Uniform Design Method for punching shear in flat slabs and column bases

Based on the punching shear provisions according to Eurocode 2, a new Uniform Design Method (UDM) for flat slabs and column bases is developed. The derivation of the design method is described in detail. To verify the changes in the current design provisions, the new design method is evaluated using large databanks for flat slabs and column bases without and with shear reinforcement as well as systematic test series.