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A Methodology for Cost Optimization of the Layout Design of Multi-Span Reinforced Concrete Beams

P. Sharafi, M.N.S. Hadi and L.H. Teh

School of Civil, Mining and Environmental Engineering
University of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia

doi:10.4203/ccp.102.124

P. Sharafi, M.N.S. Hadi, L.H. Teh, "A Methodology for Cost Optimization of the Layout Design of Multi-Span Reinforced Concrete Beams", in , (Editors), "Proceedings of the Fourteenth International Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Computing", Civil-Comp Press, Stirlingshire, UK, Paper 124, 2013. doi:10.4203/ccp.102.124

Keywords: cost optimization, layout optimization, reinforced concrete, multi-span beam, ant colony optimization.

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This paper presents a description of a new methodology for the optimum preliminary layout design of reinforced concrete multi-span beams considering the relevant cost elements. First, a new objective function is presented, as an alternative to traditional cost functions for reinforced concrete beams. The ability of being easily employed in layout optimization problems, gives the new cost function a distinct advantage over its alternatives. Examples are included to illustrate the performance of the new methodology.

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