Abstract:This paper presents an algorithm for the optimization of the design of reinforced concrete (RC) road bridges, taking into account the current conditions in Cuba. The use of RC is chosen over the common solutions due to the current high economic cost of prestressing steel. The optimization problem is formulated to find the minimum direct cost, defining constraints based on the AASTHO-LRFD 2014 and NC-207:2019 standards. The algorithm is created to properly obtain practical solutions from the engineering point o… Show more
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