Code Minimum Reinforcement
- The structural system (as defined in the design section or design strip segment) is considered (beam, one-way slab, two-way slab).
- The reinforcement type (as defined in the design section or design strip segment) is considered (PT or RC).
- The placement of the reinforcement is based on the "min. reinforcement location" selection for the design strip segment or design section:
- Elevated Slab – Reinforcement is at top near supports and bottom near midspan.
- Mat Foundation – Reinforcement is at bottom near supports and top near midspan.
- Tension Face – Reinforcement location is determined by the design moment envelope for the rule set (reinforcement may be required on both faces).
- Top – Reinforcement is always located at the top of slab (Engineer discretion advised)
- Bottom – Reinforcement is always located at the bottom of slab (Engineer discretion advised)
- None – No reinforcement is provided (Engineer discretion advised)
- Code Rules are applied as shown in the following table
Design System | RC | PT - bonded tendons | PT - unbonded tendons |
---|---|---|---|
Beam |
3.12.5, 3.12.11.2.4 | 4.12.2 | 3.12.5, 3.12.11.2.4, 4.12.2, TR43/6.10.6 |
One-Way Slab | 3.12.5, 3.12.11.2.7 | 4.12.2 |
3.12.5, 3.12.11.2.7, 4.12.2, TR43 / 6.10.6 |
Two-Way Slab |
3.12.5, 3.12.11.2.7 |
TR43 / 6.10.6 |
TR43 / 6.10.6 |