M. A. Pérez Lara y. Hernández

Optimization of Material Consumption in Reinforced Concrete Beams Using Post-Tensioning and Particle Swarm Optimization

J.M. Hernández-Martínez, L. F. Perez-Moreno, M. A. Pérez Lara y. Hernández & Rico-Garcia E · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2026

The objective of this work is to evaluate the reduction in concrete and rebar weight in continuous beams of reinforced concrete frame buildings with spans greater than 9 meters, by integrating post-tensioning design with the Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) algorithm. The study...