This document provides an overview of reinforced concrete design principles for civil engineers and construction managers. It discusses the aim of structural design according to BS 8110, describes the properties and composite action of reinforced concrete, explains limit state design methodology, and summarizes key elements like slabs, beams, columns, walls, and foundations. The document also covers material properties, stress-strain curves, failure modes, and general procedures for slab sizing and design.
This document provides an overview of design in reinforced concrete according to BS 8110. It discusses the basic materials used - concrete and steel reinforcement - and their properties. It describes two limit states for design: ultimate limit state considering failure, and serviceability limit state considering deflection and cracking. Key aspects of beam design are summarized, including types of beams, design for bending and shear resistance, and limiting deflection. Reinforcement detailing rules are also briefly covered.
The document discusses the design of footings for structures. It begins by explaining that footings are needed to transfer structural loads from members made of materials like steel and concrete to the underlying soil. It then describes different types of shallow and deep foundations, including spread, strap, combined, and raft footings. The document provides details on designing isolated and combined footings to resist vertical loads and moments based on provisions in IS 456. It also discusses wall footings and combined footings that support multiple columns. In summary, the document covers the purpose of footings, various footing types, and design of isolated and combined footings.
This document discusses structural analysis methods for statically indeterminate structures. It defines key terms like degree of static indeterminacy, internal and external redundancy, and methods for analyzing indeterminate structures. Specific methods discussed include the flexibility matrix method, consistent deformation method, and unit load method. Examples of statically indeterminate beams and frames are also provided.
Design of Reinforced Concrete Structure (IS 456:2000)MachenLink
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This is the 1st Lecture Series on Design Reinforced Cement Concrete (IS 456 -2000).
In this video, you will learn about the objective of structural designing and then basic properties of concrete and steel.
Concrete properties like...
1. Grade of Concrete
2. Modulus of Elasticity
3. Characteristic Strength
4. Tensile Strength
5. Creep and Shrinkage
6. Durability
Reinforced Steel Properties....
1. Grade and types of steel
2. Yield Strength of Mild Steel and HYSD Bars
This document discusses the design of floor slabs including one-way spanning slabs, two-way spanning slabs, continuous slabs, cantilever slabs, and restrained slabs. It covers slab types based on span ratios, bending moment coefficients, determining design load, reinforcement requirements, shear and deflection checks, crack control, and reinforcement curtailment details for different slab conditions. The document is authored by Eng. S. Kartheepan and is related to the design of floor slabs for a civil engineering project.
This document discusses the design of beams. It defines different types of beams like floor beams, girders, lintels, purlins, and rafters. It describes how beams are classified based on their support conditions as simply supported, cantilever, fixed, or continuous beams. Commonly used beam sections include universal beams, compound beams, and composite beams. The document also covers plastic analysis of beams, classification of beam sections, and failure modes of beams.
This document provides information on the structural design of a simply supported reinforced concrete beam. It includes:
- A list of students enrolled in an elementary structural design course.
- Equations and diagrams showing the forces and stresses in a reinforced concrete beam with a singly reinforced bottom section.
- Limits on the maximum depth of the neutral axis according to the grade of steel.
- Examples of analyzing the stresses and determining steel reinforcement for a given beam cross-section.
- A design example calculating the dimensions and steel reinforcement for a rectangular beam with a factored uniform load.
Lec11 Continuous Beams and One Way Slabs(1) (Reinforced Concrete Design I & P...Hossam Shafiq II
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The document discusses reinforced concrete continuity and analysis methods for continuous beams and one-way slabs. It describes how steel reinforcement must extend through members to provide structural continuity. The ACI/SBC coefficient method of analysis is summarized, which uses coefficient tables to determine maximum shear forces and bending moments for continuous beams and one-way slabs under various loading conditions in a simplified manner compared to elastic analysis. Requirements for applying the coefficient method include having multiple spans with ratios less than 1.2, prismatic member sections, and live loads less than 3 times dead loads.
This document provides an overview of design in reinforced concrete according to BS 8110. It discusses the basic materials used - concrete and steel reinforcement - and their properties. It describes two limit states for design: ultimate limit state considering failure, and serviceability limit state considering deflection and cracking. Key aspects of beam design are summarized, including types of beams, design for bending and shear resistance, and limiting deflection. Reinforcement detailing rules are also briefly covered.
The document discusses the design of footings for structures. It begins by explaining that footings are needed to transfer structural loads from members made of materials like steel and concrete to the underlying soil. It then describes different types of shallow and deep foundations, including spread, strap, combined, and raft footings. The document provides details on designing isolated and combined footings to resist vertical loads and moments based on provisions in IS 456. It also discusses wall footings and combined footings that support multiple columns. In summary, the document covers the purpose of footings, various footing types, and design of isolated and combined footings.
This document discusses structural analysis methods for statically indeterminate structures. It defines key terms like degree of static indeterminacy, internal and external redundancy, and methods for analyzing indeterminate structures. Specific methods discussed include the flexibility matrix method, consistent deformation method, and unit load method. Examples of statically indeterminate beams and frames are also provided.
Design of Reinforced Concrete Structure (IS 456:2000)MachenLink
ย
This is the 1st Lecture Series on Design Reinforced Cement Concrete (IS 456 -2000).
In this video, you will learn about the objective of structural designing and then basic properties of concrete and steel.
Concrete properties like...
1. Grade of Concrete
2. Modulus of Elasticity
3. Characteristic Strength
4. Tensile Strength
5. Creep and Shrinkage
6. Durability
Reinforced Steel Properties....
1. Grade and types of steel
2. Yield Strength of Mild Steel and HYSD Bars
This document discusses the design of floor slabs including one-way spanning slabs, two-way spanning slabs, continuous slabs, cantilever slabs, and restrained slabs. It covers slab types based on span ratios, bending moment coefficients, determining design load, reinforcement requirements, shear and deflection checks, crack control, and reinforcement curtailment details for different slab conditions. The document is authored by Eng. S. Kartheepan and is related to the design of floor slabs for a civil engineering project.
This document discusses the design of beams. It defines different types of beams like floor beams, girders, lintels, purlins, and rafters. It describes how beams are classified based on their support conditions as simply supported, cantilever, fixed, or continuous beams. Commonly used beam sections include universal beams, compound beams, and composite beams. The document also covers plastic analysis of beams, classification of beam sections, and failure modes of beams.
This document provides information on the structural design of a simply supported reinforced concrete beam. It includes:
- A list of students enrolled in an elementary structural design course.
- Equations and diagrams showing the forces and stresses in a reinforced concrete beam with a singly reinforced bottom section.
- Limits on the maximum depth of the neutral axis according to the grade of steel.
- Examples of analyzing the stresses and determining steel reinforcement for a given beam cross-section.
- A design example calculating the dimensions and steel reinforcement for a rectangular beam with a factored uniform load.
Lec11 Continuous Beams and One Way Slabs(1) (Reinforced Concrete Design I & P...Hossam Shafiq II
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The document discusses reinforced concrete continuity and analysis methods for continuous beams and one-way slabs. It describes how steel reinforcement must extend through members to provide structural continuity. The ACI/SBC coefficient method of analysis is summarized, which uses coefficient tables to determine maximum shear forces and bending moments for continuous beams and one-way slabs under various loading conditions in a simplified manner compared to elastic analysis. Requirements for applying the coefficient method include having multiple spans with ratios less than 1.2, prismatic member sections, and live loads less than 3 times dead loads.
Cable Layout, Continuous Beam & Load Balancing MethodMd Tanvir Alam
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This document provides information on cable layout and load balancing methods for prestressed concrete beams. It discusses layouts for simple, continuous, and cantilever beams. For simple beams, it describes layouts for pretensioned and post-tensioned beams, including straight, curved, and bent cable configurations. It also compares the load carrying capacities of simple and continuous beams. The document concludes by explaining the load balancing method for design, using examples of how to balance loads in simple, cantilever, and continuous beam configurations.
This document discusses the design of two-way floor slab systems. It compares the behavior of one-way and two-way slabs, describing how two-way slabs carry load in two directions versus one direction for one-way slabs. Different two-way slab systems like flat plates, waffle slabs, and ribbed slabs are described. Methods for analyzing two-way slabs include direct design, equivalent frame, elastic, plastic, and nonlinear analysis. Design considerations like minimum slab thickness are discussed along with examples calculating thickness.
This document provides design calculations for structural elements of a concrete car park structure according to BS-8110, including:
1. A one-way spanning roof slab with a span of 2.8m, designed as simply supported with 10mm main reinforcement bars at 300mm spacing and 8mm secondary bars.
2. A load distribution beam D and non-load bearing beam E, with calculations provided for beam D's dead and imposed loads.
3. Requirements include individual work submission by January 2nd, 2016 and assumptions to be clearly stated.
1) Two-way slabs are slabs that require reinforcement in two directions because bending occurs in both the longitudinal and transverse directions when the ratio of longest span to shortest span is less than 2.
2) The document discusses various types of two-way slabs and design methods, focusing on the direct design method (DDM).
3) Using the DDM, the total factored load is first calculated, then the total factored moment is distributed to positive and negative moments. The moments are further distributed to column and middle strips using factors that consider the slab and beam properties.
The document provides information on constructing interaction diagrams for reinforced concrete columns. It defines an interaction diagram as a graph showing the relationship between axial load (Pu) and bending moment (Mu) for different failure modes of a column section. The document outlines the design procedure for constructing interaction diagrams, including considering pure axial load, axial load with uniaxial bending, and axial load with biaxial bending. An example is provided to demonstrate constructing the interaction diagram for a given reinforced concrete column cross-section.
This document describes the design of a pile cap by a group of civil engineering students. It defines a pile cap as a concrete mat that rests on piles driven into soft ground to provide a stable foundation. It then provides two examples of pile cap design, showing dimensions, load calculations, reinforcement requirements and construction details. The document concludes that a pile cap distributes a building's load to piles to form a stable foundation on unstable soil. It acknowledges the guidance of professors in completing this project.
This document provides an overview of the design of steel beams. It discusses various beam types and sections, loads on beams, design considerations for restrained and unrestrained beams. For restrained beams, it covers lateral restraint requirements, section classification, shear capacity, moment capacity under low and high shear, web bearing, buckling, and deflection checks. For unrestrained beams, it discusses lateral torsional buckling, moment and buckling resistance checks. Design procedures and equations for determining effective properties and capacities are also presented.
Lec09 Shear in RC Beams (Reinforced Concrete Design I & Prof. Abdelhamid Charif)Hossam Shafiq II
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This document discusses shear in reinforced concrete beams. It covers shear stress and failure modes, shear strength provided by concrete and steel stirrups, design according to code provisions, and critical shear sections. Key points include: transverse loads induce shear stress perpendicular to bending stresses; shear failure is brittle and must be designed to exceed flexural strength; nominal shear strength comes from concrete and steel stirrups according to code equations; design requires checking section adequacy and providing minimum steel area and maximum stirrup spacing. Critical shear sections for design are located a distance d from supports.
The document discusses properties and testing of concrete. It provides information on the constituents of concrete including cement, coarse aggregate, fine aggregate, and water. It also discusses properties of concrete and reinforcements, including their relatively high compressive strength and lower tensile strength. Various tests performed on concrete are mentioned, including tests on workability, compressive strength, flexural strength, and fresh/hardened concrete. Design philosophies for reinforced concrete include the working stress method, ultimate strength method, and limit state method.
The document provides derivations of design equations for reinforced concrete beams. It begins by deriving the equation for maximum moment capacity of a singly reinforced beam based on concrete strength as M=0.167*fck*b*d^2. It then derives equations for doubly reinforced beams where compression steel is also required. The document further derives equations for design of flanged beams depending on whether the neutral axis lies within the flange or web. It concludes by outlining design procedures for singly and doubly reinforced beams.
This document discusses the design of an isolated column footing, including:
1) Types of isolated column footings and factors that influence footing size like bearing capacity of soil.
2) Key sections to check for bending moment, shear, and development length.
3) Reinforcement requirements.
4) An example problem where a rectangular isolated sloped footing is designed for a column carrying an axial load of 2000 kN. Design checks are performed for footing size, bending moment, shear, development length, and reinforcement.
This presentation is intended for year-2 BEng/MEng Civil and Structural Engineering Students. The main purpose is to present how characterise wind loading on simple building structures according to Eurocode 1
This document provides instruction on analyzing three-hinged arches. It defines a three-hinged arch as a statically determinate structure with three hinges: two at the supports and one at the crown. The document describes how to determine the reactions of a three-hinged arch under a concentrated load using equations of static equilibrium. It presents an example problem showing how bending moment is reduced in a three-hinged arch compared to a simply supported beam carrying the same load.
Design and Detailing of RC Deep beams as per IS 456-2000VVIETCIVIL
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1. DEEP BEAM DEFINITION - IS 456
2. DEEP BEAM APPLICATION
3. DEEP BEAM TYPES
4. BEHAVIOUR OF DEEP BEAMS
5. LEVER ARM
6. COMPRESSIVE FORCE PATH CONCEPT
7. ARCH AND TIE ACTION
8. DEEP BEAM BEHAVIOUR AT ULTIMATE LIMIT STATE
9. REBAR DETAILING
10. EXAMPLE 1 โ SIMPLY SUPPORTED DEEP BEAM
11. EXAMPLE 2 โ SIMPLY SUPPORTED DEEP BEAM; M20, FE415
12. EXAMPLE 3: FIXED ENDS AND CONTINUOUS DEEP BEAM
13. EXAMPLE 4 : FIXED ENDS AND CONTINUOUS DEEP BEAM
This document discusses the design of compression members subjected to axial load and biaxial bending. It introduces the concept of biaxial eccentricities and explains that columns should be designed considering possible eccentricities in two axes. The document outlines the method suggested by IS 456-2000, which is based on Breslar's load contour approach. It relates the parameter ฮฑn to the ratio of Pu/Puz. Finally, it provides a step-by-step process for designing the column section, which involves determining uniaxial moment capacities, computing permissible moment values from charts, and revising the section if needed. It also briefly mentions the simplified method according to BS8110.
Calulation of deflection and crack width according to is 456 2000Vikas Mehta
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This document discusses the calculation of crack width in reinforced concrete flexural members. It provides information on:
1) Crack width is calculated to satisfy serviceability limits and is only relevant for Type 3 pre-stressed concrete members that crack under service loads.
2) Crack width depends on factors like amount of pre-stress, tensile stress in bars, concrete cover thickness, bar diameter and spacing, member depth and location of neutral axis, bond strength, and concrete tensile strength.
