Reduction of forces for slab with beams

[Anonymous]

hello everyone,

is it correct to use the reduction of forces above columns and walls for a solid slab with concealed or drop beams in it ? 

[Anonymous]

Thank you for answering
My question is in general. For any solid slab with beams in it either concealed or drop, can i use the reduction of forces above columns or this option is used only for slabs laying on columns directly?

[mustafahesenow]

Hi @Anonymous

For checking punching you dont need to check it when you have beams.

For moment yes you still need to do it in order to get the most realistic moment .

[Anonymous]

@mustafahesenowThank you for your help,

I was only asking in order to know if it will be ok if I use the reduction of forces to get more realistic moments when having beams (regardless of the punching shear) which you are telling that it will be fine if I use it. 

[mustafahesenow · Accepted solution]

Hi @Anonymous

Yes dear its better to use it to get the more realistic moment.