Structures

E2

Example Sheet D4 – Columns b

b’
In all Examples on this sheet, the following data should be used: y

Concrete Grade C25/30

Steel design strength 500 N/mm2
z z
h h’ Mz
Cover 40 mm

My

1. Calculate the area of reinforcement required in a 300 x 400 column to carry the
following ultimate loads:
Axial Force = 1100 kN
Mz = 230 kNm

Ans: As required = 3180 mm2

2. Calculate the area of reinforcement required in a 400 x 400 column to carry the
following ultimate loads:
Axial Force = 1500 kN
Mz = 250 kNm

Ans: As required = 3280 mm2

3. Calculate the area of reinforcement required in a 350 x 350 column to carry the
following ultimate loads:
Axial Force = 1200 kN
Mz = 250 kNm

Ans: As required = 4226 mm2

4. Calculate the area of reinforcement required in a 350 x 350 column to carry the
following ultimate loads:
Axial Force = 1200 kN
Mz = 200 kNm
My = 100 kNm

Ans: As required = 4780 mm2

5. Calculate the area of reinforcement required in a 350 x 350 column to carry the
following ultimate loads:
Axial Force = 2500 kN
Mz = 150 kNm
My = 50 kNm

Ans: As required = 5880 mm2

6. Calculate the area of reinforcement required in a 500 x 500 column to carry the
following ultimate loads:
Axial Force = 4000 kN
Mz = 250 kNm
My = 150 kNm

Ans: As required = 5375 mm2