This document discusses the direct design method for reinforced concrete slabs. It outlines several limitations of the method and provides steps for determining the factored total bending moment. These include distributing the design moments to slab sections and reinforcing for negative and positive moments. Equations are given for calculating the factored bending moments distributed to column strips, intermediate strips, and exterior slab regions. Factors that influence moment distribution like relative stiffness of beams and slabs are also presented.