Question

A rectangular RCC beam section having a width of 200 mm and depth of 300 mm is subjected to a factored shear force of 60 kN. Determine the nominal shear stress acting in the section if the effective cover is 50 mm and grade of concrete is M20 and the grade of steel is Fe 415.

• A. 0.86 N/mm²
• B. 1.4 N/mm²
• C. 1 N/mm²
• D. 1.2 N/mm²

Answer 1

Answer: (D)