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Column dimensions
Design forces N
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Concrete class
Foundation dimensions
Base plate material
SN037
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f
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SN037
Calculate the shear
resistance of the base
plate joint
F
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N
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N
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Calculate additional
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c
Calculate the bearing
resistance N
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plate thickness t
p
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c0
h
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p
EN1993-1-8
6.2.2(5)
Design special
elements to resist
shear
Calculate the
foundation bearing
strength f
jd
Estimation of the base
plate dimensions
No
Base plate
Dimensions h
p
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p
known ?
Base plate
Thickness t
p
known ?
No t
p
Calculate additional
bearing width c
Yes
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Flow chart : Design of a column base under axial load
This chart sets out the procedures for the design of a column base connection under axial
compression load and low shear force. Reference is made to NCCI SN037, which gives the
design model for I-section columns welded to a rectangular base plate.
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SN037
Annex A
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