Design of Beam-Columns : IS 800 (2007)

1. Determine the factored loads and moments acting on the beam-column using a first-order elastic analysis
(second-order analysis is recommended).
2. Choose the initial section and calculate the necessary section properties.
3. Classify the cross-section (plastic, compact, or semi-compact) as per Clause 3.7, Page 17 of IS 800 (2007).
4. Find out the bending strength of the cross-section about the major and minor axes of the member as per
Clause 8.2.1.2, Page 53 of IS 800 (2007).
5. Determine the shear resistance of the cross-section as per Clause 8.4.1, Page 59 of IS 800 (2007). If the
design shear force exceeds 0.6Vd then the design bending strength must be reduced as per Clause 9.2.2,
Page 70 of IS 800 (2007).
6. Check whether shear buckling has to be taken in to account as per Clause 8.4.2, Page 59 of IS 800 (2007).
7. Calculate the reduced plastic flexural strength as per Clause 9.3.1.2, Page 70 of IS 800 (2007) if the section
is plastic or compact.
8. Check the interaction equation for cross-section resistance for bi-axial bending as per Clause 9.3.1.1, Page
70 of IS 800 (2007) for plastic and compact section; and as per Clause 9.3.1.3, Page 71 of IS 800 (2007) for
semi-compact section. If not satisfied revise the initial section and redo the design calculations thereon
again.
9. Calculate the design compressive strength, Pdz and Pdy due to axial force as per Clause 7.1.2, Page 34 of IS
800 (2007).
10. Calculate the design bending strength governed by lateral-torsional buckling as per Clause 8.2.2, Page 54
of IS 800 (2007).
11. Calculate the moment amplification factors as per Clause 9.3.2.2, Page 71 of IS 800 (2007).
12. Check the interaction equation for buckling resistance as per as per Clause 9.3.2.2, Page 71 of IS 800
(2007); revise the design if the left hand side is not just less than 1.