“…The majority of previous studies focused on the optimization of individual RC structural elements, such as slabs [ 13 , 23 , 24 ], beams [ 12 , 18 , 22 ], columns [ 15 , 16 , 25 ], footings [ 21 , 26 , 27 ], and retaining walls [ 19 , 28 , 29 ]. The design procedures in these studies were subjected to specific code restrictions, such as the American concrete institute (ACI 318-19, ACI 318-14, ACI 318-05), Indian standards (IS: 456), Eurocode 2 (EN 1992-1-1:2004/A1:2014), and Brazilian standards (ABNT NBR 6118:2014, ABNT NBR 6118:2007).…”