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Optimal design of long-span steel portal frames using fabricated beams
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5453-859X
Abstract This paper considers the optimal design of fabricated steel beams for long-span portal frames. The design optimisation takes into account ultimate as well as serviceability limit states, adopting deflection limits recommended by the Steel Construction Institute (SCI). Results for three benchmark frames demonstrate the efficiency of the optimisation methodology. A genetic algorithm (GA) was used to optimise the dimensions of the plates used for the columns, rafters and haunches. Discrete decision variables were adopted for the thickness of the steel plates and continuous variables for the breadth and depth of the plates. Strategies were developed to enhance the performance of the GA including solution space reduction and a hybrid initial population half of which is derived using Latin hypercube sampling. The results show that the proposed GA-based optimisation model generates optimal and near-optimal solutions consistently. A parametric study is then conducted on frames of different spans. A significant variation in weight between fabricated and conventional hot-rolled steel portal frames is shown; for a 50m span frame, a 14–19% saving in weight was achieved. Furthermore, since Universal Beam sections in the UK come from a discrete section library, the results could also provide overall dimensions of other beams that could be more efficient for portal frames. Eurocode 3 was used for illustrative purposes; any alternative code of practice may be used.
Highlights Fabricated beam portal frames have a distinct weight advantage over universal beam. For medium to long span frames, UB optimised frames are governed by serviceability. Sectional dimensional constraints have significant influence on the weight obtained. Fabricated beams will be ill-advised for small frames where savings are minimal. A genetic algorithm was capable of producing reliable repeatable results.
Optimal design of long-span steel portal frames using fabricated beams
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5453-859X
Abstract This paper considers the optimal design of fabricated steel beams for long-span portal frames. The design optimisation takes into account ultimate as well as serviceability limit states, adopting deflection limits recommended by the Steel Construction Institute (SCI). Results for three benchmark frames demonstrate the efficiency of the optimisation methodology. A genetic algorithm (GA) was used to optimise the dimensions of the plates used for the columns, rafters and haunches. Discrete decision variables were adopted for the thickness of the steel plates and continuous variables for the breadth and depth of the plates. Strategies were developed to enhance the performance of the GA including solution space reduction and a hybrid initial population half of which is derived using Latin hypercube sampling. The results show that the proposed GA-based optimisation model generates optimal and near-optimal solutions consistently. A parametric study is then conducted on frames of different spans. A significant variation in weight between fabricated and conventional hot-rolled steel portal frames is shown; for a 50m span frame, a 14–19% saving in weight was achieved. Furthermore, since Universal Beam sections in the UK come from a discrete section library, the results could also provide overall dimensions of other beams that could be more efficient for portal frames. Eurocode 3 was used for illustrative purposes; any alternative code of practice may be used.
Highlights Fabricated beam portal frames have a distinct weight advantage over universal beam. For medium to long span frames, UB optimised frames are governed by serviceability. Sectional dimensional constraints have significant influence on the weight obtained. Fabricated beams will be ill-advised for small frames where savings are minimal. A genetic algorithm was capable of producing reliable repeatable results.
Optimal design of long-span steel portal frames using fabricated beams
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5453-859X
Abstract This paper considers the optimal design of fabricated steel beams for long-span portal frames. The design optimisation takes into account ultimate as well as serviceability limit states, adopting deflection limits recommended by the Steel Construction Institute (SCI). Results for three benchmark frames demonstrate the efficiency of the optimisation methodology. A genetic algorithm (GA) was used to optimise the dimensions of the plates used for the columns, rafters and haunches. Discrete decision variables were adopted for the thickness of the steel plates and continuous variables for the breadth and depth of the plates. Strategies were developed to enhance the performance of the GA including solution space reduction and a hybrid initial population half of which is derived using Latin hypercube sampling. The results show that the proposed GA-based optimisation model generates optimal and near-optimal solutions consistently. A parametric study is then conducted on frames of different spans. A significant variation in weight between fabricated and conventional hot-rolled steel portal frames is shown; for a 50m span frame, a 14–19% saving in weight was achieved. Furthermore, since Universal Beam sections in the UK come from a discrete section library, the results could also provide overall dimensions of other beams that could be more efficient for portal frames. Eurocode 3 was used for illustrative purposes; any alternative code of practice may be used.
Highlights Fabricated beam portal frames have a distinct weight advantage over universal beam. For medium to long span frames, UB optimised frames are governed by serviceability. Sectional dimensional constraints have significant influence on the weight obtained. Fabricated beams will be ill-advised for small frames where savings are minimal. A genetic algorithm was capable of producing reliable repeatable results.
Optimal design of long-span steel portal frames using fabricated beams
McKinstray, Ross (Autor:in) / Lim, James B.P. (Autor:in) / Tanyimboh, Tiku T. (Autor:in) / Phan, Duoc T. (Autor:in) / Sha, Wei (Autor:in)
Journal of Constructional Steel Research ; 104 ; 104-114
04.10.2014
11 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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