Automated design procedure for the optimum reinforcement in plate and shells

摘要

A optimization procedure for the reinforcement in concrete structures is presented, which is based on non linear finite elements. The reinforcement increments are based on the strains in the reinforcement. For the distribution of the reinforcement increments different control parameters were introduced. The whole procedure was implemented in the finite element program SEGNID. To verify the optimization and to show the procedure a one span slab, a two span slab, a point supported slab and a slab from a practical building were investigated.