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In the manual design of reinforced concrete structures, column loads are usually assessed by considering the support can easily download research papers, arti
reactions from beams they are supporting, or by the tributary area method. The later is more popular due to its simplicity drawings, textbooks, and even upload you

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External Longitudinal beams (Axis 1:A-D and Axis 3:A-D)
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Self weight of beam (factored) = 1.35 × 0.23m × 0.25m × 25 = 1.94 kN/m

Load from slab = nlx/2(1 - 1/3k2) = [(16.6 × 5)/2] × (1 - 1/(3 ×1.22)) = 31.893 kN/m CABLE STRUCTURES (1) COLUMN (10)

Load from block work = 12.145  kN/m CONCRETE (1) CONNECTION DESIGN (1
Total load = 45.978 KN/m
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Self weight of beam (factored) = 1.35 × 0.23m × 0.25m × 25 = 1.94 kN/m EUROCODE 3 (11) EUROCODE 7 (3)
Load from slab = nlx/3 = (16.6 × 5)/3 = 27.667 kN/m
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Load from block work = 12.145  kN/m
Total load = 41.752 KN/m FRAMES (17) GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERIN

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Internal Longitudinal Beam (Axis 2:A-D)
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Self weight of beam (factored) = 1.35 × 0.23m × 0.25m × 25 = 1.94 kN/m

Load from slab = nlx/2(1 - 1/3k2) = [(16.6 × 5)/2] × (1 - 1/(3 ×1.22)) = 2 × 31.893 kN/m = 63.786 kN/m (we multiplied by two MATERIALS ENGINEERING (1) OPINION

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Internal Transverse beams (Axis B:1-3 and Axis C:1-3)

Self weight of beam (factored) = 1.35 × 0.23m × 0.25m × 25 = 1.94 kN/m
Load from slab = nlx/3 = (16.6 × 5)/3 = 2 × 27.667 kN/m = 55.334 kN/m (slab load is coming from two directions)
Load from block work = 0
Total load = 57.274 KN/m

Self weight of Columns

Self weight of column (factored) = 1.35 × 0.23m × 0.23m × 3.75m × 25 kN/m3 = 6.695 kN

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A little consideration will show that the support reactions for the floor beams (equal spans) can be obtained by considering
the shear force coefficients given below;

Fig 3: Shear force coefficient (2 - span beam)

Fig 4: Shear force coefficient (3 span beam)

Analysis of the column axial loads

Load Analysis of Column A1
1st Floor
Load from longitudinal roof beam (1:A-D) = 0.4 × 10.35 kN/m × 6m = 24.84 kN
Load from transverse roof beam (A:1-3) = 0.375 × 10.35 kN/m × 5m = 19.41 kN
Self weight of column = 6.695 kN
Total = 50.945 kN
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Load from above = 50.945 KN
Load from longitudinal floor beam (1:A-D) = 0.4 × 45.978 kN/m × 6m = 110.347 kN
Load from transverse floor beam (A:1-3) = 0.375 × 41.752 kN/m × 5m = 78.285 kN
Self weight of column = 6.695 kN
Total = 246.272 kN

Load Analysis of Column A2

1st Floor
Load from longitudinal roof beam (2:A-D) = 0.4 × 10.35 kN/m × 6m = 24.84 kN
Load from transverse roof beam (A:1-3) = 2(0.625 × 10.35 kN/m × 5m) = 64.687 kN

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Self weight of column = 6.695 kN
Total = 96.222 kN

Ground Floor
Load from above = 96.222 KN
Load from longitudinal floor beam (2:A-D) = 0.4 × 65.726 kN/m × 6m = 157.742 kN
Load from transverse floor beam (A:1-3) = 2(0.375 × 41.752 kN/m × 5m) = 156.57 kN
Self weight of column = 6.695 kN
Total = 417.229 kN

Load Analysis of Column B1

1st Floor
Load from longitudinal roof beam (1:A-D) = (0.5 × 10.35 kN/m × 6m) + (0.6 × 10.35 kN/m × 6m) = 68.31 kN
Load from transverse roof beam (B:1-3) = 0.375 × 10.35 kN/m × 5m = 19.41 kN
Self weight of column = 6.695 kN
Total = 94.415 kN

