Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
The maximum shear stress permitted in M20 concrete as per IS 456 is nearest to:
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Choose the correct answer
A
1.2 N/mm2
B
5.0 N/mm2
C
2.8 N/mm2
D
4.0 N/mm2
Correct Answer
C. 2.8 N/mm2
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IS 456 Table 20 gives tau_c,max = 2.8 N/mm2 for M20 concrete.
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