Journal article
A novel framework for set-based steel connection design automation
Computers & structures, Vol.298, p.107366
15/07/2024
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Abstract
Existing computational design tools for steel connection design predominantly employ a point -based design (PBD) approach, which requires iterative re-evaluation whenever there are changes in design specifications. This paper introduces a new framework that adopts a set -based design (SBD) approach, aiming to substantially reduce the iteration and time cost associated with steel connection design and rework. The framework integrates a component -set connection design model with a database storage and query -based data retrieval method. The first method enables the flexible and efficient generation of a large connection design space from all possible component combinations, and automated identification of valid connection configurations within it. The latter method allows for automated design space refinement from preference -based evaluation of connection design efficiency and high-speed comparison and selection of optimal connection designs. To evaluate the relative performance of SBD and PBD approaches, the framework is applied to a steel floor system design case study with 62 connections. Results showed that the SBD approach achieved near -instantaneous connection design automation, with a total execution time of fewer than 55 milliseconds, making it over 10 times faster than the corresponding PBD approach.
Details
- Title
- A novel framework for set-based steel connection design automation
- Creators
- Yuyu Wang - The University of QueenslandVitor Santos Bottazzi - Southern Cross UniversityJoseph Michael Gattas - The University of Queensland
- Publication Details
- Computers & structures, Vol.298, p.107366
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Number of pages
- 12
- Grant note
- Watkins Steel Pty Ltd
- Identifiers
- 991013372751402368
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article