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Design of Column

The document details the design calculations for various columns in a building, including external, internal, and corner columns on the ground and second floors. Each column's specifications, such as load capacity, material properties, and reinforcement requirements, are provided along with the calculations for area, height, and number of bars needed. The final recommendations include the dimensions and reinforcement configurations for each column type.
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Design of Column

The document details the design calculations for various columns in a building, including external, internal, and corner columns on the ground and second floors. Each column's specifications, such as load capacity, material properties, and reinforcement requirements, are provided along with the calculations for area, height, and number of bars needed. The final recommendations include the dimensions and reinforcement configurations for each column type.
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DESIGN OF COLUMN

Square Tied Column

GROUND FLOOR COLUMN

FOR COLUMN 1: C-1 (EXTERNAL)

DATA:

Pu = 1,446 KN ᶲ = 0.65

fc’ = 27.6 MPa Assume pg = 0.08


fy = 415 MPa α = 0.80
Mu = 380.13 KN-m Covering = 40 mm

COMPUTATION:

Pu = 1,446 KN

Pu = ᶲ α [(0.85) fc’(Ag –Ast) + (fy Ast)]

Ast
pg =
Ag
Pu 1446 x 10
3
Ag = ' =
Φ α [0.85 f c ( 1− pg )+ ( fypg ) ] ( 0.65 ) ( 0.80 ) [ ( 0.85 ) ( 27.6 ) ( 1−0.08 )+ ( 415 ) ( 0.08 ) ]
Ag = 82,590.89 mm2

Solve for h:
Ag = h2 = 82,590.89 mm2
h = 287.39 mm
Adopt 450 mm by 450 mm

Solve for d:
d’ = 40 mm
b = 450 mm

d = 450 – 40 = 410 mm

Mu 380.13
e= = =0.26 m=260 mm
Pu 1446

At Balance Condition

600 d 600( 410)


cb = = = 242.36 mm
f y +600 415+600

ab = β1cb = 0.85(242.36) = 206.01 mm

fs’ =
(a b−β 1 d' ) ( 206.01−0.85 ( 40 ) )
(600) = (600) = 500.98 > fy
ab 206.01

Therefore: fs’ = fy

e = eb =260mm

d−d ' 410−40


e’b = eb + ( ) = 260 + ( ) = 445 mm
2 2

d−a b
Pube’b =0.85fc’abb ( ) + As’fy (d-d’)
2

410−206.01
1446(1000)(445) =0.85(27.6)(206.01)(450) ( ) +
2

As’(415) (410-40)

As’ = 2,745.99 mm2

Main Bar

Using 32 mm Ø bars

2 2
Ab = π d = π (32) = 804.25 mm2
4 4

No. of Bars
A st 2745.99
n = =
Ab 804.25

n = 3.41 pcs say 4 pcs

Since As = As’

There are 8 reinforcement bars in total

Lateral Ties

Use 10 mm Ø bars

a. 16 (diameter of bars) = 16 (32) = 512 mm

b. 48 diameter of ties = 48 (10) = 480 mm

c. Minimum Dimension = 450 mm

Note: Use the least value

Adopt spacing of bars = 450 mm

Check the Limits:

 Steel percentage between 1% and 8%

A st 2745.99(2)
pg = = = 0.03 (OK)
Ag 450(450)

USE 450 mm X 450 mm EXTERNAL COLUMN GROUND FLOOR WITH

8 – 32 mm Ø MAIN BARS AND 10 mm Ø BARS FOR LATERAL TIES WITH

450 mm SPACING O.C


FOR COLUMN 2: C-2 (INTERNAL)

DATA:

Pu = 2,510.6 KN ᶲ = 0.65

fc’ = 27.6 MPa Assume pg = 0.08


fy = 415 MPa α = 0.80
Mu = 795.30 KN-m Covering = 40 mm

COMPUTATION:

Pu = 2,510.6 KN

Pu = ᶲ α [(0.85) fc’(Ag –Ast) + (fy Ast)]

Ast
pg =
Ag
Pu 2510.6 x 10
3
Ag = ' =
Φ α [0.85 f c ( 1− pg )+ ( fypg ) ] ( 0.65 ) ( 0.80 ) [ ( 0.85 ) ( 27.6 ) ( 1−0.08 )+ ( 415 ) ( 0.08 ) ]
Ag = 143,397.44 mm2

