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An Efficient Approach to Obtain Optimal Load Factors for Structural Design
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-07-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
An efficient optimization approach is described to calibrate load factors used for designing of structures.
The load factors are calibrated so that the structural reliability index is as close as possible to a target reliability value.
The optimization procedure is applied to find optimal load factors for designing of structures in accordance with the new version of the Mexico City Building Code (RCDF).
For this aim, the combination of factors corresponding to dead load plus live load is considered.
The optimal combination is based on a parametric numerical analysis of several reinforced concrete elements, which are designed using different load factor values.
The Monte Carlo simulation technique is used.
The formulation is applied to different failure modes: flexure, shear, torsion, and compression plus bending of short and slender reinforced concrete elements.
Finally, the structural reliability corresponding to the optimal load combination proposed here is compared with that corresponding to the load combination recommended by the current Mexico City Building Code.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bojórquez, Juan& Ruiz, Sonia E.. 2014. An Efficient Approach to Obtain Optimal Load Factors for Structural Design. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1049677
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bojórquez, Juan& Ruiz, Sonia E.. An Efficient Approach to Obtain Optimal Load Factors for Structural Design. The Scientific World Journal No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1049677
American Medical Association (AMA)
Bojórquez, Juan& Ruiz, Sonia E.. An Efficient Approach to Obtain Optimal Load Factors for Structural Design. The Scientific World Journal. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1049677
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1049677