A stub column is a type of column whose length is very small and does not connect to the footing directly. So, it does not have a footing or pedestal and relies on a beam or slab to transfer loads. ...
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How to Distinguish Between Shear Wall and Column?
The geometry of a section of a shear wall and a column can be similar to the extent that the question of when a rectangular column becomes a wall often arises. ACI 318-19, section 18.7.2.1, defines a column, for special ...
How to Design Axially Loaded Circular RC Columns as per ACI 318-19? | Example Included
The design of axially loaded circular columns is mainly governed by the column’s cross-section and its material properties. This is because the load acts at the center of the column, and the entire cross-sectional area of the column is in ...
How to Design Axially Loaded RC Short Column as per ACI 318-19? Example Included
The design of an axially loaded reinforced concrete (RC) short column is quite simple and straightforward. It is governed by the strength of materials and the cross-section of the member. If vertical axial loads act on the center of gravity ...
What is Slenderness Ratio of RC Column and How to Calculate it?
The slenderness ratio of a reinforced concrete (RC) column is the ratio between the length of the column, its lateral dimensions, and end fixity. It assesses the ability of the reinforced concrete column to resist buckling pressure. The slenderness ratio ...