ABSTRACT
If the top reinforcement in the intermediate spans is only to be taken as far as the quarter-points, we put 2lJ\ — V4 in equation (0.16) and find that
3g1 4q — 3g
Then, in the outer spans,
ai 3q
(0.18)
1 2(8q - 3g) If these rules are not observed, the slab will fail by cracking at the top, just at the ends of the top rein forcement, and it will not be possible for the yield ing at the intermediate supports assumed in the cal culation to take place (Fig. 0.13).
