Some important thumb rules for making the layout of any Column

Guidelines to be followed for making A column layout is created on the basis of the following directions :-

The design of columns should be made with regard to the total forces operating on the structure. In order to avoid errors, there are some important thumb rules which should be followed by every Civil engineer and Architect.

The following three thumb rules should be followed:

1. Size of the Columns

2. Spaces among Columns

3. Alignment of columns

Minimum Size of RCC columns: The size of the columns is based on the total loads operating on the columns which range from axial loads and lateral loads. Large beam spans cause bending moment in the beams as well as in columns which are drawn by the stresses in the beams.