Design Calculation of Columns
Design Calculation of Columns
Definitions Of Terms:
All forces in units kN and m
All reinforcement details like area, spacing in mm
Neutral axis angle for resultant design moment is with respect to local major axis.
Ratio to account for reduction of stiffness of columns
1 βdns =
due to sustained axial loads
Moment magnification factor for frames not braced
2 δns =
against sidesway
First-order relative deflection between the top and
3 Δo =
bottom of the story due to Vu in mm
Total factored vertical load in the story corresponding
4 ∑Pu = to the lateral loading case for which ∑Pu is greatest,
kN (Clause 10.10.5)
5 δu = Design displacement in mm
Modification factor reflecting the reduced mechanical
6 λ =
properties of lightweight concrete
7 Φ = Strength reduction factor
Coefficient defining the relative contribution of
8 ac =
concrete strength to nominal wall shear strength
Cross-sectional area of a structural member measured
9 Ach = to the outside edges of transverse reinforcement in
sqmm
Gross area of concrete section bounded by web
10 Acv = thickness and length of section in the direction of
shear force considered in sqmm
Effective cross-sectional area within a joint in a plane
11 Aj = parallel to plane of reinforcement generating shear in
the joint in sqmm
Area of non-prestressed longitudinal tension
12 As =
reinforcement in sqmm
Minimum area of shear reinforcement within spacing
13 Avmin =
's' in sqmm
14 B = Width of column/ wall in mm
15 B' = width of beam along B / column width in mm
Cross-sectional dimension of member core measured
16 bc = to the outside edges of the transverse reinforcement
composing area Ash in mm
Distance from extreme compression fiber to neutral
17 c =
axis in mm
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Code References:
ACI 318M-2011
Sr.No Element Clause / table
Minimum area of longitudinal reinforcement
1 : 21.6.3
for column
Maximum area of longitudinal
2 : 21.6.3
reinforcement for column
Minimum longitudinal and transverse
3 : 21.9.2.1
reinforcement for wall
4 Minimum diameter of transverse ties : 7.10.5
5 Minimum spacing of transverse ties : 7.10.5
Maximum spacing of longitudinal and
6 : 21.9.2.1
transverse reinforcement for wall
7 Applicability of boundary element : 21.9.6
Area and spacing of special confining
8 : 21.6.4
reinforcement
9 Slenderness Moments : 10.10
Shear Strength provided by concrete for
10 : 11.2
column
11 Design of shear for non-ductile wall : 11.9
12 Design of shear for ductile wall : 21.9.4
13 Minimum Flexural Strength of Columns : 21.6.2.2
14 Shear Check at Column Joint : 21.7.4.1
15 Shear Strength of Column : 21.3.3 & 21.5.4
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+X, +E
General Data
Column No. : C1
Level : 0m To 0.5m
Design Code = ACI 318M - 2011
Grade Of Concrete = C25 N/sqmm
Grade Of Steel = Fy276 N/sqmm
Consider Ductile = Yes
Type of Frame = Intermediate
Column B = 200 mm
Column D = 300 mm
Clear Cover = 40 mm
Live Load Reduction = 50 %
Clear Floor Height @ lux = 225 mm
Clear Floor Height @ luy = 225 mm
No Of Floors = 1
No Of Columns In Group = 1
