A Decomposition Strategy for Optimization of Reinforced Concrete Systems

所提出的研究的主要目标是制定一种策略，将优化技术应用于钢筋混凝土系统的设计。提出的策略包括将设计分解为系统级和组件级。级别之间保持耦合。连续和离散优化技术应用于这两个层次。启发式配置搜索算法在组件级使用。采用基于统计实验设计方法的近似，使该策略在现有工作站的合理时间范围内可操作。系统可能包括板、梁、柱和基础等组件。所有适用的ACI 318-83规范都包括在约束条件中，材料和人工成本都包括在目标中。

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.