Description
Column Base Plate (H-Shape) Calculation
Engineering Spreadsheet — Instant Download
What This Spreadsheet Does
Designs base plates for H-shape (W-section, I-section) steel columns per AISC. Handles axial compression, shear, and moment loading — the typical combined-load case at every column base.
What’s Inside the Excel File
- Inputs — column section, base plate dimensions, anchor bolt size/grade, concrete f’c, applied P, V, M
- Bearing pressure check on concrete pedestal
- Base plate thickness per AISC Design Guide methodology
- Anchor bolt tension demand for moment
- Shear transfer — friction, anchor shear, or shear lug
- Utilization ratios for plate, anchors, and concrete
Who This Is For
- Structural steel design engineers
- Industrial building and pipe rack designers
- EPC structural teams
- Steel connection detailers
Codes & Standards Referenced
- AISC 360 — Specification for Structural Steel Buildings
- AISC Design Guide 1 — Base Plate and Anchor Rod Design
- ACI 318 — concrete bearing provisions
How It Works
| 1 | Purchase — secure payment |
| 2 | Download — instant Excel access |
| 3 | Enter Values — column, plate, anchor, load data |
| 4 | Get Results — plate thickness + anchor design |
File Format & Compatibility
Microsoft Excel (.xlsx). Opens in Excel 2016+, Excel 365, Google Sheets. No macros, no locked cells.
What You Get After Payment
- ✅ Instant download (also emailed)
- ✅ Lifetime access
- ✅ Engineer email support
- ✅ 7-day refund if file fails to open
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does it cover circular (pipe) columns?
No — optimised for H-shape (W/I sections). Pipe columns need a different formulation.
Pinned or fixed base?
Both — toggle between pinned (axial + shear) and fixed (axial + shear + moment).
Custom version needed?
Request a custom quote.
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