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Modified Harmony Search Algorithm-Based Optimization for Eco-Friendly Reinforced Concrete Frames

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  • Gebrail Bekdaş

    (Department of Civil Engineering, İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, İstanbul 34320, Turkey)

  • Sinan Melih Nigdeli

    (Department of Civil Engineering, İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, İstanbul 34320, Turkey)

  • Sanghun Kim

    (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122, USA)

  • Zong Woo Geem

    (College of IT Convergence, Gachon University, Seongnam 13120, Korea)

Abstract

Cost and CO 2 are two factors in the optimum design of structures. This study proposes a modified harmony search methodology for optimization of reinforced concrete beams with minimum CO 2 emissions. The optimum design was developed in detail by considering all possible combinations of variable loads, including dynamic force resulting from earthquake motion. Moreover, time-history analyses were performed, and requirements of the ACI-318 building code were considered in the reinforced concrete design. The results show that the optimum design based on CO 2 emission minimization is greatly different from the optimum cost design results. According to these results, using recycled members provides a sustainable design.

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  • Gebrail Bekdaş & Sinan Melih Nigdeli & Sanghun Kim & Zong Woo Geem, 2022. "Modified Harmony Search Algorithm-Based Optimization for Eco-Friendly Reinforced Concrete Frames," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(6), pages 1-13, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:14:y:2022:i:6:p:3361-:d:770193
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    1. Gebrail Bekdaş, 2015. "Harmony Search Algorithm Approach for Optimum Design of Post-Tensioned Axially Symmetric Cylindrical Reinforced Concrete Walls," Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications, Springer, vol. 164(1), pages 342-358, January.
    2. Hyo Seon Park & Bongkeun Kwon & Yunah Shin & Yousok Kim & Taehoon Hong & Se Woon Choi, 2013. "Cost and CO 2 Emission Optimization of Steel Reinforced Concrete Columns in High-Rise Buildings," Energies, MDPI, vol. 6(11), pages 1-16, October.
    3. Zülal Akbay Arama & Aylin Ece Kayabekir & Gebrail Bekdaş & Zong Woo Geem, 2020. "CO 2 and Cost Optimization of Reinforced Concrete Cantilever Soldier Piles: A Parametric Study with Harmony Search Algorithm," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(15), pages 1-25, July.
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