Novel Database Management, Verification and Cost Optimisation Tools for Parametric Steel Connection Design
Confirmation seminar presented by Yuyu Wang
The design and detailing of steel structures is a complex and iterative process. Available design support tools (design tables, parametric calculators, and commercial software) each have certain limitations, including inflexibility, inextensibility, high cost, or low reliability.
An accurate cost estimation can support better design decision-making in early design stages to achieve cost-effective design solutions. However, cost is typically only estimated based on member weight due to limited design information. The improved process-based cost estimation for total project (material, fabrication, erection) can be conducted at detailed design stage based on connection design information. However, such approaches need to be generalised and simplified to make them suitable for use by practicing engineers.
This study aims to develop a novel database for steel connection design, incorporating best-practice data management, data verification, and fabrication-based cost estimation methodologies.
Room: 78-421 or Zoom https://uqz.zoom.us/j/86333978349
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