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Maximum spacing of vertical shear reinforcement in beams should not exceed:
Concrete Technology & RCCStirrup spacingMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
16 times bar diameter only
B
5d or 450 mm
C
0.75d or 300 mm, whichever is less
D
d or 600 mm, whichever is greater
Correct Answer
C. 0.75d or 300 mm, whichever is less
Why is this the answer?
Stirrups should be close enough to intercept potential diagonal cracks. Reference: Clause 26.5.1.5 | Page: verify from your official BIS copy/PDF pagination
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