Beams: the maximum area of longitudinal reinforcement As,max
Eurocode 2 part 1-1: Design of concrete structures 9.2.1.1 (3)
The cross-sectional area of tension or compression reinforcement outside lap locations should not exceed the maximum area of reinforcement As,max.
Recommendation
The recommended value for the maximum area of reinforcement As,max is 0,04Ac.
