Eriksson Column is a Microsoft Windows-based program for the design and analysis of columns in accordance the ACI 318 specifications.
Developed in the C# language in the .NET Framework, Eriksson Column incorporates a state-of-the-art computational engine to perform extremely fast, real-time calculations.
Eriksson Column was created specifically for the Microsoft Windows environment. Full support is provided for all Windows features. All Windows are scrollable. Eriksson Column’s interface takes full advantage of Windows’ power and flexibility to give you better control over the design process.
System
MS Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10
C# in .Net Framework
DRM BasedActive internet connection for licensing
Design Specifications
ACI 318
Geometry
Single or Multi-Story
Cut-outs and reveals
Multi member stack
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stack
Material Properties
Concrete properties
Rebar properties
Strand propertiesMesh properties
Transverse Properties
...
Properties
Loads
Vertical and horizontal point loads
Point moments
Automatic live load patterning
Wind loads
...
loads
Structural Model
Column stacks and load rundown
P-delta
Cracked section analysis
Biaxial analysis
...
analysis
Load & Resistance Factors
Code specified
User-defined
...
defined
Reinforcement
Strand
Rebar
Mesh
Transverse
...
Transverse
Output
Highly graphical
Results graphs
Performance summary
Reinforcement sketch
Results output with all internal data