The minimum eccentricity to be considered for an axially loaded RCC column of size 400 mm × 400 mm with unsupported length of 5 m is:

Concept:As per IS 456: 2000, clause 25.4,Minimum EccentricityAll columns shall be DESIGNED for minimum eccentricity, equal to the addition of the unsupported LENGTH of column divided by 500 and lateral DIMENSIONS divided by 30, subject to a minimum of 20 mm.Where BIAXIAL bending is considered, it is sufficient to ensure that eccentricity exceeds the minimum about one axis at a time.Calculation:Unsupported length = 5000 mmSize of the column = 400 mmMinimum eccentricity = \(\frac{L}{{500}} + \frac{B}{{30}} \)\(e_{min}= \;\frac{{5000}}{{500}} + \frac{{400}}{{30}} = 23.33\;mm\;\)But, in no case, the minimum eccentricity should be less than 20 mm.