AOA! I am currently working on a 3 story building and was working out the reinforcement in beams and columns.Although software results gave zero torsional reinforcement (see attached plan for plinth beams) but  senior design engineer provided 2-#4 bars in the mid-height may be to resist torsional effects.?(I am not sure).. I even  asked him why he has provided these 2 bars at the mid height and he said to resist torsional reinforcement. But i am confused!   But my question is if E