Column Design
Column Design
Column Design
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
4 ∑Pu = Total factored vertical load in kN. (Clause 10.10.5.2)
5 δu = Design displacement in mm
Modification factor reflecting the reduced mechanical
6 λ =
properties of concrete
Coefficient defining the relative contribution of
7 ac =
concrete strength to nominal wall shear strength
Cross-sectional area of a structural member measured
8 Ach = to the outside edges of transverse reinforcement in
sqmm
Gross area of concrete section bounded by web
9 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
10 Aj = parallel to plane of reinforcement generating shear in
the joint in sqmm
Area of non-prestressed longitudinal tension
11 As =
reinforcement in sqmm
Minimum area of shear reinforcement within spacing
12 Avmin =
's' in sqmm
13 B = Width of column/ wall in mm
Cross-sectional dimension of member core measured
14 bc = to the outside edges of the transverse reinforcement
composing area Ash in mm
Distance from extreme compression fiber to neutral
15 c =
axis in mm
16 Cc = Clear cover to longitudinal reinforcement in mm
Factor relating actual moment diagram to an
17 Cm =
equivalent uniform moment diagram
18 D = Depth / diameter of column in mm
Distance from extreme compression fiber to centroid
19 d =
of longitudinal tension reinforcement in mm
Distance from extreme compression fiber to centroid
20 d' =
of longitudinal compression reinforcement,mm
21 Ec = Modulus of elasticity of concrete in N/sqmm
22 EI = Flexural stiffness of compression member in N-sqmm
Specified compressive strength of concrete cylinder in
23 f'c =
N/sqmm
24 fy = Specified yield strength of reinforcement in N/sqmm
Specified yield strength fy of transverse
25 fyt =
reinforcement in N/sqmm
Height of entire wall from base to top of wall segment
26 hw =
considered in mm
27 Icr = Moment of Inertia of concrete crack section
28 k = Effective length factor for compression member
Length of compression member in a frame, measured
29 lc =
center-to-center of the joints in the frame in mm
Moment of inertia of gross concrete section about
30 lg =
centroidal axis neglecting reinforcement in mm4
31 lw = Length of entire wall in mm
Un-supported length for compression member along
32 lux =
D in mm
Un-supported length for compression member along
33 luy =
B in mm
Moment capacity of section for a given NA angle at
34 MCap =
design Pu in kNm
35 Mcr = Cracking Moment
Resultant design moment at a given load angle to
36 MRes =
local major axis in kNm
Factored moment amplified for the effects of member
37 Mc = curvature used for design of compression member in
kNm
Factored moment modified to account for effect of
38 Mm =
axial compression in kNm
Factored moment acting on a section along D in kNm
39 Mux =
(From Analysis)
Factored moment acting on a section along B in kNm
40 Muy =
(From Analysis)
Smaller factored end moment on a compression
41 M1 =
member in kNm
Factored end moment on a compression member at
42 M1ns = the end at which M1 acts, due to loads that cause no
appreciable sidesway in kNm
Factored end moment on compression member at the
end at which M1 acts, due to loads that cause
43 M1s =
appreciable sidesway in kNm
Smaller factored end moment on a compression
44 M1sldr =
member due to slenderness effect in kNm
Larger factored end moment on compression member
45 M2 =
in kNm
Minimum value of moment M2 as per minimum
46 M2min =
eccentricity of column
Factored end moment on compression member at the
47 M2ns = end at which M2 acts, due to loads that cause no
appreciable sidesway in kNm
Factored end moment on compression member at the
48 M2s = end at which M2 acts, due to loads that cause
appreciable sidesway in kNm
Largest factored end moment on a compression
49 M2sldr =
member due to slenderness effect in kNm
50 Mnb = Flexure Capacity for Beam
51 Mnc = Flexure Capacity for Column
Nominal Flexure strength of column at top along
52 Mnty =
depth in kNm
Nominal Flexure strength of column at bottom along
53 Mnby =
depth in kNm
Nominal Flexure strength of column at top along
54 Mntx =
width in kNm
Nominal Flexure strength of column at bottom along
55 Mnbx =
width in kNm
Factored axial force normal to cross section occurring
56 Nu =
simultaneously with Vu in kN
57 Pc = Critical buckling load in kN
Ratio of area of distributed transverse reinforcement
58 pt = to gross concrete area perpendicular to that
reinforcement
59 Pω = Ratio of As to B x d
60 Q = Stability index for storey
Radius of gyration of cross section of a compression
61 r =
member in mm
62 Vc = Nominal shear strength provided by concrete in kN
63 Vj = Shear Force acting at the joint in kN
64 Vn = Nominal shear strength in kN
65 Vn' = Nominal shear strength at joint in kN
66 Vus = Factored horizontal shear in a storey in kN
Factored shear at section along D in kN (From
67 Vux =
Analysis)
Shear induced due to column flexural capacity along
68 Vux1 =
width, kN
Shear due to enhanced earthquake factor along
69 Vux2 =
width, kN
Factored shear at section along B in kN (From
70 Vuy = Analysis)
Shear induced due to column flexural capacity along
71 Vuy1 =
depth, kN
Shear due to enhanced earthquake factor along depth,
72 Vuy2 =
kN
73 y = Neutral axis depth.
