TASK 1. With the use of diagrams, describe the slenderness ratio and the effective length of a column. Give references where necessary, especially in the use of illustrations and diagrams
2. Determine whether the reinforced concrete column cross-section shown below would be suitable to resist an axial load of 17501iN. Assume that the design compressive strengths of the concrete 20N/mm2 and steel reinforcement are 375 N/mm2 respectively.
300 mm
14-300 mm —
4 no. 20 mm dia. reinforcing bars
3. The client has considered the following materials: Timber, Reinforced Concrete and Structural Steel. Provide an analysis of each material of their: a. LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY, b. SIZE, c. WEIGHT and d. CORROSION RESISTANCE
TASK 2 1. The loaded beam below has been analysed and the moments and shear forces determined. The client requires a reinforced concrete beam to be used. Produce a detail design for an RC beam according to Eurocode 2.
