Column Design Calculation
Column Design Calculation
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
1 βdns =
columns due to sustained axial loads
Moment magnification factor for frames not
2 δns =
braced against sidesway
First-order relative deflection between the
3 Δo = top and bottom of the story due to Vu in
mm
Total factored vertical load in the story
4 ∑Pu = corresponding 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
6 λ = mechanical properties of lightweight
concrete
7 Φ = Strength reduction factor
Coefficient defining the relative contribution
8 ac = of concrete strength to nominal wall shear
strength
Cross-sectional area of a structural member
9 Ach = measured to the outside edges of
transverse reinforcement in sqmm
Gross area of concrete section bounded by
10 Acv = web thickness and length of section in the
direction of shear force considered in sqmm
Effective cross-sectional area within a joint
11 Aj = in a plane 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
13 Avmin =
spacing 's' in sqmm
14 B = Width of column/ wall in mm
width of beam along B / column width in
15 B' =
mm
16 bc = Cross-sectional dimension of member core
measured to the outside edges of the
transverse reinforcement composing area
Ash in mm
Distance from extreme compression fiber to
17 c =
neutral axis in mm
18 Cc = Clear cover of reinforcement in mm
Factor relating actual moment diagram to
19 Cm =
an equivalent uniform moment diagram
20 D = Depth / diameter of column in mm
21 D' =
Distance from extreme compression fiber to
22 d = centroid of longitudinal tension
reinforcement in mm
Distance from extreme compression fiber to
23 d' = centroid of longitudinal compression
reinforcement,mm
24 Ec = Modulus of elasticity of concrete in N/sqmm
Flexural stiffness of compression member in
25 EI =
N-sqmm
26 f'c = Specified strength of concrete in N/sqmm
Specified yield strength of reinforcement in
27 fy =
N/sqmm
Specified yield strength fy of transverse
28 fyt =
reinforcement in N/sqmm
Height of entire wall from base to top, or
29 hw = clear height of wall segment or wall pier
considered in mm
Effective length factor for compression
30 k =
member
Length of compression member in a frame
31 lc =
in mm
Moment of inertia of gross concrete section
32 lg = about centroidal axis neglecting
reinforcement in mm4
33 lw = Length of entire wall in mm
Un-supported length for compression
34 lux =
member along D in mm
Un-supported length for compression
35 luy =
member along B in mm
Moment capacity of section for NA angle at
36 MCap =
design Pu in kNm
Resultant design moment at angle to local
37 MRes =
major axis in kNm
Factored moment amplified for the effects
38 Mc = of member curvature used for design of
compression member in kNm
Factored moment modified to account for
39 mm =
effect of axial compression in kNm
Factored moment at section along D in kNm
40 Mux =
(From Analysis)
Factored moment at section along B in kNm
41 Muy =
(From Analysis)
Smaller factored end moment on a
42 M1 =
compression member in kNm
Factored end moment on a compression
member at the end at which M1 acts, due to
43 M1ns =
loads that cause no appreciable sidesway in
kNm
Factored end moment on compression
member at the end at which M1 acts, due to
44 M1s =
loads that cause appreciable sidesway in
kNm
Smaller factored end moment on a
