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UNIT 12
REINFORCED CONCRETE COLUMNS
OBJECTIVES
GENERAL OBJECTIVE
columns.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
INPUT 1
12.1 Definition
This unit is concerned with the design of reinforced concrete columns. The
elements and to transmit building loads from these elements to the foundation.
member whose greatest lateral dimension is not greater than four times its
h=longer side
b=shorter side
BS8110.
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ACTIVITY 12a
12.1
3000 mm
500 mm
12.2
500 mm
200 mm
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FEEDBACK 12a
4b = 4 x 500 = 2000 mm
h = 500 mm
INPUT 2
it. Earlier we assumed that all loads are applied vertically to a column.
However, horizontal forces such as wind forces when applied to a column will
also cause deflection. The result is that the load is no longer applied axially
The difference between the braced and unbraced column is stated in clause
compression and on facts for a very short column This is true. However, the
l ex l ey
both the ratios and is less than 15 (for braced column) and less than 10
h b
l ex and l ey are the effective height of columns, with respect to the x and y axis.
The x and y axis are indicated in figure 12.2 on the next page.
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x x
ACTIVITY 12b
Answer the following questions by filling in the blanks with the correct
answers.
l ex
12.7 A braced column is considered as short when both the ratios and
h
l ey
are less than _______________________________.
b
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FEEDBACK 12b
12.3 unbraced
12.4 braced
12.5 crushing
12.6 deflection
12.7 15
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INPUT 3
This height is called the effective height and is calculated using equation 30 of
l e l o
Values of are dependent upon the end conditions (restraints) and are
12.9End Conditions
The degree of restraint afforded at the ends of the columns is classified into
12.2 Condition 1
Braced columns are properly restrained in direction at both ends and are
jointed monolithically together. The depth of the beam should at least be equal
to the columns dimension in the plane considered. The joint between the
hb hc
hc
hb hc
hc
12.3Condition 2
There are beams monolithically joined to both sides at the end of a beam
column. The depth of the beam is less than the columns dimension in the
hb < hc or hs < hc
hc
hb < hc
Note :
hb = beam overall depth
hs = slab thickness
hc = column dimensions
12.4Condition 3
end but imperfectly restrained in direction at the other end. The adjoining
designed and detailed as simply supported beam. For the junction between the
12.5Condition 4
The end of the column is not restrained from lateral movements and torsion.
Free end
However, BS 8110 only specifies the end condition where there are beams on
both sides of the column in a given plane. When there is one beam on one side
of the column, the effective height of the column is obtained using equation 3
minimum to be provided is 0.4 %bh for both steel grades (fy = 250 N/mm2 &
fy = 460 N/mm2). Minimums of four bars are provided and the minimum
column, 8% for horizontally cast and 10% at laps. These requirements are
The minimum diameter of ties is one quarter of the biggest longitudinal bar in
diameter but not smaller than 6 mm. The maximum distance is 12 times the
Every corner and alternate bar should be restrained by a link passing round the
bar. All other bars should be within 150 mm of a restrained bar. These
requirements are stated in clause 3.12.7.2 of the code. This is shown in figure
12.7 below;
X < 150 mm
< 135
Figure 12.7: Arrangement of links for containment of beams or columns compressive reinforcement.
ACTIVITY 12c
12.8 Write down the equation that is used to calculate the effective height of
a column.
longitudinal reinforcement?
in question 5?
12.17 What is the maximum distance that a bar should be within a restrained
bar?
FEEDBACK 12c
12.8 l e lo
12.11 4 types
0.4
= 250 250
100
= 250 mm2
6
= 250 250
100
= 3,750 mm2
1
= 20
4
= 240 mm centres.
12.16 135
12.17 150 mm
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SUMMARY
compression.
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buckling.
8110.
compression bar.
10. Every corner bar and each alternate bar should be supported by
a link passing round the bar and having an angle of not more
than 135
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bar.
SELF-ASSESSMENT
There are 20 questions. Answer all the questions by circling the correct
answers. Please read the questions carefully before you answer them. Good
Luck!
A. h = 4b
B. h < 4b
C. h > 4b
D. h < 6b
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A. 20
B. 15
C. 12
D. 10
A. 20
B. 15
C. 12
D. 10
A. short
B. slender
C. braced
D. unbraced
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column?
A. le
lo
B. le lo
C. l o l e
D. l e l o
A. condition 1
B. condition 2
C. condition 3
D. condition 4
A. Condition 1
B. Condition 2
C. Condition 3
D. Condition 4
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concrete column is
A. 0.2 %
B. 0.4%
C. 0.13%
D. 0.15%
A. 6%
B. 8%
C. 10%
D. 4%
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
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A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
column is
A. 8mm
B. 12mm
C. 16mm
D. 20mm
A. 150 mm
B. 100 mm
C. 75 mm
14. What is the minimum size of ties suitable for a column reinforced with
A. 6 mm
B. 8 mm
C. 10 mm
D. 12 mm
15. What is the maximum spacing of the ties for a column reinforced with
4T32 bars?
A. 284 mm centres
B. 384 mm centres
C. 484 mm centres
D. 584 mm centres
16. In the case of more than one row of longitudinal bars in each face of a
C. in groups
longitudinal bars at a face in R.C columns, the ties for the inner row
A. column
B. beam
C. slab
D. foundation
compression.
A. crushing
B. buckling
C. shear
D. cracking
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A. 1.00
B. 0.95
C. 0.85
D. 0.75
FEEDBACK ON SELF-ASSESSMENT
All the answers are given below. For every correct answer award one
point. If you can answer all the questions correctly, you will get 20
points for this test. What are you waiting for? Lets check it out!
1. B 11. C
2. B 12. B
3. D 13. A
4. C 14. B
5. D 15. B
6. D 16. A
7. A 17. C
18. A
19. B
20. D
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8. B
9. B
10. B
LUCK!
End of Unit 12
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