Automation and Optimization of Design of Single-storey Steel Buildings – RES0054368

This internship will focus on investigating potential software applications for automated steel design that has a high potential for improving the cost-effectiveness of conventional and modular construction, as all input is parametrized to allow the consideration of a multitude of real-world factors simultaneously. As a steel design and analysis software developer, the partner organization is a potential beneficiary of the research outcomes, as the optimization application could be implemented inside the software itself. A proof-of-concept study has already developed a vehicle for design optimization of a single-storey steel-framed warehouse, but it is still rudimentary in terms of the flexibilities and constraints encoded and has not been applied to modular structures. The Steel Centre has member companies that are steel fabricators and designers. This is a huge asset, as they are both willing to support this development and ease the need of implementing and verifying this on real projects.

Faculty Supervisor:

Robert Driver

Student:

Partner:

S-FRAME Software Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Alberta

Program: