The reinforcement type (as defined in the design section or design strip segment) is considered (PT or RC).

The longitudinal reinforcement from all other designs (except other ductility) is considered to be in place before ductility reinforcement is added.

The bending moments sign (or signs) is determined by the moment envelope for the rule set layer (ductility could be required for both positive and negative moments).

Code Rules are applied as shown in the following table.