It is a Neutral Axis angle corresponding to load angle
74 β =
to find out MCap
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
16 fs,perm : 10.6.4
17 fc,perm : 10.2.7.1
18 Wcr : Eq 4.2(a)
General Data
Column No. : C1
Level : 0m To 1.8m
Design Code = ACI 318M - 2011
Grade Of Concrete (f'c) = C21 N/sqmm
Grade Of Steel (fy) = Fy275 N/sqmm
Consider Ductile = Yes
Type of Frame = Intermediate
Column B = 300 mm
Column D = 300 mm
Clear Cover, Cc = 40 mm
Clear Floor Height @ lux = 1400 mm
Clear Floor Height @ luy = 1400 mm
No Of Floors = 1
No Of Columns In Group = 1
Load Data
Analysis Reference No. = 9
Critical Analysis Load Combination : 79
Load Combination = [69] : 0.68 (LOAD 9: DL) +1.25 (LOAD 3: EQ -X +E)
Critical Location = Top Joint
Put = 63.2 kN
Muxt = 43.03 kNm
Muyt = -0.25 kNm
Vuxt = -0.14 kN
Vuyt = -23.91 kN
Pub = 65.79 kN
Muxb = 0 kNm
Muyb = 0 kNm
Vuxb = -0.14 kN
Vuyb = -23.91 kN
Along B
Q = 0.018
0.018< 0.05, Column shall be designed as non-sway frame
(Braced)
Slenderness Check
Column Is Braced Along D
Slenderness Check along D
K = 0.75
r = 86.6 mm
Kluy /r = 12.12
M1 = 0 kNm
M2 = 43.03 kNm
Min (40, 34 - 12 x (M1/M2)) = 34
12.12 < 34, Column not slender along D
Column Is Braced Along B
Slenderness Check along B
K = 0.75
r = 86.6 mm
Klux /r = 12.12
M1 = 0 kNm
M2 = -0.25 kNm
Min (40, 34 - 12 x (M1/M2)) = 34
12.12 < 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))
Design Of Shear
Design for shear along D
Shear from Moment Capacity:
Luy = 1400 mm
Pu Top = 160.75 kN
Mnty = 61.98 kNm
Pu Bottom = 155.33 kN
Mnby = 61.46 kNm
Vuy1 = 88.17 kN
Shear from Load combinations with
Enhanced Eq factor:
1.42 (LOAD 9: DL) +0.5 (LOAD 10:
Load Combination =
LL) -3 (LOAD 8: EQ -Z -E)
Vuy2 = 46.62 kN
Critical Analysis Load Combination : 86
[76] : 0.68 (LOAD 9: DL) -1.25 (LOAD
Critical Load Combination = kN
2: EQ +X -E)
Nu = 63.2 kN
Muy = 43.03 kNm
Vuy3 = -23.9112 kN
Design Shear, Vuy = Maximum(Vuy1, Vuy2, Vuy3)
= 88.17 kN
λ = 1
φ = 0.75
deff = 252 mm
ρw (50% of As provided) = 0.021
Mm = 35.54 kNm
φVcy = 54.39 kN
Vuy > φVcy Hence, Shear links 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 = 150 mm
General Data
Column No. : C1
Level : 1.8m To 5.4m
Design Code = ACI 318M - 2011
Grade Of Concrete (f'c) = C21 N/sqmm
Grade Of Steel (fy) = Fy275 N/sqmm
Consider Ductile = Yes
Type of Frame = Intermediate
Column B = 300 mm
Column D = 300 mm
Clear Cover, Cc = 40 mm
Clear Floor Height @ lux = 3150 mm
Clear Floor Height @ luy = 3150 mm
No Of Floors = 1
No Of Columns In Group = 1
Load Data
Analysis Reference No. = 64
Critical Analysis Load Combination : 79
Load Combination = [69] : 0.68 (LOAD 9: DL) +1.25 (LOAD 3: EQ -X +E)
Critical Location = Top Joint
Put = 53.18 kN
Muxt = 38.1 kNm
Muyt = -0.06 kNm
Vuxt = -0.04 kN
Vuyt = -20.26 kN
Pub = 58.37 kN
