rebending column rebars
rebending column rebars
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After placement of concrete isolated footings i discovered a column shifted 10 cm from its correct location. i bent the rebars to shift the column 10 cm. as shown in the drawing. will this affect the strength of the column. please comment.






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I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
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you mean the strength of the column will not be affected . please explain more.
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I think that I see where you're going with this. There are two cases:
1) You've considered the bottom of the column fixed to the footing and transmitting moment to that joint. With the dowels compromised, that fixity and capacity for moment capacity are eliminated and your column capacity would be reduced.
2) You designed the bottom of the column as though it were pinned to the footing. In this case, the design capacity of the column has not been compromised. That said, you would still need:
a) Some nominal connection to the footing to keep the column from slipping off.
b) Sensible corrosion protection to your active reinforcing.
My recommendation regarding what ought to be done remains the same either way.
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.