CIVIL ENGINEERING

DRAWING I
ALLI P.A
Email: praise.alli@lcu.edu.ng
 COLUMN
Detailing/Drawing
 Definition of column

 Columns are vertical member of a structure carrying

load from beams and transferring the load to the
foundation.
 Columns are design from roof level down to the ground
taking into consideration the number of floor the
building is having.
TYPES OF COLUMN
 Circler column
 Square column
 Rectangular column
The above are the common types of column that we have.
 Column detailing

IN DRAWING OR DETAILING COLUMN, THE

FOLLOWING ARE TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION
1. Column size i.e. the length and width of column
2. Column shape (either it is rectangle, square or circler).
3. Column height, this will be determine from the architectural
section or elevation. This will have been specified on
architectural drawings.
4. Colum level i.e. how many floor is the column going. To
what level or how many story is the building.
Number 4 point is also determine from the architectural drawing
 Column detailing

DETERMINATION OF COLUMN
REINFORCEMENTS
 The minimum reinforcement for any circler
column is 6Y16
 The minimum reinforcement for any square or
rectangular column is 4Y16
 Lap length of column is calculated by either 40Ø
or 45Ø depending on the yield of reinforcement
we are using. (according to BS 8110)
 Section of column depend on the size,
reinforcement and where you are taking your
section.
 The lapping of reinforcement is usually at each
floor.
 Column Detailing

 The dimension of lapping for column depend

on reinforcement that is coming on top. i.e.
column reinforcement for each floor.
 Column reinforcement increases as the we go
down while it decreases as we go up. This is
because columns are design from the top down
to the ground.
 The reinforcement for ground floor is the same
as the reinforcement for foundation i.e. the
same reinforcement giving by design for
ground floor is the same reinforcement that
will go down to foundation as shown below
Example of column
 Note
 Height of a column could also mean head-
room.
 Foundation level or height is usually
determine on site or assumption can be
made during detailing.
 The number of links are determine by
dividing the height by the specified
spacing from design. After which it will
be roundup to a own number and then add
1 to the figure e.g. 3.45 = 4 then add 1=5
 Beam Detailing

 Example: Column design of a story building gives 4Y16 for

roof to the first floor,225*225 section was used, from first floor
to ground floor down to foundation, the reinforcement provision
was 6Y16 with 225*300 section, the head-room from the
architectural drawing is 3.0m at all level, use 225mm for
spacing of links. Assume 1.5m for foundation height and slab
thickness 150mm. 40 was used for lap length.

Solution:
Reinforcement form roof to 3rd = 4Y16 (225 by225 section)
Reinforcement form 3rd to 2nd = 6Y16 (225 by 300 section)
Column height = 3.0m
Assume foundation height = 1.5m
Assume slab thickness = 150mm
 Assignment
 Column design of two story building gives
4Y16 for roof to the second floor,225*225
section was used, from second floor to first
floor the reinforcement provision was 6Y16
with 225*300 section and from first floor to
ground the reinforcement was 6Y20 with
225*300 section. The head-room from the
architectural drawing is 3.3m at all levels, use
225mm for spacing of links. Assume 1.5m for
foundation height and slab thickness 175mm.
40 was used for lap length.(5marks).

To be submitted on or before Thursday by 3 o’clock pm

to the above email
Thank you

Prepare for
Detailing/Drawing
of foundation base.