Concrete Compressive Strength given Total Allowable Axial Load Formula

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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. Check FAQs
fck=(pTAg)-(f'spg)0.25
fck - Characteristic Compressive Strength?pT - Total Allowable Load?Ag - Gross Area of Column?f's - Allowable Stress in Vertical Reinforcement?pg - Area Ratio of Cross Sectional Area to Gross Area?

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19.808Edit=(18.5Edit500Edit)-(4.001Edit8.01Edit)0.25
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
fck=(pTAg)-(f'spg)0.25
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
fck=(18.5N500mm²)-(4.001N/mm²8.01)0.25
Next Step Convert Units
fck=(18.5N0.0005)-(4001kN/m²8.01)0.25
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
fck=(18.50.0005)-(40018.01)0.25
Next Step Evaluate
fck=19807960Pa
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
fck=19.80796MPa
LAST Step Rounding Answer
fck=19.808MPa

Concrete Compressive Strength given Total Allowable Axial Load Formula Elements

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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.
Total Allowable Load
Total allowable load is the capacity or can say the maximum load allowed.
Symbol: pT
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
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.
Allowable Stress in Vertical Reinforcement
Allowable Stress in Vertical Reinforcement is equal to 40 percent of the minimum yield strength, but not to exceed 30,000 lb/sq.in(207 MPa).
Symbol: f's
Measurement: PressureUnit: N/mm²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Area Ratio of Cross Sectional Area to Gross Area
Area Ratio of Cross Sectional Area to Gross Area is the ratio of cross-sectional area of vertical reinforcing steel to gross area of column.
Symbol: pg
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Design of Short Column under Axial Compression category

​Go Total Allowable Axial Load for Short Columns
Pallow=Ag(0.25f'c+f'spg)
​Go Gross Cross-Sectional Area of Column given Total Allowable Axial Load
Ag=Pallow0.25f'c+f'spg
​Go Allowable Stress in Vertical Concrete Reinforcing given Total Allowable Axial Load
f's=PallowAg-0.25f'cpg
​Go Spiral Volume to Concrete-Core Volume Ratio
ps=0.45(AgAc-1)f'cfysteel

How to Evaluate Concrete Compressive Strength given Total Allowable Axial Load?

Concrete Compressive Strength given Total Allowable Axial Load evaluator uses Characteristic Compressive Strength = ((Total Allowable Load/Gross Area of Column)-(Allowable Stress in Vertical Reinforcement*Area Ratio of Cross Sectional Area to Gross Area))/0.25 to evaluate the Characteristic Compressive Strength, The Concrete Compressive Strength given Total Allowable Axial Load formula is defined as the capacity of a concrete material or structure to withstand total allowable axial loads tending to reduce size, as opposed to which withstands loads tending to elongate. Characteristic Compressive Strength is denoted by fck symbol.

How to evaluate Concrete Compressive Strength given Total Allowable Axial Load using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Concrete Compressive Strength given Total Allowable Axial Load, enter Total Allowable Load (pT), Gross Area of Column (Ag), Allowable Stress in Vertical Reinforcement (f's) & Area Ratio of Cross Sectional Area to Gross Area (pg) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Concrete Compressive Strength given Total Allowable Axial Load

What is the formula to find Concrete Compressive Strength given Total Allowable Axial Load?
The formula of Concrete Compressive Strength given Total Allowable Axial Load is expressed as Characteristic Compressive Strength = ((Total Allowable Load/Gross Area of Column)-(Allowable Stress in Vertical Reinforcement*Area Ratio of Cross Sectional Area to Gross Area))/0.25. Here is an example- -0.000128 = ((18.5/0.0005)-(4001000*8.01))/0.25.
How to calculate Concrete Compressive Strength given Total Allowable Axial Load?
With Total Allowable Load (pT), Gross Area of Column (Ag), Allowable Stress in Vertical Reinforcement (f's) & Area Ratio of Cross Sectional Area to Gross Area (pg) we can find Concrete Compressive Strength given Total Allowable Axial Load using the formula - Characteristic Compressive Strength = ((Total Allowable Load/Gross Area of Column)-(Allowable Stress in Vertical Reinforcement*Area Ratio of Cross Sectional Area to Gross Area))/0.25.
Can the Concrete Compressive Strength given Total Allowable Axial Load be negative?
No, the Concrete Compressive Strength given Total Allowable Axial Load, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Concrete Compressive Strength given Total Allowable Axial Load?
Concrete Compressive Strength given Total Allowable Axial Load is usually measured using the Megapascal[MPa] for Pressure. Pascal[MPa], Kilopascal[MPa], Bar[MPa] are the few other units in which Concrete Compressive Strength given Total Allowable Axial Load can be measured.
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