This page contains the Validation Problems that have been created for Pedestal design as per American Concrete design code ACI 318. The Results of SFA software are compared with the Hand calculated Values.  The validation document includes the STAAD, SFA files and Validation sheet. 

 

Validation #1

This Problem validates the calculation of Flexural bending moment for the pedestal with/without slenderness effect. The final design bending moment is calculated with/without effect of slenderness effect of the column. 

ACI 318-2014 & ACI 318-2019

Unit: Metric Pedestal Flexural Design Validation sheet ACI 318M-2014

Unit: Imperial Pedestal Flexural Design Validation sheet ACI 318-2014

 

 

Validation #2

This Problem validates the Shear design of the pedestal. The Shear design check is performed, and shear links are provided if required. 

ACI 318-2014

Unit: Metric Pedestal Shear Design Validation sheet ACI 318M-2014

Unit: Imperial Pedestal Shear Design Validation sheet ACI 318-2014

 

ACI 318-2019

The additional Biaxial shear check is performed as per ACI 318-2019 code.

Unit: Metric Pedestal Shear Design Validation sheet ACI 318M-2019

Unit: Imperial Pedestal Shear Design Validation sheet ACI 318-2019