Enhancing Sustainable Construction: Optimization Tool for Glulam Roof Structures According to Eurocode 5-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Enhancing Sustainable Construction: Optimization Tool for Glulam Roof Structures According to Eurocode 5

Published:2024-04-23 Issue:9 Volume:16 Page:3514
ISSN:2071-1050
Container-title:Sustainability
language:en
Short-container-title:Sustainability

Author:

Simón-Portela María¹^ORCID,Villar-García José Ramón²^ORCID,Vidal-López Pablo¹^ORCID,Rodríguez-Robles Desirée¹^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Mechanical and Fluid Engineering Research Group, Department of Forest and Agricultural Engineering, School of Agricultural Engineering, University of Extremadura, Av. Adolfo Suarez s/n, 06071 Badajoz, Spain

2. Forest Research Group, Department of Forest and Agricultural Engineering, Universitary Center of Plasencia, University of Extremadura, Av. Virgen del Puerto 2, 10600 Plasencia, Spain

Abstract

The construction industry has a notably negative impact on the environment; thus, the promotion of the use of timber structures is an alternative to mitigate its effects. This research develops an artificial intelligence-based decision approach in the calculation of timber structures focused on the enhancement of the sustainability of roof structures. Based on the optimization carried out through genetic algorithms and the framework established in Eurocode 5, a general set of equations has been proposed for a laminated timber roof structure. The tool, which determines the most suitable roof structure for each strength class of laminated timber, allows for the determination of the dimensions of beams and purlins and their respective separations in order to minimize wood consumption. The ultimate goal is to offer multiple solutions regarding strength classes and structural designs in order to foster sustainability-informed choices that promote efficient use of resources in construction.

Funder

Junta de Extremadura and the European Regional Development Fund of the European Union

Publisher

MDPI AG

Link

https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/16/9/3514/pdf

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