Simple Algorithm for Design of Beams

For a flange beam,

b  lz / 0.5  bw for T-beam, b  lz / 10  bw for L-beam

K ’  0.156 where redistribution does not exceed 10%

 This implies a limitation of the neutral axis depth to d / 2 

K '  0.402(  b  0.4)  0.18(  b  0.4) 2

Where Redistribution exceeds 10%

M
And K 
bd 2  f cu
if K  K ', Compression Reinforcement is not required and:

  K 
z  d  0.5   0.25  
  0.9  
But not greater than 0.95d

(d - z )
x
0.45
Hence Area of Tension R/F:
M
AS 
0.95 f y .z

If K  K ', Compression Reinforcement is required and:

  K ' 
z  d  0.5   0.25  
  0.9  
(d  z )
x
0.45
Area of Compression Reinforcement:
( K  K ') f cu .bd 2
AS ' 
0.95 f y (d  d ')
Area of Tension Reinforcement:
K ' f cu .bd 2
AS 
0.95 f y z  AS '