The contribution deals with a deterministic-based structural optimisation (DBSO). The instroductory part of the paper covers a short overview of optimisation algorithms applicable to deterministic-based problems, general DBSO formulation and a target function(s) pattern for structural design. The following part gives attention to particular problem of general RC (reinforced concrete) cross-sectional design subjected to normal force and bending moments (ULS, i.e. ultimate limit state), where basic cross-sectional characteristics (cross-sectional dimensions, steel bars profiles and types of materials constitute an optimisation space with discrete attributes. The target function (including economical and ecological aspects) and principle problem solution(s) is defined and an illlustrative numerical example of a simple rectangular cross-section design is presented. The solution approach is further augmented to RC frame structures problems and a numerical example of a collector tube design is presented. and Obsahuje seznam literatury