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Load Calculation of RCC

The document discusses methods for calculating loads on structural elements like columns, beams, walls, and slabs. It provides examples of calculating the self-weight load of a 230x600mm column that is 3 meters high (around 10kN per floor). The self-weight load of a 230x450mm beam is calculated to be around 3.5kN per running meter. A 6-inch thick brick wall with dimensions of 1x3 meters would have a load of around 9kN per running meter. The self-weight of a 125mm thick slab is calculated to be around 3kN per square meter, with total slab load estimated at 6-7kN including finishing and live loads. The document stresses

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Load Calculation of RCC

The document discusses methods for calculating loads on structural elements like columns, beams, walls, and slabs. It provides examples of calculating the self-weight load of a 230x600mm column that is 3 meters high (around 10kN per floor). The self-weight load of a 230x450mm beam is calculated to be around 3.5kN per running meter. A 6-inch thick brick wall with dimensions of 1x3 meters would have a load of around 9kN per running meter. The self-weight of a 125mm thick slab is calculated to be around 3kN per square meter, with total slab load estimated at 6-7kN including finishing and live loads. The document stresses

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Load Calculation on Column:

we know that the Self-weight of Concrete is around 2400 kg/m3, which is equivalent to 240


kN and the Self-weight of Steel is around 8000 kg/m3.

So, if we assume a column size of 230 mm x 600 mm with 1% steel and 3 meters standard
height, the self-weight of the column is around 1000 kg per floor, that id equal to 10 kN.

Volume of Concrete = 0.23 x 0.60 x 3 =0.414m³

Weight of Concrete = 0.414 x 2400 = 993.6 kg

Weight of Steel (1%)  in Concrete = 0.414x 0.01 x 8000 = 33 kg

Total Weight of Column = 994 + 33 = 1026 kg = 10KN

While doing calculations, we assume the self weight of columns is between 10 to 15 kN per
floor.

Load calculation on column, Beam & Slab:

2. Beam Load Calculation:

We adopt the same method of calculations for beam also.

we assume each meter of the beam has dimensions of 230 mm x 450 mm excluding slab
thickness.

Assume each (1m) meter of the beam has dimension

230 mm x 450 mm excluding slab.


Volume of Concrete = 0.23 x 0.60 x 1 =0.138m³
Weight of Concrete = 0.138 x 2400 = 333 kg
Weight of Steel (2%) in Concrete = = 0.138 x 0.02 x 8000 = 22 kg
Total Weight of Column = 333 + 22 = 355 kg/m = 3.5 KN/m

So, the self-weight will be around 3.5 kN per running meter.

3. Wall Load Calculation:

We know that the Density of bricks varies between 1500 to 2000 kg/m3

For a 6 inch thick Brick wall of 3-meter height and a length of 1 meter,
The load / running meter to be equal to 0.150 x 1 x 3 x 2000 = 900 kg,

which is equivalent to 9 kN/meter.

This method can be adopted for load calculations of Brick per running meter for any brick
type using this technique.

For aerated concrete blocks and autoclaved concrete blocks, like Aerocon or Siporex, the
weight per cubic meter is between 550 to 700 kg per cubic meter.

if your are using these blocks for construction, the wall loads per running meter can be as
low as 4 kN/meter, use of this block can significantly reduce the cost of the project.

Load Calculation on Column

Slab Load Calculation:

Let, Assume the slab has a thickness of 125 mm.

So, the Self-weight of each square meter of the slab would be

= 0.125 x 1 x 2400 = 300 kg which is equivalent to 3 kN.

Now, If we consider the Finishing load to be 1 kN per meter and superimposed live load to
be 2 kN per meter.

So, from the above data, we can estimate the slab load to be around 6 to 7 kN per square
meter.

The Factor of Safety:

In the end, after calculating the entire load on a column, do not forget to add in the factor of
safety, which is most important for any building design for the safe and convenient
performance of the building during his design life duration.

This is important when Load Calculation on Column done.

As Per IS 456:2000, the factor of safety is 1.5.

Watch Video: Load Calculation on Column

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