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There is no restriction by ACI-318. Feasibility is limited to the imagination and practicality.

Source: http://docs.csiamerica.com/help-files/etabs/Menus/Define/Section_Properties/Frame_Sections/Frame_Section_Property_Reinforcement_Data_Form.htm The above might work for you. I don't have SAP2000 installed so I can't really check what I find on internet but I do remember that you could either design a new beam or check existing one very easily. If the above doesn't work, try this link: https://www.researchgate.net/post/How_to_provide_beam_reinforcement_in_sap2000_with_R_F_to_be_check_option_just_like_option_provided_for_column_in_sap2000 Things have changed so much since I was working on SAP200.

This topic has already been repeatedly discussed in the forum. You can use the search to find topics. Here are few topics as starter.

In this case, you have to provide lap splices for column's lateral reinforcement please refer to ACI-318 2005 Item No. 7.10 page No. 87 for more details.... or check any latest version of ACI code. Thanks