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Compression
members-Axially
by
S.PraveenKumar
Loaded
columns
Assistant Professor
Department of Civil Engineering
PSG College of Technology
Coimbatore
spk@civ.psgtech.ac.in,praveen9894861585@gmail.com
Introduction
A
Classification of columns
Based
on Type of
Reinforcement
a) Tied Columns-where
the main longitudinal bars
are
enclosed
within
closely
spaced
lateral
ties( all cross sectional
shapes)
b) Spiral columns-where
the main longitudinal bars
are
enclosed
within
closely
spaced
and
continuously wound spiral
reinforcement
(Circular,
The
Columns
In such
cases,
the
effective
length
ratio k
varies
between
0.5 and
1.0
In such
cases,
the
effective
length
ratio k
varies
between
1.0 and
infinity
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Reinforcement in column
Concrete
is strong in compression.
However, longitudinal steel rods are always provided
to assist in carrying the direct loads.
A minimum area of longitudinal steel is provided in
the column, whether it is required from load point of
view or not.
This is done to resist tensile stresses caused by
some eccentricity of the vertical loads.
There is also an upper limit of amount of
reinforcement in RC columns, because higher
percentage of steel may cause difficulties in placing
and compacting the concrete.
Longitudinal reinforcing bars are tied laterally by
ties or stirrups at suitable interval so that the
bars do not buckle
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Codal Provisions(IS-4562000)
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Page No:42IS
456-2000
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Functions of longitudinal
reinforcement
To share the vertical compressive load,
thereby reducing the overall size of the
column.
To resist tensile stresses caused in the
column due to (i) eccentric load (ii) Moment
(iii) Transverse load.
To prevent sudden brittle failure of the
column.
To impart certain ductility to the column.
To reduce the effects of creep and shrinkage
due to sustained loading.
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Clause 26.53.3.2Page
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Functions of Transverse
reinforcement
To
Cover to reinforcement
For a longitudinal reinforcing bar in a column,
the nominal cover shall not be less than
40mm, nor less than the diameter of such bar.
In the case of columns of minimum dimension
of 200mm or under,
whose reinforcing bars
Clause 26.4.2.1 Page
does not exceed 12mm,
cover of 25mm may
No:49ISa456-2000
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Detailing of columns
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