3) The method of calculation involves determining the shortest distance from the surface to a bar and using equations involving member depth, neutral axis depth, average strain at the surface level. Permissible crack widths are specified depending on exposure
A group of 16 square piles extends 12 m into stiff clay soil, underlain by rock at 24 m depth. Pile dimensions are 0.3 m x 0.3 m. Undrained shear strength of clay increases linearly from 50 kPa at surface to 150 kPa at rock. Factor of safety for group capacity is 2.5. Determine group capacity and individual pile capacity.
The group capacity is calculated to be 1600 kN. The individual pile capacity is determined to be 100 kN. The factor of safety of 2.5 is then applied to determine the safe load capacity.
The document describes the process used by a structural analysis program to design concrete beam flexural reinforcement according to BS 8110-97. The program calculates reinforcement required for flexure and shear. For flexural design, it determines factored moments, calculates reinforcement as a singly or doubly reinforced section, and ensures minimum reinforcement requirements are met. Design is conducted for rectangular beams and T-beams under positive and negative bending.
Design of steel structure as per is 800(2007)ahsanrabbani
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It does not offer resistance against rotation and also termed as a hinged or pinned connections.
It transfers only axial or shear forces and it is not designed for moment
It is generally connected by single bolt/rivet and therefore full rotation is allowed
This document provides information on the design of reinforced concrete columns, including:
- Columns transmit loads vertically to foundations and may resist both compression and bending. Common cross-sections are square, circular and rectangular.
- Columns are classified as braced or unbraced depending on lateral stability, and short or slender based on buckling resistance. Short column design considers axial load capacity while slender column design accounts for second-order effects.
- Reinforcement details include minimum longitudinal bar size and spacing and design of lateral ties. Slender column design determines loadings and calculates moments from stiffness, deflection and biaxial bending effects. Design charts are used to select reinforcement for columns under axial and uniaxial
1. It discusses the advantages and disadvantages of reinforced concrete as a structural material and its wide use in structures.
2. It outlines key design assumptions used in reinforced concrete design including strain compatibility between concrete and steel, stress-strain relationships of materials, and failure conditions.
3. It describes the behavior of reinforced concrete beams under increasing loads and how cracking occurs initially in the tension side before steel reinforcement engages to resist bending.
This document contains questions and answers related to structural design principles. It discusses key concepts like robustness, strength, serviceability, stability, material properties, structural analysis, different load types, limit state design, and structural systems. Questions cover topics such as structural principles, material properties, stress-strain behavior, load considerations, deflection calculations, tributary areas, concrete beam design, reinforced and prestressed concrete, vibration causes and solutions, soil properties, retaining walls, ground improvement techniques, and foundation systems.
Cable Layout, Continuous Beam & Load Balancing MethodMd Tanvir Alam
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This document provides information on cable layout and load balancing methods for prestressed concrete beams. It discusses layouts for simple, continuous, and cantilever beams. For simple beams, it describes layouts for pretensioned and post-tensioned beams, including straight, curved, and bent cable configurations. It also compares the load carrying capacities of simple and continuous beams. The document concludes by explaining the load balancing method for design, using examples of how to balance loads in simple, cantilever, and continuous beam configurations.
This document discusses the design of two-way floor slab systems. It compares the behavior of one-way and two-way slabs, describing how two-way slabs carry load in two directions versus one direction for one-way slabs. Different two-way slab systems like flat plates, waffle slabs, and ribbed slabs are described. Methods for analyzing two-way slabs include direct design, equivalent frame, elastic, plastic, and nonlinear analysis. Design considerations like minimum slab thickness are discussed along with examples calculating thickness.
This document provides design calculations for structural elements of a concrete car park structure according to BS-8110, including:
1. A one-way spanning roof slab with a span of 2.8m, designed as simply supported with 10mm main reinforcement bars at 300mm spacing and 8mm secondary bars.
2. A load distribution beam D and non-load bearing beam E, with calculations provided for beam D's dead and imposed loads.
3. Requirements include individual work submission by January 2nd, 2016 and assumptions to be clearly stated.
1) Two-way slabs are slabs that require reinforcement in two directions because bending occurs in both the longitudinal and transverse directions when the ratio of longest span to shortest span is less than 2.
2) The document discusses various types of two-way slabs and design methods, focusing on the direct design method (DDM).
3) Using the DDM, the total factored load is first calculated, then the total factored moment is distributed to positive and negative moments. The moments are further distributed to column and middle strips using factors that consider the slab and beam properties.
The document provides information on constructing interaction diagrams for reinforced concrete columns. It defines an interaction diagram as a graph showing the relationship between axial load (Pu) and bending moment (Mu) for different failure modes of a column section. The document outlines the design procedure for constructing interaction diagrams, including considering pure axial load, axial load with uniaxial bending, and axial load with biaxial bending. An example is provided to demonstrate constructing the interaction diagram for a given reinforced concrete column cross-section.
This document describes the design of a pile cap by a group of civil engineering students. It defines a pile cap as a concrete mat that rests on piles driven into soft ground to provide a stable foundation. It then provides two examples of pile cap design, showing dimensions, load calculations, reinforcement requirements and construction details. The document concludes that a pile cap distributes a building's load to piles to form a stable foundation on unstable soil. It acknowledges the guidance of professors in completing this project.
This document provides an overview of the design of steel beams. It discusses various beam types and sections, loads on beams, design considerations for restrained and unrestrained beams. For restrained beams, it covers lateral restraint requirements, section classification, shear capacity, moment capacity under low and high shear, web bearing, buckling, and deflection checks. For unrestrained beams, it discusses lateral torsional buckling, moment and buckling resistance checks. Design procedures and equations for determining effective properties and capacities are also presented.
Lec09 Shear in RC Beams (Reinforced Concrete Design I & Prof. Abdelhamid Charif)Hossam Shafiq II
ย
This document discusses shear in reinforced concrete beams. It covers shear stress and failure modes, shear strength provided by concrete and steel stirrups, design according to code provisions, and critical shear sections. Key points include: transverse loads induce shear stress perpendicular to bending stresses; shear failure is brittle and must be designed to exceed flexural strength; nominal shear strength comes from concrete and steel stirrups according to code equations; design requires checking section adequacy and providing minimum steel area and maximum stirrup spacing. Critical shear sections for design are located a distance d from supports.
The document discusses properties and testing of concrete. It provides information on the constituents of concrete including cement, coarse aggregate, fine aggregate, and water. It also discusses properties of concrete and reinforcements, including their relatively high compressive strength and lower tensile strength. Various tests performed on concrete are mentioned, including tests on workability, compressive strength, flexural strength, and fresh/hardened concrete. Design philosophies for reinforced concrete include the working stress method, ultimate strength method, and limit state method.
The document provides derivations of design equations for reinforced concrete beams. It begins by deriving the equation for maximum moment capacity of a singly reinforced beam based on concrete strength as M=0.167*fck*b*d^2. It then derives equations for doubly reinforced beams where compression steel is also required. The document further derives equations for design of flanged beams depending on whether the neutral axis lies within the flange or web. It concludes by outlining design procedures for singly and doubly reinforced beams.
This document discusses the design of an isolated column footing, including:
1) Types of isolated column footings and factors that influence footing size like bearing capacity of soil.
2) Key sections to check for bending moment, shear, and development length.
3) Reinforcement requirements.
4) An example problem where a rectangular isolated sloped footing is designed for a column carrying an axial load of 2000 kN. Design checks are performed for footing size, bending moment, shear, development length, and reinforcement.
This presentation is intended for year-2 BEng/MEng Civil and Structural Engineering Students. The main purpose is to present how characterise wind loading on simple building structures according to Eurocode 1
This document provides instruction on analyzing three-hinged arches. It defines a three-hinged arch as a statically determinate structure with three hinges: two at the supports and one at the crown. The document describes how to determine the reactions of a three-hinged arch under a concentrated load using equations of static equilibrium. It presents an example problem showing how bending moment is reduced in a three-hinged arch compared to a simply supported beam carrying the same load.
Design and Detailing of RC Deep beams as per IS 456-2000VVIETCIVIL
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1. DEEP BEAM DEFINITION - IS 456
2. DEEP BEAM APPLICATION
3. DEEP BEAM TYPES
4. BEHAVIOUR OF DEEP BEAMS
5. LEVER ARM
6. COMPRESSIVE FORCE PATH CONCEPT
7. ARCH AND TIE ACTION
8. DEEP BEAM BEHAVIOUR AT ULTIMATE LIMIT STATE
9. REBAR DETAILING
10. EXAMPLE 1 โ SIMPLY SUPPORTED DEEP BEAM
11. EXAMPLE 2 โ SIMPLY SUPPORTED DEEP BEAM; M20, FE415
12. EXAMPLE 3: FIXED ENDS AND CONTINUOUS DEEP BEAM
13. EXAMPLE 4 : FIXED ENDS AND CONTINUOUS DEEP BEAM
This document discusses the design of compression members subjected to axial load and biaxial bending. It introduces the concept of biaxial eccentricities and explains that columns should be designed considering possible eccentricities in two axes. The document outlines the method suggested by IS 456-2000, which is based on Breslar's load contour approach. It relates the parameter ฮฑn to the ratio of Pu/Puz. Finally, it provides a step-by-step process for designing the column section, which involves determining uniaxial moment capacities, computing permissible moment values from charts, and revising the section if needed. It also briefly mentions the simplified method according to BS8110.
Calulation of deflection and crack width according to is 456 2000Vikas Mehta
ย
This document discusses the calculation of crack width in reinforced concrete flexural members. It provides information on:
1) Crack width is calculated to satisfy serviceability limits and is only relevant for Type 3 pre-stressed concrete members that crack under service loads.
2) Crack width depends on factors like amount of pre-stress, tensile stress in bars, concrete cover thickness, bar diameter and spacing, member depth and location of neutral axis, bond strength, and concrete tensile strength.
3) The method of calculation involves determining the shortest distance from the surface to a bar and using equations involving member depth, neutral axis depth, average strain at the surface level. Permissible crack widths are specified depending on exposure
A group of 16 square piles extends 12 m into stiff clay soil, underlain by rock at 24 m depth. Pile dimensions are 0.3 m x 0.3 m. Undrained shear strength of clay increases linearly from 50 kPa at surface to 150 kPa at rock. Factor of safety for group capacity is 2.5. Determine group capacity and individual pile capacity.
The group capacity is calculated to be 1600 kN. The individual pile capacity is determined to be 100 kN. The factor of safety of 2.5 is then applied to determine the safe load capacity.
The document describes the process used by a structural analysis program to design concrete beam flexural reinforcement according to BS 8110-97. The program calculates reinforcement required for flexure and shear. For flexural design, it determines factored moments, calculates reinforcement as a singly or doubly reinforced section, and ensures minimum reinforcement requirements are met. Design is conducted for rectangular beams and T-beams under positive and negative bending.
Design of steel structure as per is 800(2007)ahsanrabbani
ย
It does not offer resistance against rotation and also termed as a hinged or pinned connections.
It transfers only axial or shear forces and it is not designed for moment
It is generally connected by single bolt/rivet and therefore full rotation is allowed
This document provides information on the design of reinforced concrete columns, including:
- Columns transmit loads vertically to foundations and may resist both compression and bending. Common cross-sections are square, circular and rectangular.
- Columns are classified as braced or unbraced depending on lateral stability, and short or slender based on buckling resistance. Short column design considers axial load capacity while slender column design accounts for second-order effects.
- Reinforcement details include minimum longitudinal bar size and spacing and design of lateral ties. Slender column design determines loadings and calculates moments from stiffness, deflection and biaxial bending effects. Design charts are used to select reinforcement for columns under axial and uniaxial
1. It discusses the advantages and disadvantages of reinforced concrete as a structural material and its wide use in structures.
2. It outlines key design assumptions used in reinforced concrete design including strain compatibility between concrete and steel, stress-strain relationships of materials, and failure conditions.
3. It describes the behavior of reinforced concrete beams under increasing loads and how cracking occurs initially in the tension side before steel reinforcement engages to resist bending.
This document contains questions and answers related to structural design principles. It discusses key concepts like robustness, strength, serviceability, stability, material properties, structural analysis, different load types, limit state design, and structural systems. Questions cover topics such as structural principles, material properties, stress-strain behavior, load considerations, deflection calculations, tributary areas, concrete beam design, reinforced and prestressed concrete, vibration causes and solutions, soil properties, retaining walls, ground improvement techniques, and foundation systems.
This summary provides an overview of the key structural concepts covered in the document:
1. The document discusses various structural principles including robustness, strength, serviceability, and stability and provides examples for each. It also defines material properties like ultimate stress and hardness.
2. Load types such as permanent loads, live loads, and wind loads are described along with considerations for determining their magnitude.
3. Limit state design and the two-layered factor of safety approach are explained. Limit state design uses modern methods to determine structural capacity and loading.
4. Stability systems like braced frames are discussed as ways to provide stability to structures subjected to lateral loads. The GLAD workflow for structural design is
This document provides information on reinforced concrete design methods and concepts. It discusses the different types of loads considered in building design, the advantages of reinforced concrete, and disadvantages. It also covers working stress method assumptions, modular ratio definition, and limit state method advantages over other methods. Limit state is defined as a state of impending failure beyond which a structure can no longer function satisfactorily in terms of safety or serviceability.
The document discusses various structural design principles and concepts including:
- Robustness, strength, serviceability, and stability as key structural principles.
- Defining ultimate stress and hardness as material properties.
- How materials behave after exceeding their yield strength on a stress-strain curve.
- Critical considerations for material selection like mechanical properties, wear resistance, and cost.
- Calculating axial tensile stress on a steel column given its dimensions and applied load.
- Engineer must consider member weights and load variations when determining dead and live loads.
- Limit state design uses a two-layered safety approach to determine load capacities.
This document provides an introduction to steel and timber structures. It discusses the objectives of the chapter, which are to introduce structural steel, describe common structural members and shapes, explain structural design concepts and material properties of steel. It outlines different types of steel structures, why steel is used, various structural members, and design methods like allowable stress design, plastic design and limit state design. Key material properties of structural steel like its stress-strain behavior and grades are also summarized.
Prepared by madam rafia firdous. She is a lecturer and instructor in subject of Plain and Reinforcement concrete at University of South Asia LAHORE,PAKISTAN.
