Verification of Circular RC Cross Section
The program verifies a reinforced concrete pile using the method of limit deformation (Art 17.2). The maximum allowable strain of concrete in compression is 0.0035.
The degree of reinforcement is checked using the formula:
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- Column - check for dominant compression (Art. 17.3.5.3)
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- Beam - check for dominant bending (Art. 17.3.5.2)
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ρmin obtained from table 17.3.
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where: | Dp | - | pile diameter |
As | - | cross sectional area of reinforcement |
Interaction diagram N-M
Usage ratio of concrete cross-section subject to the combination of bending moment and normal force is determined as |0L| / |0R|. Where L is load and R is strength with prescribed excentricity.
Shear
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First, the program computes the ultimate shear strength of concrete VRd1. Formulas are from Art. 17.4.2.2 - Model I, where the section width (bw=b) and effective depth (d) are replaced according to option Shear of circular piles.
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where
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If the ultimate shear strength of concrete is exceeded, the ultimate shear strength Vmax and strength of reinforced section Vs are checked (Art. 17.4.2.2).
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