Optimization Aided Design: Reinforced Concrete
Optimization Aided Design: Reinforced Concrete
English | 2022 | ISBN: 3433033374 | 198 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 35 MB
English | 2022 | ISBN: 3433033374 | 198 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 35 MB
Concrete is the most used building material. Its main component, cement, however, accounts production- related for up to 10 % of global CO2 emissions and is therefore a major contributor to human-induced climate change. Due to its low tensile strength, concrete must be further enhanced in tension with adequate reinforcement, such as steel. Producing the latter therefore additionally impacts the environment. Consequently, reducing the material amount for design and construction of structures, thus lowering material- and transport-induced emissions, represents a key element to climate protection. In this context, meeting the essential requirements ? sustainability, serviceability, durability ? is yet indispensable.