Experimental study on strength and flexural behaviour of reinforced concrete ...IOSR Journals
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Abstract: Strength and flexural behaviour of reinforced concrete beams using deflected structural steel
reinforcement and the conventional steel reinforcement are conducted in this study. The reinforcement quantity
of both categories was approximately equalised. Mild steel flats with minimum thickness and corresponding
width are deflected to possible extent in a parabolic shape and semi-circular shape are fabricated and used as
deflected structural steel reinforcement in one part, whereas the fabrication of ribbed tar steel circular bars as
conventional reinforcement on the another part of the experiment for comparison in the concrete beams. All the
beams had same dimensions and same proportions of designed mix concrete, were tested under two point
loading system. As the result of experiments, it is found that the inverted catenary flats and their ties, transfers
the load through arch action of steel from loading points towards the supports before reaching the bottom
fibre at the centre of the beam as intended earlier. Thereby the load carrying capacity and the ductility ratio
has being increased in deflected structural steel reinforced beams when compared with ribbed tar steel
reinforced concrete beams, it is also observed that the failure mode (collapse pattern)is safer.
Keywords --Arch profile, Conventional steel reinforcement, Cracks, Collapse, Deflected structural steel,
Ductility ratio.
Effect of creep on composite steel concrete sectionKamel Farid
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Creep and Shrinkage are inelastic and time-varying strains.
For Steel-Concrete Composite beam creep and shrinkage are highly associated with concrete.
Simple approach depending on modular ratio has been adopted to compute the elastic section properties instead of the theoretically complex calculations of creep.
IRJET- Experimental Analysis of Buckling Restrained Brace Under Cyclic LoadngIRJET Journal
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This document provides an introduction to reinforced concrete, including:
- Concrete is a mixture of cement, sand and aggregate that gains strength through chemical bonding when water is added. Reinforcing concrete with steel overcomes its weakness in tension.
- The history of reinforced concrete dates back to 1855 when it was first used in a boat. Later developments included its use in buildings in the 1860s and the first theory published in 1886.
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2. 2
STRUCTURAL DESIGN
Aim of Design
BS 8110 states that the aim of design is: To come up with a structure which is cost effective but
will, at the same time, perform satisfactorily throughout its intended life; that is the structure
will, with an appropriate degree of safety, be able to sustain all the loads and deformation of
normal construction and use and that it will have adequate durability and resistance to the
effects of fire and misuse.
REINFORCED CONCRETE
Reinforced concrete is a composite material of steel bars embedded in a hardened concrete
matrix.
Reinforced concrete is a strong durable building material that can be formed into many varied
shapes and sizes. Its utility and versatility is achieved by combining the best properties of steel
and concrete.
Concrete Steel
Strength in tension Poor Good
Strength in
compression
Good Good but slender bars will
buckle
Strength in shear Fair Good
Durability Good Corrodes if unprotected
Fire resistance Good Poor โ loses its strength rapidly
at high temperatures
Steel and concrete, as is seen in the table above are complementary to each other. When
combined, steel will provide the mix with tensile strength and some shear strength while
concrete will provide compressive strength, durability as well as good fire resistance.
Composite Action
The tensile strength of concrete is only 10% its compressive strength. In design, therefore, it is
assumed that concrete does not resist any tensile forces;it is the reinforcement that carries
these tensile forces and these are transferred by bond between the interface of the two
materials. If the bond is not adequate, the reinforcement will slip and there would be no
composite action.
It is assumed that in a composite section there is perfect bond such that the strain in the
reinforcement is identical to the strain in the concrete surrounding it.
3. 3
๏ท Concrete
Concrete is composed of
๏ท Cement
๏ท Fine aggregate
๏ท Coarse aggregate
๏ท Water
๏ท Additives (optional)
Concrete stress-strain relations
A typical stress strain curve for concrete is as shown above. As the load is applied, the ratio
of stress and stain are at first linear (up to 1/3 of the ultimate compressive strength) i.e.,
concrete behaves like an elastic material with full recovery of displacement if load is
removed.The curve eventually becomes not linear because at this range concrete behaves
like a plastic. If the load is removed from concrete at this stage, there wonโt be full recovery
of the material. A little deformation will also remain.
The ultimate strain for concrete is 0.0035.
4. 4
๏ท Steel
Stress strain Relationship
There are two types of steel bars:
๏ท Mild steel
๏ท High yield steel
Mild steel behaves like an elastic material up the yield point where any further increase in
strain will not increase the stress. Beyond the yield point, steel becomes plastic and the
strain increases rapidly to the ultimate value.
High yield steel on the other hand shows a more gradual change from the elastic stage to
the plastic stage
Flexural Failure
This may happen in due to:
a) Under-reinforcement โtension failure
b) Over-reinforcement โ compression failure
Tension Failure
If the steel content of the section is small (an under-reinforced concrete section), the steel
will reach its yield strength before the concrete reaches its maximum capacity. The flexural
strength of the section is reached when the strain in the extreme compression fiber of the
concrete is approximately 0.003, Fig. 1.10. With further increase in strain, the moment of
resistance reduces, and the bottom of the member will fail by lagging and cracking. This
type of failure, because it is initiated by yielding of the tension steel, could be referred to as
"tension failure." The section then fails in a "ductile" fashion with adequate visible warning
before failure.
5. 5
FIGURE 1.10. Single reinforced section when the tension failure is reached.
Compression Failure
If the steel content of the section is large (an over-reinforced concrete section), the concrete
may reach its maximum capacity before the steel yields. Again the flexural strength of the
section is reached when the strain in the extreme compression fiber of the concrete is
approximately 0.003, Fig. 1.11. The section then fails suddenly in a "brittle" fashion by crushing
of the compression part if the concrete is not confined.There may be little visible warning of
failure.
FIGURE 1.11. Single reinforced section when the compression failure is reached.
These two behaviors show the importance of ensuring that the right amount of reinforcement
is provided in order to ensure that failure of one steel or concrete does not start before the
other. Failure of both steel and concrete should occur at the same time. This is known as
balanced failure.
6. 6
Balanced Failure
At a particular steel content, the steel reaches the yield strength and the concrete reaches its
extreme fiber compression strain of 0.003, simultaneously, Fig. 1.12.
FIGURE 1.12. Single reinforced section when the balanced failure is reached.
FIGURE 1.13. Strain profiles at the flexural strength of a section.
7. 7
DESIGN METHODS
Design of an engineering structure must ensure that
1. The structure remains safe under the worst loading condition
2. During normal working conditions the deformation of the members does not detract
from the appearance, durability or performance of the structure
Methods of design that have so far been formulated are:
1. Permissible stress method โ ultimate strengths of the materials are divided by a factor
of safety to provide design stresses which are usually within the elastic range
Shortcomings โ because it is based on elastic stress distribution, it is not
applicable to concrete since it is semi โ plastic
โ it is unsafe when dealing with stability of structures subject to
overturning forces
2. The load factor methodโwhere working loads are multiplied by a factor of safety
Shortcomings โ it cannot directly account for variability of materials due to
material stresses
It cannot be used to calculate the deflections and cracking at working conditions.
3. Limit state methodโmultiplies the working loads by partial factors of safety factors and
also divides the materialsโ ultimate strengths by further partial factors of safety. It
overcomes the limitations of the previous methods by use of factors of safety as well as
materialsโ factors of safety making it possible to vary them so that they may be used in
the plastic range for ultimate state or in the elastic range under working loads.
Limit States
The criterion for safe design is that the structure should not become unfit for use. i.e. it should
not reach a limit state during its design life.
Types of limit states
๏ท Ultimate limit state
๏ท Serviceability limit state
a) Ultimate limit state
This requires that the structure be able to withstand the forces for which it has been
designed
b) Serviceability limit state
Most important SLS are
i) Deflection
ii) Cracking
8. 8
Others are
i) Durability
ii) Excessive vibration
iii) Fatigue
iv) Fire resistance
v) Special circumstances
Characteristic Material Strengths
Characteristic strength is taken as the value below which it is unlikely that more than 5% of the
results will fall. This is given by
๐๐ = ๐
๐ โ 1.64๐
Where ๐๐ = ๐โ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ ๐ก๐๐ ๐ ๐ก๐๐๐๐๐กโ, ๐
๐ = ๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ก๐๐๐๐๐กโ, ๐ = ๐ ๐ก๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ก๐๐๐
Characteristic Loads
Characteristic loads (service loads) are the actual loads that the structure is designed to carry.
It should be possible to assess loads statistically
๐โ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ ๐ก๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ = ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ยฑ 1.64 ๐ ๐ก๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ก๐๐๐
Partial Factors of Safety for Materials
๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ก๐๐๐๐๐กโ =
๐โ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ ๐ก๐๐ ๐ ๐ก๐๐๐๐๐กโ (๐๐)
๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ฆ (๐พ๐)
Factors considered when selecting a suitable value for ๐พ๐
๏ท The strength of the material in an actual member
๏ท The severity of the limit state being considered.
Partial Factors of Safety for Loads (๐ธ๐)
๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ = ๐โ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ ๐ก๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ร ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ฆ (๐พ๐)
Structural Elements in Reinforced Concrete
They are the following (in the order of their listing i.e. top to bottom)
๏ท Roof
๏ท Beams โ horizontal members carrying lateral loads
๏ท Slab โ horizontal panel plate elements carrying lateral loads
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๏ท Column โ vertical members carrying primarily axial load but generally subjected to axial
load and moment
๏ท Walls โ vertical plate elements resisting lateral or in-plane loads
๏ท Bases and Foundations โ pads or strips supported directly on the ground that spread the
loads from the columns or walls so that they can be supported by the ground without
excessive settlement
The process of Reinforced Concrete Design
1. Receive Architectural Drawings
2. Establish the use of the structure and use BS 6399 to establish live load
3. Establish / determine the support structure and the respective structural elements
4. Design starts from top to bottom
Key observations in Reinforced Concrete Design
The following are the fundamentals to be observed before design is effected:
๏ท Effective support system
๏ท Critical spans
๏ท Loading โ ensure all dead loads and live loads are loaded on the respective elements
๏ท Deflection
SLABS
Slabs are reinforced concrete plate elements forming floors and roofs in buildings which
normally carry uniformly distributed loads. They are primarily flexural members
Types of Slabs
๏ท One way spanning slab
๏ท Two way spanning slab
๏ท Ribbed slab
๏ท Flat slab
Types of support
๏ท Fixed
๏ท Simply supported
10. 10
GENERAL SLAB DESIGN PROCEDURE
Slab Sizing
Slab sizing majorly depends on the support conditions (cantilever, simply supported,
continuous)
For continuous,
๐กโ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ =
๐๐ฅ
36
+ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ + ๐ท
2
โ
For simply supported,
๐กโ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ =
๐๐ฅ
26
+ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ + ๐ท
2
โ
For cantilever,
๐กโ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ =
๐๐ฅ
10
+ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ + ๐ท
2
โ
The table below is a summary of can be used
Slab type Initial sizing Deflection Check
Simply Supported 36 26
Continuous 26 20
Cantilever 10 7
The most suitable concrete cover depends on exposure conditions (table 3.3 of BS 8110) as well
as the aggregate size. The minimum concrete thickness should be โ๐๐๐ + 5๐๐
Loading
The following loads may be used in design:
๏ท Characteristic dead load ๐บ๐ i.e. the weight of the structure complete with finishes,
fixtures and partitions
๏ท Characteristic imposed load ๐๐
The design load is calculated by multiplying the dead and live loads with appropriate partial
factors of safety (table 2.1).
๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ (๐) = ๐พ๐๐บ๐ + ๐พ๐๐๐
In most cases the ๐พ๐ for dead load is 1.4 while ๐พ๐ for live load is 1.6. However, this is subject to
confirmation from the table 2.1 of BS8110.
๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ (๐) = 1.4๐บ๐ + 1.6๐๐
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Spanning Mode and analysis
This can be calculated by finding the ratio between the longer side to the shorter one of the
span i.e.
๐๐ฆ
๐๐ฅ
. If this ratio is less than 2.0, then this implies that the load is spanning in both
directions. If the ratio is greater than 2.0, then the slab is one way spanning. For two-way
spanning slabs, the value of
๐๐ฆ
๐๐ฅ
are used to determine coefficients used to calculate moments
according to BS 8110 tables 3.13, 3.14 and 3.15.
For simply supported (Table 3.13)
๐๐ ๐ฅ = ๐ผ๐ ๐ฅ๐๐๐ฅ
2
๐๐ ๐ฆ = ๐ผ๐ ๐ฆ๐๐๐ฅ
2
For restrained slab (Table 3.14)
๐๐ ๐ฅ = ๐ฝ๐ ๐ฅ๐๐๐ฅ
2
๐๐ ๐ฆ = ๐ฝ๐ ๐ฆ๐๐๐ฅ
2
Bending
๐พ =
๐
๐๐2๐
๐๐ข
๐พ < 0.156
Note: For continuous slabs b is assumed to be 1m width of slab at the spans. However, at the
supports, b is
๐ = 0.15๐
๐ = ๐กโ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐(โ) โ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ โ
๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก
2
If ๐พ > 0.156, compression steel is required
๐ง = ๐ (0.5 + โ0.25 โ
๐พ
0.9
)
๐ด๐ ๐ก =
๐
0.87๐
๐ฆ๐ง
๐๐๐ ๐ด๐ ๐ก = 0.13%๐โ
The main steel will be in the direction of the span and the distribution steel will be in the
transverse direction. ๐๐๐ ๐ด๐ ๐ก can also be used to obtain the reinforcement for the distribution
steel.
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Shear in Slabs
Design shear stress at any cross section
๐ =
๐
๐๐
๐ should be less than 0.8โ๐๐๐ข
Concrete shear stress
100๐ด๐
๐๐
Therefore, the concrete shear stress ๐๐ will be obtained from table 3.8. If ๐ > ๐๐, shear
reinforcement is required. if ๐ < ๐๐ shear reinforcement is not required.
If ๐๐ < ๐ < (๐๐ + 0.4), area of reinforcement will be ๐ด๐ ๐ฃ โฅ 0.4๐๐ ๐ฃ 0.95๐
๐ฆ๐ฃ
โ
If (๐ + 0.4) < ๐ < 0.8โ๐๐๐ข area of reinforcement will be ๐ด๐ ๐ฃ โฅ ๐๐ ๐ฃ(๐ โ ๐๐) 0.95๐
๐ฆ๐ฃ
โ
In most cases however, shear reinforcement of slabs is not required.
