A Decomposition Strategy for Optimization of Reinforced Concrete Systems

拟议研究的主要目标是开发一种 战略应用优化技术的设计 钢筋混凝土系统 拟议战略包括 将所述设计分解为系统级和组件级。 耦合保持在级别之间。 连续和离散 在这两个级别上应用优化技术。 启发式 配置搜索算法在组件级使用。 基于统计实验设计方法的近似值是 使战略在合理的时间内可操作 当前工作站上的帧。 系统可以包括组件 例如板、梁、柱和基脚。 所有ACI 318-83 适用的规范作为约束条件包括在内， 材料和劳动力成本包括在目标中。

The primary objective of the proposed research is to develop a strategy for applying optimization techniques to the design of reinforced concrete systems. The proposed strategy consists of decomposing the design into a system level and a component level. Coupling is preserved between levels. Continuous and discrete optimization techniques are applied at both levels. Heuristic configuration search algorithms are used at the component level. Approximations based on statistical experimental design methods are employed to make the strategy operable within reasonable time frames on current workstations. Systems may include components such as slabs, beams, columns, and footings. All ACI 318-83 specifications which apply are included as constraints, and both material and labor costs are included in the objective.