Axial Load carrying Capacity of Column Formula

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Ultimate Axial Load Carrying Capacity of Column as per IS code 456 2000. Check FAQs
Pu=(0.4fckAc)+(0.67fyAs)
Pu - Ultimate Axial Load Carrying Capacity of Column?fck - Characteristic Compressive Strength?Ac - Area of Concrete?fy - Characteristic Strength of Steel Reinforcement?As - Area of Steel required?

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449.75Edit=(0.420Edit52450Edit)+(0.67450Edit100Edit)
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Axial Load carrying Capacity of Column Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Pu=(0.4fckAc)+(0.67fyAs)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Pu=(0.420MPa52450mm²)+(0.67450MPa100mm²)
Next Step Convert Units
Pu=(0.42E+7Pa0.0524)+(0.674.5E+8Pa0.0001)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Pu=(0.42E+70.0524)+(0.674.5E+80.0001)
Next Step Evaluate
Pu=449750N
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
Pu=449.75kN

Axial Load carrying Capacity of Column Formula Elements

Variables
Ultimate Axial Load Carrying Capacity of Column
Ultimate Axial Load Carrying Capacity of Column as per IS code 456 2000.
Symbol: Pu
Measurement: ForceUnit: kN
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Characteristic Compressive Strength
The Characteristic Compressive Strength is defined as the strength of the concrete below which not more than 5% of the test results are expected to fall.
Symbol: fck
Measurement: PressureUnit: MPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Area of Concrete
The Area of Concrete is defined as the concrete area in a beam or column excluding the area of reinforcement.
Symbol: Ac
Measurement: AreaUnit: mm²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Characteristic Strength of Steel Reinforcement
The Characteristic Strength of Steel Reinforcement is the yield strength of steel.
Symbol: fy
Measurement: StressUnit: MPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Area of Steel required
Area of steel required is the amount of steel required for resisting the shear or diagonal stress as stirrups.
Symbol: As
Measurement: AreaUnit: mm²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Axial Load carrying Capacity of Column?

Axial Load carrying Capacity of Column evaluator uses Ultimate Axial Load Carrying Capacity of Column = (0.4*Characteristic Compressive Strength*Area of Concrete)+(0.67*Characteristic Strength of Steel Reinforcement*Area of Steel required) to evaluate the Ultimate Axial Load Carrying Capacity of Column, The Axial Load carrying Capacity of Column is defined as the sum of product of characteristics compressive strength of concrete to area of concrete and product of ultimate tensile strength of steel to area of steel. Ultimate Axial Load Carrying Capacity of Column is denoted by Pu symbol.

How to evaluate Axial Load carrying Capacity of Column using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Axial Load carrying Capacity of Column, enter Characteristic Compressive Strength (fck), Area of Concrete (Ac), Characteristic Strength of Steel Reinforcement (fy) & Area of Steel required (As) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Axial Load carrying Capacity of Column

What is the formula to find Axial Load carrying Capacity of Column?
The formula of Axial Load carrying Capacity of Column is expressed as Ultimate Axial Load Carrying Capacity of Column = (0.4*Characteristic Compressive Strength*Area of Concrete)+(0.67*Characteristic Strength of Steel Reinforcement*Area of Steel required). Here is an example- 0.44975 = (0.4*20000000*0.05245)+(0.67*450000000*0.0001).
How to calculate Axial Load carrying Capacity of Column?
With Characteristic Compressive Strength (fck), Area of Concrete (Ac), Characteristic Strength of Steel Reinforcement (fy) & Area of Steel required (As) we can find Axial Load carrying Capacity of Column using the formula - Ultimate Axial Load Carrying Capacity of Column = (0.4*Characteristic Compressive Strength*Area of Concrete)+(0.67*Characteristic Strength of Steel Reinforcement*Area of Steel required).
Can the Axial Load carrying Capacity of Column be negative?
No, the Axial Load carrying Capacity of Column, measured in Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Axial Load carrying Capacity of Column?
Axial Load carrying Capacity of Column is usually measured using the Kilonewton[kN] for Force. Newton[kN], Exanewton[kN], Meganewton[kN] are the few other units in which Axial Load carrying Capacity of Column can be measured.
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