The current implementation of the column design will not accommodate columns which carry tension axial forces.

When calculating the shear reinforcing needs the moment and axial forces that controls the main steel design is considered to occur concurrently with the maximum shear force in each axis of the column.

For slenderness consideration the column is always considered to be part of a frame and never a cantilever column.

To calculate the appropriate material safety factor (γ_m) to meet the intent of BS8110:1997 amendment #3 the following logic is applied

If f_y > 490 N/mm² then γ_m= 1.15 else γ_m= 1.05

There is no consideration given for starter bars at either the foundation or at splice locations. The engineer is responsible for making this change if necessary.

The body of the detailed column design report is only available in SI units.

The user cannot change the reinforcing table used. A predefined table consisting of the following bar sizes is available for use: