What is it about?
The book explains how optimization methods can be integrated into the design of structures such as buildings, bridges, and roofs. Instead of relying only on trial and error, engineers can use mathematical models and computational tools to compare alternatives and identify better solutions.
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Why is it important?
In everyday practice, structural design often focuses mainly on safety and cost. But today, engineers also need to think about sustainability: How can we reduce material use? How can we lower CO₂ emissions? Are cheaper solutions always better for the environment? This book helps answer these questions in a clear and practical way.
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Written for graduate students, researchers, and practicing engineers, the book aims to demonstrate that optimization is not just a theoretical tool, but a powerful and realistic approach to improving structural design. It is important to stress that the goal is not to replace the engineering judgment, but to support it with structured decision-making.
Moacir Kripka
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This page is a summary of: Optimized and Sustainable Structural Design, January 2026, Springer Science + Business Media,
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-11480-8.
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