Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Year: 2017
Volume: 12
Issue: 19
Page No. 5018 - 5023

Multi-Parameter Optimization of Cost Entropy for Reinforced Concrete Office Building Projects using Ant Colony Optimization

Authors : M. Amusan Lekan, K. Ayo Charles, D. Owolabi James, P. Tunji-Olayeni and Ogunde Ayodeji

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