Multiobjective Comparative Analysis of Alternative Structural Systems for Low-Income Housing
Publication: Journal of Architectural Engineering
Volume 26, Issue 2
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Forum papers are thought-provoking opinion pieces or essays founded in fact, sometimes containing speculation, on a civil engineering topic of general interest and relevance to the readership of the journal. The views expressed in this Forum article do not necessarily reflect the views of ASCE or the Editorial Board of the journal.
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Journal of Architectural Engineering
Volume 26 • Issue 2 • June 2020
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Received: Mar 3, 2019
Accepted: Aug 5, 2019
Published online: Apr 1, 2020
Published in print: Jun 1, 2020
Discussion open until: Sep 1, 2020
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