Critical Reviews on Topology Optimisation of
Reinforced Concrete
Volume 1 - Issue 4
Sreevidya V* and Nidhi M
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Federal Institute of Science and Technology, India
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Sreevidya V, Department of Civil Engineering, Federal Institute of Science and Technology, Kerala Technological
University, Ernakulam, Kerala, India
Received: March 27, 2018; Published: April 03, 2018
DOI: 10.32474/TCEIA.2018.01.000124
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Abstract
Current demand on resources have forced engineering sector to look at more efficient design and construction methods. Methods
that will yield better designs that are cost effective and put less demand on decreasing resources. This study introduces applications
of structural topology optimization to reinforced concrete structures. Structural topology optimization is a technique for finding
the optimum material layout. Aerospace and automotive engineers routinely employ topology optimization and have reported
significant structural performance gains as a result. Recently designers of buildings and structures have also started investigating
the use of topology optimization, for the design of efficient and aesthetically pleasing developments. The main objective is to achieve
a reduction in the weight of concrete structures. This is motivated by the need to reduce cement production which is a major
source of CO2 emissions. Using this engineer can find the best concept design that meets the design requirements. In this paper a
critical review on topology optimization of reinforced concrete structures are investigated based on different topology optimization
techniques.
Keywords: Topology optimization; Critical Review
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Topology Optimization Techniques|
Topology Optimization of Reinforced Concrete
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