43.2 Compression Members
Cracks due to bending in a compression member
subjected to a design axial load greater than 0.2fc, AC,
wheref, is the characteristic compressive strength of
concrete and AE is the area of the gross section of the
member, need not be checked. A mumber subjected to
lesser load than 0.2fckAI: may be considered
as flexural member for the purpose of crack control
(see 43.1).
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