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Homework #6
Moment-Curvature Response
2) Calculate (by hand) approximate moments and curvatures (M-φ pairs) at following critical
points if #4 column ties are uniformly spaced at 10 in. Draw M-φ diagram by connecting the four
points below by hand.
i) first flexural cracking,
ii) longitudinal steel yielding,
iii) spalling of shell concrete, and
iv) ultimate curvature
3) Write and submit a computer program to compute the moment-curvature relation for the section.
a) if no column ties are provided
b) if #3 column ties are uniformly spaced at 18 in.
c) if #4 column ties are uniformly spaced at 10 in.
d) if #4 column ties are uniformly spaced at 4 in.
4) Repeat Problem 3 above, assuming a constant compressive axial load, P of 200 kips is applied
on the cross section.
Comment on the effect of axial load (zero versus 200 kips) on the flexural strength and
deformation of the column sections.