PROPORTIONINGS AND DETAILING OF FLEXURAL MEMBERS

ROOF DECK (LONG DIRECTION)

Exterior Moment Beam = 135.1 kN-m = 99.624 ft-kips

Interior Moment Beam = 270.11 kN-m = 199.18 ft-kips
Live load:
Floors = 50 psf
Additional average value to allow for heavier load on corridors = 25 psf
Total average live load (floors) = 75psf
Span = 10m = 32.8ft = 393.6in.
Beam = 300mm x 500mm (12in. x 20in.)
Column = 500mm x 500mm (20in. x 20in.)
Slab = 150mm (6in.)
Fc = 4,000 psi
Fy = 60,000 psi
Wc = 145 pcf
Check satisfaction of limitations on sections dimensions
d = 20 2 = 18in.
width / depth = 12 / 20 = 0.6 > 0.3 OK!!
Width = 12in. > 10in OK!!
< [width of supporting column + (1.5 x depth of beam)]
ln / d = 393 / 18 = 21.83 in. >4 OK!!
< 20 + (1.5 x 20) = 50 in. OK!!!
Determine required flexural reinforcement
Pbal = 0.85fc1(600) / [fy(600+fy)]
Pbal = 0.85(4)(0.85)(600) / [60(600+60)] = 0.04378
Pmax = 0.75(Pbal) = 0.75(0.04378) = 0.033
Mumax = fcwbd2 (1-0.59w)
W = Pfy/fc = 0.033(60) /4 = 0.495

Mumax = 0.9(4)(0.495)(12)(20)2 (1-0.59(0.495)) = 504.63 ft-kips

Therefore design as singly reinforced
Ru = Mu / bd2 = 2390160 in-lb / 0.9(12)(20)2 = 553.28 psi
P = (0.85fc / fy) *1- sqrt[1-2Ru / (0.85fc)++
P = (0.85(4) / 60)[1 sqrt[1-2(553.28) / (0.85(4)]] = 0.0101
As = Pbd = 0.0101(12)(20) = 2.424 in2.
Nb = 2.424 / (pie(1)2 / 4) = 3.1 say 4 bars
Use 4 #8 bars @ bottom bars
Negative moment reinforcement at support A (Exterior Moment Beam)
Mu = 99.624 ft-kips
Use 2 #8 bars = 1.58 in2.
m = .9(1.58)(60,000)[18 (1.58 / 2)] = 122.36 ft-kips > 99.62 ft-kips OK!!
Positive moment reinforcement at Support
Min.Mu+(support A) = 122.36 / 2 = 61.18 ft-kips
Positive moment reinforcement at Midspan
Try 4 #8 bars = 3.16in2.
P = 3.16 / 12(18) = 0.0146 OK!!
Calculate required length of anchorage of flexural reinforcement in interior
column.
Ldh = fydb / 65 fc> 8db
Ldh = 60,000(1.0) / 65 4000 = 14.6 in. (Governs)
8(1.0) = 8 in. > 6in.
Determine shear reinforcement requirements.
Mpr = 1.25 Asfy[ d a/2 ]
For 4- #8 top bars, As = 4 x 0.79 = 3.16 in2.
a = As(1.25fy) / 0.85fcb = (3.16 x 1.25 x 60) / (0.85 x 4 x 12) = 5.81 in.

Mpr = 1.25 x 3.16 x 60 x (18 5.81/2) = 3577.515 in-kips = 298.126 ft-kips

WD = [ 6/12 (145) ] x 32.8 + [((12 x 20) / 144)(145) = 2619.67 lbs/ft

WL = 75 x 32.8 = 2460 lbs/ft
Wu = 1.2(2619.67) + 0.5(2460) = 4373.6 lbs / ft = 4.37 kips / ft
Vs = 270.11 kN (1 kips / 4.448 kN) = 60.73 kips
= 0.75
Vs = 60.73 / 0.75 = 80.97 kips
Shear strength contributed by shear reinforcement must not exceed (Vs)max:
(Vs)max = 8fc(bd) = 84000(12)(18) = 109.29 kips > 80.97 kips OK!!
Required spacing of #3 closed stirrups(hoops) for a factored shear force of 80.97
kips is:
s = Avfyd / Vs = ((4 x 0.11) x 60 x 18) / 80.97 = 5.87 in.
Maximum allowable hoop spacing (smax) within a distance of 2h = 2 x 20 = 40 in.
from the face of the support is the smallest of the following:
Smax = d / 4 = 18 / 4 = 4.5 in (GOVERNS)
= 8 x (diameter of smallest longitudinal bar) = 8 x 1.0 = 8 in.
= 20 x (diameter of hoop bar) = 20 x 0.375 = 7.5 in.
= 12 in.
Therefore, hoops must be spaced at 4 in. on center with the first one located at 2
in. from the face of the support. Eleven hoops are to be placed at this spacing.

