spColumn Input and Output
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User Interfaces
- Graphical User Interface
- Command Prompt (batch mode)
Input File Formats
- pcaColumn/spColumn Binary Input (COL) File
- pcaColumn/spColumn Text Input (CTI) File
Material properties
- Concrete compressive strength and modulus of elasticity
- Maximum allowable compressive strength
- Rectangular stress block depth factor
- Ultimate compressive strain
- Yield strength
- Modulus of elasticity
- ASTM A615, ASTM A615M, CSA, G 30.18, prEN 10080, or user defined
Section Geometry
- Rectangular, circular, or irregular shapes
- Equally-spaced bars - rectangular or circular layout
- Rectangular layout with equal number of bars on each side
- Rectangular layout with a different number of bars on each side
- Irregular pattern
- Tied, spiral, or other (strength reduction factors may be modified)
Design Parameters
- Clear cover to bars or ties
- Bar spacing
- Minimum and maximum reinforcement