Hi,
Firstly I want to thank you for a quick response to my previous question.
I am designing a reinforced transfer slab with RAM Concept. I have defined user reinforcement on top and bottom of the slab, and I have checked that it is more than the minimum requirement of the code. However, the program designs extra reinforcement, most of which is based on AS3600: Clause 9.4.1, which is the minimum reinforcement requirements.
I read in the forum that you have replied to a similar question by suggesting to end the design strips at about 100 to 150 mm from the edge of the slab. I have done this as well (stopped the design strips at about 150mm from any step in the slab), but I am still getting a lot of extra reinforcement for minimum requirements.
I have attached my file. Could you please have a look and comment?
Kind regards,
Ash