Column Base Plate Capacity

This tool calculates the capacity of column base plates under axial loads

Input:

Output:

    Calculate Geometric Properties
    e = 0.2 in
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    Calculate Bearing Strength in Grout and Concrete
    ϕPp = 1074.1 kip
    • kip
    • kip
    • kip
    Calculate Base Plate Cantilever Distances
    l = 3.35 in
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    • in
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    Calculate Plate Yielding Limit
    tp,min = 1.5 in
    • ksi
    • k
    • in
    User Notes:
References
  1. Steel Design Guide 1: Base Plate and Anchor Rod Design (2nd ed.). American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC).