Thanks Rana Waseem, that is a brilliant response.
I'll remodel the strips with respect to the local axes I assigned to the slab panels to get proper mesh transitioning and re run the analysis, design and detailing. I'll share the results when I'm done. The only problem with the strips is that there is no flexibility in modelling the exact width needed as the start and end points only have (x inputs) would have been better if there was an option for (x,y inputs). More so the Auto Widen Strip function does not help much with strips at angles other than 0 or 90 degrees. I'll try out some configurations and post the results.
Back to the Finite Element Analysis Solution. In this day and age I seriously doubt the possibility of a Structural Engineer not coming across complex floor systems. Architects and Engineers alike can be very imaginative (we can't hide from it ). From The Concrete Centre publication "HOW TO DESIGN REINFORCED CONCRETE FLAT SLABS USING FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS by O Brooker" in pg.12 "Interpreting results: The results from an FE analysis will generally be in the form of contour plots of stresses and forces, although a ‘section’ through the contour plots (either bending moment or areas of steel) can usually be obtained. These will show very large peaks in bending moment at the supports. The temptation to provide reinforcement to resist this peak moment should be avoided. This potential error stems from a lack of understanding of the assumptions made in the modelling. The reinforcement in the concrete will yield at the support position and the moment will be distributed across a larger area; it is not therefore necessary to design to resist this peak moment. However, a method is required for distributing this peak moment across a larger area." I would like to share the PDF with you but I'm not sure about the forum rules concerning that. From the above statement, the large intensities I'm getting at the Beam/Column supports (joints) are to be expected but then it still takes me back to my initial question, "How do I use the plot to provide reinforcement for the slab?" More so, the concept of "AVERAGING" keeps popping with FEA Solutions. Let's say for instance we don't have the luxury of adding strips and the only option is to use FEA to design the slab, how would you do it ? If there is an approach on how to get this done it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for your anticipated response.