%0 Journal Article 
%A Tomás Espín, Antonio
%A Martí Montrull, Pascual
%T Shape and size optimisation of concrete shells
%D 2010
%@ 0141-0296
%U http://hdl.handle.net/10317/3044
%X Optimisation techniques may be effective in finding alternative geometries of shell structures to improve their mechanical behaviour, particularly avoiding or reducing the bending moments. This paper shows
how the field of use of computers may be widened using these techniques in the design of concrete shells, allowing the user to obtain optimum designs complying with the design conditions. Some optimum
geometric designs of an actual concrete shell were found, presenting an aesthetic appearance similar to that initially planned by the designer. The results confirm that significant improvements in the structural
behaviour may be achieved with only slight geometric changes.
%K Shells
%K Concrete
%K Shape optimisation
%K Structural response
%~ GOEDOC, SUB GOETTINGEN