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4.5 Column Design
A non-sway column AB of 300*450 cross-section resists at ultimate limit state, an axial load of
1700 KN and end moment of 90 KNM and 10 KNM in the X direction ,60 KNM and 27 KNM in
the Y direction causing double curvature about both axes. The column is braced with beams as
shown in the figure. The concrete used Is C25/30 and rebar S500.
Take
Step 1: Material data
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Step 2- Check slenderness limit
2.1 In the X direction
⁄
√
( )
2.1.1 Effective length
For Braced member
√[ ][ ]
∑
( ⁄)
∑( ⁄)
( )
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( )
√[ ][ ]
√ √
2.2 In the Y direction
⁄
√
( )
2.2.1 Effective length
For Braced member
√[ ][ ]
∑
( ⁄)
∑( ⁄)
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( )
( )
√[ ][ ]
√ √
Step 3. Accidental eccentricity
3.1 In the X direction
3.2 In the Y direction
Step 4. Equivalent first order eccentricity
4.1 In the X direction
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4.2 In the Y direction
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Step 5. Second order moment
5.1 In the X direction
Because the column is short
5.2 In the Y direction
Calculate the second order moment using either Nominal curvature or Nominal
stiffness method
Using Nominal curvature method
⁄
⁄ ⁄ ⁄ ⁄
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( )
( )
For first iteration take
*Using read the mechanical steel ratio from biaxial interaction chart for
So
( ) ( )
( ) ( )
For Second iteration take
*Using read the mechanical steel ratio from biaxial interaction chart for
So
( ) ( )
( ) ( )
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For 3rd iteration take
*Using read the mechanical steel ratio from biaxial interaction chart for
So
( ) ( )
( ) ( )
For 4th iteration take
*Using read the mechanical steel ratio from biaxial interaction chart for
The iteration converges with similar mechanical steel ratio
Check with maximum and minimum reinforcement limit
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Using
Check using nominal stiffness method and compere the results.
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