REINFORCED CONCRETE

A structural member designed to carry compressive loads,

composed of concrete with an embedded steel frame to
provide reinforcement. For design purposes, the columns are
separated into two categories: short columns and long or
slender columns.

COLUMN

Short if the ratio of the length to its least lateral dimension

does not exceed 12(10 in the book).
Long if it exceeds 12(10 in the book).

SHORT AND LONG COLUMN

TYPES OF COLUMN

A column which the longitudinal reinforcement bars are tied

together with separate smaller diameter transverse bars (ties)
spaced at some interval along the column height.
The cross sections of such columns are usually square,
rectangular, or circular in shape. A minimum of four bars is
used in rectangular and circular cross sections.

TIED COLUMN

To provide ample space for concrete.

2 to 4 bundled bars act as one unit reinforcement placed at
the corner of the lateral ties.

BUNDLED BARS IN A COLUMN

Considered to be more disastrous than the failure of a single

beam or girder in the same floor.
Caused by crushing or shearing outward between lateral ties.

FAILURE OF TIED COLUMN

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Install the Scaffolding that will support the column

reinforcement.
The assembled tied column must be attached to the footing
slab if they are to be concreted at the same time. If not, steel
dowels should be installed.
Provide temporary horizontal braces to hold the bars in its
vertical position. This is to give way to the mounting of
forms.
Install first the narrow side of the form so that it will be later
covered by the wider forms.

CONSTRUCTING TIED COLUMNS

6. Make sure that some building accessories are verified from

the plan or installed first before covering the form. (e.g
telephone lines, burglar alarm line, electrical conduits, etc.)
7. Have the work inspected by an authorized inspector of the
owner. This is done so that the inspector can see the form before
it is covered.
8. Do not leave the form until it is completely set and firmly
supported.
9. Make sure that the form is made with window opening for
pouring of concrete at lower elevations.