Deflection
Service stress (BS 8110, Table 3.10)
๐
๐ =
2๐
๐ฆ๐ด๐ ๐๐๐
3๐ด๐ ๐๐๐๐ฃ
ร
1
๐ฝ
However, ๐ฝ = 1 since there is no redistribution of moments
Modification factor
๐๐น = 0.55 +
(477 โ ๐
๐ )
120(0.9 +
๐
๐๐2
)
โค 2.0
Permissible deflection
๐ฟ๐๐๐๐ = ๐๐น ร ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ ๐โ๐๐๐
Where the value for deflection check can be obtained from table 3.9 corresponding to the
support conditions
Actual deflection
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๐ฟ๐๐๐ก =
๐ ๐๐๐
๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐๐กโ
Actual deflection should be less than the permissible deflection. Otherwise increase the
thickness of the slab
SLAB DESIGN
1. ONE WAY SPANNING SLAB
A one way slab is one in which the ratio of the longer length to the shorter one is greater than 2.
Effective span of the slab is taken as
a) The center to center distance between the bearings or
b) The clear distance between supports plus the effective depth of the slab
Example: Simply Supported Slab
Slab size =7.0 x 3m
Live Load = 3.0KN/m2
Finishes and ceiling = 2.0kN/m2
Characteristic material strengths ๐๐๐ข = 25๐/๐๐2
and ๐๐ฆ = 460๐/๐๐2
Basic span-eff depth ratio = 20(BS 8110 table 3.9)
Mild exposure condition; Aggregate size = 20mm
Solution:
๐๐ฆ
๐๐ฅ
โ = 7.0
3.0
โ = 2.33
14. 14
Since 2.33>2.0, the slab is one way spanning as shown above.
NB: the slab spans in the shorter direction
๐กโ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ =
๐๐ฅ
26
+ ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ + ๐ท
2
โ
Assume ฮฆ=10mm
=
3000
26
+ 25 + 10
2
โ
= 145.4๐๐
Therefore, use 150mm thick slab
Effective depth d
๐ = ๐กโ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐(โ) โ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ โ ๐ท
2
โ
๐ = 150 โ 25 โ 10
2
โ = 120
Loading
DL
Self weight of slab= โ ร ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ก๐ฆ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ = 0.15 ร 24 = 3.6๐๐/๐2
Finishes and partitions = 2.0๐๐/๐2
Total Dead Load = 3.6 + 2.0 = 5.6๐๐/๐2
LL
1.0kN/m2
Design Load
๐ = 1.4๐บ๐ + 1.6๐๐
= 1.4(5.6) + 1.6(1.0)
= 9.44๐๐/๐2
Bending
For 1m width, slab, udl = 9.44kN/m
16. 16
๐
๐๐๐ฅ =
๐ค๐
2
=
9.44 ร 3
2
= 14.16๐๐
Shear stress
๐ฃ =
๐
๐๐
=
14.16 ร 103
1000 ร 120
= 0.12๐/๐๐2
Concrete shear stress
100๐ด๐
๐๐
=
100 ร 251
1000 ร 120
= 0.21
From table 3.8 ๐ฃ๐ = 0.38๐/๐๐2
๐ฃ๐ > ๐ฃ therefore slab is adequate in shear. No shear reinforcement is required
2. CONTINUOUS ONE WAY SLAB
Analysis for a one way spanning continuous slab is done using Table 3.12 of BS 8110:1997. A
continuous slab will require bottom reinforcement as well as top reinforcement at the supports
owing to the fact that they bear moments. According to Table 3.9, the span-eff depth ratio for a
continuous slab is 26.
Example
For a one way spanning continuous slab
Finishes and partitions = 2.0kN/m2
Live load = 3.0kN/m2
Characteristic material strengths: ๐
๐๐ข = 25๐/๐๐2
and ๐
๐ฆ = 460๐/๐๐2
Concrete density = 24kN/m2
Mild cover condition
Thickness of slab
๐กโ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ =
4500
36
+ 25 + 10
2
โ = 155
Therefore use 175mm thick slab
Effective depth
๐ = 175 โ 25 โ 10
2
โ = 145๐๐
Loading
DL
20. 20
100๐ด๐
๐๐
=
100 ร 393
1000 ร 145
= 0.27
From table 3.8, ๐ฃ๐ = 0.41๐/๐๐2
Since ๐ฃ๐ > ๐ฃ no shear reinforcement is required
3. TWO WAY SPANNING SLAB
When a slab is supported on all four of its sides, it effectively spans in both directions. And so
reinforcement on both directions has to be obtained. If the slab is square and the restraints
similar, then the load will span equally in both directions. If the slab is rectangular then more
than half the load will span in the shorter direction.
Moments in each direction of span are generally calculated using coefficients in BS 8110 table
3.13 or 3.14 depending on the support system. Areas of reinforcement to resist moments are
determined independently for each direction.
The span effective depth ratios are based on the shorter span and the percentage of
reinforcement in that direction
a) Simply Supported Slab Spanning in Two Directions
A slab simply supported on its four sides will deflect about both axes under load and the
corners will tend to lift and curl up from the supports, causing torsional moments. When no
provision has been made to prevent this lifting or to resist the torsion then the moment
coefficients of table 3.13 may be used and maximum moment given by:
๐๐ ๐ฅ = ๐ผ๐ ๐ฅ๐๐๐ฅ
2
๐๐ ๐ฆ = ๐ผ๐ ๐ฆ๐๐๐ฅ
2
Where๐๐ ๐ฅand ๐๐ ๐ฆ are moments at mid-span on strips of unit width with spans ๐๐ฆ and ๐๐ฅ
The area of reinforcement in the direction ๐๐ฅ and ๐๐ฆ respectively are
๐ด๐ ๐ฅ =
๐๐ ๐ฅ
0.87๐
๐ฆ๐ง
And
๐ด๐ ๐ฆ =
๐๐ ๐ฆ
0.87๐
๐ฆ๐ง
Example
Design a simply supported reinforced concrete slab shown below.
Finishes and partitions = 2.0kN/m2
Live load = 3.5kN/m2
23. 23
Deflection Check
Service stress
๐๐ =
2๐
๐ฆ๐ด๐ ๐๐๐
3๐ด๐ ๐๐๐๐ฃ
=
2 ร 460 ร 276
3 ร 314
= 270
Modification Factor
๐๐น = 0.55 +
477 โ ๐
๐
120 (0.9 +
๐
๐๐2
)
= 0.55 +
477 โ 270
120(0.9 + 0.8736)
๐๐น = 1.52 < 2.0 โด ๐๐
Permissible deflection
For simply supported slab, basic span-effective depth ratio according to table 3.9 is 20
๐ฟ๐๐๐๐ = 1.52 ร 20 = 30.4๐๐
Actual deflection
๐ฟ๐๐๐ก =
๐ ๐๐๐
๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐กโ
=
3000
120
= 25.0๐๐
๐ฟ๐๐๐ก < ๐ฟ๐๐๐๐therefore slab is adequate in deflection
b) Restrained Slab Spanning in Two directions
When slabs have fixity at the supports and reinforcement is added to resist torsion and to
prevent the corners of the slab from lifting then the maximum moments per unit width are
given by
๐๐ ๐ฅ = ๐ฝ๐ ๐ฅ๐๐๐ฅ
2
๐๐ ๐ฆ = ๐ฝ๐ ๐ฆ๐๐๐ฅ
2
The values - ๐ฝ๐ ๐ฅ and ๐ฝ๐ ๐ฆare obtained as per table 3.14 of BS8110
The slab is divided into middle and edge strips as shown below
Once the moments and shear have been obtained, design is done as in the previous example
24. 24
Example (Continuous 2 way spanning slab)
Consider the corner panel shown below. The panel has a dead load of 4kN/m2 and a live load of
2.75kN/m2. Design the slab
Solution
Slab sizing
For a continuous slab,
๐กโ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ =
๐๐ฅ
36
+ ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ + ๐ท
2
โ =
4000
36
+ 25 +
10
2
= 141.11๐๐
Therefore try 150mm slab
Assume bar diameter of 12mm
๐ = ๐กโ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐(โ) โ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ โ ๐ท
2
โ = 150 โ 25 โ 10
2
โ = 120๐๐
Loading
DL
Self weight of slab = 0.175 ร 24 = 4.2๐๐/๐2
26. 26
Design
1. At support
Bending (clause 3.4.4.4)
๐ = 2 ร 0.15๐ = 0.3 ร 4.0 = 1.2๐
In x direction
๐พ =
๐๐ ๐ฅ
๐๐2๐
๐๐ข
=
16.01 ร 106
1200 ร 1202 ร 25
= 0.037
๐ง = 0.95๐
Area of steel required
๐ด๐ ๐ก =
๐๐ ๐ฅ
0.87๐๐ฆ๐ง
=
16.01 ร 106
0.87 ร 460 ร 0.95 ร 120
= 351๐๐2
Minimum area of steel required
min ๐ด๐ ๐ก = 0.13%๐โ =
0.13
100
ร 1000 ร 150 = 195๐๐2
Try Y10-200T1 (393mm2)
In y direction
M=11.43kNm
๐พ =
๐๐ ๐ฆ
๐๐2๐
๐๐ข
=
11.43 ร 106
1200 ร 1202 ร 25
= 0.028
๐ง = 0.97๐ > 0.95๐ therefore ๐ง = 0.95๐
Area of steel required
๐ด๐ ๐ก =
๐๐ ๐ฆ
0.87๐๐ฆ๐ง
=
11.43 ร 106
0.87 ร 460 ร 0.95 ร 120
= 250๐๐2
min ๐ด๐ ๐ก = 0.13%๐โ =
0.13
100
ร 1000 ร 150 = 195๐๐2
Therefore provide Y8-200T2 (251mm2)
2. At span
In the x direction
11.94kNm
๐พ =
๐๐ ๐ฅ
๐๐2๐
๐๐ข
=
11.94 ร 106
1000 ร 1202 ร 25
= 0.033
27. 27
๐ง = 0.96๐ > 0.95๐ therefore ๐ง = 0.95๐
Area of steel required
๐ด๐ ๐ก =
๐๐ ๐ฅ
0.87๐๐ฆ๐ง
=
11.94 ร 106
0.87 ร 460 ร 0.95 ร 120
= 262๐๐2
Minimum area of steel required
min ๐ด๐ ๐ก = 0.13%๐โ =
0.13
100
ร 1000 ร 150 = 195๐๐2
Therefore provide Y10-250B1 (314mm2)
In the y direction
8.64kNm
๐พ =
๐๐ ๐ฆ
๐๐2๐
๐๐ข
=
8.64 ร 106
1000 ร 1202 ร 25
= 0.024
๐ง = 0.97๐ > 0.95๐ therefore ๐ง = 0.95๐
Area of steel required
๐ด๐ ๐ก =
๐๐ ๐ฆ
0.87๐๐ฆ๐ง
=
8.64 ร 106
0.87 ร 460 ร 0.95 ร 120
= 189๐๐2
Minimum area of steel required
min ๐ด๐ ๐ก = 0.13%๐โ =
0.13
100
ร 1000 ร 150 = 195๐๐2
Therefore provide Y8-250B2 (201mm2)
Deflection Check
Service stress
๐๐ =
2๐
๐ฆ๐ด๐ ๐๐๐
3๐ด๐ ๐๐๐๐ฃ
=
2 ร 460 ร 262
3 ร 314
= 256๐/๐๐2
28. 28
Modification Factor
๐๐น = 0.55 +
477 โ ๐
๐
120 (0.9 +
๐
๐๐2
)
= 0.55 +
477 โ 256
120(0.9 + 0.825)
= 1.62 < 2.0 โด ๐๐
Permissible deflection
For a continuous slab, the basic span effective depth ratio according to table 3.9 is 26
๐ฟ๐๐๐๐ = 1.62 ร 26 = 42.12๐๐
Actual deflection
๐ฟ๐๐๐ก =
๐ ๐๐๐
๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐กโ
=
4000
120
= 33.33๐๐
๐ฟ๐๐๐ก < ๐ฟ๐๐๐๐therefore slab is adequate in deflection
4. RIBBED AND HOLLOW BLOCK FLOORS (BS 8110 โ clause 3.6)
Ribbed floors are made by using temporary or permanent shuttering while hollow block floors
are made by using precast hollow blocks made of clay or concrete which contains light
aggregate.
Advantages of Hollow Block Floors
๏ท The principle advantage of these floors is the reduction in weight achieved by removing part
of the concrete below the neutral axis and in the case of hollow blocks, replacing it with
lighter material
๏ท Hollow Block floors are more economical for buildings which have long spans
Slab thickening is provided near the supports in order to achieve greater shear strength, and if
the slab is supported by a monolithic concrete beam the solid section acts as the flange of a T-
section. The ribs should be checked for shear at the junction with the solid slab.
Hollow blocks should be soaked in water before placing concrete in order to avoid cracking of
the top concrete flange due to shrinkage
29. 29
Example
A ribbed floor continuous over several equal spans of 5.0m is constructed with permanent
fiberglass moulds. The characteristic material strengths are ๐
๐๐ข = 25๐/๐๐2
and ๐
๐ฆ =
250๐/๐๐2
. Characteristic dead load = 4.5kN/m2. Characteristic live load = 2.5kN/m2
Solution
Loading
๐ข๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ = 0.4(1.4๐บ๐ + 1.6๐๐)
= 0.4(1.4 ร 4.5 + 1.6 ร 2.5)
= 4.12๐๐/๐
Ultimate load on span F
๐น = 4.12 ร 5.0 = 20.6๐๐
Bending
1. At mid span: design as T-section
๐ = 0.063๐น๐
๐ = 0.063 ร 20.6 ร 5.0
= 6.49๐๐๐
๐พ =
๐
๐๐๐2๐
๐๐ข
=
6.49 ร 106
400 ร 1702 ร 25
= 0.022
๐ง = 0.95๐
๐ด๐ ๐ก =
๐
0.87๐
๐ฆ๐ง
=
6.49 ร 106
0.87 ร 460 ร 0.95 ร 170
= 100๐๐2
Therefore provide 2Y8B in the ribs (101mm2)
2. At support โ design a rectangular section for the slab
๐ = 0.063๐น๐
๐ = 0.063 ร 20.6 ร 5.0
30. 30
= 6.49๐๐๐
๐พ =
๐
๐๐2๐
๐๐ข
=
6.49 ร 106
100 ร 1702 ร 25
= 0.090
๐ง = 0.88๐
๐ด๐ ๐ก =
๐
0.87๐
๐ฆ๐ง
=
6.49 ร 106
0.87 ร 460 ร 0.88 ร 170
= 108๐๐2
Therefore provide 2Y10B in the ribs (157mm2) in each 0.4m width of slab
3. At the section where the ribs terminate: this occurs 0.6m from the centre line of the
support and the moment may be hogging so that the 100mm ribs must provide the
concrete area required to develop the design moment. The maximum moment of
resistance of the concrete ribs is
๐ = 0.156๐
๐๐ข๐๐2
๐ = 0.156 ร 25 ร 100 ร 1702
= 11.27๐๐๐
Which must be greater than the moment at this section, therefore compression steel is
not required.
