Question: ( 1 5 percent ) Consider the masonry column shown in the photograph. This column supports a roof snow load in Colorado. The column measures

(15 percent) Consider the masonry column shown in the photograph. This column supports a roof snow load in Colorado. The column measures 23.625 inches by 23.625 inches (nominally 24 inches square). The column is 42 feet tall and the load is applied concentrically between pinned supports.
(15 percent) For the column considered in Question 4, consider if the column were to be reinforced with four total No.4 rebars spaced vertically each placed 2" in set from the corner. F'm =2,000.
5a) What would be the reinforcement ratio, ?
5b) What would be the nominal column capacity, Pu?
5c) What vertical ties are required? (size and spacing draw a section/plan)
( 1 5 percent ) Consider the masonry column shown

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