45 M1sldr = compression member due to slenderness
effect in kNm
Larger factored end moment on
46 M2 =
compression member in kNm
47 M2min = Minimum value of M2
Factored end moment on compression
member at the end at which M2 acts, due to
48 M2ns =
loads that cause no appreciable sidesway in
kNm
Factored end moment on compression
member at the end at which M2 acts, due to
49 M2s =
loads that cause appreciable sidesway in
kNm
Largest factored end moment on a
50 M2sldr = compression member due to slenderness
effect in kNm
51 Mnb = Flexure Capacity for Beam
52 Mnc = Flexure Capacity for Column
Flexure strength at top along column depth,
53 Mnty =
kNm
Flexure strength at bottom along column
54 Mnby =
depth, kNm
Flexure strength at top along column width,
55 Mntx =
kNm
Flexure strength at bottom along column
56 Mnbx =
width, kNm
Factored axial force normal to cross section
57 Nu =
occurring simultaneously with Vu in kN
58 Pc = Critical buckling load in kN
Ratio of area of distributed transverse
59 pt = reinforcement to gross concrete area
perpendicular to that reinforcement
60 Pω = Ratio of As to B x d
61 Q = Stability index for storey
Radius of gyration of cross section of a
62 r =
compression member in mm
Nominal shear strength provided by
63 Vc =
concrete in kN
64 Vj = Shear Force acting at the joint in kN
65 Vn = Nominal shear strength in kN
66 Vn' = Nominal shear strength in kN
Factored horizontal shear in a storey of
67 Vus =
section in kN
Factored shear at section along D in kN
68 Vux =
(From Analysis)
Shear induced due to column flexural
69 Vux1 =
capacity along width, kN
Shear due to enhanced earthquake factor
70 Vux2 =
along width, kN
Factored shear at section along B in kN
71 Vuy =
(From Analysis)
Shear induced due to column flexural
72 Vuy1 =
capacity along depth, kN
Shear due to enhanced earthquake factor
73 Vuy2 =
along depth, kN
Code References:
ACI 318M-2011
[Link] Element Clause / table
Minimum area of longitudinal
1 : 21.6.3
reinforcement for column
Maximum area of longitudinal
2 : 21.6.3
reinforcement for column
Minimum longitudinal and
3 : [Link]
transverse 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
6 and transverse reinforcement for : [Link]
wall
7 Applicability of boundary element : 21.9.6
Area and spacing of special
8 : 21.6.4
confining reinforcement
9 Slenderness Moments : 10.10
Shear Strength provided by concrete
10 : 11.2
for column
11 Design of shear for non-ductile wall : 11.9
12 Design of shear for ductile wall : 21.9.4
Minimum Flexural Strength of
13 : [Link]
Columns
14 Shear Check at Column Joint : [Link]
15 Shear Strength of Column : 21.3.3 & 21.5.4
General Data
Column No. : C1
Level : 0m To 4.9m
Design Code = ACI 318M - 2011
Grade Of Concrete = C25 N/sqmm
Grade Of Steel = Fy420 N/sqmm
Consider Ductile = No
Column B = 250 mm
Column D = 250 mm
Clear Cover = 50 mm
Clear Floor Height @ lux = 4600 mm
Clear Floor Height @ luy = 4600 mm
No Of Floors = 1
No Of Columns In Group = 1
Load Data
Analysis Reference No. = 1
Critical Analysis Load : 3
Combination
Load Combination = [1] : 1.4 (LOAD 1: DL) +1.7 (LOAD 2: LL)
Critical Location = Top Joint
Put = 52.86 kN
Muxt = 13.82 kNm
Muyt = 8.8 kNm
Vuxt = 2.71 kN
Vuyt = -4.22 kN
Pub = 62.97 kN
Muxb = -6.87 kNm
Muyb = -4.47 kNm
Vuxb = 2.71 kN
Vuyb = -4.22 kN
Along B
Q = 0.01
0.01< 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 = 72.17 mm
Kluy /r = 63.74