Negative reinforcement cutoff points.

Fs = fy = 60 ksi
= 0.9
(4.37 x2 /2) 99.6 + 199.2 = 0
X = 6.7 ft
Flexural reinforcement splices
Asprovided / Asrequired = 3 / 3.16 = 0.95 < 2
Required length of splice = 1.3ld > 12in.

Ld = (

Where

= reinforcement location factor = 1.3 (top bar)

= coating factor = 1.0 (uncoated reinforcement)
= reinforcement size factor = 1.0 (# 8 bar)
= lightweight aggregate concrete factor = 1.0 (normal weight
concrete)
C = 1.5 + 0.375 + .5 = 2.375 in. (side cover bottom cover)
= [ (32.8 -2(1.5 + 0.375) 1.0) / 2 x 5) = 1.4in. (GOVERN)
Ktr = transverse reinforcement index = 0 (conservative)
(c + Ktr) /db = (1.4 + 0) / 1.0 = 1.4
Ld = (

= 66.1 in. = 5.5 ft

Class B splice length = 1.3ld = 1.3 x 5.5 = 7.15 ft

Top bars #8
Required class A splice = 1.0 ld
C = 1.5 + 0.375 + .5 = 2.375 in.

C = [ (32.8 -2(1.5 + 0.375) 1.0) / 2 x 5) = 1.4in. (GOVERN)

Ktr = [(2 x 0.11)(60000)] / 1500(4.0)(2) = 1.1
(2.44 x 1.1) / 1.0 = 2.684 > 2.5 use 2.5
Ld = (

= 37 in.

Class A Splice = 1.0ld = 1 x 37 = 37in. > 12in. OK!!!

PROPORTIONINGS AND DETAILING OF FLEXURAL MEMBERS

3rd FLOOR (LONG DIRECTION)

Exterior Moment Beam = 254.53kN-m = 187.7ft-kips

Interior Moment Beam = 509.025kN-m = 375.36ft-kips
Live load:
Floors = 50 psf
Additional average value to allow for heavier load on corridors = 25 psf
Total average live load (floors) = 75psf
Span = 10m = 32.8ft = 393.6in.
Beam = 300mm x 500mm (12in. x 20in.)
Column = 500mm x 500mm (20in. x 20in.)
Slab = 150mm (6in.)
Fc = 4,000 psi
Fy = 60,000 psi
Wc = 145 pcf
Check satisfaction of limitations on sections dimensions
d = 20 2 = 18in.
width / depth = 12 / 20 = 0.6 > 0.3 OK!!
Width = 12in. > 10in OK!!
< [width of supporting column + (1.5 x depth of beam)]
ln / d = 393 / 18 = 21.83 in. >4 OK!!
< 20 + (1.5 x 20) = 50 in. OK!!!
Determine required flexural reinforcement
Pbal = 0.85fc1(600) / [fy(600+fy)]
Pbal = 0.85(4)(0.85)(600) / [60(600+60)] = 0.04378
Pmax = 0.75(Pbal) = 0.75(0.04378) = 0.033
Mumax = fcwbd2 (1-0.59w)
W = Pfy/fc = 0.033(60) /4 = 0.495
Mumax = 0.9(4)(0.495)(12)(20)2 (1-0.59(0.495)) = 504.63 ft-kips

