A rectangular tied column carries a factored axial load of 2060 kN. The width of the column is limited to 350 mm and the clear cover of the column is 40 mm. If the concrete compressive strength is 28 MPa, the yield steel strength is 415 MPa, and the steel ratio is 0.02. a. Determine the dimensions of the cross-sectional area of the column. b. Determine the number of 20-mm diameter bars needed for reinforcement. C. Determine the clear spacing of the longitudinal bars.

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A rectangular tied column carries a factored axial load of 2060 kN. The width of the column is limited to
350 mm and the clear cover of the column is 40 mm. If the concrete compressive strength is 28 MPa,
the yield steel strength is 415 MPa, and the steel ratio is 0.02.
a. Determine the dimensions of the cross-sectional area of the column.
b. Determine the number of 20-mm diameter bars needed for reinforcement.
C.
Determine the clear spacing of the longitudinal bars.
Transcribed Image Text:A rectangular tied column carries a factored axial load of 2060 kN. The width of the column is limited to 350 mm and the clear cover of the column is 40 mm. If the concrete compressive strength is 28 MPa, the yield steel strength is 415 MPa, and the steel ratio is 0.02. a. Determine the dimensions of the cross-sectional area of the column. b. Determine the number of 20-mm diameter bars needed for reinforcement. C. Determine the clear spacing of the longitudinal bars.
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