Ground Floor
Load from above = 94.415 KN
Load from longitudinal floor beam (1:A-D) = (0.5 × 45.978 kN/m × 6m) + (0.6 × 45.978 kN/m × 6m)   = 303.455 kN
Load from transverse floor beam (B:1-3) = 0.375 × 57.274 kN/m × 5m = 107.388 kN
Self weight of column = 6.695 kN
Total = 511.953 kN

Load Analysis of Column B2

1st Floor
Load from longitudinal roof beam (2:A-D) = (0.5 × 10.35 kN/m × 6m) + (0.6 × 10.35 kN/m × 6m)= 68.31 kN
Load from transverse roof beam (A:1-3) = 2(0.625 × 10.35 kN/m × 5m) = 64.687 kN
Self weight of column = 6.695 kN
Total = 139.692 kN

Ground Floor
Load from above = 139.692 KN
Load from longitudinal floor beam (2:A-D) = (0.5 × 65.726 kN/m × 6m) + (0.6 × 65.726 kN/m × 6m)  = 433.7916 kN
Load from transverse floor beam (A:1-3) = 2(0.625 × 57.274 kN/m × 5m) = 357.9625 kN
Self weight of column = 6.695 kN
Total = 938.141 kN

As you can see, that was very straightforward with the use of shear force coefficients, given the fact that the beams were
of equal span. When the beams are not equal, you have to carry out the analysis, and transfer the shear forces accurately.
Now, let us compare load analysis of column B2, by the tributary area method.

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ANONYMOUS JANUARY 14, 2018 AT 5:06 AM

This made what i have being working on easy for me. But please can this be used for steel structures too?. Thanks

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UBANI OBINNA RANKS Author JANUARY 15, 2018 AT 8:06 AM

I am happy that you found this helpful. The answer to your question is yes, shear force from beams
are transferred to columns as axial load in steel structures.

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JOSEPH ADONOO JANUARY 16, 2018 AT 12:06 AM

Boss in fact you are too much! I always like your approach each subject. Thank you for your educational materials

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EZEOBI GERALD MAY 9, 2018 AT 10:33 PM

A little observation here bro.

The loads from each beam to the columns should be divided by 2 since adjacent columns bear half the load of the
beam they support not all.
You multiplied by 6m instead of 6/2 in the analysis of Col A1 and so on.
Pls review them coz I think they are wrong.

Eg.
Load Analysis of Column A1
1st Floor
Load from longitudinal roof beam (1:A-D) = 0.4 × 10.35 kN/m × 6/2m = 12.42 kN
Load from transverse roof beam (A:1-3) = 0.375 × 10.35 kN/m × 5/2m = 9.703 kN
Self weight of column = 6.695 kN

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Total = 28.818 kN

Likewise other columms analysis.

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UBANI OBINNA RANKS Author MAY 10, 2018 AT 3:51 AM

No Sir. The values are the support reactions being directly transmitted to the columns. All load
distribution has been done during the analysis of the beams.

So 0.4 x q x 6m = support reaction at A. Why share it again?

EZEOBI GERALD MAY 10, 2018 AT 8:09 AM

I see bro. Can you explain why or how the 0.4, 0.375,0.625,x q x l
. I thought its half loads transfered from beams. ie 0.5
Thanks man

EZEOBI GERALD MAY 10, 2018 AT 1:15 PM

OK. I got your work now. I just learnt a new thing.

How do we calculate the Shear force coefficients? In case of other beams of unequal
span?
Pls thanjst

UBANI OBINNA RANKS Author MAY 11, 2018 AT 5:41 AM

If the spans are unequal, it is still the same thing... You analyse the beam using any
method of your choice (force method, 3 moment equation, slope deflection
method etc). No rocket science involved

EZEOBI GERALD MAY 11, 2018 AT 5:52 AM

Thanks. I get it now.

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EZEOBI GERALD MAY 9, 2018 AT 10:37 PM

Thanks for this. You are doing a great job for us that wanna know more. Thumbs up!

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FEMI MAY 15, 2018 AT 8:52 AM

Good job as usual. Pls can you come up with an example of rotating or vibrating equipment support foundation
base design. Thanks.

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