Energy-based design optimization of steel building frameworks using nonlinear response history analysis

Abstract Presented in this paper is a design optimization method for steel building frameworks subjected to seismic loading using a nonlinear response history analysis procedure. Minimum weight, minimum seismic input energy and maximum hysteretic energy of fuse members are identified as the three design objectives. Design constraints include the limits on inter-story drift and plastic rotation of member sections. The design optimization method employs a multi-objective genetic algorithm to search for optimal member section sizes from among commercially available steel section shapes. The design method is illustrated for a moment-resisting steel frame of a three-story building. It is concluded the proposed optimization methodology is an effective and efficient application of the capacity-design principle to building frameworks under earthquake loading.

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