Deflection Check
At mid span
100๐ด๐
๐๐
=
100 ร 101
400 ร 170
= 0.15
Table 3.11 Modification factor = 1.05 for 460N/mm2. Therefore, for 250N/mm2, MF=1.93
๐๐ค
๐
=
100
400
= 0.25 < 0.3 โด basic span โ eff depth ratio = 20.8
Permissible deflection
๐ฟ๐๐๐๐ = 1.93 ร 20.8
= 40.14๐๐
Actual deflection
๐ฟ๐๐๐ก =
๐ ๐๐๐
๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐๐กโ
=
5000
170
๐ฟ๐๐๐ก = 29.4๐๐
31. 31
Actual deflection is less than the permissible deflection. Therefore, the rib is adequate in
deflection.
Shear
With 0.6m of slab provided at the support, maximum shear in the rib 0.6m from the support
centre line will be
= 0.5๐น โ 0.6 ร 4.12
= 0.5 ร 20.6 โ 2.5
= 7.83๐๐
Shear stress
๐ =
๐
๐๐
=
7.83 ร 103
100 ร 170
= 0.46๐/๐๐2
100๐ด๐
๐๐
=
100 ร 101
100 ร 170
= 0.59
Therefore, concrete shear stress will be ๐๐ = 0.65๐/๐๐2
Therefore, the section is adequate in shear
Topping reinforcement
Clause 3.6.6.2
Consider 1m width of slab
=
0.12
100
ร 50 ร 1000 = 60๐๐2
/๐
Therefore provide A65-BRC mesh topping.
Ribbed slab proportions (section 3.6 BS 8110)
The main requirements are:
1. The centres of ribs should not exceed 1.5m
2. The depth of ribs excluding topping should not exceed four times their average width
3. The minimum rib width should be determined by consideration of cover, bar spacing and
fire resistance
4. The thickness of structural topping or flange should not be less than 50mm or one-tenth of
the clear distance between ribs (Table 3.17)
32. 32
Table 3.17 (BS 8110-1997)
Type of slab Minimum thickness of topping (mm)
Slabs with permanent blocks
a) Clear distance between ribs not more
than 500mm jointed in cement: sand
mortar not weaker than 1:3 or
11N/mm2
b) Clear distance between ribs not more
than 500mm, not jointed in cement:
sand mortar
c) All other slabs with permanent blocks
25
30
40 or one-tenth of clear distance between
ribs, whichever is greater
All slabs without permanent blocks
For slabs without permanent blocks
50 or one-tenth of clear distance between
ribs, whichever is greater
Topping Reinforcement (Clause3.6.6.2)
A light reinforcing mesh in the topping flange can give added strength and durability to the slab,
particularly if there are concentrated or moving loads, or if cracking due to shrinkage or thermal
movements is likely.
Clause 3.6.6.2 specifies that the cross sectional area of the mesh be not less than 12% of the
topping in each direction. The spacing between wires should not be greater than half the centre
to centre distance between ribs.
5. FLAT SLAB DESIGN
A flat slab floor is a reinforced concrete slab supported by concrete columns without the use of
intermediary beams. The slab may be of constant thickness throughout or in the area of the
column it may be thickened as a drop panel. The column may also be of constant section or it
may be flared to form a column head or capital.
The drop panels are effective in reducing the shearing stresses where the column is liable to
punch through the slab, and they also provide an increased moment of resistance where the
negative moments are greatest.
Advantages of flat slab over slab and beam slab
๏ท The simplified formwork and the reduced storey heights make it more economical
๏ท Windows can extend up to the underside of the slab
๏ท There are no beams to obstruct the light and the circulation of air
๏ท The absence of sharp corners gives greater fire resistance as there is less danger of
concrete spalling and exposing the reinforcement
33. 33
(a) Slab without drop panel or column head; (b) floor with column head but no drop panel; (c)
Floor with drop panel and column head
General code provisions
The design of slabs is covered in BS8110: Part 1, section 3.7. General requirements are given in
clause 3.7.1, as follows.
1. The ratio of the longer to the shorter span should not exceed 2.
2. Design moments may be obtained by
(a) Equivalent frame method
(b) Simplified method
(c) Finite element analysis
3. The effective dimension ๐โ of the column head is taken as the lesser of
(a) The actual dimension ๐โ๐ or
(b) ๐โ๐๐๐ฅ =๐๐+2(๐โโ40)
Where ๐๐ is the column dimension measured in the same direction as๐โ. For a flared
head ๐โ๐ is measured 40 mm below the slab or drop. Column head dimensions and the
effective dimension for some cases are shown in BS8110: Part 1, Fig. 3.11.
4. The effective diameter of a column or column head is as follows:
(a) For a column, the diameter of a circle whose area equals the area of the column
(b) For a column head, the area of the column head based on the effective dimensions
defined in requirement 3
The effective diameter of the column or column head must not be greater than one
quarter of the shorter span framing into the column.
5. Drop panels only influence the distribution of moments if the smaller dimension of the
drop is at least equal to one-third of the smaller panel dimension. Smaller drops provide
resistance to punching shear.
(b)
(c)
34. 34
6. The panel thickness is generally controlled by deflection. The thickness should not be
less than 125 mm
METHODS OF ANALYSIS
Analysis of the slab may be done by dividing the slab into frames or by empirical analysis.
(a) Frame analysis method
The structure is divided longitudinally and transversely into frames consisting of columns and
strips of slab. The entire frame or sub-frames can be analyzed by moment distribution.
At first interior
support
At centre of interior
span
At interior support
Moment -0.063Fl +0.071Fl -0.055Fl
Shear 0.6F 0.5F
Moments and shear forces for flat slabs for internal panels
l= l1โ2hc/3, effective span; l1, panel length parallel to the centre-to-centre span of the
columns; hc, effective diameter of the column or column head (section 8.7.2(d)); F, total design
load on the strip of slab between adjacent columns due to 1.4 times the dead load plus 1.6
times the imposed load.
(b) Empirical method
The empirical method is the most commonly used method of analysis
Conditions to be met when using empirical analysis
๏ท The panels should be rectangular and of uniform thickness with at least 3 rows in both
directions. Ratio of length to width should not exceed 1.33
๏ท Shear walls should be provided to resist lateral forces
๏ท Lengths and widths of adjacent panels should not vary by more than 15%.
๏ท Drops should be rectangular and their length in each direction must not be less than
one-third of the corresponding panel length
35. 35
(c) Simplified method
Moments and shears may be taken from Table 3.19 of the code for structures where lateral
stability does not depend on slab-column connections. The following provisions apply:
1. Design is based on the single load case
2. The structure has at least three rows of panels of approximately equal span in the direction
considered.
The design moments and shears for internal panels are obtained from Table 3.19 of the code
Design of internal panel and reinforcement details
The slab reinforcement is designed to resist moments derived from table 3.19 and 3.20 of the
code. Clause 3.7.3.1 states that for an internal panel, two-thirds of the amount of
reinforcement required to resist negative moment in the column strip should be placed in a
central zone of width one-half of the column strip.
Example: Internal panel of flat slab floor
The floor of a building constructed of flat slabs is 30 mร24 m. The column centres are 6 m in
both directions and the building is braced with shear walls. The panels are to have drops of 3
mร3 m. The depth of the drops is 250 mm and the slab depth is 200 mm. The internal columns
are 450 mm square and the column heads are 900 mm square.
The loading is as follows:
Dead load =self-weight+2.5 kN/m2 for screed, floor finishes, partitions and ceiling
Imposed load =3.5 kN/m2
The materials are grade 30 concrete and grade 250 reinforcement.
Design an internal panel next to an edge panel on two sides and show the reinforcement on a
sketch.
37. 37
The effective span is
๐ = 6000 โ 2 ร
982
3
= 5345๐๐
Design loads and moments
The average load due to the weight of slabs and drops is
[(9 ร 0.25) + (27 ร 0.2)] ร
23.6
36
= 5.02๐๐/๐2
Design load
๐ = 1.4๐บ๐ + 1.6๐๐ = 1.4(5.02 + 2.5) + 1.6(3.5) = 16.13๐๐/๐2
The total design load on the strip slab adjacent to the column is
๐น = 16.13 ร 6 = 580.7๐๐
The moments in the flat slab calculated using coefficients from table 3.19 of the code and the
distribution of the design moments in the panels of the flat slab is made in accordance with
table 3.20. the moments in the flat slab are as follows. For the first interior support,
โ0.063 ร 580.7 ร 5.35 = โ195.7๐๐๐
For the centre of the interior span
+0.071 ร 580.7 ร 5.35 = 220.6๐๐๐
The distribution in the panels is as follows. For the column strip
๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ฃ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก = โ0.75 ร 195.7 = โ146.8๐๐๐
๐๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ฃ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก = 0.55 ร 2250.6 = 121.3๐๐๐
For middle strip
๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ฃ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก = โ0.25 ร 195.7 = โ48.9๐๐๐
๐๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ฃ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก = 0.45 ร 220.6 = 99.3๐๐๐
Design of moment reinforcement
The cover is 25mm and 16mm diameter bars in 2 layers are assumed. At eh drop the effective
depth for the inner layer is 250 โ 25 โ 16 โ 8 = 201๐๐
In the slab the effective depth is
200 โ 25 โ 16 โ 8 = 151๐๐
The design calculations for the reinforcement in the column and middle strip are made using
b=3000mm
Column strip negative reinforcement
๐
๐๐2
=
146.8 ร 106
3000 ร 2012
= 1.21
38. 38
From the table above, M/bd2<1.27
Therefore
๐ด๐ ๐ก =
๐
0.87๐
๐ฆ๐ง
=
146.8 ร 106
0.87 ร 460 ร 0.95 ร 201
= 3534๐๐2
Provide 19bars 16mm in diameter to give an area of 3819mm2. Two thirds of the bars i.e.
13bars are placed in the centre half of the columns strip at a spacing of 125mm. a further four
bars are placed in each of the outer strips at a spacing of 190mm. this gives 21 bars in total
42. 42
SUMMARY ON SLAB DESIGN
1. Dimensional Considerations
The two principal dimensional considerations for a one way spanning slab are its width and
effective span.
2. Reinforcement areas
Sufficient reinforcement must be provided in order to control cracking. Minimum area of
reinforcement should be
๏ท 0.24% of total concrete area when fy=250N/mm2
๏ท 0.13% of total concrete area when fy=460N/mm2
The minimum area of distribution steel is the same as for the minimum main reinforcement
area. The size of bars for the slab should not be less than 10mm diameter. They should also
not exceed 20mm.
3. Minimum spacing of reinforcement
The minimum spacing between bars should be = โ๐๐๐ + 5๐๐. The size of poker used to
compact concrete also affects the spacing between bars. The most commonly used poker is
40mm in diameter. The spacing between bars should therefore be about 50mm. However,
for practical reasons, the spacing in between bars should not be less than 150mm
4. Maximum spacing of reinforcement
The clear distance between bars in a slab should never exceed the lesser of 3 times the
effective depth or 750mm. However, for practical reasons, the spacing of bars in a slab
should not be more than 300mm
5. Bending ULS
6. Cracking SLS
7. Deflection SLS
8. Shear ULS
For practical reasons, BS 8110 does not recommend the inclusion of shear reinforcement in
solid slabs less than 200mm deep. This therefore implies that the design shear stress should
not exceed the concrete shear stress
43. 43
BEAMS
Beams are flexural horizontal members. The 2 common types of reinforced concrete beam
section are
1. Rectangular section
2. Flanged sections of either โ L and T
1. Rectangular Singly Reinforced beam
The concrete stress is
This is generally rounded off to 0.45fcu. The strain is 0.0035 as shown in the figure above
Referring to table 2.2for high yield bars, the steel stress is
๐๐ฆ
1.15
โ = 0.87๐
๐ฆ
From the stress diagram above, the internal forces are
C =force in the concrete in compression
44. 44
= 0.447๐
๐๐ข ร 0.9๐ ร 0.5๐
= 0.201๐
๐๐ข๐๐
T =force in the steel in tension
= 0.87๐
๐ฆ๐ด๐
For the internal forces to be in equilibrium C=T.
๐ง = ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ ๐๐๐
= ๐ โ 0.5 ร 0.9 ร 0.5๐
= 0.775๐
MRC=moment of resistance with respect to the concrete
= ๐ถ ร ๐ง
= 0.201๐
๐๐ข๐๐ ร 0.775๐
= 0.156๐
๐๐ข๐๐2
= ๐พ๐๐๐ข๐๐2
Where the constant K=0.156
๐ = ๐พ๐๐2
๐๐๐ข
๐พ =
๐
๐๐2๐๐๐ข
MRT=moment of resistance with respect to the steel
= ๐ ร ๐ง
= 0.87๐
๐ฆ๐ด๐ ร ๐ง
๐ด๐ =
๐
0.87๐
๐ฆ๐ง
2. Flanged beams
There are two types of flanged beams namely
๏ท L-beam โ mostly found at edges
๏ท T-beam
45. 45
T and L beams form part of a concrete beam and slab floor. When the beams are resisting
sagging moments, part of the slab acts as a compression flange and the members may be
designed as L or T-beams.
According to clause 3.4.1.5, the effective widths ๐๐of flanged beams are:
a) For T-beams: web width +
๐๐ง
5
โ or actual flange width if less
b) For L-beams: web width +
๐๐ง
10
โ or actual flange width if less
Where ๐๐งis the distance between points of zero moment (which for a continuous
beam may be taken as 0.7times the effective span)
๐พ =
๐
๐๐๐2๐
๐๐ข
๐ด๐ ๐ก =
๐
0.87๐
๐ฆ๐ง
min ๐ด๐ ๐ก = 0.13%๐๐คโ
๐ =
๐
๐๐ค๐
100๐ด๐
๐๐ค๐
Example
46. 46
A concrete section of ๐๐ค = 250๐๐and ๐๐ = 600๐๐, slab thickness = 150mm and beam
depth = 530mm, ๐
๐๐ข = 25๐/๐๐2
and ๐
๐ฆ = 425๐/๐๐2
. Design moment at the ultimate limit
state is 160kNm, causing sagging.
