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13. Concurrent surrogate model selection (COSMOS): optimizing model type, kernel function, and hyper-parameters

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14. Multiobjective optimization of laminated composite parts with curvilinear fibers using Kriging-based approaches

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15. Multidisciplinary hybrid hierarchical collaborative optimization of electric wheel vehicle chassis integrated system based on driver’s feel

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16. Optimisation of tensile membrane structures under uncertain wind loads using PCE and kriging based metamodels

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17. A new method based on adaptive volume constraint and stress penalty for stress-constrained topology optimization

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18. Form-finding of grid-shells using the ground structure and potential energy methods: a comparative study and assessment

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21. Structural topology optimization for directional deformation behavior design with the orthotropic artificial weak element method

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22. A holistic topology and shape optimization approach with an application to steel profiles

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23. Local optimum in multi-material topology optimization and solution by reciprocal variables

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24. A combined parametric shape optimization and ersatz material approach

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25. Topology optimization of thermal actuator and its support using the level set based multiple–type boundary method and sensitivity analysis based on constrained variational principle

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