A 550mmx800mm column reinforced with 12 pcs of D20mm (3 bars each on outer ends). The column carries an ultimate load of 3500kN at an eccentricity 325mm. Assuming concrete strength and steel strength to be 25MPa and 420MPa respectively. Take clear cover to be 40mm and diameter of ties to be 10mm. Determine the balanced compression depth, mm. Determine the balanced moment, kN-m. What is the design strength, kN.

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A 550mmx800mm column reinforced with 12 pcs of D20mm (3 bars each on outer ends). The column carries an ultimate load of 3500kN at an eccentricity 325mm. Assuming concrete strength and steel strength to be 25MPa and 420MPa respectively. Take clear cover to be 40mm and diameter of ties to be 10mm.

  1. Determine the balanced compression depth, mm.
  2. Determine the balanced moment, kN-m.
  3. What is the design strength, kN.
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