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Calculation of Supplemental Untensioned Reinforcement

Supplemental reinforcement is calculated when the "unreinforced" stress limits are exceeded, even for the structure types and classes where it is not anticipated by BS 8110. For example, if a class 1 beam has tension stresses exceeding 0 N/mm2, it will be marked as having failed the 4.3.4.3 criterion; supplemental reinforcement will still be calculated for the class 1 beam even though the reinforcement cannot solve the failure.