How to Calculate Minimum Area by Base Plate?
Minimum Area by Base Plate calculator uses Minimum Area provided by Base Plate = Axial Compressive Load on Column/Permissible Bearing Strength of Concrete to calculate the Minimum Area provided by Base Plate, Minimum Area by Base Plate refers to the minimum area required for the base plate of a structural column or any other type of vertical member to prevent excessive bearing stress on the supporting surface or foundation. Minimum Area provided by Base Plate is denoted by Ap symbol.
How to calculate Minimum Area by Base Plate using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Minimum Area by Base Plate, enter Axial Compressive Load on Column (PColumn) & Permissible Bearing Strength of Concrete (fc) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Minimum Area by Base Plate calculation can be explained with given input values -> 1.5E+9 = 5580/3800000.