What is the size of RCC column?

Nowadays RCC columns are widely being used in structures, So in this article, I will discuss the sizes of RCC columns. The minimum size of a column should not be less than 9”x9” for single story structure with M15 (1:2:4) concrete.

What size concrete column do I need?

Concrete required per 1 ft Column Height

Column Size (in x in)	Volume (cy – cubic yards – per linear foot Square Column)
14 x 14	0.050
15 x 15	0.058
16 x 16	0.066
17 x 17	0.074

What is the size of column base?

Column footing size for 1 storey (G+0) building:- for 1 storey (G+0) house or in simple ground floor building, general thumb rule, using standard 9″ thick walls, we recommended size of column footing should be 3.5’×3.5’×3.5′ (1m x 1m×1m) for isolated footing shallow foundation in gravel and sand soil with higher …

What is the column size for 2 storey building?

Column size for 2 storey (G+1) building:- For this general thumb rule, we will assume a structure of G+1 (2 storey) residential building, using standard 5″ walls, size of an RCC column should be 9”x 12” (230mm x 300mm) with 6 bars of 12mm Fe500 Steel with m20 grade of concrete and stirrups of T8@6″C/C.

What is the thickness of column?

6. Minimum Thickness of Other Concrete Members

Structural Element	Thickness, mm
Chajja	100mm
Cable / pipe trench walls and base slab	125mm
Precast trench cover	125mm
Insert plate	12mm

Why rcc column is important?

Columns carry the load of structure and hence they are critical. It is important to align them for verticality so that load is transmitted properly. The column shuttering should be strong enough to take the pressure of fresh concrete and remain in position during concreting.

What size of RCC column for ground floor residential building?

I will recommended 9″ × 12″ (230mm × 300mm) standard size of RCC column for ground floor residential building. These days the minimum I use in my projects is 9″ x 12″ (225 mm x 300mm) with 6 bars of 12 MM Fe500 steel.

What size columns for 2 storey (g+1) building?

Column size for 2 storey (G+1) building:-For this general thumb rule, we will assume a structure of G+1 (2 storey) residential building, using standard 5″ walls, size of an RCC column should be 9”x 12” (230mm x 300mm) with 6 bars of 12mm Fe500 Steel with m20 grade of concrete and stirrups of [email protected]″C/C.

What are the different types of loads in RCC columns?

There are axial loads and lateral loads. Large beam spans induce bending moment not only in the beams, but also in columns which are pulled by the stresses in the beams. Standard size of an RCC column should not be less than 9”x 9” (225mm x 225mm) with 4 bars of 12mm Fe500 Steel with m20 grade of concrete and stirrups of T8@6 ″C/C.

What is the minimum size of a column in a building?

The minimum size of a column should not be less than 9”x9” for single story structure with M15 (1:2:4) concrete. If 9”x9” columns are to be used in one and half story building, always use M20 (1:1.5:3) concrete.