Load Data
Analysis Reference No. = 26
Critical Analysis Load Combination : 24
[13] : 1.2 (LOAD 9: DEAD LOAD) +(LOAD 10:
Load Combination =
LIVELOAD) +(LOAD 5: SEISMIC @ +Z, +E)
Critical Location = Top Joint
Put = 0.14 kN
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Along B
Q = 0.016
0.016< 0.05, Column shall be designed as non-sway frame
(Braced)
Slenderness Check
Column Is Braced Along D
Slenderness Check along D
K = 0.87
r = 86.6 mm
Kluy /r = 2.26
M1 = 0 kNm
M2 = -3.5 kNm
34 - 12 x (M1/M2) = 34
2.26 < 34, Column not slender along D
Column Is Braced Along B
Slenderness Check along B
K = 0.87
r = 57.74 mm
Klux /r = 3.39
M1 = 0 kNm
M2 = -8.65 kNm
34 - 12 x (M1/M2) = 34
3.39 < 34, Column not slender along B
Where
A = Moments from analysis
B = Moment due to slenderness effect
C = Final design Moment = Maximum of (Manalysis, Maximum of (Msldr or Mc))
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Design Of Shear
Design for shear along D
Critical Analysis Load Combination : 23
[12] : 1.2 (LOAD 9: DEAD LOAD) +
Critical Load Combination = (LOAD 10: LIVELOAD) +(LOAD 4: kN
SEISMIC @ -X,-E)
Nu = 87.17 kN
Muy = 0 kNm
Vuy = -3.7533 kN
λ = 1
φ = 0.65
deff = 254 mm
ρw = 0.006
mm = 5.95 kNm
Vcy Permissible = 87.82 kN
Vuy < Vcy Permissible
Link For Shear Design Along D are not required
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Design Of Links
Links in the zone where special confining links are not required
Normal Links
Diameter of link = 10 mm
> Max. longitudinal bar dia / 4
= 3 mm
Criterion for spacing of normal links
Min. Longitudinal Bar dia X 16 = 192 mm
48 x diameter of links = 480 mm
Provided spacing = 100 mm
General Data
Column No. : C1
Level : 0.5m To 3.5m
Design Code = ACI 318M - 2011
Grade Of Concrete = C25 N/sqmm
Grade Of Steel = Fy276 N/sqmm
Consider Ductile = Yes
Type of Frame = Intermediate
Column B = 200 mm
Column D = 300 mm
Clear Cover = 40 mm
Live Load Reduction = 0 %
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Load Data
Analysis Reference No. = 68
Critical Analysis Load Combination : 21
[10] : 1.2 (LOAD 9: DEAD LOAD) +(LOAD 10:
Load Combination =
LIVELOAD) +(LOAD 2: SEISMIC @ +X, -E)
Critical Location = Top Joint
Put = -1.83 kN
Muxt = -27.09 kNm
Muyt = -6.2 kNm
Vuxt = -4.19 kN
Vuyt = 15.71 kN
Pub = 3.26 kN
Muxb = 20.03 kNm
Muyb = 6.37 kNm
Vuxb = -4.19 kN
Vuyb = 15.71 kN
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Along B
Q = 0.024
0.024< 0.05, Column shall be designed as non-sway frame
(Braced)
Where
A = Moments from analysis
B = Moment due to slenderness effect
C = Final design Moment = Maximum of (Manalysis, Maximum of (Msldr or Mc))
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Design Of Shear
Design for shear along D
Critical Analysis Load Combination : 22
[11] : 1.2 (LOAD 9: DEAD LOAD) +
Critical Load Combination = (LOAD 10: LIVELOAD) +(LOAD 3: kN
SESIMIC @ -X, +E)
Nu = 53.06 kN
Muy = 21.78 kNm
Vuy = -17.2419 kN
λ = 1
φ = 0.65
deff = 252 mm
ρw = 0.009
mm = 18.15 kNm
Vcy Permissible = 41.79 kN
Vuy < Vcy Permissible
Link For Shear Design Along D are not required
Design Of Links
