This book introduces a practical approach to optimization in structural design, offering engineers and students a toolkit for improving efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. Drawing on over 30 years of academic and professional experience, the author presents design strategies for reinforced concrete, steel structures, trusses, slabs, and frames. The content addresses key concerns such as material usage, constructability, and environmental impact, making it a vital bridge between theoretical research and engineering practice.

Presents practical optimization strategies tailored for structural design applications Lists clear, actionable guidelines for designing reinforced concrete, steel structures, trusses, slabs, and frames A valuable resource that connects theoretical foundations with real-world engineering challenges

Autorentext

Moacir Kripka is a Full Professor at the University of Passo Fundo (UPF), Brazil, where he teaches in the civil and environmental engineering programs. He authored more than 200 papers in journals and conference proceedings, focusing on structural optimization, sustainable design, and computational methods in civil engineering.

Inhalt

1. Introduction.- 2. Comparison among classical configurations.- 3. Reinforced concrete elements.- 4. Building grillages and frames.- 5. Sustainability optimization.