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Item Topology Optimization of Concrete Dapped Beams Under Multiple Constraints(Springer, 2020) Resmy, V.R.; C, C.Topology optimization is now becoming the effective method for solving various problems related to engineering. Optimization is a mathematical method to find the optimum solution by satisfying all the constraints associated with that problem, while topology optimization is a branch of structural optimization as it finds optimum material layout within the given boundary. This study focuses on the topology optimization of concrete dapped beams with various constraints to ensure the applicability of topology optimization during the design phase of structures. Compliance minimization with three different constraints along with volume constraint has been selected to derive the truss-like pattern for beams. To derive a lightweight structure with stress constraint, volume-based topology optimization has adopted. Strut-and-tie modeling (STM) of concrete members has been identified as a powerful method for modeling discontinuity regions within the structural member. Topology optimization can be used as a supporting method for developing more reliable strut-and-tie models. © Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2020.Item Evolutionary Topology Optimization of Structural Concrete Under Various Load Cases(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2021) Resmy, V.R.; C, C.Topology optimization has wide applications in the field of engineering as it derives the optimum material layout in a given design space with defined loads and boundary conditions. This article presents the topology optimization of structural concrete with different load cases using a bidirectional evolutionary structural optimization method (BESO). BESO method has several advantages over other optimization methods as it removes inefficient elements and adds efficient elements in each iteration. The methodology adopts the compliance minimization with volume constraint by utilizing the capabilities of ABAQUS finite element software. Strut and Tie model (STM) has been identified as an effective method in modeling discontinuity regions in reinforced concrete structures as it can find out the real load transfer mechanism in structures. With the aid of topology optimization, all the uncertainties related to STM can be avoided. © 2021, Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.