Comparative Analysis of Solutions in the Optimal Design of Composite Flooring Systems for Different Beam Topologies

Resumo

With the advancement of civil construction, there has been an increase in the utilization of composite steel and concrete systems, often employing full-web profiles for the beams. However, other solutions such as cellular beams and truss beams remain relatively unexplored. The objective of this study is to conduct a comparative analysis of the optimal design of composite floors using different beam topologies, namely: full-core beams, cellular beams, and beams composed of tubular trusses. The objective function will be to minimize CO2 emissions resulting from the materials used in the floors. To solve this optimization problem, the Ant Colony Algorithm (ACO) will be employed. A comparative analysis will be conducted between the solutions proposed in the literature for floors utilizing full-core beams and those obtained with cellular beams and beams composed of tubular trusses, to determine the most environmentally efficient solution.