Embodied Energy Optimization of Prestressed Concrete Slab Bridge Decks

Embodied Energy Optimization of Prestressed Concrete Slab Bridge Decks

This paper presents one approach to the analysis and design of post-tensioned cast-in-place concrete slab bridge decks. A Simulated Annealing algorithm is applied to two objective functions: (i) the economic cost; and (ii) the embodied energy at different stages of production materials, transport, a...

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Main Authors: Julián Alcalá, Fernando González-Vidosa, Víctor Yepes, José V. Martí
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-04-01
Series:Technologies
Subjects:
energy savings
heuristic optimization
prestressed concrete structures
sustainable construction
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2227-7080/6/2/43

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