This research deals with the minimum cost design of reinforced concrete T-beams
according to the Syrian code. The aim is to minimize the total cost of the beam while
respecting all the design requirements. Traditional method depend on a set of supp
ositions,
in the opposite this methodology aim to reach the optimal solution among a set of
constraints with respect the objective function. So that, using this methodology leading to
the minimum cost reinforced section design.
This research is shown that the problem can be formulated in a nonlinear
mathematical programming format.
Several cases are used to explain the applicability of the formulation in accordance
with the current Syrian code. Traditional method of Syrian code has been used to design
sections in this paper, utilizing the nonlinear programming method provided by Lingo14.0
software from LINDO Systems Inc. The comparison of the results shows that important
saving can be obtained at the total cost of a reinforced concrete T-beams design.
