Sound engineering through conceptual design according to the fib Model Code 2010

Conceptual design is the approach that creates an idea in order to find a solution to a new proposal for a structure or solve a detail in a specific structure. It is a personal approach that is learned over time and with experience. It is not normally dealt with at university, but is vitally important for producing sound structures.
The fib Model Code for Concrete Structures 2010 introduced this concept in the first section of chapter 7 “Design”. The content of that section explains the general approach to developing conceptual design.
This paper will show different examples of conceptual design following the general guidelines stated in the Model Code.