Therefore design as singly reinforced

Ru = Mu / bd2 = 4504320 in-lb / 0.9(12)(20)2 = 1042.67 psi

P = (0.85fc / fy) *1- sqrt[1-2Ru / (0.85fc)++
P = (0.85(4) / 60)[1 sqrt[1-2(1042.67) / (0.85(4)]] = 0.0214
As = Pbd = 0.0214(12)(20) = 5.14 in2.
Nb = 5.14 / (pie(1)2 / 4) = 6.54 say 7 bars
Use 7 #8 bars @ bottom bars
Negative moment reinforcement at support A (Exterior Moment Beam)
Mu = 187.7 ft-kips
Use 4 #8 bars = 3.16 in2.
m= .9(3.16)(60,000)[18 (3.16 / 2)] = 233.5ft-kips >187.7ft-kips OK!!
Positive moment reinforcement at Support
Min.Mu+(support A) = 233.5 / 2 = 116.75ft-kips
Positive moment reinforcement at Midspan
Try 7 #8 bars = 5.53in2.
P = 5.53 / 12(18) = 0.0256OK!!
Calculate required length of anchorage of flexural reinforcement in interior
column.
Ldh = fydb / 65 fc> 8db
Ldh = 60,000(1.0) / 65 4000 = 14.6 in. (Governs)
8(1.0) = 8 in. > 6in.
Determine shear reinforcement requirements.
Mpr = 1.25 Asfy[ d a/2 ]
For 4- #8 top bars, As = 4 x 0.79 = 3.16 in2.
a = As(1.25fy) / 0.85fcb = (3.16 x 1.25 x 60) / (0.85 x 4 x 12) = 5.81 in.

Mpr = 1.25 x 3.16 x 60 x (18 5.81/2) = 3577.515 in-kips = 298.126 ft-kips

WD = [ 6/12 (145) ] x 32.8 + [((12 x 20) / 144)(145) = 2619.67 lbs/ft

WL = 75 x 32.8 = 2460 lbs/ft
Wu = 1.2(2619.67) + 0.5(2460) = 4373.6 lbs / ft = 4.37 kips / ft
Vs = 101.8 kN (1 kips / 4.448 kN) = 22.89 kips
= 0.75
Vs = 22.89 / 0.75 = 30.52 kips
Shear strength contributed by shear reinforcement must not exceed (Vs)max:
(Vs)max = 8fc(bd) = 84000(12)(18) = 109.29 kips > 30.52 kips OK!!
Required spacing of #3 closed stirrups (hoops) for a factored shear force of 30.52
kips is:
s = Avfyd / Vs = ((4 x 0.11) x 60 x 18) / 30.52 = 15.57 in.
Maximum allowable hoop spacing (smax) within a distance of 2h = 2 x 20 = 40 in.
from the face of the support is the smallest of the following:
Smax = d / 4 = 18 / 4 = 4.5 in (GOVERNS)
= 8 x (diameter of smallest longitudinal bar) = 8 x 1.0 = 8 in.
= 20 x (diameter of hoop bar) = 20 x 0.375 = 7.5 in.
= 12 in.
Therefore, hoops must be spaced at 4 in. on center with the first one located at 2
in. from the face of the support. Eleven hoops are to be placed at this spacing.

Negative reinforcement cutoff points.

Fs = fy = 60 ksi
= 0.9
(4.37 x2 /2) 187.7 + 375.36 = 0
X = 9.27ft
Flexural reinforcement splices
Asprovided / Asrequired = 3 / 3.16 = 0.95 < 2
Required length of splice = 1.3ld > 12in.

Ld = (

Where

= reinforcement location factor = 1.3 (top bar)

= coating factor = 1.0 (uncoated reinforcement)
= reinforcement size factor = 1.0 (# 8 bar)
= lightweight aggregate concrete factor = 1.0 (normal weight
concrete)
C = 1.5 + 0.375 + .5 = 2.375 in. (side cover bottom cover)
= [ (32.8 -2(1.5 + 0.375) 1.0) / 2 x 5) = 1.4in. (GOVERN)
Ktr = transverse reinforcement index = 0 (conservative)
(c + Ktr) /db = (1.4 + 0) / 1.0 = 1.4
Ld = (

= 66.1 in. = 5.5 ft

Class B splice length = 1.3ld = 1.3 x 5.5 = 7.15 ft

Top bars #8
Required class A splice = 1.0 ld
C = 1.5 + 0.375 + .5 = 2.375 in.

C = [ (32.8 -2(1.5 + 0.375) 1.0) / 2 x 5) = 1.4in. (GOVERN)

Ktr = [(2 x 0.11)(60000)] / 1500(4.0)(2) = 1.1
(2.44 x 1.1) / 1.0 = 2.684 > 2.5 use 2.5
Ld = (

= 37 in.

Class A Splice = 1.0ld = 1 x 37 = 37in. > 12in. OK!!!

