Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
In an RCC beam, the spacing of vertical stirrups is computed using the formula Asv/b×Sv = (τ_v - τ_c)/0.87f_y, where τ_v is:
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A
Permissible shear stress in concrete
B
Nominal shear stress = V_u/(b×d)
C
Characteristic strength of concrete
D
Design bond stress
Correct Answer
B. Nominal shear stress = V_u/(b×d)
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τ_v = V_u/(b×d) is the nominal shear stress due to the design shear force V_u. τ_c is the design shear strength of concrete. Stirrups are designed for the excess shear τ_v - τ_c.
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