OPTIMAL CROSS-SECTIONAL DESIGN FOR MINIMUM EMBODIED ENERGY
Abstract
In order to reduce the CO2 emission engineers and architects must optimize the use of materials,
particularly steel, making an optimal use of it. It is possible to guarantee
the strength of the structural element reducing the amount of steel locating
it properly at the cross-section and introducing a higher control level at
construction site.
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