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A decision-making framework model for material selection using a combined multiple attribute decision-making method

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Material selection is a difficult and subtle task due to the immense number of different available materials. In choosing the right material, there is not always a single definite criterion of selection and the designers and engineers have to take into account a large number of material selection criteria. This paper presents a logical procedure for material selection for a given engineering design. The procedure is based on a combined TOPSIS and AHP method. The proposed material selection index helps to evaluate and rank the materials for a given engineering design. Two examples are included to illustrate the approach.

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  1. School of Mechanical Engineering, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Kakrial (Near Panthal), Udhampur District, 182 121, J&K, India

    R. V. Rao

  2. Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Aveiro, Campus Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal

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Rao, R.V., Davim, J.P. A decision-making framework model for material selection using a combined multiple attribute decision-making method. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 35, 751–760 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-006-0752-7

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