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Area of Base Plate is the area of flat supporting plate or frame at the base of a column. Check FAQs
A1=Pu0.85ϕcf'c
A1 - Area of Base Plate?Pu - Factored Load?ϕc - Strength Reduction Factor?f'c - Specified Compressive Strength of Concrete?

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700.0059Edit=39381Edit0.850.6Edit110.31Edit
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Required Area of Base Plate for Factored Load Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
A1=Pu0.85ϕcf'c
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
A1=39381kN0.850.6110.31Pa
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
A1=393810.850.6110.31
Next Step Evaluate
A1=0.000700005865821988
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
A1=700.005865821988mm²
LAST Step Rounding Answer
A1=700.0059mm²

Required Area of Base Plate for Factored Load Formula Elements

Variables
Area of Base Plate
Area of Base Plate is the area of flat supporting plate or frame at the base of a column.
Symbol: A1
Measurement: AreaUnit: mm²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Factored Load
Factored Load is a load multiplied by a certain factor designated by codes of practice to determine the strength of a structural members.
Symbol: Pu
Measurement: ForceUnit: kN
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Strength Reduction Factor
Strength Reduction Factor is the ratio of elastic strength to yield strength.
Symbol: ϕc
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Specified Compressive Strength of Concrete
The specified compressive strength of concrete is the capacity of a material or structure to withstand loads tending to reduce the size, as opposed to which withstands loads tending to elongate.
Symbol: f'c
Measurement: StressUnit: Pa
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Area of Base Plate

​Go Area of Base Plate given Nominal Bearing Strength
A1=A2(fpf'c0.85)2

Other formulas in Column Base Plate Design category

​Go Specified Compressive Strength of Concrete using Nominal Bearing Strength
f'c=(fp0.85)A1A2
​Go Nominal Bearing Strength of Concrete
fp=f'c0.85A2A1
​Go Area of Supporting Concrete given Nominal Bearing Strength
A2=A1((fpf'c0.85)2)
​Go Factored Load given Base Plate Area
Pu=A10.85ϕcf'c

How to Evaluate Required Area of Base Plate for Factored Load?

Required Area of Base Plate for Factored Load evaluator uses Area of Base Plate = Factored Load/(0.85*Strength Reduction Factor*Specified Compressive Strength of Concrete) to evaluate the Area of Base Plate, The Required Area of Base Plate for Factored Load formula is defined as the area of a flat supporting plate or frame at the base of a column. Area of Base Plate is denoted by A1 symbol.

How to evaluate Required Area of Base Plate for Factored Load using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Required Area of Base Plate for Factored Load, enter Factored Load (Pu), Strength Reduction Factor c) & Specified Compressive Strength of Concrete (f'c) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Required Area of Base Plate for Factored Load

What is the formula to find Required Area of Base Plate for Factored Load?
The formula of Required Area of Base Plate for Factored Load is expressed as Area of Base Plate = Factored Load/(0.85*Strength Reduction Factor*Specified Compressive Strength of Concrete). Here is an example- 7E+8 = 39381000/(0.85*0.6*110.31).
How to calculate Required Area of Base Plate for Factored Load?
With Factored Load (Pu), Strength Reduction Factor c) & Specified Compressive Strength of Concrete (f'c) we can find Required Area of Base Plate for Factored Load using the formula - Area of Base Plate = Factored Load/(0.85*Strength Reduction Factor*Specified Compressive Strength of Concrete).
What are the other ways to Calculate Area of Base Plate?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Area of Base Plate-
  • Area of Base Plate=Area of supporting Concrete/((Nominal Bearing Strength/(Specified Compressive Strength of Concrete*0.85))^2)OpenImg
Can the Required Area of Base Plate for Factored Load be negative?
No, the Required Area of Base Plate for Factored Load, measured in Area cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Required Area of Base Plate for Factored Load?
Required Area of Base Plate for Factored Load 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 Required Area of Base Plate for Factored Load can be measured.
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