This document discusses punching shear reinforcement in reinforced concrete flat slabs, highlighting its advantages like architectural flexibility and ease of construction, alongside the primary disadvantage of brittle punching failure. It details methods for increasing punching shear resistance, types of reinforcement, seismic behavior, and relevant code provisions, with an emphasis on the need for shear reinforcement to enhance ductility. Additionally, an example is provided to illustrate the application of these principles using design codes.