๐พ =
๐
๐๐๐2๐
๐๐ข
=
160 ร 106
600 ร 5302 ร 25
= 0.038
๐ง = 0.95๐ = 0.95 ร 530 = 503๐๐
๐ท๐๐๐กโ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ข๐ก๐๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ ๐ฅ =
๐ โ ๐ง
0.45
=
(530 โ 503)
0.45
= 60๐๐ < 150๐๐
๐ด๐ ๐ก =
๐
0.87๐
๐ฆ๐ง
=
160 ร 106
0.87 ร 425 ร 0.95 ร 530
= 861๐๐2
Therefore provide 2Y25 bars area=982mm2
Transverse steel in the flange
๐ก๐๐๐๐ ๐ฃ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ก๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐กโ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ = 3โ๐ = 3 ร 150
= 450๐๐2
/๐
Therefore provide Y10 bars at 150mm centres = 523mm2
DESIGN OF REINFORCED CONCRETE BEAMS
Dimensional requirements and limitations to be considered by the designer in design of beams:
a) Effective span of beams
The effective span of a simply supported beam may be taken as the lesser of
๏ท The distance between the centers of bearing
๏ท The clear distance between the supports plus the effective depth
The effective length of a cantilever is its length to the face of the support plus half its
effective depth
b) Deep beams
Deep beams having a clear span of less than twice its effective depth is not considered
in BS8110
c) Slender beams
Slender beams, where the breadth of the compression face bc is small compared with
the depth, have a tendency to fail by lateral buckling. To prevent such failure the clear
distance between lateral restraints should be limited as follows:
๏ท For simply supported beams to the lesser of 60bc or 250bc
2/d
๏ท To cantilevers restrained only at the support, to the lesser of 25bc or 100bc
2/d
d) Main reinforcement areas
47. 47
Sufficient reinforcement must be provided in order to control cracking. Minimum area
of reinforcement should be
๏ท 0.24% of total concrete area when fy=250N/mm2
๏ท 0.13% of total concrete area when fy=460N/mm2
e) Minimum spacing of reinforcement
Minimum spacing of reinforcement should be = โ๐๐๐ + 5๐๐
f) Maximum spacing of reinforcement
When the limitation of crack widths to 0.3mm is acceptable and the cover to
reinforcement does not exceed 50mm, the maximum clear distance between adjacent
bars will be:
๏ท 300mm when fy=250N/mm2
๏ท 160mm when fy=460N/mm2
The main structural design requirements to examine in concrete beams are:
a) Bending ULS
b) Cracking SLS
c) Deflection SLS
d) Shear ULS
Steps in beam design
The steps in beam design are as follows.
(a) Preliminary size of beam
The layout and size of members are very often controlled by architectural details, and
clearances for machinery and equipment. The engineer must check whether the beams
provided are adequate, otherwise, he should resize them appropriately.
Beam dimensions required are:
1. Cover to the reinforcement
2. Breadth (b)
3. Effective depth (d)
4. Overall depth (h)
The strength of a beam is affected more by its depth than its breadth.
๐๐ฃ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐กโ = ๐ ๐๐๐/15
๐ต๐๐๐๐๐กโ = 0.6 ร ๐๐๐๐กโ
(b) Estimation of loads
The loads include an allowance for self-weight which will be based on experience orcalculated
from the assumed dimensions for the beam. The original estimate mayrequire checking after
the final design is complete. The estimation of loads shouldalso include the weight of screed,
finish, partitions, ceiling and services if applicable.
The imposed loading depending on the type of occupancy is taken from BS6399: Part1.
(c) Analysis
48. 48
The design loads are calculated using appropriate partial factors of safety fromBS8110: Part 1,
Table 2.1. The reactions, shears and moments are determined and theshear force and bending
moment diagrams are drawn.
(d) Design of moment reinforcement
The reinforcement is designed at the point of maximum moment, usually the centre ofthe
beam. Refer to BS8110: Part 1, section 3.4.4.
(e) Curtailment and end anchorage
A sketch of the beam in elevation is made and the cut-off point for part of the
tensionreinforcement is determined. The end anchorage for bars continuing to the end of
thebeam is set out to comply with code requirements.
(f) Design for shear
Shear stresses are checked and shear reinforcement is designed using the proceduresset out in
BS8110: Part 1, section 3.4.5. Notethat except for minor beams such as lintels all beams must
be provided with links asshear reinforcement. Small diameter bars are required in the top of
the beam to carryand anchor the links.
(g) Deflection
Deflection is checked using the rules from BS8110: Part 1, section 3.4.6.9
(h) Cracking
The maximum clear distance between bars on the tension face is checked against thelimits
given in BS8110: Part 1, clause 3.12.11.
(i) Design sketch
Design sketches of the beam with elevation and sections are completed to show all
information.
Design of Rectangular beam (singly reinforced)
Example
A beam of size 450x200mm is supported over a span of 4m. The dead load on the beam is
12kN/m and the imposed load is 15kN/m. Characteristic material strengths are ๐
๐๐ข =
25๐/๐๐2
and ๐๐ฆ = 460๐/๐๐2
Solution
๐ = โ โ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ โ ๐ท
2
โ
Assume ๐ท = 20๐๐
๐ = 450 โ 25 โ 20
2
โ = 415๐๐
1. Loading
DL
Self weight= 0.45 ร 0.20 ร 24 = 2.16๐๐/๐
Other = 12๐๐/๐
Total = 14.16๐๐/๐
LL
52. 52
For uniformly loaded continuous beams with approximately equal spans, table 3.5 (also shown
below) can be used in analysis to find moments and shear at the supports. Other conditions for
such a beam are (clause 3.4.3):
a) Characteristic imposed load should not exceed characteristic dead load
b) Loads should be substantially uniformly distributed over three or more spans
c) Variations in span length should not exceed 15% of longest
At outer
support
Near middle of
end span
At first interior
support
At middle of
interior spans
At interior
support
Moment 0 0.09Fl -0.11Fl 0.07Fl -0.08Fl
Shear 0.45F - 0.6F - 0.55F
Example
A continuous rectangular beam of 450x200mm has a dead load of 18kN/m and live load of
12kN/m. characteristic strengths ๐๐๐ข = 25๐/๐๐2
and ๐
๐ฆ = 460๐/๐๐2
Solution
๐ = โ โ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ โ ๐๐๐๐๐ โ ๐ท
2
โ
Assume Y8 links and ๐ท = 20๐๐
๐ = 450 โ 25 โ 8 โ 20
2
โ = 407๐๐
1. Loading
DL
Self weight of beam = 0.45 ร 0.2 ร 24 = 2.16๐๐/๐
Other = 18.00๐๐/๐
Total= 2.16 + 18.00 = 20.16๐๐/๐
LL
Live load = 12.00๐๐/๐
๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ = 1.4 ร 20.16 + 1.6 ร 12.00
= 47.42๐๐/๐
2. Analysis
Table 3.5
a) At support
Critical moment = โ0.11๐น๐
๐ = 0.11 ร 47.42 ร 4.0
= 20.86๐๐๐
53. 53
Critical shear = 0.6๐น
๐ = 0.6 ร 47.42
= 28.45๐๐
b) At spans
Critical moment = 0.09๐น๐
๐ = 0.09 ร 47.42 ร 4.0
= 17.07๐๐๐
3. Design
๏ท Bending
a) At support
๐พ =
๐
๐๐2๐
๐๐ข
=
20.86 ร 106
200 ร 4072 ร 25
= 0.025
๐ง = 0.97๐ > 0.95๐therefore use ๐ง = 0.95๐
Area of steel required
๐ด๐ ๐ก =
๐
0.87๐
๐ฆ๐ง
=
20.86 ร 106
0.87 ร 460 ร 0.95 ร 407
= 135๐๐2
Minimum area of steel required
๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ก = 0.13%๐โ =
0.13 ร 200 ร 450
100
= 227.5๐๐2
Therefore provide 3Y12 (339mm2)
b) At span
๐พ =
๐
๐๐2๐
๐๐ข
=
17.07 ร 106
200 ร 4072 ร 25
= 0.021
๐ง = 0.98๐ > 0.95๐therefore use ๐ง = 0.95๐
Area of steel required
๐ด๐ ๐ก =
๐
0.87๐
๐ฆ๐ง
=
17.07 ร 106
0.87 ร 460 ร 0.95 ร 407
= 110๐๐2
Minimum area of steel required
55. 55
๐ฟ๐๐๐ก =
๐ ๐๐๐
๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐๐กโ
=
4000
407
= 9.83๐๐
๐ฟ๐๐๐ก < ๐ฟ๐๐๐๐therefore ok
If the conditions in clause 3.4.3 are not fulfilled, then the beam can be analyzed by method of
distribution of moments
Example
A continuous flange beam of 450x200mm has 3 spans. The end spans have a dead load of
15kN/m and live load of 12kN/m. The middle span has a dead load of 20kN/m and live load of
16kN/m. characteristic strengths ๐๐๐ข = 25๐/๐๐2
and ๐
๐ฆ = 460๐/๐๐2
Solution
๐ = โ โ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ โ ๐๐๐๐๐ โ ๐ท
2
โ
Assume Y8 links and ๐ท = 20๐๐
๐ = 450 โ 25 โ 8 โ 20
2
โ = 407๐๐
a) Loading
End spans
DL
Self weight of beam = 0.45 ร 0.2 ร 24 = 2.16๐๐/๐
Other = 15.00๐๐/๐
Total= 2.16 + 15.00 = 17.16๐๐/๐
LL
Live load = 12.00๐๐/๐
๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ = 1.4 ร 17.16 + 1.6 ร 12.00
= 43.22๐๐/๐
Middle span
56. 56
DL
Self weight of beam = 0.45 ร 0.2 ร 24 = 2.16๐๐/๐
Other = 20.00๐๐/๐
Total= 2.16 + 20.00 = 22.16๐๐/๐
LL
Live load = 16.00๐๐/๐
๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ = 1.4 ร 22.16 + 1.6 ร 16.00
= 56.62๐๐/๐
Stiffness factors (k)
๐ =
๐ผ
๐
For the shorter span
๐๐ =
๐ผ
2.5
= 0.4๐ผ
For the longer span
๐๐ =
๐ผ
4
= 0.25๐ผ
Distribution Factor
For the shorter span
๐ท๐น =
๐๐
๐๐ + ๐๐
=
0.4
0.4 + 0.25
= 0.62
For the longer span
๐ท๐น =
๐๐
๐๐ + ๐๐
=
0.25
0.4 + 0.25
= 0.38
Fixed End Moments
For the shorter span
๐น๐ธ๐ =
๐ค๐2
12
=
43.22 ร 2.52
12
= 22.51๐๐๐
For longer span
๐น๐ธ๐ =
๐ค๐2
12
=
56.62 ร 42
12
= 75.5๐๐๐
64. 64
SUMMARY ON DESIGN OF BEAMS
a) Calculate the ultimate loads, shear force and bending moment acting on the beam
b) Check the bending ULS. This will determine an adequate depth for the beam and the
area of tension reinforcement required
c) Check deflection SLS by using relevant span effective depth ratios
d) Check shear ULS and provide the relevant link reinforcement
NB: Provide anti-crack bars for beams where โ > 750๐๐
65. 65
COLUMNS
Columns are structures that carry loads from the beams and the slabs down to the foundations.
They are therefore primarily compression members although they may also have to resist
bending forces due to the continuity of the structure.
Classification of columns
Reinforced concrete columns are classified as either braced or unbraced, depending on how
lateral stability is provided to the structure as a whole. A concrete framed building may be
designed to resist lateral loading, e.g. wind action in two distinct ways
a) The beam and column may be designed to act together as a rigid frame in transmitting
the lateral forces down to the foundations. In such an instance the columns are said to
be unbraced and must be designed to carry both the vertical (compressive) and lateral
(bending) loads.
b) Lateral loading may be transferred via the roof and floors to a system of bracing or shear
walls designed to transmit resulting forces down to the foundations. The columns are
then said to be braced and consequently carry only vertical loads.
Columns may further be classified as short or slender. Braced columns may therefore either be
short or slender. For a short braced column
๐๐๐ฅ
โ
< 15
And
๐๐๐ฆ
๐
< 15
Where
๐๐๐ฅeffective height in respect of column major axis
๐๐๐ฆeffective height in respect of column minor axis
โdepth in respect of major axis
๐width in respect of minor axis
Clause 3.8.1.6 โ ๐๐๐ฅand ๐๐๐ฆ are influenced by the degree of fixity at each end of the column
๐๐๐ฅor ๐๐๐ฆ = ๐ฝ๐0
Types of end conditions (BS 8110 clause 3.8.1.6.2)
a) Condition 1. The end of the column is connected monolithically to beams on either side
which are at least as deep as the overall dimension of the column in the plane
considered. Where the column is connected to a foundation structure, this should be of
a form specifically designed to carry moment.
b) Condition 2. The end of the column is connected monolithically to beams or slabs on
either side which are shallower than the overall dimension of the column in the plane
considered.
66. 66
c) Condition 3. The end of the column is connected to members which, while not
specifically designed to provide restraint to rotation of the column will, nevertheless,
provide some nominal restraint.
d) Condition 4. The end of the column is unrestrained against both lateral movement and
rotation (e.g. the free end of a cantilever column in an unbraced structure).
Table 3.19 can be use to find ๐ฝ for braced columns
End condition at top End condition at bottom
1 2 3
1 0.75 0.80 0.90
2 0.80 0.85 0.95
3 0.90 0.95 1.00
Guidelines for design of short braced columns
a) Column cross-section
b) Main reinforcement areas
c) Minimum spacing of reinforcement
d) Maximum spacing of reinforcement
e) Lateral reinforcement
f) Compressive ULS
g) Shear ULS
h) Cracking ULS
i) Lateral deflection
67. 67
a) Column cross-section
The greater cross-sectional dimension should not exceed four times the smaller one.
Otherwise it should be treated as a wall.
b) Main Reinforcement Areas
Adequate reinforcement should be provided in order to control cracking. Minimum area of
steel required is 0.4% of the gross cross section area. The maximum area of steel required is
6% of the gross cross section area. Arrangement of bars should be as shown below.
