Concrete column design (ACI 318-19 update)

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Modified: 22 Apr 2021
2025
Tekla Structural Designer

Concrete column design (ACI 318-19 update)

Summary

When working to the 2019 version of the code the Concrete column and wall design to ACI 318 checks are amended as follows:

  • Clause 22.4.2.1 - The value of fy is limited to a maximum of 80 ksi in the calculation of ultimate compressive strength.
  • Clause 22.5.5.1 - Updated shear design as per revised shear equations.

  • Clause 22.5.1.10 - Added new biaxial shear check.

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