PROPORTIONINGS AND DETAILING OF FLEXURAL MEMBERS

2nd FLOOR (LONG DIRECTION)

Exterior Moment Beam = 327.25kN-m = 241.32ft-kips

Interior Moment Beam = 654.5kN-m = 482.63ft-kips
Live load:
Floors = 50 psf
Additional average value to allow for heavier load on corridors = 25 psf
Total average live load (floors) = 75psf
Span = 10m = 32.8ft = 393.6in.
Beam = 300mm x 500mm (12in. x 20in.)
Column = 500mm x 500mm (20in. x 20in.)
Slab = 150mm (6in.)
Fc = 4,000 psi
Fy = 60,000 psi
Wc = 145 pcf
Check satisfaction of limitations on sections dimensions
d = 20 2 = 18in.
width / depth = 12 / 20 = 0.6 > 0.3 OK!!
Width = 12in. > 10in OK!!
< [width of supporting column + (1.5 x depth of beam)]
ln / d = 393 / 18 = 21.83 in. >4 OK!!
< 20 + (1.5 x 20) = 50 in. OK!!!
Determine required flexural reinforcement
Pbal = 0.85fc1(600) / [fy(600+fy)]
Pbal = 0.85(4)(0.85)(600) / [60(600+60)] = 0.04378
Pmax = 0.75(Pbal) = 0.75(0.04378) = 0.033
Mumax = fcwbd2 (1-0.59w)
W = Pfy/fc = 0.033(60) /4 = 0.495
Mumax = 0.9(4)(0.495)(12)(20)2 (1-0.59(0.495)) = 504.63 ft-kips

Therefore design as singly reinforced

Ru = Mu / bd2 = 5791618.71 in-lb / 0.9(12)(20)2 = 1340.65 psi

P = (0.85fc / fy) *1- sqrt[1-2Ru / (0.85fc)++
P = (0.85(4) / 60)[1 sqrt[1-2(1340.65) / (0.85(4)]] = 0.0306
As = Pbd = 0.0306(12)(20) = 7.34 in2.
Nb = 7.34 / (pie(1)2 / 4) = 9.35 say 10 bars
Use 10 #8 bars @ bottom bars
Negative moment reinforcement at support A (Exterior Moment Beam)
Mu = 241.32 ft-kips
Use 6 #8 bars = 4.74 in2.
m = .9(4.74)(60,000)[18 (4.74 / 2)] = 333.38 ft-kips > 241.32ft-kips OK!!
Positive moment reinforcement at Support
Min.Mu+(support A) = 333.38 / 2 = 166.7ft-kips
Positive moment reinforcement at Midspan
Try 10 #8 bars = 7.9in2.
P = 7.9 / 12(18) = 0.0365OK!!
Calculate required length of anchorage of flexural reinforcement in interior
column.
Ldh = fydb / 65 fc> 8db
Ldh = 60,000(1.0) / 65 4000 = 14.6 in. (Governs)
8(1.0) = 8 in. > 6in.
Determine shear reinforcement requirements.
Mpr = 1.25 Asfy[ d a/2 ]
For 4- #8 top bars, As = 4 x 0.79 = 3.16 in2.
a = As(1.25fy) / 0.85fcb = (3.16 x 1.25 x 60) / (0.85 x 4 x 12) = 5.81 in.

Mpr = 1.25 x 3.16 x 60 x (18 5.81/2) = 3577.515 in-kips = 298.126 ft-kips

WD = [ 6/12 (145) ] x 32.8 + [((12 x 20) / 144)(145) = 2619.67 lbs/ft

WL = 75 x 32.8 = 2460 lbs/ft
Wu = 1.2(2619.67) + 0.5(2460) = 4373.6 lbs / ft = 4.37 kips / ft
Vs = 130.9kN (1 kips / 4.448 kN) = 29.43 kips
= 0.75
Vs = 29.43 / 0.75 = 39.24 kips
Shear strength contributed by shear reinforcement must not exceed (Vs)max:
(Vs)max = 8fc(bd) = 84000(12)(18) = 109.29 kips > 39.24 kips OK!!
Required spacing of #3 closed stirrups (hoops) for a factored shear force of 39.24
kips is:
s = Avfyd / Vs = ((4 x 0.11) x 60 x 18) / 39.24 = 12.11 in.
Maximum allowable hoop spacing (smax) within a distance of 2h = 2 x 20 = 40 in.
from the face of the support is the smallest of the following:
Smax = d / 4 = 18 / 4 = 4.5 in (GOVERNS)
= 8 x (diameter of smallest longitudinal bar) = 8 x 1.0 = 8 in.
= 20 x (diameter of hoop bar) = 20 x 0.375 = 7.5 in.
= 12 in.
Therefore, hoops must be spaced at 4 in. on center with the first one located at 2
in. from the face of the support. Eleven hoops are to be placed at this spacing.

