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RC Column Layout

The document outlines three essential thumb rules for column design in construction: the size of columns should be appropriate for the load, the distance between columns should be maintained for structural integrity, and columns must be aligned correctly to avoid design issues. Minimum column sizes and spacing guidelines are provided, emphasizing the importance of a grid layout to prevent mistakes. Following these rules can help prevent structural design errors in civil engineering and architecture projects.

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RC Column Layout

The document outlines three essential thumb rules for column design in construction: the size of columns should be appropriate for the load, the distance between columns should be maintained for structural integrity, and columns must be aligned correctly to avoid design issues. Minimum column sizes and spacing guidelines are provided, emphasizing the importance of a grid layout to prevent mistakes. Following these rules can help prevent structural design errors in civil engineering and architecture projects.

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Three thumb rules to be followed are as follows:

1. Size of the Columns


2. Distance between Columns
3. Alignment of columns

Thumb rule no.1

Size of the columns

The size of the columns depends on the total load on the columns.

Minimum size of the column should not be less than 9”x9”.

9”x9” columns are to be used for a single storey structure with M15 grade of concrete.

In case, 9”x9” column size is to be used for 1 and half storey structure, then it is advised to use
M20 grade concrete.

A safe and structurally sound column size for a 1 and half storey structure should not be less than
12”x9” using M15 grade concrete. This should be in your most preferred and practical options
list.

Thumb rule no.2

Distance between the columns

Try to maintain equal distance between the centres of two columns. Always plan a column layout
on a grid.

The distance between two columns of size 9”x9” should not be more than 4m centre to centre of
column.

If larger barrier free distances are required then going for larger column size is to be used.

The size of the columns increase because of two factors:

1. Increase in the distance between two columns (This increases the dimensions of the
columns as well the depth of the beam.)
2. Height of the building (Increase in the number of floors is directly proportional to the
dimensions of the columns.

Thumb rule no.3

Alignment of Columns
A rectangular grid is to be made for placing the columns. This helps in avoiding mistakes and
placing in columns can be done in the right way.

The columns can preferably be arranged in two different fashions:

1. In a straight line with the help of a grid


2. In a circular fashion for circular buildings.

Zigzag arrangement of columns is an absolutely wrong way of working out Structural design. It
should be remembered that when columns are erected, beams are laid connecting the columns.

The Zigzag column placement causes three major issues:

1. Unbalanced load transfer


2. Problems in wall construction
3. Problems in laying beams

If these three thumb rules are followed by Civil Engineering and Architecture students,
implementation of wrong Structural design can be prevented.

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