Analysis and Design of Column Piers of Non-Conventional Sections using MATLAB

Abstract

This project proposes to develop the interaction diagram for nonconventional column piers. Design charts will be developed for bridge piers subjected to axial compression and any axial bending for Indian Road Congress IRC: 112-2011 using MATLAB software for all grades of concrete and steel. The behavior of column subjected to axial compression with any axial bending is understood from collected literatures. The rectangular stress block will be considered for concrete to the design calculations as per IRC: 112-2011 cl 8.2 (A-2). Charts are will be created for four side arrangement. The MATLAB coding will be done for various neutral axis and percentage of reinforcements. Sections considered are hollow rectangular, hollow circular, which can be used in the bridge piers as an alternative to the conventional sections like square, rectangular, circular, etc. After preparing the design charts, the solid and hollow sections are compared.