Axial Capacity of Wall Formula

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Axial Capacity of Wall is the capacity of the column to resist axially applied loads. Check FAQs
ϕPn=0.55ϕf'cAg(1-(klc32h)2)
ϕPn - Axial Capacity of Wall?ϕ - Strength Reduction Factor for Bearing Walls?f'c - Specified 28-Day Compressive Strength of Concrete?Ag - Gross Area of Column?k - Effective Length Factor?lc - Vertical Distance between Supports?h - Overall Thickness of Wall?

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9.5663Edit=0.550.7Edit50Edit500Edit(1-(0.5Edit1000Edit32200Edit)2)
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
ϕPn=0.55ϕf'cAg(1-(klc32h)2)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ϕPn=0.550.750MPa500mm²(1-(0.51000mm32200mm)2)
Next Step Convert Units
ϕPn=0.550.75E+7Pa0.0005(1-(0.51m320.2m)2)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ϕPn=0.550.75E+70.0005(1-(0.51320.2)2)
Next Step Evaluate
ϕPn=9566.25366210938N
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
ϕPn=9.56625366210938kN
LAST Step Rounding Answer
ϕPn=9.5663kN

Axial Capacity of Wall Formula Elements

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Axial Capacity of Wall
Axial Capacity of Wall is the capacity of the column to resist axially applied loads.
Symbol: ϕPn
Measurement: ForceUnit: kN
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Strength Reduction Factor for Bearing Walls
Strength Reduction Factor for Bearing Walls is the ratio of elastic strength to yield strength.
Symbol: ϕ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Specified 28-Day Compressive Strength of Concrete
Specified 28-Day Compressive Strength of Concrete is the maximum compressive load concrete can withstand after the concrete mix is formed.
Symbol: f'c
Measurement: StressUnit: MPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Gross Area of Column
Gross Area of Column is the total area enclosed by the column.
Symbol: Ag
Measurement: AreaUnit: mm²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Effective Length Factor
Effective Length Factor is the factor used for the members in the frame. It depends on the ratio of compression member stiffness to the end restraint stiffness.
Symbol: k
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Vertical Distance between Supports
Vertical Distance between Supports is the distance between two intermediate supports for a structure in the vertical direction.
Symbol: lc
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Overall Thickness of Wall
Overall Thickness of Wall is the wall thickness in millimeters.
Symbol: h
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Load Bearing Walls category

​Go 28-Day Concrete Compressive Strength given Axial Capacity of Wall
f'c=ϕPn0.55ϕAg(1-(klc32h)2)
​Go Wall Section Gross Area given Axial Capacity of Wall
Ag=ϕPn0.55ϕf'c(1-(klc32h)2)

How to Evaluate Axial Capacity of Wall?

Axial Capacity of Wall evaluator uses Axial Capacity of Wall = 0.55*Strength Reduction Factor for Bearing Walls*Specified 28-Day Compressive Strength of Concrete*Gross Area of Column*(1-((Effective Length Factor*Vertical Distance between Supports)/(32*Overall Thickness of Wall))^2) to evaluate the Axial Capacity of Wall, The Axial Capacity of Wall formula is defined as the capacity of the wall to resist axially applied loads. It is usually expressed in terms of kN. Axial Capacity of Wall is denoted by ϕPn symbol.

How to evaluate Axial Capacity of Wall using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Axial Capacity of Wall, enter Strength Reduction Factor for Bearing Walls (ϕ), Specified 28-Day Compressive Strength of Concrete (f'c), Gross Area of Column (Ag), Effective Length Factor (k), Vertical Distance between Supports (lc) & Overall Thickness of Wall (h) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Axial Capacity of Wall

What is the formula to find Axial Capacity of Wall?
The formula of Axial Capacity of Wall is expressed as Axial Capacity of Wall = 0.55*Strength Reduction Factor for Bearing Walls*Specified 28-Day Compressive Strength of Concrete*Gross Area of Column*(1-((Effective Length Factor*Vertical Distance between Supports)/(32*Overall Thickness of Wall))^2). Here is an example- 0.009566 = 0.55*0.7*50000000*0.0005*(1-((0.5*1)/(32*0.2))^2).
How to calculate Axial Capacity of Wall?
With Strength Reduction Factor for Bearing Walls (ϕ), Specified 28-Day Compressive Strength of Concrete (f'c), Gross Area of Column (Ag), Effective Length Factor (k), Vertical Distance between Supports (lc) & Overall Thickness of Wall (h) we can find Axial Capacity of Wall using the formula - Axial Capacity of Wall = 0.55*Strength Reduction Factor for Bearing Walls*Specified 28-Day Compressive Strength of Concrete*Gross Area of Column*(1-((Effective Length Factor*Vertical Distance between Supports)/(32*Overall Thickness of Wall))^2).
Can the Axial Capacity of Wall be negative?
No, the Axial Capacity of Wall, measured in Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Axial Capacity of Wall?
Axial Capacity of Wall is usually measured using the Kilonewton[kN] for Force. Newton[kN], Exanewton[kN], Meganewton[kN] are the few other units in which Axial Capacity of Wall can be measured.
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