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Maximum spacing of shear reinforcement measured along the axis of the member for vertical shear shall not exceed the lesser of:

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Maximum spacing of shear reinforcement measured along the axis of the member for vertical shear shall not exceed the lesser of:
  • A0.85d and 200 mm
  • B0.50d and 300 mm
  • C0.75d and 300 mm
  • D0.75d and 450 mm
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According to IS 456:2000, clause 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.