Muxb = -34.83 kNm
Muyb = 0.07 kNm
Vuxb = -0.04 kN
Vuyb = -20.26 kN
Along B
Q = 0.011
0.011< 0.05, Column shall be designed as non-sway frame
(Braced)
Slenderness Check
Column Is Braced Along D
Slenderness Check along D
K = 0.69
r = 86.6 mm
Kluy /r = 25.1
M1 = -34.83 kNm
M2 = 38.1 kNm
Min (40, 34 - 12 x (M1/M2)) = 40
25.1 < 40, Column not slender along D
Column Is Braced Along B
Slenderness Check along B
K = 0.69
r = 86.6 mm
Klux /r = 25.1
M1 = -0.06 kNm
M2 = 0.07 kNm
Min (40, 34 - 12 x (M1/M2)) = 40
25.1 < 40, 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))
Design Of Shear
Design for shear along D
Shear from Moment Capacity:
Luy = 3150 mm
Pu Top = 141.76 kN
Mnty = 60.14 kNm
Pu Bottom = 132.6 kN
Mnby = 59.25 kNm
Vuy1 = 37.9 kN
Shear from Load combinations with
Enhanced Eq factor:
1.42 (LOAD 9: DL) +0.5 (LOAD 10:
Load Combination =
LL) -3 (LOAD 5: EQ +Z +E)
Vuy2 = 40.34 kN
Critical Analysis Load Combination : 86
[76] : 0.68 (LOAD 9: DL) -1.25 (LOAD
Critical Load Combination = kN
2: EQ +X -E)
Nu = 53.18 kN
Muy = 38.1 kNm
Vuy3 = -20.263 kN
Design Shear, Vuy = Maximum(Vuy1, Vuy2, Vuy3)
= 40.34 kN
λ = 1
φ = 0.75
deff = 252 mm
ρw (50% of As provided) = 0.021
Mm = 31.8 kNm
φVcy = 48.13 kN
Vuy < φVcy
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 = 150 mm
General Data
Column No. : C1
Level : 5.4m To 8.6m
Design Code = ACI 318M - 2011
Grade Of Concrete (f'c) = C21 N/sqmm
Grade Of Steel (fy) = Fy275 N/sqmm
Consider Ductile = Yes
Type of Frame = Intermediate
Column B = 300 mm
Column D = 300 mm
Clear Cover, Cc = 40 mm
Clear Floor Height @ lux = 2850 mm
Clear Floor Height @ luy = 2850 mm
No Of Floors = 1
No Of Columns In Group = 1
Load Data
Analysis Reference No. = 127
Critical Analysis Load Combination : 70
Load Combination = [60] : 1.42 (LOAD 9: DL) -1.25 (LOAD 2: EQ +X -E)
Critical Location = Top Joint
Put = 24.24 kN
Muxt = 10.62 kNm
Muyt = 1.61 kNm
Vuxt = 0.83 kN
Vuyt = -6.21 kN
Pub = 33.88 kN
Muxb = -9.25 kNm
Muyb = -1.04 kNm
Vuxb = 0.83 kN
Vuyb = -6.21 kN
Effective Length Calculation
Calculation Along Major Axis Of Column
Joint Column Beam Sizes Beam Stiffness ψ
Stiffness Beam 1 Beam 2 Beam 1 Beam 2
(Length x (Length x
Width x Depth) Width x Depth)
N-M mm mm N-M N-M
2900 x 200 x 2750 x 200 x
Bottom 19.333 47.999 50.617 0.371
450 450
2900 x 200 x 2750 x 200 x
Top 19.333 22.584 23.816 0.416
350 350
Sway Condition (as per Stability
= Non Sway
Index)
Effective Length Factor along Major
= 0.65
Axis
Along B
Q = 0.002
0.002< 0.05, Column shall be designed as non-sway frame
(Braced)
Slenderness Check
Column Is Braced Along D
Slenderness Check along D
K = 0.65
r = 86.6 mm
Kluy /r = 21.39
M1 = -9.25 kNm
M2 = 10.62 kNm
Min (40, 34 - 12 x (M1/M2)) = 40
21.39 < 40, Column not slender along D
Column Is Braced Along B
