Hanna, A S and Senouci, A B (1995) Design optimization of concrete-slab forms. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(2), pp. 215-221. ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
This paper presents a design optimization method for all-wood concrete-slab forms. This procedure was formulated to provide for a safe slab-form design with minimum cost. It considers in its design process the cost of each slab-form component (sheathing, joist, stringer, and wood shore) and all available combinations of slab-form components. The performance of the optimum design method is compared to that of the traditional design method, which uses design charts/tables. The optimum design method was found to have a potential cost savings over the traditional design method. A study was conducted to confirm these cost savings. The results of the study show that cost savings as high as 9.9% were achieved by using the design optimization method.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Index terms: | design process, cost saving, wood, design optimization, design method |
| Subjects: | design process, design methods, traditional and composite building materials, economics |
| Topics: | Design Practice, Cost Management, Construction Materials |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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