Links in the zone where special confining links are not required
Normal Links
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Diameter of link = 10 mm
> Max. longitudinal bar dia / 4
= 4 mm
Criterion for spacing of normal links
Min. Longitudinal Bar dia X 16 = 192 mm
48 x diameter of links = 480 mm
Provided spacing = 100 mm
General Data
Column No. : C10
Level : 0m To 0.5m
Design Code = ACI 318M - 2011
Grade Of Concrete = C25 N/sqmm
Grade Of Steel = Fy276 N/sqmm
Consider Ductile = Yes
Type of Frame = Intermediate
Column B = 250 mm
Column D = 400 mm
Clear Cover = 40 mm
Live Load Reduction = 50 %
Clear Floor Height @ lux = 225 mm
Clear Floor Height @ luy = 225 mm
No Of Floors = 1
No Of Columns In Group = 1
Load Data
Analysis Reference No. = 42
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Along B
Q = 0.02
0.02< 0.05, Column shall be designed as non-sway frame
(Braced)
Slenderness Check
Column Is Braced Along D
Slenderness Check along D
K = 0.87
r = 115.47 mm
Kluy /r = 1.7
M1 = 0 kNm
M2 = -3.84 kNm
34 - 12 x (M1/M2) = 34
1.7 < 34, Column not slender along D
Column Is Braced Along B
Slenderness Check along B
K = 0.87
r = 72.17 mm
Klux /r = 2.71
M1 = 0 kNm
M2 = 19.47 kNm
34 - 12 x (M1/M2) = 34
2.71 < 34, Column not slender along B
Where
A = Moments from analysis
B = Moment due to slenderness effect
C = Final design Moment = Maximum of (Manalysis, Maximum of (Msldr or Mc))
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Design Of Shear
Design for shear along D
Critical Analysis Load Combination : 26
[15] : 1.2 (LOAD 9: DEAD LOAD) +
Critical Load Combination = (LOAD 10: LIVELOAD) +(LOAD 7: kN
SESIMIC @ -Z, +E)
Nu = 140.47 kN
Muy = 14.56 kNm
Vuy = -29.1259 kN
λ = 1
φ = 0.65
deff = 352 mm
ρw = 0.006
mm = 3.18 kNm
Vcy Permissible = 77.02 kN
Vuy < Vcy Permissible
Link For Shear Design Along D are not required
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λ = 1
φ = 0.65
deff = 202 mm
ρw = 0.006
mm = 52.41 kNm
Vcx Permissible = 160.2 kN
Vux < Vcx Permissible
Link For Shear Design Along B are not required
Design Of Links
Links in the zone where special confining links are not required
Normal Links
Diameter of link = 10 mm
> Max. longitudinal bar dia / 4
= 4 mm
Criterion for spacing of normal links
Min. Longitudinal Bar dia X 16 = 192 mm
48 x diameter of links = 480 mm
Provided spacing = 125 mm
General Data
Column No. : C10
Level : 0.5m To 3.5m
Design Code = ACI 318M - 2011
Grade Of Concrete = C25 N/sqmm
Grade Of Steel = Fy276 N/sqmm
Consider Ductile = Yes
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Load Data
Analysis Reference No. = 177
Critical Analysis Load Combination : 27
[16] : 1.2 (LOAD 9: DEAD LOAD) +(LOAD 10:
Load Combination =
LIVELOAD) +(LOAD 8: SEISMIC @ -Z,-E)
Critical Location = Top Joint
Put = 157.3 kN
Muxt = -83.94 kNm
Muyt = -0.31 kNm
Vuxt = -0.19 kN
Vuyt = 47.59 kN
Pub = 164.94 kN
Muxb = 58.78 kNm
Muyb = 0.27 kNm
Vuxb = -0.19 kN
Vuyb = 47.59 kN
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Along B
Q = 0.034
0.034< 0.05, Column shall be designed as non-sway frame
(Braced)
Slenderness Check
Column Is Braced Along D
