Designing a concrete column

摘要

The subject of this guide is the design of reinforced concrete columns to BS EN 1992-1-1- Eurocode 2: Design of Concrete Structures - Part 1-1: General Rules for Buildings. It covers the design of columns of all cross section profiles, which are typically square, rectangular and circular. The principles of reinforced concrete design are explained in Technical Guidance Note 3 (Level 2), which covers the design of concrete slabs. You are directed to that text prior to reading this guide in order to appreciate the concepts that are introduced within it.