As part of a previously completed research project (Project No. 82/95), minimum reinforcement requirements for reinforced concrete were investigated and presented in a technical position paper. A model used for the investigation of the deformation capacity of structural concrete - the Tension Chord Model - was further developed to deal with crack development and minimum reinforcement requirements. This allowed for a consistent comparison of the minimum reinforcement requirements specified in different design norms (SIA 162, ENV 1992-1, and ENV 1992-2) and the formulation of the current project's research requirements.