EXAMPLE 10. OPTIMIZATION OF REINFORCED CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION

EXAMPLE 10: 'OPTIMISATION' 16 dimensions, i.e. the whole cross-section is locked. The default values in the boundary and Step columns are those defined in the General Design Parameters, which are initially obeyed by all elements. For this example we lock the dimension 30cm. By using the "Delete All" button, all the cross-sections that have been defined are deleted, while by using the "Delete" button, the selected cross-section is deleted. With the "Initialize" button, the original limits are restored to the dimensions of the cross-section. Finally, by selecting the "Show" button, the elements that have the specific cross-section are displayed in red. 2) For the " Beams " section exactly the same applies as for the pillar module. For this example and for the 30X60 beams we lock the width 30 cm.