R.C. Column Design Spreadsheet to BS 8110-1: 1997
 
 

Description:

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This is a very useful spreadsheet for designing reinforced concrete columns (braced, unbraced, slender, short, pinned, fixed etc). This together with the beam design spreadsheet is a fundamental tool for reinforced concrete designers. It makes column design a very simple task. The spreadsheet is easy to follow and use.

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Features:

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- A clear and easy to read output (all on a single page);
- Column is checked for compression, bending and bi-axial bending;
- Calculates required column reinforcement;
- Covers braced and unbraced columns (slender and short);
- Changeable bar diameters;
- The following end conditions can be specified: free (cantilever), pinned, semi-rigid and rigid;
- Spreadsheet checks column slenderness and applies additional moments as required by BS 8110;
- Includes column cross-section diagram for easier appreciations.
- Automatically calculates K;
- Gives 'N uz' and 'N bal' per reinforcement area;
- Gives minimum link diameter per reinforcement area;
- Option to change column type between vertically and horizontally (like precast column) cast;
- Up to eight loadcases;
- Compatible with older versions of Excel, like Excel 97;
- Design is in accordance with British Standard (BS 8110-1 1997);

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(Note: macros must be enabled for proper working of the spreadsheet. See this easy step-by-step guide)

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Download Section:

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FREE Lite version: R.C. Column Design to BS (1.1).

The restriction in this free lite version is that you cannot change the company name nor the logo (shown in top left corner) - currently set to a made up company. Also you cannot change concrete characteristic strength nor number of bars.

 

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FULL version: R.C. Column Design to BS (1.1).

Fully working version where you change the company information and company logo. And also you can change concrete char. strength and number of bars.

By purchasing this spreadsheet you agree to the disclaimer shown in 'checkout' section. Two types of licenses are available for this spreadsheet. The single-user license is offered for a nominal price of £20 - a great product that you can have for a great value.

After purchase fill in this Activation Key Request Form.

 

 

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