Slenderness Check along D
K = 1
r = 115.47 mm
Kluy /r = 22.52
M1 = 58.78 kNm
M2 = -83.94 kNm
34 - 12 x (M1/M2) = 42.4
22.52 < 42.4, Column not slender along D
Column Is Braced Along B
Slenderness Check along B
K = 0.75
r = 72.17 mm
Klux /r = 27.02
M1 = 0.27 kNm
M2 = -0.31 kNm
34 - 12 x (M1/M2) = 44.46
27.02 < 44.46, Column not slender along B
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Where
A = Moments from analysis
B = Moment due to slenderness effect
C = Final design Moment = Maximum of (Manalysis, Maximum of (Msldr or Mc))
Design Of Shear
Design for shear along D
Critical Analysis Load Combination : 26
[15] : 1.2 (LOAD 9: DEAD LOAD) +
Critical Load Combination = (LOAD 10: LIVELOAD) +(LOAD 7: kN
SESIMIC @ -Z, +E)
Nu = 164.94 kN
Muy = 58.78 kNm
Vuy = 47.586 kN
λ = 1
φ = 0.65
deff = 352 mm
ρw = 0.008
mm = 45.42 kNm
Vcy Permissible = 73.83 kN
Vuy < Vcy Permissible
Link For Shear Design Along D are not required
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Design Of Links
Links in the zone where special confining links are not required
Normal Links
Diameter of link = 10 mm
> Max. longitudinal bar dia / 4
= 4 mm
Criterion for spacing of normal links
Min. Longitudinal Bar dia X 16 = 256 mm
48 x diameter of links = 480 mm
Provided spacing = 125 mm
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General Data
Column No. : C10
Level : 3.5m To 6.5m
Design Code = ACI 318M - 2011
Grade Of Concrete = C25 N/sqmm
Grade Of Steel = Fy276 N/sqmm
Consider Ductile = Yes
Type of Frame = Intermediate
Column B = 250 mm
Column D = 400 mm
Clear Cover = 40 mm
Live Load Reduction = 0 %
Clear Floor Height @ lux = 2675 mm
Clear Floor Height @ luy = 2675 mm
No Of Floors = 1
No Of Columns In Group = 1
Load Data
Analysis Reference No. = 235
Critical Analysis Load Combination : 27
[16] : 1.2 (LOAD 9: DEAD LOAD) +(LOAD 10:
Load Combination =
LIVELOAD) +(LOAD 8: SEISMIC @ -Z,-E)
Critical Location = Top Joint
Put = 93.86 kN
Muxt = -73.19 kNm
Muyt = 1.37 kNm
Vuxt = 0.93 kN
Vuyt = 43.38 kN
Pub = 101.49 kN
Muxb = 56.92 kNm
Muyb = -1.43 kNm
Vuxb = 0.93 kN
Vuyb = 43.38 kN
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Along B
Q = 0.014
0.014< 0.05, Column shall be designed as non-sway frame
(Braced)
Slenderness Check
Column Is Braced Along D
Slenderness Check along D
K = 1
r = 115.47 mm
Kluy /r = 23.17
M1 = 56.92 kNm
M2 = -73.19 kNm
34 - 12 x (M1/M2) = 43.33
23.17 < 43.33, Column not slender along D
Column Is Braced Along B
Slenderness Check along B
K = 0.58
r = 72.17 mm
Klux /r = 21.5
M1 = 1.37 kNm
M2 = -1.43 kNm
34 - 12 x (M1/M2) = 45.55
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Where
A = Moments from analysis
B = Moment due to slenderness effect
C = Final design Moment = Maximum of (Manalysis, Maximum of (Msldr or Mc))
Design Of Shear
Design for shear along D
Critical Analysis Load Combination : 26
[15] : 1.2 (LOAD 9: DEAD LOAD) +
Critical Load Combination = (LOAD 10: LIVELOAD) +(LOAD 7: kN
SESIMIC @ -Z, +E)
Nu = 101.49 kN
Muy = 56.92 kNm
Vuy = 43.3817 kN
λ = 1
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φ = 0.65
deff = 352 mm
