Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis for Supporting the Selection of Engineering Materials in Product Design

Multi-criteria Decision Analysis for Supporting the Selection of Engineering Materials in Product Design

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  Jahan, Ali ^a   Edwards, Kevin L ^b  

^a ISLAMIC AZAD UNIVERSITY   (Iran)

^b ASTON UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 85013716703     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.1016/C2012-0-02834-7     Document Type: Book

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