Solve for h:
Ag = h2 = 143,397.44 mm2
h = 378.68 mm
Adopt 450 mm by 450 mm

Solve for d:
d’ = 40 mm
b = 450 mm

d = 450 – 40 = 410 mm

Mu 795.30
e= = =0.32 m=320 mm
Pu 2510.6

At Balance Condition

600 d 600( 410)


cb = = = 242.36 mm
f y +600 415+600

ab = β1cb = 0.85(242.36) = 206.01 mm

fs’ =
(a b−β 1 d' ) ( 206.01−0.85 ( 40 ) )
(600) = (600) = 500.98 > fy
ab 206.01

Therefore: fs’ = fy

e = eb =320mm

d−d ' 410−40


e’b = eb + ( ) = 320 + ( ) = 505 mm
2 2

d−a b
Pube’b =0.85fc’abb ( ) + As’fy (d-d’)
2

410−206.01
2510.6(1000)(505) =0.85(27.6)(206.01)(450) ( ) +
2

As’(415) (410-40)

As’ = 6,812.30 mm2

Main Bar

Using 32 mm Ø bars

2 2
Ab = π d = π (32) = 804.25 mm2
4 4

No. of Bars

A st 6812.3
n = =
Ab 804.25
n = 8.47 pcs say 9 pcs

Since As = As’

There are 18 reinforcement bars in total

Lateral Ties

Use 10 mm Ø bars

a. 16 (diameter of bars) = 16 (32) = 512 mm

b. 48 diameter of ties = 48 (10) = 480 mm

c. Minimum Dimension = 450 mm

Note: Use the least value

Adopt spacing of bars = 450 mm

Check the Limits:

 Steel percentage between 1% and 8%

A st 6812.3(2)
pg = = = 0.07 (OK)
Ag 450(450)

USE 450 mm X 450 mm INTERNAL COLUMN IN GROUND FLOOR WITH

18 – 32 mm Ø MAIN BARS AND 10 mm Ø BARS FOR LATERAL TIES

WITH 450 mm SPACING O.C


FOR COLUMN 3: C-3 (CORNER)
DATA:

Pu = 891.30 KN ᶲ = 0.65

fc’ = 27.6 MPa Assume pg = 0.08


fy = 415 MPa α = 0.80
Mu = 434.87 KN-m Covering = 40 mm

COMPUTATION:

Pu = 891.30 KN

Pu = ᶲ α [(0.85) fc’(Ag –Ast) + (fy Ast)]

Ast
pg =
Ag
Pu 891.3 x 10
3
Ag = ' =
Φ α [0.85 f c ( 1− pg )+ ( fypg ) ] ( 0.65 ) ( 0.80 ) [ ( 0.85 ) ( 27.6 ) ( 1−0.08 )+ ( 415 ) ( 0.08 ) ]
Ag = 50,908.20 mm2

Solve for h:
Ag = h2 = 50.908.20 mm2
h = 225.63 mm
Adopt 450 mm by 450 mm
Solve for d:
d’ = 40 mm

b = 450 mm

d = 450 – 40 = 410 mm

Mu 434.87
e= = =0.49 m=490 mm
Pu 891.30

At Balance Condition

600 d 600( 410)


cb = = = 242.36 mm
f y +600 415+600

ab = β1cb = 0.85(242.36) = 206.01 mm

fs’ =
(a b−β 1 d' ) ( 206.01−0.85 ( 40 ) )
(600) = (600) = 500.98 > fy
ab 206.01

Therefore: fs’ = fy

e = eb =490mm

d−d ' 450−40


e’b = eb + ( ) = 490 + ( ) = 460 mm
2 2

d−a b
Pube’b =0.85fc’abb ( ) + As’fy (d-d’)
2

410−206.01
891.3(1000)(490) =0.85(27.6)(206.01)(450) ( ) +
2

As’(415) (410-40)

As’ = 1,399.63 mm2

Main Bar

Using 25 mm Ø bars

2 2
Ab = π d = π (25) = 490.87 mm2
4 4
No. of Bars

A st 1399.63
n = =
Ab 490.87

n = 2.85 pcs say 3 pcs

Since As = As’

There are 6 reinforcement bars in total

Lateral Ties

Use 10 mm Ø bars

a. 16 (diameter of bars) = 16 (25) = 400 mm

b. 48 diameter of ties = 48 (10) = 480 mm

c. Minimum Dimension = 450 mm

Note: Use the least value

Adopt spacing of bars = 400 mm

Check the Limits:

