DOI: 10.1016/s0045-7825(97)00215-6. Structural optimization using evolution strategies and neural networks

Structural optimization using evolution strategies and neural networks

10.1016/s0045-7825(97)00215-6

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Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering (78)

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Papadrakakis, M., Lagaros, N. D., & Tsompanakis, Y. (1998). Structural optimization using evolution strategies and neural networks. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 156(1â4), 309â333.

Authors 3

Manolis Papadrakakis (first)
Nikos D. Lagaros (additional)
Yiannis Tsompanakis (additional)

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  "container-title-short": "Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering",
  "published": {
    "date-parts": [
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        1998,
        4
      ]
    ]
  }
}