COST OPTIMIZATION OF RC GODOWN

In the present scenario the whole world is in the state of race to earn maximum profit. In this thesis the present work deals with the aim of achieving optimal design of reinforced concrete structures , optimal sizing and reinforcing for beam and column members in multi bay and multi storey structures results in cost saving over typical practice design . For a column free space of 7.5m wide optimal spacing of beams and columns for all three live load intensities that is 3 KN/m2,4 KN/m2 and 5 KN/m2 respectively is 2m.Spacing of 2m, 3m and 5m is taken with span of 30m including 32m span of 4m spacing. Though the cost of structure with spacing of beam less than 2m has not been worked out but it is thought that it will increase the cost as compared to cost of structure with 2m spacing, because it will increase in number of beams, columns and footings without appreciable decrease in the cost of slab.