๐ด๐ โgross cross sectional area of the column
๐ด๐ ๐ โarea of main longitudinal reinforcement
๐ด๐ โnet cross sectional area of concrete: ๐ด๐ = ๐ด๐ โ ๐ด๐ ๐
68. 68
c) Minimum Spacing of Reinforcement
BS 8110 recommends minimum bar spacing of 5mm more than the size of aggregate
d) Maximum Spacing of Reinforcement
There is no limit of maximum spacing of reinforcement. However, for practical reasons,
maximum spacing of main bars should not exceed 250mm
e) Links
Linksbe provided in columns in order to prevent lateral buckling of the longitudinal main
bars due to action of compressive loading
f) Compressive ULS
This may be divided into 3 categories
i) Short braced axially loaded columns
ii) Short braced columns supporting an approximately symmetrical arrangement of
beams
iii) Short braced columns supporting vertical loads and subjected to either uniaxial or
biaxial bending
a) Short braced axially loaded columns
When a short braced column supports a concentric compressive load or where
the eccentricity of the compressive load is nominal, it may be considered to be
axially loaded. Nominal eccentricity in this context is defined as being not greater
than 0.05 times the overall column dimension (for lateral column dimension not
greater than 400mm) or 20mm (for lateral column dimension greater than
400mm)in the plane of bending.
The ultimate axial resistance is
๐ = 0.4๐๐๐ข๐ด๐ + 0.75๐ด๐ ๐๐
๐ฆ
Where Ac is the net cross sectional area of concrete and Asc the area of the
longitudinal reinforcement
But ๐ด๐ = ๐ด๐ โ ๐ด๐ ๐
๐ = 0.4๐
๐๐ข(๐ด๐ โ ๐ด๐ ๐) + 0.75๐ด๐ ๐๐
๐ฆ
b) Short braced columns supporting an approximately symmetrical arrangement of
beams
The moments of these columns will be small due primarily to unsymmetrical
arrangements of the live load. Provided the beam spans do not differ by more
than 15% of the longer, and the loading on the beams is uniformly distributed,
the column may be designed to support the axial load only. The ultimate load
that can be supported should then be taken as
69. 69
๐ = 0.35๐
๐๐ข๐ด๐ + 0.67๐ด๐ ๐๐
๐ฆ
Or
๐ = 0.35๐
๐๐ข(๐ด๐ โ ๐ด๐ ๐) + 0.67๐ด๐ ๐๐
๐ฆ
c) Short braced columns supporting vertical loads and subjected to either uniaxial or
biaxial bending
Columns supporting beams on adjacent side whose spans vary by more than 15%
will be subjected to uniaxial bending
Columns at the corners of buildings on the other hand are subjected to biaxial
bending. In such an instance, the column should be designed to resist bending
about both axes.
For such, design carried out for an increased moment about one axis only.
If
๐๐ฅ
โโฒ
โฅ
๐๐ฆ
๐โฒ
The increased moment about the x-x axis is
๐โฒ๐ฅ = ๐๐ฅ + ๐ฝ
โโฒ
๐โฒ
๐๐ฆ
If
๐๐ฅ
โโฒ
<
๐๐ฆ
๐โฒ
The increased moment about the y-y axis is
70. 70
๐โฒ๐ฆ = ๐๐ฆ + ๐ฝ
๐โฒ
โโฒ
๐๐ฅ
Where
๐overall section dimension perpendicular to y-y axis
๐โฒeffective depth perpendicular to y-y axis
โoverall section dimension perpendicular to x-x axis
โโฒeffective depth perpendicular to x-x axis
๐๐ฅbending moment about x-x axis
๐๐ฆbending about y-y axis
๐ฝcoefficient obtained from BS 8110 table 3.22
The area of reinforcement can then be found from the appropriate design chart in BS 8110
Part 3 using N/bh and M/bh2
g) Shear ULS
Axially loaded columns are not subjected to shear and therefore no check is necessary.
h) Cracking SLS
Since cracks are produced by flexure of the concrete, short columns that support axial loads
alone do not require checking for cracking. However, all other columns subject to bending
should be considered as beams for the purpose of examining the cracking SLS.
i) Lateral Deflection
Deflection check for short braced columns is not necessary
Examples
Example 1
A short braced column in a situation of mild exposure supports an ultimate axial load of
1000kN, the size of the column being 250mm x 250mm. Using grade 30 concrete with mild
reinforcement, calculate the size of all reinforcement required and the maximum effective
height for the column if it is to be considered as a short column.
Solution
๐ = 0.4๐
๐๐ข(๐ด๐ โ ๐ด๐ ๐) + 0.75๐ด๐ ๐๐
๐ฆ
1000 ร 103
= 0.4 ร 30(250 ร 250 โ ๐ด๐ ๐) + 0.75๐ด๐ ๐ ร 250
1000000 = 750000 โ 12๐ด๐ ๐ + 187.5๐ด๐ ๐
๐ด๐ ๐ = 1424.5๐๐2
Try 4 Y25 (1966mm2)
71. 71
Links
Diameter required:
The diameter required is the greater of
a. One quarter of the diameter of the largest main bar i.e. 25/4=6.25mm
b. 6mm
The spacing is the lesser of 12 times the diameter of the smallest main bar i.e. 12x25=300mm
or the smallest cross-sectional dimension of the column i.e. 250mm
Therefore provide Y8 links at 250mm spacing
Maximum effective height
๐๐
โ
= 15
๐๐ = 15โ = 15 ร 250 = 3750๐๐
Example 2
A short braced reinforced concrete column supports an approximately symmetrical
arrangement of beams which result in a total vertical load of 1500kN being applied to the
column. Assuming the percentage of steel to be 1 %, choose suitable dimensions for the column
and the diameter of the main bars. Use HY reinforcement in a square column
๐ = 0.35๐
๐๐ข(๐ด๐ โ ๐ด๐ ๐) + 0.67๐ด๐ ๐๐
๐ฆ
๐ด๐ ๐ = 0.01๐ด๐
1500 ร 103
= 0.35 ร 35(๐ด๐ โ 0.01๐ด๐) + 0.67 ร 0.01๐ด๐ ร 460
1500 ร 103
= 12.25๐ด๐ โ 0.1225๐ด๐ + 3.082๐ด๐
๐ด๐ =
1500 ร 1000
15.21
= 98619.33๐๐2
Length of column sides = โ98619.33 = 314.04๐๐
Therefore provide 315 x 315mm square grade 35 concrete column
Actual ๐ด๐ = 315 ร 315 = 99225๐๐2
๐ด๐ ๐ = 0.01 ร 99225 = 992.25๐๐2
Therefore provide four 20mm diameter HY bars (1256mm2)
72. 72
Example 3
A short braced column supporting a vertical load and subjected to biaxial bending is shown
below. If the column is formed from grade 40 concrete, determine the size of HY main
reinforcement required.
Assume 20mm diameter bars will be adopted.
โโฒ
= 300 โ 30 โ 20
2
โ = 260๐๐
๐โฒ
= 250 โ 30 โ 20
2
โ = 210๐๐
๐๐ฅ
โโฒ
=
60
260
= 0.23
๐๐ฆ
๐โฒ
=
35
210
= 0.17
๐๐ฅ
โโฒ
>
๐๐ฆ
๐โฒ
Hence use equation 40 of BS 8110
๐โฒ๐ฅ = ๐๐ฅ + ๐ฝ
โโฒ
๐โฒ
๐๐ฆ
๐
๐โ๐๐๐ข
=
600 ร 103
250 ร 300 ร 40
= 0.2
74. 74
NB:
BS 6399: Section 6: reduction in total imposed load
Clause 6.1 of BS 6399 stipulates that the following loads do not qualify for reduction in total imposed
floor loads
a) Loads that have been specifically determined from knowledge of the proposed use of the
structure;
b) Loads due to plant or machinery;
c) Loads due to storage.
The reductions in loading on columns are given in the table below:
Number of floors with loads qualifying for
reduction carried by member under consideration
Reduction in total distributed imposed load on all
floors carried by the member under consideration (%)
1 0
2 10
3 20
4 30
5 to 10 40
Over 10 50 max
The table below can be used to calculate the load total load at any particular floor:
Imposed Load Cumulative
Imposed Load
% reduction Reduced Load Total Load
Reduction is done on the cumulative imposed load at each level
For buildings with more than 5 storeys, it is important to consider factors of safety for
earthquake.
75. 75
FOUNDATIONS
Foundation is the part of a superstructure that transfers and spreads loads from the structureโs
columns and walls into the ground.
Types of footing
๏ท Pad footing
๏ท Combined footing
๏ท Strap footing
๏ท Strip footing
In the design of foundations, the areas of the bases in contact with the ground should be such
that the safe bearing pressures will not be exceeded. Design loadings to be to be considered
when calculating the base areas should be those that apply to serviceability limit state and they
are:
๏ท Dead plus imposed load = 1.0๐บ๐ + 1.0๐๐
๏ท Dead plus wind load = 1.0๐บ๐ + 1.0๐๐
๏ท Dead plus imposed plus wind load= 1.0๐บ๐ + 0.8๐๐ + 0.8๐๐
When the foundation is subjected to both vertical and horizontal loads, the following rule
should apply:
๐
๐
๐ฃ
+
๐ป
๐โ
< 1.0
Where
๐ = the yield vertical load
๐ป = the horizontal load
๐๐ฃ = the allowable vertical load
๐โ = the allowable horizontal load
The calculations to determine the structural strength of the foundations, that is the thickness of
the bases and the areas of reinforcement, should be based on the loadings and the resultant
ground pressures corresponding to the ultimate limit state
Pad footing
The principal steps in the design calculations are as follows:
1. Calculate the plan size of the footing using the permissible bearing pressure and the critical
loading arrangement for the serviceability limit state
2. Calculate the bearing pressures associated with the critical loading arrangement at the
ultimate limit state
3. Determine the minimum thickness h of the base
4. Check the thickness h for punching shear, assuming a probable value for the ultimate shear
stress
76. 76
5. Determine the reinforcement required to resist bending
6. Make a final check of the punching shear having established the ultimate shear stress
precisely
7. Check the shear stress at the critical sections
8. Where applicable, the foundation and structure should be checked for over-all stability at
the ultimate limit state
Example
Design a pad footing to resist characteristic axial loads of 1000kN dead and 350kN imposed
from a 400mm square column with 16mm dowels. The safe bearing pressure on the soil is
200kN/m2 and the characteristic material strengths are ๐
๐๐ข = 25๐/๐๐2
and ๐
๐ฆ = 425๐/๐๐2
Solution
Loading
Assume footing self weight of 150kN.
๐๐๐ก๐๐ ๐ท๐ฟ = 1000 + 150 = 1150๐๐
a) For serviceability limit state
๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ = 1.0๐บ๐ + 1.0๐๐
= 1.0 ร 1150 + 1.0 ร 350
= 1500๐๐
๐๐๐๐ข๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐ =
1500
200
= 7.5๐2
โดProvide a base of 2.8m square, area = 7.84m2
b) For the Ultimate Limit State
๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ = 1.4๐บ๐ + 1.6๐๐
= 1.4 ร 1150 + 1.6 ร 350
= 2170๐๐
๐๐๐ก๐ข๐๐ ๐๐๐๐กโ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ข๐๐ =
2170
2.82
= 277๐๐/๐2
Assume a 600mm thick footing
๐๐๐ก ๐ข๐๐ค๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ข๐๐ = 277 โ โ ร 24 ร 1.4 = 257๐๐/๐2
c) Punching Shear
Assume the footing is constructed on a blinding layer of 50mm and minimum concrete
cover is 50mm
๐ = 600 โ 50 โ 20 โ 20
2
โ = 520๐๐
Shear at column face
77. 77
๐ฃ =
๐
๐๐๐๐ข๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ ร ๐
=
1500 ร 103
400 ร 4 ร 520
= 1.80๐/๐๐2
๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ = 4 ร (400 + 3๐)
= 4 ร (400 + 3 ร 520)
= 7840๐๐
๐๐๐๐ ๐ค๐๐กโ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ = (400 + 3๐)2
= (400 + 3 ร 520)2
= 3841600๐๐2
๐๐ข๐๐โ๐๐๐ ๐ โ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ = 257(2.82
โ 3.84)
= 1028๐๐
Punching shear stress v
๐ฃ =
๐
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ ร ๐
=
1028 ร 103
7840 ร 520
= 0.25๐/๐๐2
The ultimate shear stress is not excessive, therefore h=600mm will be suitable
d) Bending reinforcement
At the column face which is the critical section
2.8 โ 0.4
2
= 1.2๐
๐ = (257 ร 2.8 ร 1.2) ร
1.2
2
= 518๐๐๐
For concrete
๐ = 0.156๐๐๐ข๐๐2
78. 78
= 0.156 ร 25 ร 2800 ร 5202
ร 10โ6
= 2839๐๐๐
๐ด๐ ๐ก =
๐
0.87๐
๐ฆ๐ง
=
518 ร 106
0.87 ร 425 ร 0.95 ร 520
= 2836๐๐2
Provide 10 Y20bars at 300mm centres (3140mm2)
e) Final Check of Punching Shear
100๐ด๐
๐๐
=
100 ร 3140
2800 ร 520
= 0.22
From BS 8110, table 3.8, the ultimate shear stress ๐ฃ๐ = 0.39๐/๐๐2
this is greater than
punching shear stress which is ๐ฃ = 0.25๐/๐๐2
therefore a base of 600mm deep is
adequate
Critical section for shear is 1.5d from the column face as shown above
Shear
๐ = 257 ร 2.8 ร 0.42 = 302.2๐๐
79. 79
Shear stress
๐ฃ =
๐
๐๐
=
302.2 ร 103
2800 ร 520
= 0.21๐/๐๐2
< 0.39๐/๐๐2
Therefore the section is adequate in shear
Combined footings
In a case whereby two columns are very close to each other such that the two pad
footings designed overlap, a combined footing is necessary. A combined footing is a
base that supports two or more columns. These may either be rectangular or
trapezoidal.