 Steel percentage between 1% and 8%

A st 1399.63(2)
pg = = = 0.01 (OK)
Ag 450(450)

USE 450 mm X 450 mm CORNER COLUMN IN GROUND FLOOR WITH


6 – 25 mm Ø MAIN BARS AND 10 mm Ø BARS FOR LATERAL TIES WITH

400 mm SPACING O.C

SECOND FLOOR COLUMN

FOR COLUMN 4: C-4 (EXTERNAL)

DATA:

Pu = 731.7 KN ᶲ = 0.65

fc’ = 27.6 MPa Assume pg = 0.08


fy = 415 MPa α = 0.80
Mu = 203.52 KN-m Covering = 40 mm

COMPUTATION:

Pu = 731.7 KN

Pu = ᶲ α [(0.85) fc’(Ag –Ast) + (fy Ast)]

Ast
pg =
Ag
Pu 731.7 x 10
3
Ag = ' =
Φ α [0.85 f c ( 1− pg )+ ( fypg ) ] ( 0.65 ) ( 0.80 ) [ ( 0.85 ) ( 27.6 ) ( 1−0.08 )+ ( 415 ) ( 0.08 ) ]
Ag = 25,685.16 mm2

Solve for h:
Ag = h2 = 25,685.16 mm2
h = 160 mm
Adopt 400 mm by 400 mm

Solve for d:
d’ = 40 mm

b = 400 mm

d = 400 – 40 = 360 mm

Mu 203.52
e= = =0.28 m=280 mm
Pu 731.7

At Balance Condition

600 d 600(360)
cb = = = 212.81 mm
f y +600 415+600

ab = β1cb = 0.85(212.81) = 180.89 mm

fs’ =
(a b−β 1 d' ) ( 180.89−0.85 ( 40 ) )
(600) = (600) = 487.22 > fy
ab 180.89

Therefore: fs’ = fy

e = eb =280 mm

d−d ' 360−40


e’b = eb + ( ) = 280 + ( ) = 440 mm
2 2

d−a b
Pube’b =0.85fc’abb ( ) + As’fy (d-d’)
2

360−180.89
731.7(1000)(440) =0.85(27.6)(180.89)(400) ( ) +
2

As’(415) (360-40)
As’ = 1,337.12 mm2

Main Bar

Using 25 mm Ø bars

2 2
Ab = π d = π (25) = 490.87 mm2
4 4

No. of Bars

A st 1337.12
n = =
Ab 480.97

n = 2.72 pcs say 3 pcs

Since As = As’

There are 6 reinforcement bars in total

Lateral Ties

Use 10 mm Ø bars

a. 16 (diameter of bars) = 16 (25) = 400 mm

b. 48 diameter of ties = 48 (10) = 480 mm

c. Minimum Dimension = 400 mm

Note: Use the least value

Adopt spacing of bars = 400 mm

Check the Limits:

 Steel percentage between 1% and 8%


A st 1337.12(2)
pg = = = 0.02 (OK)
Ag 400 (400)

USE 400 mm X 400 mm EXTERNAL COLUMN SECOND FLOOR WITH

6 – 25 mm Ø MAIN BARS AND 10 mm Ø BARS FOR LATERAL TIES WITH

400 mm SPACING O.C

FOR COLUMN 5: C-5 (INTERNAL)

DATA:

Pu = 1,272.7 KN ᶲ = 0.65

fc’ = 27.6 MPa Assume pg = 0.08


fy = 415 MPa α = 0.80
Mu = 421.10 KN-m Covering = 40 mm

COMPUTATION:

Pu = 1,272.7 KN

Pu = ᶲ α [(0.85) fc’(Ag –Ast) + (fy Ast)]


Ast
pg =
Ag
Pu 1272.7 x 10
3
Ag = ' =
Φ α [0.85 f c ( 1− pg )+ ( fypg ) ] ( 0.65 ) ( 0.80 ) [ ( 0.85 ) ( 27.6 ) ( 1−0.08 )+ ( 415 ) ( 0.08 ) ]
Ag = 72,692.55 mm2

