Practical Optimization of Composite Steel and Concrete Girders

Victoria E. Roşca
Affiliation: „Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iaşi, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Building Services
Email: roscave@yahoo.com
Elena Axinte
Affiliation: „Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iaşi, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Building Services
Email: -
Carmen E. Teleman
Affiliation: „Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iaşi, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Building Services
Email: teleman@ce.tuiasi.ro
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Tomme: LVIII (LXII) | Fascicle: 1 | 2012
Pages: 85-98
Abstract text:
The composite action in members built up of different materials results in savings in construction cost. These savings can be further advanced by employing optimization techniques in the design of composite members. This paper presents an algorithm model for the cost optimization of composite beams based on the specifications of the SR EN 1994-1-1/2006: Design of composite steel and concrete structures. Design examples taken from the literature were analysed in order to validate the proposed model, to illustrate its use, and to demonstrate its capabilities in optimizing composite beam designs.
Key Words:
composite steel – concrete beam; EC4; nonlinear optimization.

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Author(s) Information

Victoria E. Roşca
Affiliation: „Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iaşi, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Building Services
Email: roscave@yahoo.com
Elena Axinte
Affiliation: „Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iaşi, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Building Services
Email: -
Carmen E. Teleman
Affiliation: „Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iaşi, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Building Services
Email: teleman@ce.tuiasi.ro

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