Ephrem Beyene

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Limit on normalized axial load?

For columns located in non-seismic region is there any limit on the normalized axial load(Ned/(fcd*b*h), Ned-design axial load, b and h are column cross section and fcd is design axial load) to...

05 February 2019 5,265 3 View

Confined concrete in column and wall sections?

what is the best arrangement of confinement reinforcement in column and wall sections. linking every vertical reinforcement with link may lead to congestion. for this reason please elaborate what...

05 January 2019 8,679 3 View

For punching shear reinforcment, Eurocode specifies the reinforcement perimeter to terminate some distance in from the outer perimeter. why?

The attached picture shows the scenario. on Section 6.4.5 of Eurocode 2, it states that "The outermost perimeter of shear reinforcement should be placed at a distance not greater than kd within...

04 January 2019 750 4 View

Gap( compression only link elements) in sap 2000?

I am trying to model foundation systems in sap 2000 and am trying to model the soil as Gap( compression only link element). anyone with expreince on how to define this elements appropriately...

30 December 2018 2,200 5 View

To model mat foundation in sap 2000 should I use Line spring or area spring to model soil?

I am modeling mat foundation in sap 2000. and I am a bit concerned on the use of line spring elements since they can carry both tension and compression. but, the area spring option allows me to...

28 December 2018 9,868 3 View

Normalized axial load limit in eurocode 1998(seismic design code)?

while designing structures to Eurocode 1998( seismic design) the normalized axial load( Ned/fcd*b*h, where Ned is Axial load, fcd is design concrete strength, b and h are cross sectional...

28 December 2018 8,060 2 View