OPTIMUM COST DESIGN OF PRECAST CONCRETE FRAMED STRUCTURES

1 January 1980

journal article
research article
Published by Taylor & Francis in Engineering Optimization

Vol. 5 (1) , 41-49
https://doi.org/10.1080/03052158008902432

Abstract

The overall cost of most precast concrete structures comprises fabrication, handling, cladding, foundation and erection costs. A cost model is constructed around these factors and a suite of programs is developed to analyse, design, cost and optimize a family of precast concrete structures. These procedures are further illustrated with cost response surfaces which can be generated given the upper and lower bounds of any two primary variables. Conclusions are drawn on the significance of the resultant optimum structures to the precast concrete industry.

Keywords

PRECAST CONCRETE
CLADDING
CONCRETE FRAMED
OPTIMUM COST
STRUCTURES COMPRISES
COST DESIGN
CONCRETE STRUCTURES

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OPTIMUM COST DESIGN OF A STEEL-FRAMED BUILDING
Engineering Optimization, 1975