The maximum shear stress (in N/mm2 ) in a reinforced concrete beam of M-25 grade as per IS 456-2000 is given as:

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  1. 3.4
  2. 3.5
  3. 2.8
  4. 3.1

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Option 4 : 3.1
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The shear strength of reinforced concrete with the reinforcement is restricted to some maximum value τcmax depending on the grade of concrete.

Table 20 of IS 456

Stipulates the maximum shear stress of reinforced concrete in beams τcmax as given below in Table. Under no circumstances, the nominal shear stress in beams τv shall exceed τcmax given in the table for different grades of concrete.

Grade of concrete

M20

M25

M30

M35

M40 and above

τcmax 

(in MPa)

2.8

3.1

3.5

3.7

4.0

 
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