Scribd
Upload
2K views

Calculation of Loads For Column and Foundation Design

The document provides guidance on calculating total loads on columns and footings for structural design. Loads to consider include: (1) self-weight of the column per floor, (2) self-weight of beams per meter, (3) wall loads per meter, and (4) total slab load of dead, live, and self-weight. Standard assumptions are provided for estimating self-weights of columns, beams, walls, and slabs based on common material dimensions and densities. A factor of safety of 1.5 must also be applied to the total calculated column load according to IS 456:2000 standards.

Uploaded by

Mandar Nadgaundi
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
2K views

Calculation of Loads For Column and Foundation Design

The document provides guidance on calculating total loads on columns and footings for structural design. Loads to consider include: (1) self-weight of the column per floor, (2) self-weight of beams per meter, (3) wall loads per meter, and (4) total slab load of dead, live, and self-weight. Standard assumptions are provided for estimating self-weights of columns, beams, walls, and slabs based on common material dimensions and densities. A factor of safety of 1.5 must also be applied to the total calculated column load according to IS 456:2000 standards.

Uploaded by

Mandar Nadgaundi
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 2

Calculation of loads for Column and Foundation Design | Structural Design

How to calculate the total loads on a column and corresponding footing?

This article has been written on the request from my readers. Engineering
students generally get confused when it comes to calculating loads for column
and footings design. The manual process is simple.

Types of loads on column

1. Self weight of the column x Number of floors


2. Self weight of beams per running meter
3. Load of walls per running meter
4. Total Load of slab (Dead load + Live load + Self weight)
The columns are also subjected to bending moments which have to be
considered in the final design. The best way to design a good structure is to use
advanced structural design software like ETABS or STAAD Pro. These tools are
leagues ahead of manual methodology for structural design, and highly
recommended.

In professional practice, there are some basic assumptions we use for structural
loading calculations.

You can hire me for your structural design need.  Contact me.
For Columns
Self weight of Concrete is around 2400 kg per cubic meter, which is equivalent to
240 kN. Self weight of Steel is around 8000 kg per cubic meter. Even if we assume
a large column size of 230 mm x 600 mm with 1% steel and 3 meters standard
height, the self weight of column is around 1000 kg per floor, which is equivalent
to 10 kN. So, in my calculations, I assume self weight of column to be between 10
to 15 kN per floor.
For Beams
Similar calculations as above. I assume each meter of beam  has dimensions of
230 mm x 450 mm excluding slab thickness. So, the self weight can be around 2.5
kN per running meter.
For Walls
Density of bricks varies between 1500 to 2000 kg per cubic meter. For a 6″ thick
wall of 3 meter height and a length of 1 meter, we can calculate the load per
running meter to be equal to 0.150 x 1 x 3 x 2000 = 900 kg which is equivalent
to 9 kN/meter. You can calculate load per running meter for any brick type using
this technique.
For autoclaved, aerated concrete blocks like Aerocon or Siporex, the weight per
cubic meter is between 550 to 700 kg per cubic meter. By using these blocks for
construction, the wall loads per running meter can be as low as 4 kN/meter,
which can result in a significant reduction in the cost of construction.
For Slab
Assume the slab has a thickness of 125 mm. Now each square meter of slab
would have a self weight of 0.125 x 1 x 2400 = 300 kg which is equivalent to 3 kN.
Now, assume Finishing load to be 1 kN per meter and superimposed live load to
be 2 kN per meter. So, we can calculate slab load to be around 6 to 7 kN per
square meter.
Factor of Safety
In the end, after calculating the entire load on a column, please do not forget to
add in the factor of safety. For IS 456:2000, the factor of safety is 1.5.
You can use RCC Column Design app to calculate steel required for the
calculated axial load using this method.

You might also like