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Based on AS3600 2018(+A2) Clause 9.2

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9.1.2 Reinforcement and tendon distribution in two-way flat slabs

In two-way flat slabs, at least 25% of the total of the design negative moment in a column-strip and adjacent half middle-strips shall be resisted by reinforcement or tendons or both, located in a cross-section of slab centred on the column and of a width equal to twice the overall depth of the slab or drop panel plus the width of the column.

Inputs

Moment, M*

Slab depth, D

Top cover

Concrete strength, f'c

Rebar strength, fsy

Strength reduction factor, Φ

Concrete strain, εc

Steel strain, εs

Stress block factor, γ

Column geometry

Column Dx

Column Dy

PT strands

PT strand size

PT hat height

PT yield stress

Design option 1

Bar size

Length X-X

Length Y-Y