92-115 - Columns Lecture
92-115 - Columns Lecture
92-115 - Columns Lecture
Introduction
• A column is a vertical structural element which is subjected to axial compressive
forces with or without moments. Columns are generally referred to as compression
members because the compression forces dominate their behavior. They support
vertical loads from the upper floors and transmit these loads to the lower floors and
then to the foundation.
Types of Columns
• Based on form and types of reinforcement
• Based on the position of the load on cross-section
• Based on the length of the column in relation to its lateral dimensions
Introduction
• Based on Form and Types of Reinforcement
1. Plain Concrete Pedestal
2. Tied Columns
3. Spiral Columns
4. Composite Columns
Introduction
Introduction
• Based on the Position of the Load on Cross-Section
1. Axially Loaded Columns
2. Long Columns
Introduction
Axially Loaded Columns
Axially Loaded Columns
Axially Loaded Columns
• Composite Columns
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Axially Loaded Columns
• Limit of Reinforcement
Axially Loaded Columns
• Minimum Spacing of Main Reinforcement
Axially Loaded Columns
• Sizes and Spacing of Ties
Axially Loaded Columns
Short Columns Subjected to Axial Load and
Bending
• All columns are subjected to some bending as well as axial forces, and they need to be
proportioned to resist both. The axial load capacity given are only applicable to an
eccentricity of for tied column and for spiral column.
• Columns will bend under the action of moments, and those moments will tend to
produce compression on one side of the columns and tension on the other side.
• Depending on the relative magnitudes of the moments and axial loads, there are
several ways in which the sections might fail.
Short Columns Subjected to Axial Load and
Bending
a. Large Axial load with negligible moment
b. Large axial load and small moment such that the entire cross section is in compression
c. Eccentricity larger than in case (b) such that tension begins to develop on one side of the column