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Topology Optimization-Based Reinforced Concrete Beams: Design and Experiment
Though topology optimization has been around for nearly 3 decades, its application in the design of RC structures still is a concern, not only because of the lack of a definite procedure, but also because of the lack of supporting and reassuring experimental evidence. This paper presents a practical integration of topology optimization to the design of RC beams with experimental validation. Concrete and steel reinforcement profiles based on two-material topology optimization were considered as a form suggestion and used for design guidance. The design was refined constantly to alleviate any stress and deflection violations, and the beam successively evolved. A supporting experiment verified that a reduction of approximately 30% in concrete can be achieved while all the relevant design requirements remained satisfied and integrity was maintained, with more than 3 times the beam’s service capacity reserved.
Topology Optimization-Based Reinforced Concrete Beams: Design and Experiment
Though topology optimization has been around for nearly 3 decades, its application in the design of RC structures still is a concern, not only because of the lack of a definite procedure, but also because of the lack of supporting and reassuring experimental evidence. This paper presents a practical integration of topology optimization to the design of RC beams with experimental validation. Concrete and steel reinforcement profiles based on two-material topology optimization were considered as a form suggestion and used for design guidance. The design was refined constantly to alleviate any stress and deflection violations, and the beam successively evolved. A supporting experiment verified that a reduction of approximately 30% in concrete can be achieved while all the relevant design requirements remained satisfied and integrity was maintained, with more than 3 times the beam’s service capacity reserved.
Topology Optimization-Based Reinforced Concrete Beams: Design and Experiment
J. Struct. Eng.
Wethyavivorn, Benjapon (author) / Surit, Siradech (author) / Thanadirek, Thanit (author) / Wethyavivorn, Piyanut (author)
2022-10-01
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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