OPTIMIZATION AND SENSITIVITY OF PRESTRESSED CONCRETE BEAMS


ERBATUR F., ALZAID R., DAHMAN N.

COMPUTERS & STRUCTURES, vol.45, pp.881-886, 1992 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 45
  • Publication Date: 1992
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/0045-7949(92)90046-3
  • Journal Name: COMPUTERS & STRUCTURES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.881-886
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: No

Abstract

This paper is concerned with the optimum design of prestressed concrete beams. Both minimum weight and minimum cost optimization formulations are given for simply supported beams having three different sections. Sensitivity of the optimum designs, with respect to various design parameters, are also discussed. The formulation is programmed for interactive use on micro-computers. An example is given and results are discussed.