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Browsing by Subject "Structural optimization"

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    Accelerated optimization method for low-embodied energy concrete box-girder bridge design 
    Penadés-Plà, Vicent; García-Segura, Tatiana; Yepes, V. (Elsevier, 2019)
    [EN] Structural optimization is normally carried out by means of conventional heuristic optimization due to the complexity of the structural problems. However, the conventional heuristic optimization still consumes a large ...
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    Applications of hybrid string structures in large-span architectures 
    DING, Jie-min; WU, Hong-lei; Zhang, Zheng (Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València, 2010-02-17)
    Along with rapid progress of large-span architectures in China, hybrid string structures which have excellent load-bearing performances as well as great ability to adapt innovative architectural forms, are being applied ...
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    Design of tall bridge piers by ant colony optimization 
    Martínez Martín, Francisco Joaquín; González Vidosa, Fernando; Hospitaler Pérez, Antonio; Alcalá González, Julián (Elsevier, 2011-08)
    This paper describes a methodology for the analysis and design of Reinforced Concrete (RC) tall bridge piers with hollow rectangular sections, which are typically used in deep valley bridge viaducts. Piers are usually ...
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    Design tools for structural optimization 
    WINSLOW, Peter; FISHER, Al; SHARMA, Shrikant B. (Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València, 2010-02-09)
    Free-form computational modelling software places few limits on the imagination of the architectural designer. Engineers require new digital tools in order to realize these buildings and sculptures in an efficient and ...
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    Integración de investigación y docencia de posgrado a través del diseño eficiente de estructuras 
    Torres-Machí, Cristina; Yepes, Víctor; Alcalá, Julián; Pellicer Armiñana, Eugenio (Universitat Politècnica de València, 2013-06-02)
    [EN] This paper describes, with a case study, the teaching methodology in which a research perspective is introduced in a master program. Throughout the semester, students are asked to apply and analyze the results obtained ...
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    Linkage-based movable bridges: Design methodology and three novel forms 
    Thrall, Ashley P.; Adriaenssens, Sigrid; Paya-Zaforteza, I.; Zoli, Theodore (Elsevier, 2012-04)
    Linkages have been widely used in machines and deployable structures, but these mechanisms have rarely been employed in the design of movable bridges. This paper explores the use of linkages both to actuate the kinematic ...
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    Memetic Algorithm Approach to Designing Precast-Prestressed Concrete Road Bridges with Steel Fiber Reinforcement 
    Martí Albiñana, José Vicente; Yepes Piqueras, Víctor; González Vidosa, Fernando (American Society of Civil Engineers, 2015-02)
    [EN] This paper describes the influence of steel fiber-reinforcement on the design of cost-optimized, prestressed concrete, precast road bridges, with a double U-shaped crosssection and isostatic spans. A memetic algorithm ...
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    Optimal boundary geometry in an elasticity problem: a systematic adjoint approach 
    GARCIA-PALACIOS, J.; CASTRO, C.; SAMARTIN, A. (Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València, 2009-12-01)
    In different problems of Elasticity the definition of the optimal geometry of the boundary, according to a given objective function, is an issue of great interest. Finding the shape of a hole in the middle of a plate ...
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    Optimal design of prestressed concrete hollow core slabs taking into account its fire resistance 
    Albero Gabarda, Vicente; Saura Arnau, Héctor; Hospitaler Pérez, Antonio; Montalva Subirats, José Miguel; Romero, Manuel L. (Elsevier, 2018)
    [EN] Prestressed hollow core slabs are a concrete element widely used as construction floor product, which manufacturing process has greatly been improved in recent years. Several research studies focused on hollow core ...
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    Optimización heuristica de pórticos de edificación de hormigón armado 
    Payá Zaforteza, Ignacio Javier (2009-02-27)
    El objetivo de esta Tesis es el diseño de algoritmos robustos y flexibles que permitan automatizar el diseño óptimo de los pórticos de hormigón armado habitualmente empleados en edificación y extraer conclusiones generales ...
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    Optimization of high-performance concrete post-tensioned box-girder pedestrian bridges 
    Yepes, V.; Pérez-López, E.; García-Segura, Tatiana; Alcalá-González, Julián (WITPress, 2019)
    [EN] This paper deals with the economic optimization of high-performance post-tensioned concrete box-girder pedestrian bridges. To this end, a program analyzes and evaluates the structural restrictions following Spanish ...
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    Optimization of high-performance concrete structures by variable neighborhood search 
    Torres Machí, Cristina; Yepes, V.; Alcalá González, Julián; Pellicer Armiñana, Eugenio (Iran University of Science & Technology, 2013-06)
    [EN] This paper describes a methodology in designing high-performance concrete for simply supported beams, using a hybrid optimization strategy based on a variable neighborhood search threshold acceptance algorithm. Three ...
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    Parametric study of concrete box-girder footbridges 
    Yepes, V.; Pérez-López, E.; Alcalá, J.; García-Segura, T. (Dynamic Academy Yazilim, 2018)
    [EN] This paper presents a study of the parametric variability of post-tensioned concrete box-girder pedestrian bridges. SAMO2 algorithm is used for the parametric study. This algorithm combines SA with a mutation operator, ...
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    Structural optimization as a constitutive design tool in architecture 
    LOCHNER ALDINGER, Irmgard (Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València, 2010-02-09)
    The melting of arts and sciences, of the liberty of design and the discipline of technologies in architecture is one major subject in architecture teachings when it comes to the role of the structure in architecture. Whilst ...