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Item Structural Layout Optimization for Housing Project 40/60.(Addis Ababa University, 2017-05) Habtemariam, Bezaneh; Habte, Bedilu (PhD)The increasing complexity of homes, the use of innovative materials and technologies, and the increased population in urban areas of Ethiopia have introduced many challenges to the building industry and design profession as a whole. These challenges call for the development and continual improvement of efficient engineering methods for housing applications. The origin of this thesis lies in the minimization of cost by changing the structural layout configuration for housing project 40/60. In doing so, it compliments current design practices and building code requirements. The typical floor slab system is divided into panels that are bounded by beams in all sides having a definite length and width. Each panel is divided into smaller segments. These smaller segments are added on each side of the spans in x and y directions. Hence, a number of rectangular panels can be formed and used as a variable. A C++ program is written to analyze and select the optimal panel dimensions. These optimal panels are rearranged and used as a floor slab. After conducting an analysis, design and cost comparison, it is able to design a building which is more cost effective. The knowledge gained from investigation and diagnosis benefits the wider community through economy. This thesis proposes a basis for minimizing the cost of housing project 40/60. Hence, it mainly focuses on programming, analytical and theoretical problem formulation.