Challenge

Reinforcement detailing of Columns from ETABS output

The ETABS file for a G+4 building is provided. Run the analysis and design the RCC Moment Resisting Frame. The following challenge deals specifically with two columns at the following grid intersections.

  1. 3A
  2. 3B
  • Provide details of longitudinal reinforcement for the two columns, from foundation to terrace level. Sketch the column cross sectional & elevation details or draft it using autocad software.

STEPS-

  1. Download the model and open in ETABS.
  2. After opening the model run the analysis.
  3. After the analysis click on the concrete frame design in the ribbon.
  4. The checking of model will start.
  5. After checking we can see the beam detailing values in the plan view.
  6. Now select the elevation view and in that select elevation
  7. Now the values of column detailing will be seen in the elevation.
  • DISPLAY DESIGN INFO AS LONGITUDIONAL REINFORCEMENT-

  • VALUES OF REINFORCEMENT FOR COLUMNS-

Show shear reinforcement & lapping details-

STEPS-

  1. Open the model from ETABS.
  2. Run the analysis.
  3. Now dropdown the list of concrete frame design.
  4. Select display design info and select shear reinforcement.
  • SHEAR REINFORCEMENT DETAILS-

THE SIZE OF COLUMNS DESIGNED IN THE MODEL IS 450 x 650

  • FOR COLUMN 3A-

Maxium Ast (reinforcement) for column 3A is 7027.

REINFORCEMENT TO BE PROVIDED-

  • 10 Bars of 32mm diameter.

  • FOR COLUMN 3B-

Maxium Ast (reinforcement) for column 3B is 5046.

REINFORCEMENT TO BE PROVIDED-

  • 4 Bars of 32mm diameter.
  • 4 Bars of 25mm diameter.

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