Theoretical Analysis of Factors Affecting Ultimate Nominal Load of Reinforced Concrete Axially Loaded Short Squire Columns (Pu) Comparing use Prokon Program

Abstract

One of this theoretical study, parameters that affecting the ultimate load capacity of the axially loaded column are studied. The parameters such as compressive strength of concrete and steel reinforcement ratio. Throughout study a different value of each factor will be assumed. Then the nominal load-carrying capacity of axially loaded column was calculated for these different factors parameters according using the simplified methods provided in (ACI-318- 14) building code requirement for structural concrete and Prokon Program. It is observed that increasing the compressive strength of concrete result in improving the ultimate load capacity. Using compressive strength of concrete more than 40MPa which results in increasing of (Pu) from (2362kN) to(5918KN) . On other hand The total area of longitudinal reinforcement bars (AST), and the gross area of concrete section (Ag) have a significant effects also on increasing of (Pu) value but not as (Fcʹ).