ρw = 0.008
mm = 48.7 kNm
Vcy Permissible = 73.63 kN
Vuy < Vcy Permissible
Link For Shear Design Along D are not required
Design Of Links
Links in the zone where special confining links are not required
Normal Links
Diameter of link = 10 mm
> Max. longitudinal bar dia / 4
= 4 mm
Criterion for spacing of normal links
Min. Longitudinal Bar dia X 16 = 256 mm
48 x diameter of links = 480 mm
Provided spacing = 125 mm
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General Data
Column No. : C16
Level : 0m To 0.5m
Design Code = ACI 318M - 2011
Grade Of Concrete = C25 N/sqmm
Grade Of Steel = Fy276 N/sqmm
Consider Ductile = Yes
Type of Frame = Intermediate
Column B = 225 mm
Column D = 325 mm
Clear Cover = 40 mm
Live Load Reduction = 0 %
Clear Floor Height @ lux = 225 mm
Clear Floor Height @ luy = 225 mm
No Of Floors = 1
No Of Columns In Group = 1
Load Data
Analysis Reference No. = 38
Critical Analysis Load Combination : 20
[9] : 1.2 (LOAD 9: DEAD LOAD) +(LOAD 10:
Load Combination =
LIVELOAD) +(LOAD 1: SEISMIC @ +X, +E)
Critical Location = Top Joint
Put = 45.46 kN
Muxt = -4.88 kNm
Muyt = -7.93 kNm
Vuxt = -15.87 kN
Vuyt = 9.76 kN
Pub = 46.31 kN
Muxb = 0 kNm
Muyb = 0 kNm
Vuxb = -15.87 kN
Vuyb = 9.76 kN
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Along B
Q = 0.02
0.02< 0.05, Column shall be designed as non-sway frame
(Braced)
Slenderness Check
Column Is Braced Along D
Slenderness Check along D
K = 0.87
r = 93.82 mm
Kluy /r = 2.09
M1 = 0 kNm
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M2 = -4.88 kNm
34 - 12 x (M1/M2) = 34
2.09 < 34, Column not slender along D
Column Is Braced Along B
Slenderness Check along B
K = 0.87
r = 64.95 mm
Klux /r = 3.01
M1 = 0 kNm
M2 = -7.93 kNm
34 - 12 x (M1/M2) = 34
3.01 < 34, Column not slender along B
Where
A = Moments from analysis
B = Moment due to slenderness effect
C = Final design Moment = Maximum of (Manalysis, Maximum of (Msldr or Mc))
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Design Of Shear
Design for shear along D
Critical Analysis Load Combination : 24
[13] : 1.2 (LOAD 9: DEAD LOAD) +
Critical Load Combination = (LOAD 10: LIVELOAD) +(LOAD 5: kN
SEISMIC @ +Z, +E)
Nu = 113.72 kN
Muy = 0 kNm
Vuy = -3.7243 kN
λ = 1
φ = 0.65
deff = 277 mm
ρw = 0.007
mm = 8.86 kNm
Vcy Permissible = 108.86 kN
Vuy < Vcy Permissible
Link For Shear Design Along D are not required
Design Of Links
Links in the zone where special confining links are not required
Normal Links
Diameter of link = 10 mm
> Max. longitudinal bar dia / 4
= 4 mm
Criterion for spacing of normal links
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General Data
Column No. : C16
Level : 0.5m To 3.5m
Design Code = ACI 318M - 2011
Grade Of Concrete = C25 N/sqmm
Grade Of Steel = Fy276 N/sqmm
Consider Ductile = Yes
Type of Frame = Intermediate
Column B = 225 mm
Column D = 325 mm
Clear Cover = 40 mm
Live Load Reduction = 50 %
Clear Floor Height @ lux = 2600 mm
Clear Floor Height @ luy = 2600 mm
No Of Floors = 1
No Of Columns In Group = 1
Load Data
Analysis Reference No. = 80
Critical Analysis Load Combination : 23
[12] : 1.2 (LOAD 9: DEAD LOAD) +(LOAD 10:
