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Both Neural networks NN and Multivariate Data Analysis MDA techniques were
used to determine mechanical tensile properties of steels. NN apparently pr
oved better in dealing with non-linearity effects and complex interactions
between the predictors. However, MDA was found essential in improving the q
uality of the prediction and providing interpretation to the results from N
N modelling.