Axial Load and Bending Resistance of Columns

9 important questions on Axial Load and Bending Resistance of Columns

When the normal stress due to combined axial load and bending moment vary linearly and area determined by superposition of the axial and bending stresses calculated separately, the reference for the bending moment must be the centroid axis of the member. Explain why.

The centroid is the only location where axial force does not influence the bending moment

When the normal stresses due to combined axial load and bending moment in a reinforced concrete structure are determined using a nonlinear solution, the reference axis for the bending moment can be taken about any reference axis except the neutral axis. Explain why.

Because the neutral axis is constantly changing after cracking and will not provide a fixed reference point.

What is the influence of axial compression on the flexural resistance of an under-reinforced flexural member?

Axial compression will increase the bending strength as it induces more compression into the concrete and as a result the compression has a higher weight on the lever arm
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What is the influence of axial tension on the flexural resistance of a concrete member?

Reduces the flexural strength, takes away compression resulting in less force on the lever arm

At what strain does the maximum flexural resistance of a concrete member occur?

At a top strain of 0.0035 and when c/d = 0.64

What additional bending moment must be accounted for in long columns?

- Additional bending moment due to axial load acting on a deformed member (P-Delta effects)

What factors influence maximum slenderness of a long column that is permitted without account for second order moments?

- Ratio of end moments
-  Ratio of applied compressive force to resistance
- Slenderness is influenced by: radius of gyration, end supports and effective length

What is the difference between a short column and a long column

- In a long column you cannot ignore P-Delta effects

What defines a buckling failure

- Flexural rigidity
- Stability issue
- Member is not stiff enough to resist an amplified moment

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