M1 = -6.87 kNm
M2 = 13.82 kNm
34 - 12 x (M1/M2) = 39.96
63.74 > 39.96,Column slender along D
Column Is Braced Along B
Slenderness Check along B
K = 1
r = 72.17 mm
Klux /r = 63.74
M1 = -4.47 kNm
M2 = 8.8 kNm
34 - 12 x (M1/M2) = 40.1
63.74 > 40.1, Column slender along B
Moment Magnification:
For Non-sway frame:
Along D
βdns = 0.6
Ec = 23500 N/sqmm
Ig ( x 10 9) = 0.326 mm^4
EI ( x 10 6) = 2208288.574 >N-sqmm
M2min = 1.42 kNm
Cm = 0.4
Pc = 1030.01 kN
δns = 1
Mc1 = -6.87 kN
Mc2 = 13.82 kN
Along B
βdns = 0.6
Ec = 23500 N/sqmm
Ig ( x 10 9) = 0.326 mm^4
EI ( x 10 6) = 2208288.574 N-sqmm
M2min = 1.42 kNm
Cm = 0.4
Pc = 1030.01 kN
δns = 1
Mc1 = -4.47 kN
Mc2 = 8.8 kN
Wher
e
A = Moments from analysis
B = Moment due to slenderness effect
Final design Moment = Maximum of (Manalysis, Maximum of (Msldr or
C =
Mc))
Design Of Shear
Design for shear along D
Critical Analysis Load : 3
Combination
[1] : 1.4 (LOAD 1: DL) +1.7
Critical Load Combination = kN
(LOAD 2: LL)
Nu = 62.97 kN
Muy = 6.87 kNm
Vuy = -4.2229 kN
λ = 1
φ = 0.65
deff = 192 mm
ρw = 0.006
mm = 0.51 kNm
Vcy Permissible = 39.02 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 = 200 mm
General Data
Column No. : C2
Level : 0m To 4.9m
Design Code = ACI 318M - 2011
Grade Of Concrete = C25 N/sqmm
Grade Of Steel = Fy420 N/sqmm
Consider Ductile = No
Column B = 250 mm
Column D = 250 mm
Clear Cover = 50 mm
Clear Floor Height @ lux = 4600 mm
Clear Floor Height @ luy = 4600 mm
No Of Floors = 1
No Of Columns In Group = 1
Load Data
Analysis Reference No. = 2
Critical Analysis Load : 3
Combination
Load Combination = [1] : 1.4 (LOAD 1: DL) +1.7 (LOAD 2: LL)
Critical Location = Top Joint
Put = 52.86 kN
Muxt = -13.82 kNm
Muyt = 8.8 kNm
Vuxt = 2.71 kN
Vuyt = 4.22 kN
Pub = 62.97 kN
Muxb = 6.87 kNm
Muyb = -4.47 kNm
Vuxb = 2.71 kN
Vuyb = 4.22 kN
Along B
Q = 0.01
0.01< 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 = 72.17 mm
Kluy /r = 63.74
M1 = 6.87 kNm
M2 = -13.82 kNm
34 - 12 x (M1/M2) = 39.96
63.74 > 39.96,Column slender along D
Column Is Braced Along B
Slenderness Check along B
K = 1
r = 72.17 mm
Klux /r = 63.74
M1 = -4.47 kNm
M2 = 8.8 kNm
34 - 12 x (M1/M2) = 40.1
63.74 > 40.1, Column slender along B
Moment Magnification:
For Non-sway frame:
Along D
βdns = 0.6
Ec = 23500 N/sqmm
Ig ( x 10 9) = 0.326 mm^4
EI ( x 10 6) = 2208288.574 >N-sqmm
M2min = 1.42 kNm
Cm = 1
Pc = 1030.01 kN
δns = 1.09
Mc1 = 7.48 kN
Mc2 = -15.05 kN
Along B
βdns = 0.6
Ec = 23500 N/sqmm
Ig ( x 10 9) = 0.326 mm^4
EI ( x 10 6) = 2208288.574 N-sqmm
M2min = 1.42 kNm
Cm = 0.4
Pc = 1030.01 kN
δns = 1
Mc1 = -4.47 kN
Mc2 = 8.8 kN
Wher
e
A = Moments from analysis
B = Moment due to slenderness effect
Final design Moment = Maximum of (Manalysis, Maximum of (Msldr or
C =
Mc))
Final Critical Design Forces
Critical Case - Axial Load & BiAxial Bending
Pu = 52.86 kN
Mux = -15.05 kNm
Muy = 8.8 kNm
Design Of Shear
Design for shear along D
Critical Analysis Load : 3
Combination
[1] : 1.4 (LOAD 1: DL) +1.7
Critical Load Combination = kN
(LOAD 2: LL)
Nu = 62.97 kN
Muy = 6.87 kNm
Vuy = 4.2229 kN
λ = 1
φ = 0.65
deff = 192 mm
ρw = 0.006
mm = 0.51 kNm
Vcy Permissible = 39.02 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 = 200 mm
General Data
Column No. : C3
Level : 0m To 4.9m
Design Code = ACI 318M - 2011
Grade Of Concrete = C25 N/sqmm
Grade Of Steel = Fy420 N/sqmm
Consider Ductile = No
Column B = 250 mm
Column D = 250 mm
