Advancing Sustainability Through Structural Optimization: Innovations in Material Efficiency and Environmental Impact Reduction

Vagelis Plevris; Abdulaziz Almutairi; Alejandro Jiménez Rios

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-69626-8_134

Advancing Sustainability Through Structural Optimization: Innovations in Material Efficiency and Environmental Impact Reduction

Vagelis Plevris, Abdulaziz Almutairi, Alejandro Jiménez Rios

Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering

Qatar University

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Abstract

The escalating demand for sustainable development, coupled with the urgent need to mitigate the environmental impact of construction practices, has propelled the advancement of structural optimization as a pivotal approach in engineering. This chapter delves into the transformative potential of structural optimization techniques to foster the creation of more sustainable and environment-friendly structural systems. Through the lens of innovative material efficiency, we explore how the strategic use of materials—not merely reducing their quantity but optimizing their application—can lead to structures that uphold or enhance quality, safety, and functionality, while significantly diminishing the environmental footprint of construction activities. We commence with a comprehensive overview of the current state of structural optimization methodologies, including topology, shape, and size optimization, highlighting their relevance and application in the pursuit of sustainability. Furthermore, we discuss the benefits of optimization in structural design, such as the potential to minimize material usage without compromising structural integrity, while also addressing the challenges and limitations inherent in this endeavor.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The 1st International Conference on Net-Zero Built Environment - Innovations in Materials, Structures, and Management Practices
Editors	Mahdi Kioumarsi, Behrouz Shafei
Place of Publication	Cham, Switzerland
Publisher	Springer
Pages	1611-1623
Number of pages	13
ISBN (Electronic)	9783031696268
ISBN (Print)	9783031696251
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-69626-8_134
Publication status	Published - 9 Jan 2025

Publication series

Name	Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering
Volume	237
ISSN (Print)	2366-2557
ISSN (Electronic)	2366-2565

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

Keywords

Environmental impact reduction
Material efficiency
Optimum design
Structural optimization
Sustainability

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Civil and Structural Engineering

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Plevris, V., Almutairi, A., & Jiménez Rios, A. (2025). Advancing Sustainability Through Structural Optimization: Innovations in Material Efficiency and Environmental Impact Reduction. In M. Kioumarsi, & B. Shafei (Eds.), The 1st International Conference on Net-Zero Built Environment - Innovations in Materials, Structures, and Management Practices (pp. 1611-1623). (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering; Vol. 237). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-69626-8_134

Advancing Sustainability Through Structural Optimization: Innovations in Material Efficiency and Environmental Impact Reduction. / Plevris, Vagelis; Almutairi, Abdulaziz; Jiménez Rios, Alejandro.
The 1st International Conference on Net-Zero Built Environment - Innovations in Materials, Structures, and Management Practices. ed. / Mahdi Kioumarsi; Behrouz Shafei. Cham, Switzerland: Springer, 2025. p. 1611-1623 (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering; Vol. 237).

Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Chapter in a published conference proceeding

Plevris, V, Almutairi, A & Jiménez Rios, A 2025, Advancing Sustainability Through Structural Optimization: Innovations in Material Efficiency and Environmental Impact Reduction. in M Kioumarsi & B Shafei (eds), The 1st International Conference on Net-Zero Built Environment - Innovations in Materials, Structures, and Management Practices. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol. 237, Springer, Cham, Switzerland, pp. 1611-1623. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-69626-8_134

Plevris V, Almutairi A, Jiménez Rios A. Advancing Sustainability Through Structural Optimization: Innovations in Material Efficiency and Environmental Impact Reduction. In Kioumarsi M, Shafei B, editors, The 1st International Conference on Net-Zero Built Environment - Innovations in Materials, Structures, and Management Practices. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. 2025. p. 1611-1623. (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering). doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-69626-8_134

Plevris, Vagelis ; Almutairi, Abdulaziz ; Jiménez Rios, Alejandro. / Advancing Sustainability Through Structural Optimization: Innovations in Material Efficiency and Environmental Impact Reduction. The 1st International Conference on Net-Zero Built Environment - Innovations in Materials, Structures, and Management Practices. editor / Mahdi Kioumarsi ; Behrouz Shafei. Cham, Switzerland : Springer, 2025. pp. 1611-1623 (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering).

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