Solve for h:
Ag = h2 = 72,692.55 mm2
h = 269.62 mm
Adopt 400 mm by 400 mm

Solve for d:
d’ = 40 mm

b = 400 mm

d = 400 – 40 = 360 mm

Mu 421.1
e= = =0.33 m=330 mm
Pu 1272.7

At Balance Condition

600 d 600(360)
cb = = = 212.81 mm
f y +600 415+600

ab = β1cb = 0.85(212.81) = 180.89 mm

fs’ =
(a b−β 1 d' ) ( 180.89−0.85 ( 40 ) )
(600) = (600) = 487.22 > fy
ab 180.89

Therefore: fs’ = fy

e = eb =330 mm
d−d ' 360−40
e’b = eb + ( ) = 330 + ( ) = 490 mm
2 2

d−a b
Pube’b =0.85fc’abb ( ) + As’fy (d-d’)
2

360−180.89
1272.7(1000)(490) =0.85(27.6)(180.89)(400) ( ) +
2

As’(415) (360-40)

As’ = 3,551.25 mm2

Main Bar

Using 32 mm Ø bars

2 2
Ab = π d = π (32) = 804.25 mm2
4 4

No. of Bars

A st 3551.25
n = =
Ab 804.25

n = 4.42 pcs say 5 pcs

Since As = As’

There are 10 reinforcement bars in total

Lateral Ties

Use 10 mm Ø bars

d. 16 (diameter of bars) = 16 (32) = 512 mm

e. 48 diameter of ties = 48 (10) = 480 mm


f. Minimum Dimension = 400 mm

Note: Use the least value

Adopt spacing of bars = 400 mm

Check the Limits:

 Steel percentage between 1% and 8%

A st 3551.25(2)
pg = = = 0.04 (OK)
Ag 400(400)

USE 400 mm X 400 mm INTERNAL COLUMN SECOND FLOOR WITH

10 – 32 mm Ø MAIN BARS AND 10 mm Ø BARS FOR LATERAL TIES

WITH 400 mm SPACING O.C

FOR COLUMN 6: C-6 (CORNER)


DATA:

Pu = 436.01 KN ᶲ = 0.65

fc’ = 27.6 MPa Assume pg = 0.08


fy = 415 MPa α = 0.80
Mu = 215.12 KN-m Covering = 40 mm

COMPUTATION:

Pu = 436.01 KN

Pu = ᶲ α [(0.85) fc’(Ag –Ast) + (fy Ast)]

Ast
pg =
Ag
Pu 436.01 x 10
3
Ag = ' =
Φ α [0.85 f c ( 1− pg )+ ( fypg ) ] ( 0.65 ) ( 0.80 ) [ ( 0.85 ) ( 27.6 ) ( 1−0.08 )+ ( 415 ) ( 0.08 ) ]
Ag = 24,903.50 mm2

Solve for h:
Ag = h2 = 24,903.50 mm2
h = 157.81 mm
Adopt 400 mm by 400 mm

Solve for d:
d’ = 40 mm

b = 400 mm

d = 400 – 40 = 360 mm

Mu 215.12
e= = =0.49 m=490 mm
Pu 436.01

At Balance Condition

600 d 600(360)
cb = = = 212.81 mm
f y +600 415+600

ab = β1cb = 0.85(212.81) = 180.89 mm

fs’ =
(a b−β 1 d' ) ( 180.89−0.85 ( 40 ) )
(600) = (600) = 487.22 > fy
ab 180.89
Therefore: fs’ = fy

e = eb =490 mm

d−d ' 360−40


e’b = eb + ( ) = 330 + ( ) = 490 mm
2 2

d−a b
Pube’b =0.85fc’abb ( ) + As’fy (d-d’)
2

360−180.89
436.01(1000)(490) =0.85(27.6)(180.89)(400) ( ) +
2

As’(415) (360-40)

As’ = 3,551.25 mm2

Main Bar

Using 32 mm Ø bars

2 2
Ab = π d = π (32) = 804.25 mm2
4 4

No. of Bars

A st 3551.25
n = =
Ab 804.25

n = 4.42 pcs say 5 pcs

Since As = As’

There are 10 reinforcement bars in total

Lateral Ties

Use 10 mm Ø bars
g. 16 (diameter of bars) = 16 (32) = 512 mm

h. 48 diameter of ties = 48 (10) = 480 mm

i. Minimum Dimension = 400 mm

Note: Use the least value

Adopt spacing of bars = 400 mm

Check the Limits:

 Steel percentage between 1% and 8%

A st 3551.25(2)
pg = = = 0.04 (OK)
Ag 400(400)

