When the nominal shear stress (τv) surpasses the concrete's design shear strength (τc), according to IS 456-1978, the nominal shear reinforcement must be designed to resist a shear stress equal to __________?

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12 Jan 2019
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According to IS 456-1978, if the nominal shear stress (τv) exceeds the concrete's design shear strength (τc), the nominal shear reinforcement should be provided to carry the entire shear stress τv.

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