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RC Column Results

Click Concrete > Design Output > RC Column Results to open the Concrete Column Design Result table.

This table reports design results for each column member.

Tip: The Load Combination selector is provided in this table only as a convenience to help the user relate the load combination number to
the actual load combination itself.

Section: A descriptor generated by the program that uniquely identifies the reinforcing pattern used.

Unity Check: The highest utilization ratio for all load combinations used in concrete design.

Comb: The load combination that produces the highest utilization ratio.

Distance: The location along the length of the member where the highest utilization ratio occurred. A value of zero indicates the starting
end of the member. A value of 1.0 indicates the ending end. A value of 0.25 means 25% of the way from starting node to ending node.

P: The design axial load at the specified distance.

Mz: The design strong axis moment at the specified distance.

My: The design weak axis moment at the specified distance.

Mz Factor: The B1 moment magnification factor for Mz.

My Factor: The B1 moment magnification factor for My.

Beta d: The ratio of maximum factored axial sustained load to maximum factored axial total load. The factor Beta d accounts for the

effects of creep. Generally:

Cmx and Cmy: The Equivalent Moment Factor:

Cm = 1. 0 if M1 = 0 or M2 = 0

Cm = 1. 0 if transverse load exists

If only end moments exist, then:

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