Gaganelis G. Optimization Aided Design. Reinforced Concrete 2022

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Concrete is the most used building material. Its main component, cement, however, accounts production- related for up to 10 % of global CO2 emissions and is therefore a major contributor to human-induced climate change. Due to its low tensile strength, concrete must be further enhanced in tension with adequate reinforcement, such as steel. Producing the latter therefore additionally impacts the environment. Consequently, reducing the material amount for design and construction of structures, thus lowering material- and transport-induced emissions, represents a key element to climate protection. In this context, meeting the essential requirements sustainability, serviceability, durability is yet indispensable.
Introduction
Fundamentals of Reinforced Concrete (RC) Design
Fundamentals of Structural Optimization
Identification of Structures
Internal Force Flow
Design of Cross-sections