1.

Determination of column strip

(1) Half of the width of column strip = min (   )/4 (Fig. 1)
 
(2) If  ≠  then width of column strip =   
 

(a) Column strip for  ≦  (b) Column strip for   

Fig. 1 Definition of Design Strips

2. Reinforcement arrangement in slabs without beams

1) Section

Column
Strip

Middle
Strip

Fig. 2 Section

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2) Plan (Example)

∎Note 1: Use solid lines for top bars and dotted lines for bottom bars
∎Note 2: A #4 bar means 4/8 inch diameter bar (which is D13)
A #3 bar means 3/8 inch diameter bar (which is D10)
∎Note 3: Arrangement of top and bottom bars must comply with Fig. 2.

Fig. 3 Plan

3) Edge columns

(a) Typical details for top bars at edge columns (flat plate)

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(b) Typical details for top bars at corner columns (flat plate)
Fig. 4 Plan (exterior columns)

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