Slenderness Check along B
K = 0.65
r = 86.6 mm
Klux /r = 21.39
M1 = -1.04 kNm
M2 = 1.61 kNm
Min (40, 34 - 12 x (M1/M2)) = 40
21.39 < 40, 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))
Design Of Shear
Design for shear along D
Shear from Moment Capacity:
Luy = 2850 mm
Pu Top = 39.22 kN
Mnty = 50.14 kNm
Pu Bottom = 29.58 kN
Mnby = 49.14 kNm
Vuy1 = 34.83 kN
Shear from Load combinations with
Enhanced Eq factor:
1.42 (LOAD 9: DL) +0.5 (LOAD 10:
Load Combination =
LL) -3 (LOAD 5: EQ +Z +E)
Vuy2 = 11.85 kN
Critical Analysis Load Combination : 86
[76] : 0.68 (LOAD 9: DL) -1.25 (LOAD
Critical Load Combination = kN
2: EQ +X -E)
Nu = 11.5 kN
Muy = 10.33 kNm
Vuy3 = -6.0075 kN
Design Shear, Vuy = Maximum(Vuy1, Vuy2, Vuy3)
= 34.83 kN
λ = 1
φ = 0.75
deff = 252 mm
ρw (50% of As provided) = 0.021
Mm = 8.97 kNm
φVcy = 61.64 kN
Vuy < φVcy
Link For Shear Design Along D are not required
General Data
Column No. : PC
Level : 5.4m To 8.6m
Design Code = ACI 318M - 2011
Grade Of Concrete (f'c) = C21 N/sqmm
Grade Of Steel (fy) = Fy275 N/sqmm
Consider Ductile = Yes
Type of Frame = Intermediate
Column B = 250 mm
Column D = 250 mm
Clear Cover, Cc = 40 mm
Clear Floor Height @ lux = 2850 mm
Clear Floor Height @ luy = 2850 mm
No Of Floors = 1
No Of Columns In Group = 1
Load Data
Analysis Reference No. = 139
Critical Analysis Load Combination : 58
[48] : 1.42 (LOAD 9: DL) +0.5 (LOAD 10: LL) -1.25
Load Combination =
(LOAD 6: EQ +Z -E)
Critical Location = Bottom Joint
Put = 24.03 kN
Muxt = 0 kNm
Muyt = 8.86 kNm
Vuxt = 5.75 kN
Vuyt = 0 kN
Pub = 33.67 kN
Muxb = 0 kNm
Muyb = -9.53 kNm
Vuxb = 5.75 kN
Vuyb = 0 kN
Along B
Q = 0.002
0.002< 0.05, Column shall be designed as non-sway frame
(Braced)
Slenderness Check
Column Is Braced Along D
Slenderness Check along D
K = 0.7
r = 72.17 mm
Kluy /r = 27.64
M1 = 0 kNm
M2 = 0 kNm
Min (40, 34 - 12 x (M1/M2)) = NaN
27.64 > NaN,Column slender along D
Column Is Braced Along B
Slenderness Check along B
K = 0.76
r = 72.17 mm
Klux /r = 30.01
M1 = 0 kNm
M2 = 0 kNm
Min (40, 34 - 12 x (M1/M2)) = 0
30.01 > 0, Column slender along B
Moment Magnification:
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
Shear from Moment Capacity:
Luy = 2850 mm
Pu Top = 33.67 kN
Mnty = 22.25 kNm
Pu Bottom = 24.03 kN
Mnby = 21.46 kNm
Vuy1 = 15.33 kN
Shear from Load combinations with
Enhanced Eq factor:
1.42 (LOAD 9: DL) +0.5 (LOAD 10:
Load Combination =
LL) -3 (LOAD 6: EQ +Z -E)
Vuy2 = 11.83 kN
Critical Analysis Load Combination : 82
[72] : 0.68 (LOAD 9: DL) +1.25 (LOAD
Critical Load Combination = kN
6: EQ +Z -E)
Nu = 7.37 kN
Muy = 0 kNm
Vuy3 = 0 kN
Design Shear, Vuy = Maximum(Vuy1, Vuy2, Vuy3)
= 15.33 kN
λ = 1
φ = 0.75
deff = 202 mm
ρw (50% of As provided) = 0.016
Mm = -0.74 kNm
φVcy = 51.19 kN
Vuy < φVcy
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