Specified Compressive Strength of Concrete using Nominal Bearing Strength Formula

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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. Check FAQs
f'c=(fp0.85)A1A2
f'c - Specified Compressive Strength of Concrete?fp - Nominal Bearing Strength?A1 - Area of Base Plate?A2 - Area of supporting Concrete?

Specified Compressive Strength of Concrete using Nominal Bearing Strength Example

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110.3087Edit=(132.6Edit0.85)700Edit1400Edit
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Specified Compressive Strength of Concrete using Nominal Bearing Strength Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Specified Compressive Strength of Concrete using Nominal Bearing Strength?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
f'c=(fp0.85)A1A2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
f'c=(132.6Pa0.85)700mm²1400mm²
Next Step Convert Units
f'c=(0.0001MPa0.85)700mm²1400mm²
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
f'c=(0.00010.85)7001400
Next Step Evaluate
f'c=110.308657865101Pa
LAST Step Rounding Answer
f'c=110.3087Pa

Specified Compressive Strength of Concrete using Nominal Bearing Strength Formula Elements

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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.
Nominal Bearing Strength
Nominal bearing strength the compressive strength and the ratio of the total surface area to the load bearing area.
Symbol: fp
Measurement: StressUnit: Pa
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
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.
Area of supporting Concrete
Area of supporting concrete is geometrically similar to and concentric with the loaded area.
Symbol: A2
Measurement: AreaUnit: mm²
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

Other formulas in Column Base Plate Design category

​Go Nominal Bearing Strength of Concrete
fp=f'c0.85A2A1
​Go Area of Base Plate given Nominal Bearing Strength
A1=A2(fpf'c0.85)2
​Go Area of Supporting Concrete given Nominal Bearing Strength
A2=A1((fpf'c0.85)2)
​Go Required Area of Base Plate for Factored Load
A1=Pu0.85ϕcf'c

How to Evaluate Specified Compressive Strength of Concrete using Nominal Bearing Strength?

Specified Compressive Strength of Concrete using Nominal Bearing Strength evaluator uses Specified Compressive Strength of Concrete = (Nominal Bearing Strength/0.85)*sqrt(Area of Base Plate/Area of supporting Concrete) to evaluate the Specified Compressive Strength of Concrete, The Specified Compressive Strength of Concrete using Nominal Bearing Strength formula is defined as the capacity of a Concrete material or Concrete structure to withstand loads tending to reduce the size, as opposed to which withstands loads tending to elongate. Specified Compressive Strength of Concrete is denoted by f'c symbol.

How to evaluate Specified Compressive Strength of Concrete using Nominal Bearing Strength using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Specified Compressive Strength of Concrete using Nominal Bearing Strength, enter Nominal Bearing Strength (fp), Area of Base Plate (A1) & Area of supporting Concrete (A2) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Specified Compressive Strength of Concrete using Nominal Bearing Strength

What is the formula to find Specified Compressive Strength of Concrete using Nominal Bearing Strength?
The formula of Specified Compressive Strength of Concrete using Nominal Bearing Strength is expressed as Specified Compressive Strength of Concrete = (Nominal Bearing Strength/0.85)*sqrt(Area of Base Plate/Area of supporting Concrete). Here is an example- 110.3087 = (132.6/0.85)*sqrt(0.0007/0.0014).
How to calculate Specified Compressive Strength of Concrete using Nominal Bearing Strength?
With Nominal Bearing Strength (fp), Area of Base Plate (A1) & Area of supporting Concrete (A2) we can find Specified Compressive Strength of Concrete using Nominal Bearing Strength using the formula - Specified Compressive Strength of Concrete = (Nominal Bearing Strength/0.85)*sqrt(Area of Base Plate/Area of supporting Concrete). This formula also uses Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
Can the Specified Compressive Strength of Concrete using Nominal Bearing Strength be negative?
Yes, the Specified Compressive Strength of Concrete using Nominal Bearing Strength, measured in Stress can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Specified Compressive Strength of Concrete using Nominal Bearing Strength?
Specified Compressive Strength of Concrete using Nominal Bearing Strength is usually measured using the Pascal[Pa] for Stress. Newton per Square Meter[Pa], Newton per Square Millimeter[Pa], Kilonewton per Square Meter[Pa] are the few other units in which Specified Compressive Strength of Concrete using Nominal Bearing Strength can be measured.
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