Negative reinforcement cutoff points.

Fs = fy = 60 ksi
= 0.9
(4.37 x2 /2) 241.32 + 482.63 = 0
X = 10.51ft
Flexural reinforcement splices
Asprovided / Asrequired = 3 / 3.16 = 0.95 < 2
Required length of splice = 1.3ld > 12in.

Ld = (

Where

= reinforcement location factor = 1.3 (top bar)

= coating factor = 1.0 (uncoated reinforcement)
= reinforcement size factor = 1.0 (# 8 bar)
= lightweight aggregate concrete factor = 1.0 (normal weight
concrete)
C = 1.5 + 0.375 + .5 = 2.375 in. (side cover bottom cover)
= [ (32.8 -2(1.5 + 0.375) 1.0) / 2 x 5) = 1.4in. (GOVERN)
Ktr = transverse reinforcement index = 0 (conservative)
(c + Ktr) /db = (1.4 + 0) / 1.0 = 1.4
Ld = (

= 66.1 in. = 5.5 ft

Class B splice length = 1.3ld = 1.3 x 5.5 = 7.15 ft

Top bars #8
Required class A splice = 1.0 ld
C = 1.5 + 0.375 + .5 = 2.375 in.

C = [ (32.8 -2(1.5 + 0.375) 1.0) / 2 x 5) = 1.4in. (GOVERN)

Ktr = [(2 x 0.11)(60000)] / 1500(4.0)(2) = 1.1
(2.44 x 1.1) / 1.0 = 2.684 > 2.5 use 2.5
Ld = (

= 37 in.

Class A splicec = 1.0Ld = 1.0 x 37 = 37in.> 12 in. OK!!!

PROPORTIONINGS AND DETAILING OF COLUMNS OF BUILDING

ROOF DECK (LONG DIRECTION)

Pumax = 54.022 kN (1 kip / 4.448 kN) = 12.14 kips

Pu>Agfc / 10 = 160 kips
Fc = 4000 psi
Fy = 60000 psi
Check satisfaction of vertical reinforcement limitations and moment strength
requirements.
0.01 <pg< 0.06
Pg = 8(1.0) / (20 x 20) = 0.02 OK!!
Moment strength of column relative to that of beams framing in the transverse
direction.
Me(columns) > 6/5 Mg(beams)
Me = 2 (68) = 136 ft-kips
6/5Mg = 6(99)/5 = 118.8 ft-kips
Moment strength of column relative to that of beam framing in the longitudinal
direction.
Mn = 91 ft-kips = Me
assume same negative moment as in the transverse beams = 99 ft-kips
Mn = 99 / 2 = 49.5 ft-kips
Mg = 99 + 49.5 = 148.5 ft-kips
Me = 2(91) = 182 ft-kips > 6(148.5) / 5 = 178.2 ft-kips
Orthogonal effects
Po = 0.8[0.85fc(Ag Ast) + Astfy]
Po = 0.8(.7)[0.85(4)(400 8) + 8 (60)] = 1015.71 kips
Determine transverse reinforcement requirements.

Depth of member = 20in.

1/6 (clear height) = 10(12) / 6 = 20in.
= 18 in.
Maximum allowable spacing of rectangular hoops:
Smax = 4in (governs)
= (smallest dimension of column = 20 / 4 = 5
Ash > 0.3 shc[(Ag /Ach) 1+(fc/fyh) ; 0.09shc (fc / fyh)
S = spacing of transverse reinforcement
Hc = cross-sectional dimension of column core, measured center-center of
confining reinforcement.
Ach = core arc of column section, measured outside to outside to transverse
reinforcement
Fyh = specified yield strength of transverse reinforcement
0.3(4)(15.5)[(400 / 256 1] (4000 / 60000) = 0.6975 in2 (Govern)
0.09(4)(15.5)[4000 / 60000] = 0.372 in2.

