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Matrix-Based Computational Concept Design with Ant Colony Optimization

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Engineering design is a special form of problem solving where a set of frequently unclear objectives must be balanced without violating a set of constraints. As the concept generation phase of the engineering design becomes more complex and competitive, it is desirable to produce a large number of potential optimized solutions.

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Tang, D., Yin, L., Ullah, I. (2018). Matrix-Based Computational Concept Design with Ant Colony Optimization. In: Matrix-based Product Design and Change Management. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-5077-0_4

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