USE 400 mm X 400 mm EXTERNAL COLUMN SECOND FLOOR WITH

6 – 25 mm Ø MAIN BARS AND 10 mm Ø BARS FOR LATERAL TIES WITH

400 mm SPACING O.C

THIRD FLOOR COLUMN


FOR COLUMN 7: C-7 (EXTERNAL)

DATA:

Pu = 137.4 KN ᶲ = 0.65

fc’ = 27.6 MPa Assume pg = 0.08


fy = 415 MPa α = 0.80
Mu = 74.14 KN-m Covering = 40 mm

COMPUTATION:

Pu = 137.4 KN

Pu = ᶲ α [(0.85) fc’(Ag –Ast) + (fy Ast)]

Ast
pg =
Ag
Pu 137.4 x 10
3
Ag = ' =
Φ α [0.85 f c ( 1− pg )+ ( fypg ) ] ( 0.65 ) ( 0.80 ) [ ( 0.85 ) ( 27.6 ) ( 1−0.08 )+ ( 415 ) ( 0.08 ) ]
Ag = 7,847.85 mm2

Solve for h:
Ag = h2 = 7,847.85 mm2
h = 88.59 mm
Adopt 280 mm by 280 mm

Solve for d:
d’ = 40 mm

b = 280 mm

d = 280 – 40 = 240 mm
Mu 74.14
e= = =0.54 m=540 mm
Pu 137.4

At Balance Condition

600 d 600(240)
cb = = = 141.87 mm
f y +600 415+600

ab = β1cb = 0.85(141.87) = 120.59 mm

fs’ =
(a b−β 1 d' ) ( 120.59−0.85 ( 40 ) )
(600) = (600) = 430.83 > fy
ab 120.59

Therefore: fs’ = fy

e = eb =270 mm

d−d ' 240−40


e’b = eb + ( ) = 540 + ( ) = 640 mm
2 2

d−a b
Pube’b =0.85fc’abb ( ) + As’fy (d-d’)
2

240−120.59
137.4(1000)(640) =0.85(27.6)(120.59)(280) ( ) +
2

As’(415) (240-40)

As’ = 489.66 mm2

Main Bar

Using 16 mm Ø bars

2 2
Ab = π d = π (16) = 201.06 mm2
4 4

No. of Bars

A st 489.66
n = =
Ab 201.06

n = 2.44 pcs say 3 pcs

Since As = As’
There are 6 reinforcement bars in total

Lateral Ties

Use 10 mm Ø bars

a. 16 (diameter of bars) = 16 (16) = 250mm

b. 48 diameter of ties = 48 (10) = 480 mm

c. Minimum Dimension = 280 mm

Note: Use the least value

Adopt spacing of bars = 250 mm

Check the Limits:

 Steel percentage between 1% and 8%

A st 489.66 (2)
pg = = = 0.01 (OK)
Ag 280(280)

USE 280 mm X 280 mm EXTERNAL COLUMN IN THIRD FLOOR WITH

6 – 16 mm Ø MAIN BARS AND 10 mm Ø BARS FOR LATERAL TIES WITH

250 mm SPACING O.C


FOR COLUMN 8: C-8 (INTERNAL)

DATA:

Pu = 274.8 KN ᶲ = 0.65

fc’ = 27.6 MPa Assume pg = 0.08


fy = 415 MPa α = 0.80
Mu = 74.81 KN-m Covering = 40 mm

COMPUTATION:

Pu = 274.8 KN

Pu = ᶲ α [(0.85) fc’(Ag –Ast) + (fy Ast)]

Ast
pg =
Ag
Pu 274.8 x 10
3
Ag = ' =
Φ α [0.85 f c ( 1− pg )+ ( fypg ) ] ( 0.65 ) ( 0.80 ) [ ( 0.85 ) ( 27.6 ) ( 1−0.08 )+ ( 415 ) ( 0.08 ) ]
Ag = 15,695.70 mm2

Solve for h:
Ag = h2 = 15,695.70 mm2
h = 125.28 mm
Adopt 280 mm by 280 mm

Solve for d:
d’ = 40 mm

b = 280 mm
d = 280 – 40 = 240 mm

Mu 74.81
e= = =0.27 m=270 mm
Pu 274.8

At Balance Condition

600 d 600(240)
cb = = = 141.87 mm
f y +600 415+600

ab = β1cb = 0.85(141.87) = 120.59 mm

fs’ =
(a b−β 1 d' ) ( 120.59−0.85 ( 40 ) )
(600) = (600) = 430.83 > fy
ab 120.59

Therefore: fs’ = fy

e = eb =270 mm

d−d ' 240−40


e’b = eb + ( ) = 270 + ( ) = 370 mm
2 2

d−a b
Pube’b =0.85fc’abb ( ) + As’fy (d-d’)
2

240−120.59
274.8(1000)(370) =0.85(27.6)(120.59)(280) ( ) +
2

As’(415) (240-40)

