Optimal design of structures is one the goals a structural engineer. Since large number variables are involved, high computational time for optimization process main problems using single heuristic or meta-heuristic algorithms utilized this purpose, especially in large-scale structures. Cascade replaces problem with multiple stage process. Each step starts previous optimum design, being reduced...

Two new, highly efficient single-parameter seismic intensity measures (IMs), one structure-specific and structure-independent, are proposed for use on both bare infilled reinforced concrete frames. The efficiency of these IMs has been evaluated along with the several other parameters over a group 1568 ability investigated to predict damage is basis correlation between damage, dispersion this co...

The usefulness of fiber reinforced concrete (FRC) in various civil engineering applications is indisputable. Fiber reinforced concrete has so far been successfully used in slabs on grade, shotcrete, architectural panels, precast products, offshore structures, structures in seismic regions, thin and thick repairs, crash barriers, footings, hydraulic structures and many other applications. This p...