DETERMINATION OF EFFECTIVE LENGTH FACTORS FOR SLENDER CONCRETE COLUMNS

SECTION 10.11.3 OF THE 1971 ACI BUILDING CODE REQUIRES THAT THE EFFECTIVE LENGTH FACTOR K FOR SLENDER CONCRETE COLUMNS BE DETERMINE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF CRACKING AND REINFORCEMENT ON RELATIVE STIFFNESS. THE REASONS FOR THIS REQUIREMENT ARE OUTLINED AND A CALCULATION PROCEDURE IS PROPOSED WHICH RESULTS IN ACCEPTABLE ACCURACY. /AUTHOR/

• Authors:
  • Breen, J E
  • MacGregor, J G
  • Prrang, E O
• Publication Date: 1972-11

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 669-72
• Serial:
  • Am Concrete Inst Journal & Proceedings
  • Volume: 69
  • Issue Number: 11

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Calculation; Columns; Fracture mechanics; Length; Material reinforcement; Reinforced concrete
• Uncontrolled Terms: Computation
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00210248
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 11 1974 12:00AM