Computer‐Automated Design of Reinforced Concrete Frameworks
Publication: Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 119, Issue 7
Abstract
This paper presents an efficient computer‐based method for the optimal design of reinforced concrete building frameworks. The width, depth, and longitudinal reinforcement of member sections are taken as the design variables. The strength constraints for the design are formulated using both member capacity sensitivities and structure response sensitivities. An optimality criteria method is applied to minimize the cost of concrete, steel, and formwork subject to constraints on strength and stiffness. Two reinforced concrete framework examples are presented to illustrate the features of the design optimization method. It is shown that the design method provides an effective iterative optimization strategy that converges in relatively few cycles to a least‐cost design of reinforced concrete frameworks satisfying all relevant requirements of the governing design code. The iterative process is insensitive to the (arbitrarily) selected initial design and converges smoothly to a final design involving member dimensions and reinforcement percentages consistent with usual design practice.
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Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 119 • Issue 7 • July 1993
Pages: 2036 - 2058
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Copyright © 1993 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Jan 15, 1992
Published online: Jul 1, 1993
Published in print: Jul 1993
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