Load Combination =
LIVELOAD) +(LOAD 4: SEISMIC @ -X,-E)
Critical Location = Top Joint
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Put = 77.37 kN
Muxt = -6.37 kNm
Muyt = 28.9 kNm
Vuxt = 17.45 kN
Vuyt = 4.19 kN
Pub = 82.46 kN
Muxb = 6.19 kNm
Muyb = -23.43 kNm
Vuxb = 17.45 kN
Vuyb = 4.19 kN
Along B
Q = 0.034
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Slenderness Check
Column Is Braced Along D
Slenderness Check along D
K = 0.83
r = 93.82 mm
Kluy /r = 23
M1 = 6.19 kNm
M2 = -6.37 kNm
34 - 12 x (M1/M2) = 45.67
23 < 45.67, Column not slender along D
Column Is Braced Along B
Slenderness Check along B
K = 0.79
r = 64.95 mm
Klux /r = 31.62
M1 = -23.43 kNm
M2 = 28.9 kNm
34 - 12 x (M1/M2) = 43.73
31.62 < 43.73, Column not slender along B
Where
A = Moments from analysis
B = Moment due to slenderness effect
C = Final design Moment = Maximum of (Manalysis, Maximum of (Msldr or Mc))
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Design Of Shear
Design for shear along D
Critical Analysis Load Combination : 22
[11] : 1.2 (LOAD 9: DEAD LOAD) +
Critical Load Combination = (LOAD 10: LIVELOAD) +(LOAD 3: kN
SESIMIC @ -X, +E)
Nu = 83.38 kN
Muy = 3.58 kNm
Vuy = 2.2843 kN
λ = 1
φ = 0.65
deff = 277 mm
ρw = 0.007
mm = 2.91 kNm
Vcy Permissible = 104.25 kN
Vuy < Vcy Permissible
Link For Shear Design Along D are not required
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Design Of Links
Links in the zone where special confining links are not required
Normal Links
Diameter of link = 10 mm
> Max. longitudinal bar dia / 4
= 4 mm
Criterion for spacing of normal links
Min. Longitudinal Bar dia X 16 = 192 mm
48 x diameter of links = 480 mm
Provided spacing = 112 mm
General Data
Column No. : C16
Level : 3.5m To 6.5m
Design Code = ACI 318M - 2011
Grade Of Concrete = C25 N/sqmm
Grade Of Steel = Fy276 N/sqmm
Consider Ductile = Yes
Type of Frame = Intermediate
Column B = 225 mm
Column D = 325 mm
Clear Cover = 40 mm
Live Load Reduction = 50 %
Clear Floor Height @ lux = 2675 mm
Clear Floor Height @ luy = 2675 mm
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No Of Floors = 1
No Of Columns In Group = 1
Load Data
Analysis Reference No. = 194
Critical Analysis Load Combination : 23
[12] : 1.2 (LOAD 9: DEAD LOAD) +(LOAD 10:
Load Combination =
LIVELOAD) +(LOAD 4: SEISMIC @ -X,-E)
Critical Location = Bottom Joint
Put = 41.97 kN
Muxt = -4.16 kNm
Muyt = 23.59 kNm
Vuxt = 15.76 kN
Vuyt = 2.47 kN
Pub = 47.06 kN
Muxb = 3.25 kNm
Muyb = -23.68 kNm
Vuxb = 15.76 kN
Vuyb = 2.47 kN
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Along B
Q = 0.014
0.014< 0.05, Column shall be designed as non-sway frame
(Braced)
Slenderness Check
Column Is Braced Along D
Slenderness Check along D
K = 0.83
r = 93.82 mm
Kluy /r = 23.67
M1 = 3.25 kNm
M2 = -4.16 kNm
34 - 12 x (M1/M2) = 43.36
23.67 < 43.36, Column not slender along D
Column Is Braced Along B
Slenderness Check along B
K = 0.68
r = 64.95 mm
Klux /r = 28.01
M1 = 23.59 kNm
M2 = -23.68 kNm
34 - 12 x (M1/M2) = 45.96
28.01 < 45.96, Column not slender along B
Where
A = Moments from analysis
B = Moment due to slenderness effect