PROPORTIONINGS AND DETAILING OF COLUMNS OF BUILDING

3rd FLOOR (LONG DIRECTION)

Pumax = 155.827kN (1 kip / 4.448 kN) = 35.03 kips

Pu>Agfc / 10 = 160 kips
Fc = 4000 psi
Fy = 60000 psi
Check satisfaction of vertical reinforcement limitations and moment strength
requirements.
0.02 <pg< 0.06
Pg = 8(1.0) / (20 x 20) = 0.02 OK!!
Moment strength of column relative to that of beams framing in the transverse
direction.
Me(columns) > 6/5 Mg(beams)
Me = 2 (136) = 272ft-kips
6/5Mg = 6(187.7)/5 = 225.24 ft-kips
Moment strength of column relative to that of beam framing in the longitudinal
direction.
Mn = 214ft-kips = Me
assume same negative moment as in the transverse beams = 99 ft-kips
Mn = 187.7 / 2 = 93.85ft-kips
Mg = 187.7 + 93.85 = 281.55ft-kips
Me = 2(214) = 428 ft-kips > 6(281.55) / 5 = 337.2ft-kips
Orthogonal effects
Po = 0.8*0.85fc(Ag Ast) + Astfy]
Po = 0.8(.7)[0.85(4)(400 8) + 8 (60)] = 1015.71 kips
Determine transverse reinforcement requirements.

Depth of member = 20in.

1/6 (clear height) = 10(12) / 6 = 20in.
= 18 in.
Maximum allowable spacing of rectangular hoops:
Smax = 4in (governs)
= (smallest dimension of column = 20 / 4 = 5
Ash > 0.3 shc[(Ag /Ach) 1+(fc/fyh) ; 0.09shc (fc / fyh)
S = spacing of transverse reinforcement
Hc = cross-sectional dimension of column core, measured center-center of
confining reinforcement.
Ach = core arc of column section, measured outside to outside to transverse
reinforcement
Fyh = specified yield strength of transverse reinforcement
0.3(4)(15.5)[(400 / 256 1] (4000 / 60000) = 0.6975 in2 (Govern)
0.09(4)(15.5)[4000 / 60000] = 0.372 in2.

PROPORTIONINGS AND DETAILING OF COLUMNS OF BUILDING

2ndFLOOR (LONG DIRECTION)

Pumax = 286.727kN (1 kip / 4.448 kN) = 64.46 kips

Pu>Agfc / 10 = 160 kips
Fc = 4000 psi
Fy = 60000 psi
Check satisfaction of vertical reinforcement limitations and moment strength
requirements.
0.03 <pg< 0.06
Pg = 8(1.0) / (20 x 20) = 0.02 OK!!
Moment strength of column relative to that of beams framing in the transverse
direction.
Me(columns) > 6/5 Mg(beams)
Me = 2 (146) = 292ft-kips
6/5Mg = 6(241.32)/5 = 289.58ft-kips
Moment strength of column relative to that of beam framing in the longitudinal
direction.
Mn = 237ft-kips = Me
assume same negative moment as in the transverse beams = 99 ft-kips
Mn = 241.32 / 2 = 120.66ft-kips
Mg = 241.32 + 120.66 = 361.98ft-kips
Me = 2(237) = 474 ft-kips > 6(361.98) / 5 = 434.38ft-kips
Orthogonal effects
Po = 0.8*0.85fc(Ag Ast) + Astfy]
Po = 0.8(.7)[0.85(4)(400 8) + 8 (60)] = 1015.71 kips
Determine transverse reinforcement requirements.

Depth of member = 20in.

1/6 (clear height) = 10(12) / 6 = 20in.
= 18 in.
Maximum allowable spacing of rectangular hoops:
Smax = 4in (governs)
= (smallest dimension of column = 20 / 4 = 5
Ash > 0.3 shc[(Ag /Ach) 1+(fc/fyh) ; 0.09shc (fc / fyh)
S = spacing of transverse reinforcement
Hc = cross-sectional dimension of column core, measured center-center of
confining reinforcement.
Ach = core arc of column section, measured outside to outside to transverse
reinforcement
Fyh = specified yield strength of transverse reinforcement
0.3(4)(15.5)[(400 / 256 1] (4000 / 60000) = 0.6975 in2 (Govern)
0.09(4)(15.5)[4000 / 60000] = 0.372 in2.

