 CSICOL
INTEGRATED SOFTWARE FOR ANALYSIS
AND DESIGN OF SIMPLE AND COMPLEX REINFORCED CONCRETE COLUMNS
CSICOL is a comprehensive software package used for analyzing and designing
columns. The design of columns of any concrete, reinforced concrete, and
reinforced concrete composite cross-sections can be carried out by the
program. CSICOL provides an 'Quick Design Wizard' tool that guides users
step-by-step, through the whole process of column design. This makes the
design process simple, organized and efficient. The design can be carried
out in accordance with ACI-318-02, ACI-318-99 or CSA A-23.3-94 codes.
CSICOL is capable for handling an unlimited number of load combinations
both for sway and non-sway conditions. The design actions may be specified
directly or may be computed by the program using the moment magnification
method. The design and analysis takes into account the slenderness effects.
Sway and non-sway condition checks may also be performed by the program
as specified by the selected design code. Moreover, CSICOL is capable
of determining the Effective Length Factor based on the framing and end
conditions of the column.
CSICOL output includes the capacity interaction surface, load-moment
curves, moment-moment curves, moment-curvature curves for various failure
criterion, combined axial-flexural elastic stress contours, rebar stresses,
cracked section stresses, load point location, capacity vector, neutral
axis depth and orientation, etc. Reports may be created as part of the
output for the analysis and design process. The reports may be customized
by adding information and graphics of your choice.
CSICOL provides several predefined parametric shapes, including a variety
of solids, hollow, and flanged shapes, in addition to a large collection
of Standard Steel Database Shapes, which can be used in composite columns.
It is easy to merge, edit and draw Shapes to suit geometry requirements
and create complex cross-sections. The program provides effective, efficient
and practical tools for the alignment, stacking, and placement of these
Shapes. Rebars can be placed anywhere (corner, perimeter, sides, circle,
irregular, etc.) in the cross-section using several addition and placement
tools. Standard (ASTM, Metric, and Imperial ) as well as user defined
rebar sets may be used.
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