For this assignment, I will build up on my Module 7 and implement more features. Specifically, I will include additional seismic parameters and load values in order to calculate axial load, base shear and base overturning moment.
Intended users
This is intended for structural designers and architects in early phases of design.
Need you’re trying to provide a solution or support for
This will be a very quick and easy way of obtaining approximate reactions of the building. This will be important to develop preliminary foundation design which is a big factor in budget and planning purposes. Since my Module 7 also included NPV, this will aid in selecting an optimized model.
Inputs
Geometry of the building, Cost and Revenue data, floor loads and approximate seismic parameters.
Underlying logic of the model you’ll implement
I will follow a logic similar to that of Module 7. In addition, besides optimizing for maximum NPV and minimum Base Moment, I will also optimize for minimum Surface Area / Volume ratio (energy efficiency) and minimum base shear and axial loads.
Outputs
Floor Areas, Surface Areas, Volume, Surface Area / Volume Ratio, Reactions (Axial, Shear and Overturning Moment) and Net Present Value.