DESIGN OF CONFINING REINFORCEMENT FOR BEAM-COLUMN

ROOF DECK (LONG DIRECTION)

WD = 41874 lb
WL = 12800 lb
Fc = 4000 psi
Fy = 60000 psi
Web shear reinforcement along beam span
d = 12 2 = 10 in.
As = 4(0.44) = 1.76 in2
f = As / bd = 1.76 / 8(10) = 0.022 < 0.025 ok!
Mn = Asfy [ d a/2 ]
a = Asfy / 0.85fcb = 1.76(60000) / 0.85 (4000)(8) = 3.88 in.
Mn = 1.76 (60000)[10 3.88/2] = 851136 in-lb
VL = (41874 + 851136) / 19.5(12) + 0.75 [1.4(41874) + 1.7(12800)] /2
VL = 33960.13 lb
Vc = 2 fc bwd = 2 4000 (8)(10) = 10119 lb
Vn = 33960.13 [ (10 1) / 10 ] = 30564.12 lb
Vs = Vn Vc = 30564.12 10119 = 20445.12 lb
Try # 4 hoop, Av = 2(0.2) = 0.40 in2
S = Avfyd / Vs = 0.40(60000)(10) / 20445.12 = 11.74 in.
Confining reinforcement in the beam column joint.
Vcd = Mn / h1/2 + h2/2 = 851136 / (5+5)12 = 7093 lb
Vn at each joint = Asfy Vcd = 1.76(60000) 7093
Vn = 98507 lb
Vnall = 15 fcA
Vnall = 154000(400)(0.85) = 322552 lb
Vnact = 0.85(98507) = 83731 lb ok!
Column d = 20 2.5 = 17.5 in
Vc = 24000 (20)(17.5) = 44272 lb
Vs = [98507 / 0.85] 44272 = 71619 lb
S = Avfyd / Vs = 0.40(60000)(17.5) / 71619 = 5.86 in.

Smaxall

S = d/4 = 17.5 / 4 = 4.375 in.

8Ln = 8(0.44) = 3.52 in
24(0.5) = 12 in.

Place the confining hoops in the beam over a dist.

10 = 2h = 2 x 12 = 24 in spacing the # 4 hoops and cross ties @ 5.75 in.
Confining reinforcement in the column at beam column joint
Ash > 0.09 shc fc / fyh ; Ash > 0.3shc [(Ag / Ash) 1) Fc/fyh
hc = 20 2 (1.5 + 0.5) = 18 in.
Ash = 0.09(3.5)(16)[4000 / 60000] = 0.34 in2
Ash = 0.3(3.5)(20){[(20 x 20) / (16 x 16)] 1 } 4000 / 60000 = 0.79 (controls)
Smax = 4 in
Place the confining hoops in the column on both sides of potential hinge over a
dist to the largest of
a) d = 20 in.
b) 1/6 (19.5 x 12) = 39 in. (governs)
c) 18 in

DESIGN OF CONFINING REINFORCEMENT FOR BEAM-COLUMN

3rd FLOOR (LONG DIRECTION)

WD = 73954 lb
WL = 12800 lb
Fc = 4000 psi
Fy = 60000 psi
Web shear reinforcement along beam span
d = 12 2 = 10 in.
As = 4(0.44) = 1.76 in2
f = As / bd = 1.76 / 8(10) = 0.022 < 0.025 ok!
Mn = Asfy [ d a/2 ]
a = Asfy / 0.85fcb = 1.76(60000) / 0.85 (4000)(8) = 3.88 in.
Mn = 1.76 (60000)[10 3.88/2] = 851136 in-lb
VL = (73954 + 851136) / 19.5(12) + 0.75 [1.4(73954) + 1.7(12800)] /2
VL = 50939.23 lb
Vc = 2 fc bwd = 2 4000 (8)(10) = 10119 lb
Vn = 50939.23 [ (10 1) / 10 ] = 45845.3 lb
Vs = Vn Vc = 45845.3 10119 = 35726.3 lb
Try # 4 hoop, Av = 2(0.2) = 0.40 in2
S = Avfyd / Vs = 0.40(60000)(10) / 35726.3= 11.74 in.
Confining reinforcement in the beam column joint.
Vcd = Mn / h1/2 + h2/2 = 851136 / (5+5)12 = 7093 lb
Vn at each joint = Asfy Vcd = 1.76(60000) 7093
Vn = 98507 lb
Vnall = 15 fcA
Vnall = 154000(400)(0.85) = 322552 lb
Vnact = 0.85(98507) = 83731 lb ok!
Column d = 20 2.5 = 17.5 in
Vc = 24000 (20)(17.5) = 44272 lb
Vs = [98507 / 0.85] 44272 = 71619 lb
S = Avfyd / Vs = 0.40(60000)(17.5) / 71619 = 5.86 in.

