3. 4.

SEISMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR

COLUMN
2. Limiting size of columns
(NSCP2010 421.6.1)

The shortest cross-sectional

dimension, measured on a straight
line passing through the geometric
centroid, shall not be less than
300mm. (Sec 421.6.1.1)
The ratio of the shortest crosssectional dimension to the
perpendicular dimension shall not be
less than 0.4. (Sec 421.5.1.2)

3. 4. SEISMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR

COLUMN
3. Transverse reinforcement spacing
(NSCP2010, 421.6.4.3)
1. of the minimum member dimension.
2. Six times the diameter of the longitudinal
bar, and
3. as defined by the given equation.
So = 100 + (350-hx)
3
where 100mm < So < 150mm
hx = spacing of additional cross ties
or overlapping hoops, which
need not exceed 350mm on
centers.

3. 4. SEISMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR

COLUMN
3. Transverse reinforcement spacing
(NSCP2010, 421.6.4.3)
h

b/4
hx
b
hx

s
100+ (350- hx)
3
where

hx

hx

hx

100mm<s<150mm

3. 4. SEISMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR

COLUMN
3. Transverse reinforcement spacing
(NSCP2010, 421.6.4.1)
The transverse reinforcements shall be provided
over a length, lo, from each joint face . The
length, lo, shall not be less than the largest of:
1.
2.
3.

The depth of the member at the joint face or

where the flexural yielding is likely to occur.
One- -sixth of the clear span of the member
450 mm.

3. 4. SEISMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR

COLUMN
3. Transverse reinforcement spacing
(NSCP2010, 421.6.4.1)
Where transverse reinforcements are not required
throughout the full length of the column, the hoops
of the remainder of the column length shall be
spaced at the smaller of :
a) 6 times the diameter of the longitudinal bars.
b) 150mm

COLUMNS WITH SEISMIC DETAILING

h

hx
b
Larger of b or h
1/6 lu
450mm

hx

S
hx

hx

hx

b/4
6 Ldb
150 mm.

Clear height, lu

Larger of b or h
1/6 lu
450mm

s
100+ (350- hx)
3

where 100<S<150

Note: without seismic provisions,

the hoops spacing are:
a) 16Ldb
b) 48 hdb
c) minimum column
thickness

Not applicable to SMRF

Larger of b or h
1/6 lu
450mm

Clear height, lu

Larger of b or h

sr

smax =

sr

STIRRUPS SPACING from the joints

at length lo = greater of
a) 375mm
b) 450mm
c) 1/6 of lu =1/6 (2850)=475mm
so that, lo = 450mm

6 Ldb
150 mm.

1) s= b/4 = 375/4 = 94mm

2) s = 100+(350-0)/3 = 217 ,
100<s<150
3) s= 150mm
sr= 94mm

1/6 lu
450mm

MAX STIRRUPS SPACING

a) 6 (20) = 120 mm
b) 150mm
smax = 120mm

REQUIRED STIRRUP SIZE

Where:
S spacing of stirrups
hc column core dimension measured from
center-to-center of confinng stirrups
Ag gross area of section
Ach area of column core
fc` - compressive strength of concrete
fyt yield strength of stirrups
Ash total area of number of legs in one
direction

REQUIRED STIRRUP SIZE

s = 94mm
hc = 375 2 (32)
Ag = (375)(375)
Ach = (311)(311)

fc` = 21 Mpa
=
=
=

fyt = 275 Mpa

311mm
140,625 sq.mm.
96,721 sq.mm.

Using 10mm stirrups with 4 legs in one direction:

At = 4(78.54) = 314.16 sq.mm.
Ok since greater than 304.004 sq.mm

50mm max
800mm
S=90mm

Lo = 450

300
4-20mm
400
2-20mm

Lo = 450

sr= 94mm of 10mm hoops

smax= 120mm of 10mm hoops

12-20mm

375
375

3 sets of 10mm hoops