Definition of a concrete columns vs. a wall

[WillisV]

Could someone provide me with a code reference that indicates when a certain member is defined as a column vs a wall (aspect ratios etc?). Looking more as it pretains to min. reinforcing provisions and fire rating applications as opposed to strength design.

 

[WillisV]

ACI 530 doesn't seem to have a problem explicitly specifying the definition as a ratio...

 

[youngstructural]

WillisV: Not to slag concrete masonry, but the results of an ACI530 design are more predictable, and (typically) simple, than for ACI318. Probably has a lot to do with the willingness to define a ratio...

Cheers,

YS

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