{"product_id":"9780470867334-cost-optimization-of-structures","title":"Cost Optimization of Structures","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFuzzy Logic, Genetic Algorithms, and Parallel Computing\u003cbr\u003eWhile the weight of a structure constitutes a significant part of the cost, a minimum weight design is not necessarily the minimum cost design. Little attention in structural optimization has been paid to the cost optimization problem, particularly of realistic three-dimensional structures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile the weight of a structure constitutes a significant part of the cost, a minimum weight design is not necessarily the minimum cost design. Little attention in structural optimization has been paid to the cost optimization problem, particularly of realistic three-dimensional structures. Cost optimization is becoming a priority in all civil engineering projects, and the concept of Life-Cycle Costing is penetrating design, manufacturing and construction organizations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this groundbreaking book the authors present novel computational models for cost optimization of large scale, realistic structures, subjected to the actual constraints of commonly used design codes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs the first book on the subject this book:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains detailed step-by-step algorithms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocuses on novel computing techniques such as genetic algorithms, fuzzy logic, and parallel computing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers both Allowable Stress Design (ASD) and Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) codes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes realistic design examples covering large-scale, high-rise building structures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresents computational models that enable substantial cost savings in the design of structures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFully automated structural design and cost optimization is where large-scale design technology is heading, thus \u003ci\u003eCost Optimization of Structures: Fuzzy Logic, Genetic Algorithms, and Parallel Computing\u003c\/i\u003e will be of great interest to civil and structural engineers, mechanical engineers, structural design software developers, and architectural engineers involved in the design of structures and life-cycle cost optimisation. It is also a pioneering text for graduate students and researchers working in building design and structural optimization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55181863813494,"sku":"9780470867334","price":115.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_28566854.jpg?v=1737632161","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780470867334-cost-optimization-of-structures","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}