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Gross area of concrete is defined as total cross sectional area of column including reinforcement. Check FAQs
Ag=Pfm0.4fck+(p100)(0.67fy-0.4fck)
Ag - Gross Area of Concrete?Pfm - Factored Load on Member?fck - Characteristic Compressive Strength?p - Percentage of Compression Reinforcement?fy - Characteristic Strength of Steel Reinforcement?

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40.0777Edit=555.878Edit0.420Edit+(2Edit100)(0.67450Edit-0.420Edit)
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Gross Area of Concrete given Factored Axial Load on Member Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Ag=Pfm0.4fck+(p100)(0.67fy-0.4fck)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Ag=555.878kN0.420MPa+(2100)(0.67450MPa-0.420MPa)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Ag=555.8780.420+(2100)(0.67450-0.420)
Next Step Evaluate
Ag=4.00777217015141E-05
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Ag=40.0777217015141mm²
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Ag=40.0777mm²

Gross Area of Concrete given Factored Axial Load on Member Formula Elements

Variables
Gross Area of Concrete
Gross area of concrete is defined as total cross sectional area of column including reinforcement.
Symbol: Ag
Measurement: AreaUnit: mm²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Factored Load on Member
Factored Load on Member is the specific factor designated by codes of practice to determine the strength of a structural member such as reinforced concrete.
Symbol: Pfm
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.
Percentage of Compression Reinforcement
The percentage of compression reinforcement is the amount of structural reinforcement which is designed to carry compressive stresses of total gross area of concrete.
Symbol: p
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
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.

Other Formulas to find Gross Area of Concrete

​Go Gross Area of concrete given Area of Longitudinal Reinforcement
Ag=100Ascp
​Go Gross Area of Concrete given Area of Concrete
Ag=Ac1-(p100)

Other formulas in Short Axially Loaded Tied Columns category

​Go Factored Axial Load on Member
Pfm=(0.4fckAc)+(0.67fyAst)
​Go Area of Concrete given Factored Axial Load on Member
Ac=Pfm-0.67fyAst0.4fck
​Go Area of Longitudinal Reinforcement for Columns given Factored Axial Load on Member
Ast=Pfm-0.4fckAc0.67fy
​Go Area of Longitudinal Reinforcement given Gross Area of Concrete
Asc=pAg100

How to Evaluate Gross Area of Concrete given Factored Axial Load on Member?

Gross Area of Concrete given Factored Axial Load on Member evaluator uses Gross Area of Concrete = Factored Load on Member/(0.4*Characteristic Compressive Strength+(Percentage of Compression Reinforcement/100)*(0.67*Characteristic Strength of Steel Reinforcement-0.4*Characteristic Compressive Strength)) to evaluate the Gross Area of Concrete, The Gross Area of Concrete given Factored Axial Load on Member formula is defined as the total cross sectional area of column including reinforcement. Gross Area of Concrete is denoted by Ag symbol.

How to evaluate Gross Area of Concrete given Factored Axial Load on Member using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Gross Area of Concrete given Factored Axial Load on Member, enter Factored Load on Member (Pfm), Characteristic Compressive Strength (fck), Percentage of Compression Reinforcement (p) & Characteristic Strength of Steel Reinforcement (fy) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Gross Area of Concrete given Factored Axial Load on Member

What is the formula to find Gross Area of Concrete given Factored Axial Load on Member?
The formula of Gross Area of Concrete given Factored Axial Load on Member is expressed as Gross Area of Concrete = Factored Load on Member/(0.4*Characteristic Compressive Strength+(Percentage of Compression Reinforcement/100)*(0.67*Characteristic Strength of Steel Reinforcement-0.4*Characteristic Compressive Strength)). Here is an example- 4E+7 = 555878/(0.4*20000000+(2/100)*(0.67*450000000-0.4*20000000)).
How to calculate Gross Area of Concrete given Factored Axial Load on Member?
With Factored Load on Member (Pfm), Characteristic Compressive Strength (fck), Percentage of Compression Reinforcement (p) & Characteristic Strength of Steel Reinforcement (fy) we can find Gross Area of Concrete given Factored Axial Load on Member using the formula - Gross Area of Concrete = Factored Load on Member/(0.4*Characteristic Compressive Strength+(Percentage of Compression Reinforcement/100)*(0.67*Characteristic Strength of Steel Reinforcement-0.4*Characteristic Compressive Strength)).
What are the other ways to Calculate Gross Area of Concrete?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Gross Area of Concrete-
  • Gross Area of Concrete=100*Area of Steel Reinforcement in Compression/Percentage of Compression ReinforcementOpenImg
  • Gross Area of Concrete=Area of Concrete/(1-(Percentage of Compression Reinforcement/100))OpenImg
Can the Gross Area of Concrete given Factored Axial Load on Member be negative?
No, the Gross Area of Concrete given Factored Axial Load on Member, measured in Area cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Gross Area of Concrete given Factored Axial Load on Member?
Gross Area of Concrete given Factored Axial Load on Member is usually measured using the Square Millimeter[mm²] for Area. Square Meter[mm²], Square Kilometer[mm²], Square Centimeter[mm²] are the few other units in which Gross Area of Concrete given Factored Axial Load on Member can be measured.
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