An R.C.C. beam of 6 m span is 30 cm wide and has a lever arm of 55 cm. If it carries a U.D.L. of 12 t per m and allowable shear stress is 5 kg/cm2

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An R.C.C. beam of 6 m span is 30 cm wide and has a lever arm of 55 cm. If it carries a U.D.L. of 12 t
per m and allowable shear stress is 5 kg/cm2, the beam

(A) Is safe in shear

(B) Is safe with stirrups

(C) Is safe with stirrups and inclined bars

(D) Needs revision of section

The correct Answer Is
(D) Needs revision of section