stochastic Optimization Problem 185 -- 4.2 Deterministic Methods 188 -- 4.3 Sampled Models 193 -- 4.4 Adaptive Learning Algorithms 202 -- 4.5 Closing Remarks 210 -- 4.6 Bibliographic Notes 210 -- Exercises 212 -- Bibliography 218 -- Part II - Stochastic Search 221 -- 5 Derivative-Based Stochastic Search 223 -- 5.1 Some Sample Applications 225 -- 5.2 Modeling Uncertainty 228 -- 5.3 Stochastic Gradient Methods 231 -- 5.4 Styles of Gradients 237 -- 5.5 Parameter Optimization for Neural Networks* 242 -- 5.6 Stochastic Gradient Algorithm as a Sequential Decision Problem 247 -- 5.7 Empirical Issues 248 -- 5.8 Transient Problems* 249 -- 5.9 Theoretical Performance* 250 -- 5.10 Why Does it Work? 250 -- 5.11 Bibliographic Notes 263 -- Exercises 264 -- Bibliography 270 -- 6 Stepsize Policies 273 -- 6.1 Deterministic Stepsize Policies 276 -- 6.2 Adaptive Stepsize Policies 282 -- 6.3 Optimal Stepsize Policies* 289 -- 6.4 Optimal Step sizes for Approximate Value Iteration* 297 -- 6.5 Convergence 300 -- 6.6 Guidelines for Choosing Stepsize Policies 301 -- 6.7 Why Does it Work* 303 -- 6.8 Bibliographic Notes 306 -- Exercises 307 -- Bibliography 314 -- 7 Derivative-Free Stochastic Search 317 -- 7.1 Overview of Derivative-free Stochastic Search 319 -- 7.2 Modeling Derivative-free Stochastic Search 325 -- 7.3 Designing Policies 330 -- 7.4 Policy Function Approximations 333 -- 7.5 Cost Function Approximations 335 -- 7.6 VFA-based Policies 338 -- 7.7 Direct Lookahead Policies 348 -- 7.8 The Knowledge Gradient (Continued)* 362 -- 7.9 Learning in Batches 380 -- 7.10 Simulation Optimization* 382 -- 7.11 Evaluating Policies 385 -- 7.12 Designing Policies 394 -- 7.13 Extensions* 398 -- 7.14 Bibliographic Notes 409 -- Exercises 412 -- Bibliography 424 -- Part III - State-dependent Problems 429 -- 8 State-dependent Problems 431 -- 8.1 Graph Problems 433 -- 8.2 Inventory Problems 439 -- 8.3 Complex Resource Allocation Problems 446 -- 8.4 State-dependent Learning Problems 456 -- 8.5 A Sequence of Problem Classes 460 -- 8.6 Bibliographic Notes 461 -- Exercises 462 -- Bibliography 466 -- 9 Modeling Sequential Decision Problems 467 -- 9.1 A Simple Modeling Illustration 471 -- 9.2 Notational Style 476 -- 9.3 Modeling Time 478 -- 9.4 The States of Our System 481 -- 9.5 Modeling Decisions 500 -- 9.6 The Exogenous Information Process 506 -- 9.7 The Transition Function 515 -- 9.8 The Objective Function 518 -- 9.9 Illustration: An Energy Storage Model 523 -- 9.10 Base Models and Lookahead Models 528 -- 9.11 A Classification of Problems* 529 -- 9.12 Policy Evaluation* 532 -- 9.13 Advanced Probabilistic Modeling Concepts** 534 -- 9.14 Looking Forward 540 -- 9.15 Bibliographic Notes 542 -- Exercises 544 -- Bibliography 557 -- 10 Uncertainty Modeling 559 -- 10.1 Sources of Uncertainty 560 -- 10.2 A Modeling Case Study: The COVID Pandemic 575 -- 10.3 Stochastic Modeling 575 -- 10.4 Monte Carlo Simulation 581 -- 10.5 Case Study: Modeling Electricity Prices 589 -- 10.6 Sampling vs. Sampled Models 595 -- 10.7 Closing Notes 597 -- 10.8 Bibliographic Notes 597 -- Exercises 598 -- Bibliography 601 -- 11 Designing Policies 603 -- 11.1 From Optimization to Machine Learning to Sequential Decision Problems 605 -- 11.2 The Classes of Policies 606 -- 11.3 Policy Function Approximations 610 -- 11.4 Cost Function Approximations 613 -- 11.5 Value Function Approximations 614 -- 11.6 Direct Lookahead Approximations 616 -- 11.7 Hybrid Strategies 620 -- 11.8 Randomized Policies 626 -- 11.9 Illustration: An Energy Storage Model Revisited 627 -- 11.10 Choosing the Policy Class 631 -- 11.11 Policy Evaluation 641 -- 11.12 Parameter Tuning 642 -- 11.13 Bibliographic Notes 646 -- Exercises 646 -- Bibliography 651 -- Part IV - Policy Search 653 -- 12 Policy Function Approximations and Policy Search 655 -- 12.1 Policy Search as a Sequential Decision Problem 657 -- 12.2 Classes of Policy Function Approximations 658 -- 12.3 Problem Characteristics 665 -- 12.4 Flavors of Policy Search 666 -- 12.5 Policy Search with Numerical Derivatives 669 -- 12.6 Derivative-Free Methods for Policy Search 670 -- 12.7 Exact Derivatives for Continuous Sequential Problems* 677 -- 12.8 Exact Derivatives for Discrete Dynamic Programs** 680 -- 12.9 Supervised Learning 686 -- 12.10 Why Does it Work? 687 -- 12.11 Bibliographic Notes 690 -- Exercises 691 -- Bibliography 698 -- 13 Cost Function Approximations 701 -- 13.1 General Formulation for Parametric CFA 703 -- 13.2 Objective-Modified CFAs 704 -- 13.3 Constraint-Modified CFAs 714 -- 13.4 Bibliographic Notes 725 -- Exercises 726 -- Bibliography 729 -- Part V - Lookahead Policies 731 -- 14 Exact Dynamic Programming 737 -- 14.1 Discrete Dynamic Programming 738 -- 14.2 The Optimality Equations 740 -- 14.3 Finite Horizon Problems 747 -- 14.4 Continuous Problems with Exact Solutions 750 -- 14.5 Infinite Horizon Problems* 755 -- 14.6 Value Iteration for Infinite Horizon Problems* 757 -- 14.7 Policy Iteration for Infinite Horizon Problems* 762 -- 14.8 Hybrid Value-Policy Iteration* 764 -- 14.9 Average Reward Dynamic Programming* 765 -- 14.10 The Linear Programming Method for Dynamic Programs** 766 -- 14.11 Linear Quadratic Regulation 767 -- 14.12 Why Does it Work?** 770 -- 14.13 Bibliographic Notes 783 -- Exercises 783 -- Bibliography 793 -- 15 Backward Approximate Dynamic Programming 795 -- 15.1 Backward Approximate Dynamic Programming for Finite Horizon Problems 797 -- 15.2 Fitted Value Iteration for Infinite Horizon Problems 804 -- 15.3 Value Function Approximation Strategies 805 -- 15.4 Computational Observations 810 -- 15.5 Bibliographic Notes 816 -- Exercises 816 -- Bibliography 821 -- 16 Forward ADP I: The Value of a Policy 823 -- 16.1 Sampling the Value of a Policy 824 -- 16.2 Stochastic Approximation Methods 835 -- 16.3 Bellman's Equation Using a Linear Model* 837 -- 16.4 Analysis of TD(0), LSTD, and LSPE Using a Single State* 842 -- 16.5 Gradient-based Methods for Approximate Value Iteration* 845 -- 16.6 Value Function Approximations Based on Bayesian Learning* 852 -- 16.7 Learning Algorithms and Atepsizes 855 -- 16.8 Bibliographic Notes 860 -- Exercises 862 -- Bibliography 864 -- 17 Forward ADP II: Policy Optimization 867 -- 17.1 Overview of Algorithmic Strategies 869 -- 17.2 Approximate Value Iteration and Q-Learning Using Lookup Tables 871 -- 17.3 Styles of Learning 881 -- 17.4 Approximate Value Iteration Using Linear Models 886 -- 17.5 On-policy vs. , off-policy learning and the exploration-exploitation problem 888 -- 17.6 Applications 894 -- 17.7 Approximate Policy Iteration 900 -- 17.8 The Actor-Critic Paradigm 907 -- 17.9 Statistical Bias in the Max Operator* 909 -- 17.10 The Linear Programming Method Using Linear Models* 912 -- 17.11 Finite Horizon Approximations for Steady-State Applications 915 -- 17.12 Bibliographic Notes 917 -- Exercises 918 -- Bibliography 924 -- 18 Forward ADP III: Convex Resource Allocation Problems 927 -- 18.1 Resource Allocation Problems 930 -- 18.2 Values Versus Marginal Values 937 -- 18.3 Piecewise Linear Approximations for Scalar Functions 938 -- 18.4 Regression Methods 941 -- 18.5 Separable Piecewise Linear Approximations 944 -- 18.6 Benders Decomposition for Nonseparable Approximations** 946 -- 18.7 Linear Approximations for High-Dimensional Applications 956 -- 18.8 Resource Allocation with Exogenous Information State 958 -- 18.9 Closing Notes 959 -- 18.10 Bibliographic Notes 960 -- Exercises 962 -- Bibliography 967 -- 19 Direct Lookahead Policies 971 -- 19.1 Optimal Policies Using Lookahead Models 974 -- 19.2 Creating an Approximate Lookahead Model 978 -- 19.3 Modified Objectives in Lookahead Models 985 -- 19.4 Evaluating DLA Policies 992 -- 19.5 Why Use a DLA? 997 -- 19.6 Deterministic Lookaheads 999 -- 19.7 A Tour of Stochastic Lookahead Policies 1005 -- 19.8 Monte Carlo Tree Search for Discrete Decisions 1009 -- 19.9 Two-Stage Stochastic Programming for Vector Decisions* 1018 -- 19.10 Observations on DLA Policies 1024 -- 19.11 Bibliographic Notes 1025 -- Exercises 1027 -- Bibliography 1031 -- Part VI - Multiagent Systems 1033 -- 20 Multiagent Modeling and Learning 1035 -- 20.1 Overview of Multiagent Systems 1036 -- 20.2 A Learning Problem - Flu Mitigation 1044 -- 20.3 The POMDP Perspective* 1059 -- 20.4 The Two-Agent Newsvendor Problem 1062 -- 20.5 Multipl ...

Additional Edition: Print version: Powell, Warren B., 1955- Reinforcement learning and stochastic optimization Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc, [2022] ISBN 9781119815037

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DOI: 10.1002/9781119815068

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