Ultimate Axial Load Limit (column and wall:ACI 318)

Modified: 21 Mar 2025 Tekla Structural Designer 2026

Ultimate Axial Load Limit (column and wall:ACI 318)

The strength of a column under truly concentric axial load is

Pn,o = 0.85 * f'c * (Ag - Ast) + fy * Ast

For nonprestressed compression members with tie reinforcement,

φ * Pn,max = 0.80 * φ * [0.85 * f’c * (Ag - Ast) + fy * Ast]

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