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Robust evolutionary shape optimization for ergonomic excellence based on contact pressure distribution

Igor PehnecFESB, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Split, Split, CroatiaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Ivo Marinić-KragićFESB, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Split, Split, CroatiaORCID Iconhttp://orcid.org/0000-0002-9680-6193View further author information
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Damir VučinaFESB, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Split, Split, CroatiaView further author information
Pages 945-958 | Received 16 Jul 2019, Accepted 23 May 2020, Published online: 12 Jun 2020

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