User Draw Slab Rebar Error

[YTrihop]

Hello,

I have been attempting to manually add additional compression bars in my transfer slab to help reduce deflection. However, after placing the bars in the required locations, I am noticing an increase in deflection instead of a reduction.

Does anyone know why this might be happening or how I could resolve this issue?

Thank you!

 

[GJoeRMK]

Usually the concrete section is what contributes to the inertia and stiffness and what ultimately controls deflection in RC structures, adding rebars will theoretically add a little of inertia but not for so much. If you have problems with deflection in your slab, you can:

- Increase the thickness of the slab
- Reduce the span of the slab
- Stiff the support a little bit more
- Add a gravity column