Effects of continuum design domains on optimal bracing systems for multistory steel building frameworks
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Paper/Presentation Title | Effects of continuum design domains on optimal bracing systems for multistory steel building frameworks |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | |
Author | Liang, Qing Quan |
Editors | Veidt, Martin, Albermani, Faris, Daniel, Bill, Griffiths, John, Hargreaves, Doug, McAree, Ross, Meehan, Paul and Tan, Andy |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the 5th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics (ACAM 2007) |
Journal Citation | 2, pp. 794-799 |
Number of Pages | 6 |
Year | 2007 |
Place of Publication | Sydney, Australia |
ISBN | 0858258625 |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://www.acam2007.eventplanners.com.au/ |
Conference/Event | 5th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics (ACAM 2007) |
Event Details | 5th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics (ACAM 2007) Event Date 10 to end of 12 Dec 2007 Event Location Brisbane, Australia |
Abstract | [Abstract]: This paper investigates the effects of continuum design domains on the layouts and performance of optimal bracing systems for multistory steel building frameworks under lateral loads using the performance-based optimization (PBO) technique. In the present method, an unbraced steel framework is initially designed for strength using standard steel sections from databases. A continuum structure is then structurally added to the framework to stiffen the framework. Based on system performance criteria, underutilized finite elements are gradually removed from the continuum design domain to obtain optimal bracing systems for the steel framework. The PBO technique is employed to generate optimal bracing systems for 12-story steel building frameworks braced with different continuum design domains under multiple lateral loads. The performance of optimal bracing systems produced is evaluated using a performance index. |
Keywords | bracing systems, performance-based optimization, topology optimization |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 400510. Structural engineering |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Department of Agricultural, Civil and Environmental Engineering |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/9y873/effects-of-continuum-design-domains-on-optimal-bracing-systems-for-multistory-steel-building-frameworks
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