C = Final design Moment = Maximum of (Manalysis, Maximum of (Msldr or Mc))
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Design Of Shear
Design for shear along D
Critical Analysis Load Combination : 22
[11] : 1.2 (LOAD 9: DEAD LOAD) +
Critical Load Combination = (LOAD 10: LIVELOAD) +(LOAD 3: kN
SESIMIC @ -X, +E)
Nu = 47.69 kN
Muy = 0.28 kNm
Vuy = 0.104 kN
λ = 1
φ = 0.65
deff = 277 mm
ρw = 0.007
mm = 3.43 kNm
Vcy Permissible = 98.55 kN
Vuy < Vcy Permissible
Link For Shear Design Along D are not required
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Design Of Links
Links in the zone where special confining links are not required
Normal Links
Diameter of link = 10 mm
> Max. longitudinal bar dia / 4
= 4 mm
Criterion for spacing of normal links
Min. Longitudinal Bar dia X 16 = 192 mm
48 x diameter of links = 480 mm
Provided spacing = 112 mm
General Data
Column No. : C16
Level : 6.5m To 9.4m
Design Code = ACI 318M - 2011
Grade Of Concrete = C25 N/sqmm
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Load Data
Analysis Reference No. = 182
Critical Analysis Load Combination : 23
[12] : 1.2 (LOAD 9: DEAD LOAD) +(LOAD 10:
Load Combination =
LIVELOAD) +(LOAD 4: SEISMIC @ -X,-E)
Critical Location = Top Joint
Put = 11.34 kN
Muxt = 3.28 kNm
Muyt = 9.07 kNm
Vuxt = 6.15 kN
Vuyt = -2.63 kN
Pub = 16.26 kN
Muxb = -4.36 kNm
Muyb = -8.76 kNm
Vuxb = 6.15 kN
Vuyb = -2.63 kN
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Along B
Q = 0.014
0.014< 0.05, Column shall be designed as non-sway frame
(Braced)
Slenderness Check
Column Is Braced Along D
Slenderness Check along D
K = 1
r = 93.82 mm
Kluy /r = 27.71
M1 = 3.28 kNm
M2 = -4.36 kNm
34 - 12 x (M1/M2) = 43.01
27.71 < 43.01, Column not slender along D
Column Is Braced Along B
Slenderness Check along B
K = 0.71
r = 64.95 mm
Klux /r = 28.42
M1 = -8.76 kNm
M2 = 9.07 kNm
34 - 12 x (M1/M2) = 45.59
28.42 < 45.59, Column not slender along B
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Where
A = Moments from analysis
B = Moment due to slenderness effect
C = Final design Moment = Maximum of (Manalysis, Maximum of (Msldr or Mc))
Design Of Shear
Design for shear along D
Critical Analysis Load Combination : 26
[15] : 1.2 (LOAD 9: DEAD LOAD) +
Critical Load Combination = (LOAD 10: LIVELOAD) +(LOAD 7: kN
SESIMIC @ -Z, +E)
Nu = 10.28 kN
Muy = 0.7 kNm
Vuy = 0.7984 kN
λ = 1
φ = 0.65
deff = 277 mm
ρw = 0.007
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mm = 0.1 kNm
Vcy Permissible = 92.2 kN
Vuy < Vcy Permissible
Link For Shear Design Along D are not required
Design Of Links
Links in the zone where special confining links are not required
Normal Links
Diameter of link = 10 mm
> Max. longitudinal bar dia / 4
= 4 mm
Criterion for spacing of normal links
Min. Longitudinal Bar dia X 16 = 192 mm
48 x diameter of links = 480 mm
Provided spacing = 112 mm
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Required Provided
Normal Design Shear Design Ductile Design Normal Zone Ductile Zone
Link Dia. 10 --- 10 10 10
Spacing 112 --- 75 112 75
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