Design Criteria
Shear design is not required when spans are designed in accordance with Article 4.6.2.3.
The longitudinal edge beam cannot have less flexural reinforcement than interior slab regions. Do not consider the additional flexural capacity of concrete barrier rails, parapets, or sidewalks in longitudinal edge beam design.
Provide bottom transverse distribution reinforcement. Use Equation 5.12.2.1-1 to determine the required amount.
Provide #4 reinforcing bars at 12 in. maximum spacing for shrinkage and temperature reinforcement required to satisfy Article 5.10.6.
Assume Class 1 exposure condition when checking distribution of reinforcement for crack control except for top flexural reinforcement in continuous spans, in which case assume Class 2 exposure condition.