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Structural Design Specifications - Engineering

Q1:

The maximum spacing of shear reinforcement should not exceed 0.75 d subject to a minimum of

A 300 mm

B 350 mm

C 400 mm

D 450 mm

E 500 mm

ANS:D - 450 mm

According to IS 456:2000, cl 26.5.1.5, the maximum spacing of shear reinforcement measured along the axis of the member shall not exceed 0.75 d for vertical stirrups where d is the effective depth of the section under consideration. In no case shall the spacing exceed 300 mm.