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A comparative study of software systems from the optimization viewpoint

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Analysis technology is widely accepted and quite popular these days. Incorporation of the analysis result into a design process is a key factor for the success of an analysis area. A few design software products have been commercialized. Generally, they are trying to make an interface between various design methods and analysis software. Optimization is a typical automatic design method. The software products of optimization are investigated and compared for user convenience and algorithm performance. A few popular products are selected. A graphical user interface (GUI) is compared for capability and efficiency. The performances of the optimization algorithms are tested by mathematical and engineering examples, and the results are discussed.

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  1. Development 2 Team, Mando Co., 5-22 Bangye-ri, Munmak-eup, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do, 220-805, Korea

    U.P. Hong

  2. Department of Mechanical Design and Production Engineering, Hanyang University, 1271 Sa 1-dong, Sangnok-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do, 425-791, Korea

    K.H. Hwang & G.J. Park

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Hong, U., Hwang, K. & Park, G. A comparative study of software systems from the optimization viewpoint. Struct Multidisc Optim 27, 460–468 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00158-004-0407-y

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