Optimization and sensitivity of retaining structures

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1996-08-01

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Saribas, A
Erbatur, F

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This paper is concerned with optimum design and sensitivity of retaining structures. The optimum design formulation in terms of a constrained nonlinear programming problem, is given for reinforced concrete-cantilever retaining walls. The objective function may be chosen as the cost or weight of the wall. The solution is carried out by a specially prepared computer program (RETOPT). Illustrative problems are solved, and their results are presented and discussed. The formulation allows for a detailed sensitivity analysis to be made for selected design parameters, also depicted with numerical examples.

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Sensitivity analysis, Parameters (statistics), Structural design, Computer programming, Computer software, Concrete, Nonlinear analysis, Retaining structures

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https://hdl.handle.net/11511/65081

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Department of Civil Engineering, Article