Clear Cover = 50 mm
Clear Floor Height @ lux = 4600 mm
Clear Floor Height @ luy = 4600 mm
No Of Floors = 1
No Of Columns In Group = 1
Load Data
Analysis Reference No. = 3
Critical Analysis Load : 3
Combination
Load Combination = [1] : 1.4 (LOAD 1: DL) +1.7 (LOAD 2: LL)
Critical Location = Top Joint
Put = 70.57 kN
Muxt = 18.48 kNm
Muyt = -8.93 kNm
Vuxt = -2.71 kN
Vuyt = -5.65 kN
Pub = 80.68 kN
Muxb = -9.18 kNm
Muyb = 4.34 kNm
Vuxb = -2.71 kN
Vuyb = -5.65 kN
Along B
Q = 0.01
0.01< 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 = 72.17 mm
Kluy /r = 63.74
M1 = -9.18 kNm
M2 = 18.48 kNm
34 - 12 x (M1/M2) = 39.96
63.74 > 39.96,Column slender along D
Column Is Braced Along B
Slenderness Check along B
K = 1
r = 72.17 mm
Klux /r = 63.74
M1 = 4.34 kNm
M2 = -8.93 kNm
34 - 12 x (M1/M2) = 39.83
63.74 > 39.83, Column slender along B
Moment Magnification:
For Non-sway frame:
Along D
βdns = 0.6
Ec = 23500 N/sqmm
Ig ( x 10 9) = 0.326 mm^4
EI ( x 10 6) = 2208288.574 >N-sqmm
M2min = 1.82 kNm
Cm = 0.4
Pc = 1030.01 kN
δns = 1
Mc1 = -9.18 kN
Mc2 = 18.48 kN
Along B
βdns = 0.6
Ec = 23500 N/sqmm
Ig ( x 10 9) = 0.326 mm^4
EI ( x 10 6) = 2208288.574 N-sqmm
M2min = 1.82 kNm
Cm = 1
Pc = 1030.01 kN
δns = 1.12
Mc1 = 4.85 kN
Mc2 = -9.97 kN
Wher
e
A = Moments from analysis
B = Moment due to slenderness effect
Final design Moment = Maximum of (Manalysis, Maximum of (Msldr or
C =
Mc))
Design Of Shear
Design for shear along D
Critical Analysis Load : 3
Combination
[1] : 1.4 (LOAD 1: DL) +1.7
Critical Load Combination = kN
(LOAD 2: LL)
Nu = 80.68 kN
Muy = 9.18 kNm
Vuy = -5.6471 kN
λ = 1
φ = 0.65
deff = 192 mm
ρw = 0.006
mm = 1.03 kNm
Vcy Permissible = 39.02 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 = 200 mm
General Data
Column No. : C4
Level : 0m To 4.9m
Design Code = ACI 318M - 2011
Grade Of Concrete = C25 N/sqmm
Grade Of Steel = Fy420 N/sqmm
Consider Ductile = No
Column B = 250 mm
Column D = 250 mm
Clear Cover = 50 mm
Clear Floor Height @ lux = 4600 mm
Clear Floor Height @ luy = 4600 mm
No Of Floors = 1
No Of Columns In Group = 1
Load Data
Analysis Reference No. = 4
Critical Analysis Load : 3
Combination
Load Combination = [1] : 1.4 (LOAD 1: DL) +1.7 (LOAD 2: LL)
Critical Location = Top Joint
Put = 70.57 kN
Muxt = -18.48 kNm
Muyt = -8.93 kNm
Vuxt = -2.71 kN
Vuyt = 5.65 kN
Pub = 80.68 kN
Muxb = 9.18 kNm
Muyb = 4.34 kNm
Vuxb = -2.71 kN
Vuyb = 5.65 kN
Along B
Q = 0.01
0.01< 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 = 72.17 mm
Kluy /r = 63.74
M1 = 9.18 kNm
M2 = -18.48 kNm
34 - 12 x (M1/M2) = 39.96
63.74 > 39.96,Column slender along D
Column Is Braced Along B
Slenderness Check along B
K = 1
r = 72.17 mm
Klux /r = 63.74
M1 = 4.34 kNm
M2 = -8.93 kNm
34 - 12 x (M1/M2) = 39.83
63.74 > 39.83, Column slender along B
Moment Magnification:
For Non-sway frame:
Along D
βdns = 0.6
Ec = 23500 N/sqmm
Ig ( x 10 9) = 0.326 mm^4
EI ( x 10 6) = 2208288.574 >N-sqmm
M2min = 1.82 kNm
Cm = 1
Pc = 1030.01 kN
δns = 1.12
Mc1 = 10.25 kN
Mc2 = -20.64 kN
Along B
βdns = 0.6
Ec = 23500 N/sqmm
Ig ( x 10 9) = 0.326 mm^4
EI ( x 10 6) = 2208288.574 N-sqmm
M2min = 1.82 kNm
Cm = 1
Pc = 1030.01 kN
δns = 1.12
Mc1 = 4.85 kN
Mc2 = -9.97 kN
Wher
e
A = Moments from analysis
B = Moment due to slenderness effect
Final design Moment = Maximum of (Manalysis, Maximum of (Msldr or
C =
Mc))
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 = 200 mm