Transmission of Axial Force Through Floor Systems

Calculate effective compressive strength of concrete in joints according to AS 3600 Cl. 10.8.

Input Parameters

h (Overall depth of the joint) [mm]

D (Smaller column dimension) [mm]

f′_cc (Concrete strength in column) [MPa]

f′_cs (Concrete strength in slab) [MPa]

Restraint Type

Calculating results...

Selected Case (f′_cj)

Four Sides

Two Opposite Sides

Two Adjacent Sides

Ratio f′_cs/f′_cc

Ratio h/D

Project:	Transmission of Axial Force Design	Engineer:	__________________
Date:		Reference:	AS3600 Cl.10.8

Parameter	Symbol	Unit
Overall depth of the joint	h	mm
Smaller column cross-sectional dimension	D	mm
Compressive strength of concrete in column	f′_cc	MPa
Compressive strength of concrete in slab/beams	f′_cs	MPa

Parameter	Symbol	Unit
Ratio f′_cs/f′_cc	f′_cs/f′_cc	-
Ratio h/D	h/D	-
Effective strength - Four Sides	f′_cj	MPa
Effective strength - Two Opposite Sides	f′_cj	MPa
Effective strength - Two Adjacent Sides	f′_cj	MPa