Cost optimization of column layout design of reinforced concrete buildings

Authors

Pezhman Sharafi, University of WollongongFollow
Muhammad N. Hadi, University of WollongongFollow
Lip H. Teh, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

75484

Publication Details

Sharafi, P., Hadi, M. N. & Teh, L. H. (2013). Cost Optimization of Column Layout Design of Reinforced Concrete Buildings. In A. Hossein. Gandomi, X. Yang, S. Talatahari & A. Hossein. Alavi (Eds.), Metaheauristic applications in Structures and Infrastructures (pp. 129-146). London: Elsevier.

Abstract

For the design of structural systems, it is often of interest to determine the general geometric layout of the system that most efficiently supports the expected design actions. Such a design can be done by optimizing the overall layout of the structural system as well as the topology of the structure. Layout optimization is probably the most difficult class of problems in structural optimization. It is also a very important one, because it results in much higher material savings than sizing optimization of cross sections (Rozvany, 1992). In a comprehensive structural optimization process, selecting an appropriate preliminary geometric layout is of enormous importance, as it influences all the succeeding stages of the design procedure.