The ultimate shear force at a section of an RCC beam is 300 kN. The shear resisted by concrete is 77.5 kN. What is the shear for which shear reinforcement is required?

The ultimate shear force at a section of an RCC beam is 300 kN. The shear resisted by concrete is 77.5 kN. What is the shear for which shear reinforcement is required? Correct Answer 222.5 kN

Shear to be resisted by shear reinforcement is Vus = Vu – Vuc Vus = Vu – Vuc; Where Vu = ultimate shear force and Vuc = shear resistance of concrete = 300 – 77.5 = 222.5 kN.

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