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18.7.2 Dimensional limits R18.7.2 Dimensional limits—The geometric constraints,
his provision follow from previous prac ismology
18.7.2.1 Columns shall satisfy (a) and (b) mmittee of SEAOC 1996).
(a) The shortest cross-sectional dimension, measured on a
straight line passing through the geometric centroid, shall
be at least 12 in
{(b) The ratio of the shortest cross-sectional dimension to
the perpendicular dimension shall be at least 0.4
18.7.3 Minimum flexural strength of columns R18.7.3 Minimum flexural strength of columns—The
int of 18.7.3.2 is to reduce the likelihood of yielding in
18.7.3. Columns shall satisfy 18.7.3.2 oF 18.7.3. jumns that are considered as part of the seismic-force-
sting system, If columns are not stronger than beams
18.7.3.2 The flexural strengths of the columns shall satisfy ing into-a joint, there is increased likelihood of inelastic
ion. In the worst case of weak columns, flexural yielding
TDM 2 (6/5) Mun (18.7.3.2) ‘occur at both ends of all columns in a given story,
ulting in a column failure mechanism that can lead to
where lapse.
TLMye is sum of nominal flexural strengths of columns 1n 18.7.3.2, the nominal strengths of the beams and
framing into the joint, evaluated at the faces of the joint inns are calculated at the joint faces, and those strengths
Column flexural strength shall be calculated for the factored compared directly using Eq, (18.7.3.2). The 1995 and
axial force, consistent with the direction of the lateral forces ier Codes required design strengths to be compared at
considered, resulting in the lowest flexural strength. center of the joint, which typically produced similar
TM is sum of nominal flexural strengths of the beams alts but with added calculation effort.
framing into the joint, evaluated at the faces of the joint. 1 determining the nominal moment strength of a beam
In T-beam construction, where the slab is in tension under ion in negative bending (top in tension), longitudinal
moments at the face of the joint, slab reinforcement within forcement contained within an effective flange width of
an effective slab width defined in accordance with 6.3.2 shall ip slab that acts monolithically with the beam increases,
bbe assumed to contribute to May if the slab reinforcement is beam strength, French and Mochle (1991), on beam-
developed at the critical section for flexure. smn subassemblies under lateral loading, indicates that
Flexural strengths shall be summed such that the column the effective flange widths defined in 6.3.2 gives
moments oppose the beam moments. Equation (18.7.3.2) onable estimates of beam negative moment strengths of
shall be satisfied for beam moments acting in both directions jor connections at story displacements approaching 2
in the vertical plane of the frame considered. nt of story height. This effective width is conservative
the slab terminates in a weak spandrel
18,7.3.3 If 18.7.3.2 is not satisfied at a joint, the lateral 8.7.3.2 cannot be satisfied at a joint, 18.7.3.3 requires
strength and stiffness of the columns framing into that joint iny positive contribution of the column or columns:
shall be ignored when calculating strength and stiffness of ived to the lateral strength and stiffness of the structure
the structure. These columns shall conform to 18.14, be ignored, Negative contributions of the column or
imns should not be ignored. For example, ignoring the
Mess of the columns ought not to be used as a justifica-
for reducing the design base shear, If inclusion of those
lumns in the analytical model of the building results in an
increase in torsional effects, the increase should be consid-
cred as required by the general building code. Furthermore,
the column must be provided with transverse reinforcement
to increase its resistance to shear and axial forces.
18.7.4 Longitudinal reinforcement RI8.7.4 Longitudinal reinforcement—The lower limit of
the area of longitudinal reinforcement is to control time-
18.7.4.1 Area of longitudinal reinforcement, Ag, shall be dependent deformations and to have the yield moment
at least 0.014, and shall not exceed 0.064, exceed the cracking moment, The upper limit of the area
reflects concem for reinforcement congestion, load transfer
18.7.4.2 In columns with circular hoops, there shall be at from floor elements to column (esp\
least six longitudinal bars construction) and the development of high shear stresses
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18.7—Columns of special moment frames
18.7.1 Scope
18.7.1.1 This section shall apply to columns of special
‘moment frames that form part of the c
stem and are proportioned primarily to re
shear, and axial forces,
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Notes on Fig. R18.6.5:
1. Direction of shear force Vs depends on relative magntudes
‘of gravity loads and shear generated by end moments.
2, End moments May based on stoel tensile stress of 1.25 fy,
‘where fis specified yield sength, (Both end moments
should Be considered in both directions, clockwise and
‘counter-clockwise)
3. End moment Mp for columns need not be greater than
‘moments generated by the Mpy ofthe beams framing into
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