The proportions of the footing
๏ท Should not be too long as this will cause larger longitudinal moments on the lengths
projecting beyond the columns
๏ท Should not be too short as this would cause the span moments in between the
columns to be greater hence making the transverse moments to be larger
๏ท Thickness should be such that would ensure that shear stresses are not excessive
Process of design
The principal steps in the design calculations are as follows:
1. Calculate the plan size of the footing using the total load of both columns (for
serviceability limit state) and the permissible bearing pressure
2. Calculate the centroid of base
3. Calculate the bearing pressures associated with the critical loading arrangement at
the ultimate limit state
4. Assume the thickness h of the footing
5. Check the thickness h for punching shear
6. Determine the reinforcement required to resist bending
7. Make a final check of the punching shear having established the ultimate shear
stress precisely
8. Check the shear stress at the critical sections
Example
A combined footing supports two columns 300mm square and 400mm square with
characteristic dead and imposed loads as shown below. The safe bearing pressure is
300kN/m2 and the characteristic material strengths are ๐
๐๐ข = 30๐/๐๐2
and ๐
๐ฆ =
460๐/๐๐2
80. 80
Assume footing self weight = 250kN
a) For Serviceability Limit State
๐๐๐ก๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ = 250 + 1000 + 200 + 1400 + 300 = 3150๐๐
Area of base required
๐ด =
๐๐๐ก๐๐ ๐๐๐๐
๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ข๐๐
=
3150
300
= 10.5๐2
Try 4.6m x 2.3m base
๐๐๐ก๐ข๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ = 4.6 ร 2.3 = 10.58๐2
b) Centroid of footing
Load on 300mm column = 1200kN
Load on 400mm column = 1700kN
Total load = 1200 + 1700 = 2900kN
The resultant load will act somewhere in between the columns. Therefore,
taking moments about the centerline of 400mm column
3 ร 1200 = (1700 + 1200) ร ๐ฅฬ
๐ฅฬ =
3 ร 1200
(1700 + 1200)
= 1.24๐
c) Bearing Pressure at the Ultimate Limit State
๐๐๐ก๐๐ ๐ฟ๐๐๐ = 1.4๐บ๐ + 1.6๐๐
= 1.4(1000 + 1400 + 250) + 1.6(200 + 300)
= 4510๐๐
๐ด๐๐ก๐ข๐๐ ๐๐๐๐กโ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ข๐๐ =
๐๐๐ก๐๐ ๐๐๐๐
๐ด๐๐๐
=
4510
10.58
= 426๐๐/๐2
Assume footing thickness of 800mm
๐๐๐ก ๐ข๐๐ค๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ข๐๐ = 426 โ 1.4 ร 0.8 ร 24
= 400๐๐/๐2
81. 81
d) Moment and Shear Force
๐ข๐๐ = 400 ร 2.3 = 920๐๐/๐
Point loads
1. ๐1 = 1.4 ร 1000 + 1.6 ร 200 = 1720๐๐
2. ๐2 = 1.4 ร 1400 + 1.6 ร 300 = 2440๐๐
The loading, shear force and bending moment diagram are as shown below
82. 82
e) Shear
Punching shear cannot be checked since the critical perimeter 1.5h from the column
face lies outside the base area. Because the footing is a thick slab with bending in two
directions, the critical section for shear is taken as 1.5d from the column face
๐ = 1509 โ 400 ร 2.3(1.5 ร 0.74 + 0.2) = 304๐๐
Shear stress
๐ฃ =
๐
๐๐
=
304 ร 103
2300 ร 740
= 0.18๐/๐๐2
< 0.8โ๐
๐๐ข
f) Bending reinforcement
Longitudinal reinforcement
Mid-span of the columns
๐ = 717๐๐๐
๐ด๐ ๐ก =
๐
0.87๐๐ฆ๐ง
=
717 ร 106
0.87 ร 460 ร 0.95 ร 740
= 2549๐๐2
Therefore provide 9Y20 bars (2830mm2)
At the face of the 400mm square column
๐ = 400 ร 2.3 ร
(1.06 โ 0.2)2
2
= 340๐๐๐
๐ด๐ ๐ก =
๐
0.87๐๐ฆ๐ง
=
340 ร 106
0.87 ร 460 ร 0.95 ร 740
= 1208๐๐2
Minimum area of steel required
min ๐ด๐ ๐ก = 0.13%๐โ =
0.13
100
ร 2300 ร 800 = 2392๐๐2
Therefore provide 9Y20 bars โ 270 c/c (2830mm2)
Transverse bending
๐ = 400 ร
1.152
2
= 265๐๐๐
83. 83
Area of steel required
๐ด๐ ๐ก =
๐
0.87๐๐ฆ๐ง
=
265 ร 106
0.87 ร 460 ร 0.95 ร 740
= 942๐๐2
Minimum area of steel required
Consider 1m width
min ๐ด๐ ๐ก = 0.13%๐โ =
0.13
100
ร 1000 ร 800 = 1040๐๐2
Provide Y16 at 180mm (A=1117mm2)
Strip Footing
Strip footings are provided to bear the loads transmitted by walls in the case of load bearing
walls or where a series of columns are close together.Strip footings are analyzed and designed
as inverted continuous beamssubjected to ground bearing pressure. With a thick rigid footing
and a firm soil, a linear distribution of bearing pressure is considered. If the columns are equally
spaced and equally loaded the pressure is uniformly distributed but if the loading is not
symmetrical then the base is subjected to eccentric load and the bearing pressure varies as
shown below:
The bearing pressure will not be linear when the footing is not very rigid and the soil is soft and
compressible. In these cases the bending moment diagram would be quite unlike that for a
continuous beam with firmly held supports and the moments could be quite large, particularly
if the loading is unsymmetrical.
Reinforcement is required in the bottom of the base to resist transverse bending moments in
addition to the reinforcement required for the longitudinal bending. Footings which support
heavily loaded columns often require stirrups and bent up bars to resist shearing forces.
84. 84
Example
Design a strip footing to carry 400mm square columns equally spaced at 3.5m centres. The
columns require 16mm dowels and the characteristic loads are 1000kN dead and 350kN
imposed. The safe bearing pressure is 200kN/m2 and the characteristic material strengths are
fcu=25N/mm2 and fy=460N/mm2.
Solution
Try footing depthof 700mm. Assume self weight of footing = 40kN/m
For Serviceability limit state
๐ค๐๐๐กโ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ =
๐
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ข๐๐
=
1000 + 350 + (40 ร 3.5)
200 ร 3.5
= 2.13๐
Provide a strip of 2.2m wide
For Ultimate Limit State
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ข๐๐ =
1.4(1000 + 40 ร 3.5) + 1.6 ร 350
2.2 ร 3.5
= 280๐๐/๐2
๐๐๐ก ๐ข๐๐ค๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ข๐๐ = 280 โ 1.4 ร 0.7 ร 24 = 257๐๐/๐2
Longitudinal reinforcement
Moment at columns (take as interior span where ๐ =
๐น๐
10
๐ =
257 ร 2.2 ร 3.52
10
= 693๐๐๐
Area of steel required
๐ = ๐กโ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐(โ) โ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ โ ๐ท
2
โ = 700 โ 50 โ 25 โ 25
2
โ = 612.5๐๐
๐ด๐ ๐ก =
๐
0.87๐
๐ฆ๐ง
=
693 ร 106
0.87 ร 460 ร 0.95 ร 612.5
= 2976๐๐2
Minimum area of steel required
min ๐ด๐ ๐ก = 0.13%๐โ =
0.13
100
ร 2200 ร 700 = 2002๐๐2
Therefore provide Y25B spaced at 150mm centres (3272mm2)
In the span where ๐ =
๐น๐
14
,
๐ =
257 ร 2.2 ร 3.52
14
= 495๐๐๐
85. 85
Area of steel required
๐ด๐ ๐ก =
๐
0.87๐
๐ฆ๐ง
=
495 ร 106
0.87 ร 460 ร 0.95 ร 612.5
= 2126๐๐2
Therefore provide Y20 top bars at 125mm centres (2513mm2)
Transverse Reinforcement
๐ = 257 ร
1.12
2
= 156๐๐๐
Area of steel required
๐ด๐ ๐ก =
๐
0.87๐
๐ฆ๐ง
=
156 ร 106
0.87 ร 460 ร 0.95 ร 612.5
= 670๐๐2
Minimum area of steel required
min ๐ด๐ ๐ก = 0.13%๐โ =
0.13
100
ร 1000 ร 700 = 910๐๐2
Therefore provide Y16 โ 200 (1005mm2) bottom steel
Shear
1.5d from the column face
๐ = 257 ร 2.2 ร (3.5 ร 0.55 โ 1.5 ร 0.6125 โ 0.2) = 456๐๐
Shear stress
๐ฃ =
๐
๐๐
=
456 ร 103
2200 ร 612.5
= 0.34๐/๐๐2
< 0.35๐/๐๐2
Therefore no shear reinforcement required
Raft Foundation
A raft foundation is a combined footing which covers the entire area beneath a structure and
supports all the walls and columns. This type of foundation is most appropriate and suitable
when soil pressure is low or loading is heavy, and the spread footings would cover more than
one half of the planned area. This way the raft is able to transmit the load over a wide area.
The simplest type of raft is a flat slab of uniform thickness supporting the columns. Where the
punching shears are large the columns may be provided with a pedestal at their base. The
pedestal serves a similar function to the drop panel in a flat slab floor.Other more heavily
loaded rafts require the foundation to be strengthened by beams to forma ribbed construction.
The beams may be either downstanding or upstanding.
Raft foundations normally rest on soil or rock, or if hard stratum is not available or is deep, it
may rest on piles
86. 86
Piled Foundations
Piles are used where the soil conditions are poor and it is uneconomical to use spread footings.
There are two types of piles
1. Bearing piles โ this is a pile that extends through poor stratum and its tip penetrates a
small distance into hard stratum. The load on the pile is supported by the hard stratum
2. Friction pilesโthis is a pile which extends through poor stratum and so bears its load
bearing capacity in the friction acting on the sides of the piles
Concrete piles may be precast and driven into the ground, or they may be the cast in situ type
which is bored or excavated.
A soil survey has to be carried out in order to determinedepth to firm soil as well as the
properties of the soil. This will help find the length of piles required.
Group piles can also be used. With these, the minimum spacing of piles should not be less than
1. The pile perimeter โ for friction piles
2. Twice the least width of the pile โ for end bearing piles.
Bored piles are sometimes enlarged at their base so that they have a larger bearing area
REINFORCED CONCRETE WALLS (SHEAR WALLS)
A wall is a vertical load-bearing member whose length exceeds four times its thickness.
Types of walls include
๏ท Reinforced concrete wall โ this is a wall that has at least the minimum quantity of
reinforcement (clause 3.12.5)
๏ท Plain concrete wall โ this is a wall that does not have any reinforcement
๏ท Braced wall โ this is a wall where reactions to lateral forces are provided by lateral
supports such as floors and cross walls
๏ท An unbraced wall is a wall providing its own lateral stability such as a cantilever wall
๏ท Stocky wall โ this is a wall where the effective height divided by the thickness, ๐๐/โ does
not exceed 15 for a braced wall or 10 for an unbraced wall
๏ท Slender wall โ this is a wall other than a stocky wall
DESIGN OF REINFORCED CONCRETE WALLS
a) Minimum area of vertical reinforcement
The minimum amount of reinforcement required for a reinforced concrete wall is
100๐ด๐ ๐
๐ด๐๐
= 0.4 where ๐ด๐ ๐ is the area of steel in compression and ๐ด๐๐ is the area of
concrete in compression.
87. 87
b) Area of horizontal reinforcement
The area of horizontal reinforcement in walls where the vertical reinforcement resists
compression and does not exceed 2% is given in cl.3.12.7.4 as
๐๐ฆ = 250๐/๐๐2
0.3% of concrete area
๐๐ฆ = 460๐/๐๐2
0.25% of concrete area
c) Links
If compression reinforcement exceeds 2%, links must be provided through the wall
thickness (clause 3.12.7.5). Minimum links โ 6mm or one-quarter of the largest
compression bar
General code provisions for design (clause 3.9.3) of reinforced walls
1. Axial Loads
Axial loads on walls are calculated by assuming that slabs and beams are simply supported
2. Effective height
For a reinforced wall that is constructed monolithically with adjacent construction,๐๐ should
be assessed as though the wall were a column subject to bending at right angles to the
plane of the wall.
3. Transverse moments
These are calculated using elastic analysis for continuous construction. If the construction is
simply supported the eccentricity and moment may be assessed using the procedure for a
plain wall. The eccentricity is not less than
๐ค๐๐๐ ๐กโ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ (โ)
20
โ or 20mm
4. In-plane moments
Moments in the plane of single shear wall can be calculated from statics. When several
walls resist forces the proportion allocated to each wall should be in proportion to its
stiffness
Design of stocky reinforced concrete walls (clause 3.9.3.6)
a) For stocky braced reinforced walls supporting approximately symmetrical arrangement of
slabs(where the spans do not vary by more than 15%),
ULS total design load will be
๐๐ค = 0.35๐
๐๐ข๐ด๐ + 0.7๐ด๐ ๐๐
๐ฆ
b) Walls supporting transverse moment and uniform axial load
88. 88
When the only eccentricity of force derives from the transverse moments, the design axial
loadmay beassumed to be distributed uniformly along the length of the wall. The cross-
section ofthe wall should bedesigned to resist the appropriate design ultimate axial load
and transverse moment. The assumptionsmade in the analysis of beam sections apply (see
3.4.4.1).
c) Walls resisting in-plane moments and axial forces
The cross-section of the wall should be designed to resist the appropriate design ultimate
axial load andin-plane moments.
d) Walls with axial forces and significant transverse and in-plane moments
The effects should be assessed in three stages as follows.
i) In-plane. Considering only axial forces and in-plane moments, the distribution of
force along the wallis calculated by elastic analysis, assuming no tension in the
concrete (see 3.9.3.4).
ii) Transverse. The transverse moments are calculated (see 3.9.3.3).
iii) Combined. At various points along the wall, effects a) and b) are combined and
checked using theassumptions of 3.4.4.1.
Design Procedure
Design may be done by
a) Using an interaction chart
b) Assuming a uniform elastic stress distribution
c) Assuming that end zones resist moment
Elastic stress distribution
A straight wall section, including columns if desired, or a channel-shaped wall isanalyzed for
axial load and moment using the properties of the gross concrete sectionin each case. The wall
is divided into sections and each section is designed for theaverage direct load on
it.Compressive forces are resisted by concrete andreinforcement. Tensile stresses are resisted
by reinforcement only.
Assuming that end zones resist moment
Reinforcement located in zones at each end of the wall is designed to resist themoment. The
axial load is assumed to be distributed over the length of the wall.