Optimum design of reinforced concrete flat slabs
Other Title(s)
التصميم الأمثل الأسقف الخرسانية المسلحة المسطحة باستخدام الخوارزميات الجينية
Joint Authors
Jinnam, Muhammad A.
Ghalib, Ala C.
Source
Engineering and Technology Journal
Issue
Vol. 33, Issue 9A (30 Sep. 2015), pp.2049-2065, 17 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2015-09-30
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
17
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
This paper deals with the problem of optimum design of reinforced concrete flat slabs by genetic algorithm.
Four case studies are discussed; flat slabs with and without edge beams, and, flat-plate with and without edge beams.
The cost function represents the cost of concrete, steel reinforcement, and formwork.
The design variables are: the effective depth of the slab, dimensions of drop panel, the area of flexural reinforcement at the critical sections of slab, and of edge beams.
The constraints are taken on slab dimensions, and area of steel reinforcements.
The results showed that the optimum ratio of (effective depth /span length) are within the ranges (1/39-1/27) for flat slabs without edge beams, (1/43-1/30) for flat slabs with edge beams , (1/30-1/23) for flat-plate without edge beams and (1/35-1/25) for flat-plates with edge beams.
It is also found, that for same span length, the flat slab without edge beams is more economical slab types.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ghalib, Ala C.& Jinnam, Muhammad A.. 2015. Optimum design of reinforced concrete flat slabs. Engineering and Technology Journal،Vol. 33, no. 9A, pp.2049-2065.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-655366
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ghalib, Ala C.& Jinnam, Muhammad A.. Optimum design of reinforced concrete flat slabs. Engineering and Technology Journal Vol. 33, no. 9A (2015), pp.2049-2065.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-655366
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ghalib, Ala C.& Jinnam, Muhammad A.. Optimum design of reinforced concrete flat slabs. Engineering and Technology Journal. 2015. Vol. 33, no. 9A, pp.2049-2065.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-655366
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 2065
Record ID
BIM-655366