Seismic design optimization of multi–storey steel–concrete composite buildings

• Published in: Computers & structures Vol. 170; pp. 49 - 61
• Main Authors: Papavasileiou, Georgios S., Charmpis, Dimos C.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.07.2016
• Subjects: Algorithms; Aseismic buildings; Discrete optimization; Earthquake-resistant; Eigenvalues; Evolution Strategies; Frequency constraints; Mathematical models; Multistory buildings; Optimization; Pushover analysis; Seismic design; Structural optimization; Structural steels; Discrete optimization; Frequency constraints; Structural optimization; Evolution Strategies; Earthquake-resistant; Pushover analysis

•A complete framework for seismic design optimization of composite buildings is presented.•Buildings have: steel HEB-columns encased in concrete; steel IPE-beams; steel L-bracings.•Member capacities are checked according to Eurocodes 3 and 4.•Seismic system performance is checked using nonlinear pus...