Reducing Rebar Cutting Waste and Rebar Usage of Beams: A Two-Stage Optimization Algorithm

Author:

Widjaja Daniel Darma1ORCID,Kim Sunkuk1ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Department of Architectural Engineering, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si 17104, Republic of Korea

Abstract

While various approaches have been developed to minimize rebar cutting waste, such as optimizing cutting patterns and the lap splice position, reducing rebar usage by minimizing the number of splices remains uninvestigated. In response to these issues, a two-stage optimization algorithm was developed that prioritizes the use of special-length rebar to achieve a near-zero rebar cutting waste (N0RCW) of less than 1%, while also reducing overall rebar usage. The two-stage algorithm first optimizes the lap splice position for continuous rebar considering the use of a special-length rebar, which reduces the number of splices required. It then integrates a special-length minimization algorithm to combine the additional rebar. The algorithm was applied to beam structures in a small-sized factory building project, and it resulted in a notable reduction of 29.624 tons of rebar, equivalent to 12.31% of the total purchased quantity. Greenhouse gas emissions were reduced by 102.68 tons, and associated costs decreased by USD 30,256. A rebar cutting waste of 0.93%, which is near zero, was achieved. These findings highlight the significant potential of the proposed algorithm for reducing rebar waste and facilitating sustainable construction practices. The algorithm is also applicable to other reinforced concrete projects, where the associated advantages will be amplified accordingly.

Funder

Republic of Korea government

Publisher

MDPI AG

Subject

Building and Construction,Civil and Structural Engineering,Architecture

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