As’ = 655.20 mm2

Main Bar

Using 16 mm Ø bars

2 2
Ab = π d = π (16) = 201.06 mm2
4 4

No. of Bars

A st 655.20
n = =
Ab 201.06

n = 3.26 pcs say 4 pcs


Since As = As’

There are 8 reinforcement bars in total

Lateral Ties

Use 10 mm Ø bars

a. 16 (diameter of bars) = 16 (16) = 250mm

b. 48 diameter of ties = 48 (10) = 480 mm

c. Minimum Dimension = 280 mm

Note: Use the least value

Adopt spacing of bars = 250 mm

Check the Limits:

 Steel percentage between 1% and 8%

A st 655.20(2)
pg = = = 0.02 (OK)
Ag 280(280)

USE 280 mm X 280 mm INTERNAL COLUMN IN THIRD FLOOR WITH

8 – 16 mm Ø MAIN BARS AND 10 mm Ø BARS FOR LATERAL TIES WITH

250 mm SPACING O.C


FOR COLUMN 9: C-9 (CORNER)
DATA:

Pu = 83.53 KN ᶲ = 0.65

fc’ = 27.6 MPa Assume pg = 0.08


fy = 415 MPa α = 0.80
Mu = 24.32 KN-m Covering = 40 mm

COMPUTATION:

ADOPT THE DATA OF EXTERNAL COLUMN TO THE CORNER COLUMN TO

MAKE IT SAFE

Pu = 83.53 KN

Pu = ᶲ α [(0.85) fc’(Ag –Ast) + (fy Ast)]

Ast
pg =
Ag
Pu 83.53 x 10
3
Ag = ' =
Φ α [0.85 f c ( 1− pg )+ ( fypg ) ] ( 0.65 ) ( 0.80 ) [ ( 0.85 ) ( 27.6 ) ( 1−0.08 )+ ( 415 ) ( 0.08 ) ]
Ag = 4,770.97 mm2

Solve for h:
Ag = h2 = 4,770.97 mm2
h = 69.07 mm
Adopt 280 mm by 280 mm
Solve for d:
d’ = 40 mm

b = 280 mm

d = 280 – 40 = 240 mm

Mu 74.14
e= = =0.54 m=540 mm
Pu 137.4

At Balance Condition

600 d 600(240)
cb = = = 141.87 mm
f y +600 415+600

ab = β1cb = 0.85(141.87) = 120.59 mm

fs’ =
(a b−β 1 d' ) ( 120.59−0.85 ( 40 ) )
(600) = (600) = 430.83 > fy
ab 120.59

Therefore: fs’ = fy

e = eb =270 mm

d−d ' 240−40


e’b = eb + ( ) = 540 + ( ) = 640 mm
2 2

d−a b
Pube’b =0.85fc’abb ( ) + As’fy (d-d’)
2

240−120.59
137.4(1000)(640) =0.85(27.6)(120.59)(280) ( ) +
2

As’(415) (240-40)

As’ = 489.66 mm2

Main Bar

Using 16 mm Ø bars

2 2
Ab = π d = π (16) = 201.06 mm2
4 4

No. of Bars
A st 489.66
n = =
Ab 201.06

n = 2.44 pcs say 3 pcs

Since As = As’

There are 6 reinforcement bars in total

Lateral Ties

Use 10 mm Ø bars

a. 16 (diameter of bars) = 16 (16) = 250mm

b. 48 diameter of ties = 48 (10) = 480 mm

c. Minimum Dimension = 280 mm

Note: Use the least value

Adopt spacing of bars = 250 mm

Check the Limits:

 Steel percentage between 1% and 8%

A st 489.66 (2)
pg = = = 0.01 (OK)
Ag 280(280)

USE 280 mm X 280 mm EXTERNAL COLUMN IN GROUND FLOOR WITH


6 – 16 mm Ø MAIN BARS AND 10 mm Ø BARS FOR LATERAL TIES WITH

250 mm SPACING O.C

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