Civil Engineering MCQCivil Engineering (Shared)
Maximum shear stress tau_c,max is specified to prevent:
Concrete Technology & RCCMaximum shear stressMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
Higher workability
B
Concrete shrinkage only
C
Excessive cover
D
Diagonal compression failure of concrete
Correct Answer
D. Diagonal compression failure of concrete
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If tau_v exceeds tau_c,max, the section must be redesigned; shear reinforcement alone is insufficient. Reference: Clause 40.2.3; Table 20 | Page: verify from your official BIS copy/PDF pagination
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