Smaxall

S = d/4 = 17.5 / 4 = 4.375 in.

8Ln = 8(0.44) = 3.52 in
24(0.5) = 12 in.

Place the confining hoops in the beam over a dist.

10 = 2h = 2 x 12 = 24 in spacing the # 4 hoops and cross ties @ 5.75 in.
Confining reinforcement in the column at beam column joint
Ash > 0.09 shc fc / fyh ; Ash > 0.3shc [(Ag / Ash) 1) Fc/fyh
hc = 20 2 (1.5 + 0.5) = 18 in.
Ash = 0.09(3.5)(16)[4000 / 60000] = 0.34 in2
Ash = 0.3(3.5)(20){[(20 x 20) / (16 x 16)] 1 } 4000 / 60000 = 0.79 (controls)
Smax = 4 in
Place the confining hoops in the column on both sides of potential hinge over a
dist to the largest of
a) d = 20 in.
b) 1/6 (19.5 x 12) = 39 in. (governs)
c) 18 in

DESIGN OF CONFINING REINFORCEMENT FOR BEAM-COLUMN

2ND FLOOR (LONG DIRECTION)

WD = 81453 lb
WL = 12800 lb
Fc = 4000 psi
Fy = 60000 psi
Web shear reinforcement along beam span
d = 12 2 = 10 in.
As = 4(0.44) = 1.76 in2
f = As / bd = 1.76 / 8(10) = 0.022 < 0.025 ok!
Mn = Asfy [ d a/2 ]
a = Asfy / 0.85fcb = 1.76(60000) / 0.85 (4000)(8) = 3.88 in.
Mn = 1.76 (60000)[10 3.88/2] = 851136 in-lb
VL = (81453 + 851136) / 19.5(12) + 0.75 [1.4(81453) + 1.7(12800)] /2
VL = 54908.25 lb
Vc = 2 fc bwd = 2 4000 (8)(10) = 10119 lb
Vn = 54908.25 [ (10 1) / 10 ] = 45845.3 lb
Vs = Vn Vc = 45845.3 10119 = 35726.3 lb
Try # 4 hoop, Av = 2(0.2) = 0.40 in2
S = Avfyd / Vs = 0.40(60000)(10) / 35726.3= 11.74 in.
Confining reinforcement in the beam column joint.
Vcd = Mn / h1/2 + h2/2 = 851136 / (5+5)12 = 7093 lb
Vn at each joint = Asfy Vcd = 1.76(60000) 7093
Vn = 98507 lb
Vnall = 15 fcA
Vnall = 154000(400)(0.85) = 322552 lb
Vnact = 0.85(98507) = 83731 lb ok!
Column d = 20 2.5 = 17.5 in
Vc = 24000 (20)(17.5) = 44272 lb
Vs = [98507 / 0.85] 44272 = 71619 lb
S = Avfyd / Vs = 0.40(60000)(17.5) / 71619 = 5.86 in.

Smaxall

S = d/4 = 17.5 / 4 = 4.375 in.

8Ln = 8(0.44) = 3.52 in
24(0.5) = 12 in.

Place the confining hoops in the beam over a dist.

10 = 2h = 2 x 12 = 24 in spacing the # 4 hoops and cross ties @ 5.75 in.
Confining reinforcement in the column at beam column joint
Ash > 0.09 shc fc / fyh ; Ash > 0.3shc [(Ag / Ash) 1) Fc/fyh
hc = 20 2 (1.5 + 0.5) = 18 in.
Ash = 0.09(3.5)(16)[4000 / 60000] = 0.34 in2
Ash = 0.3(3.5)(20){[(20 x 20) / (16 x 16)] 1 } 4000 / 60000 = 0.79 (controls)
Smax = 4 in
Place the confining hoops in the column on both sides of potential hinge over a
dist to the largest of
a) d = 20 in.
b) 1/6 (19.5 x 12) = 39 in. (governs)
c) 18 in