(Solved): (a) Based on AS3600 Section [8.2], determine the shear strength of a reinforced concrete section a ...

(a) Based on AS3600 Section [8.2], determine the shear strength of a reinforced concrete section as shown in Figure 1(a). [15 marks] Given: b = 350 mm, D = 500 mm f'c = 32 MPa, fsy.f = 500 MPa Exposure A2: Minimum cover to shear reinforcement = 25 mm Longitudinal bars are 3-N20 bars at the top and 2-N20 at the bottom of the section Stirrup bars are N10@250mm spacing D 0 b I I A SC A-SV A st Figure 1(a): RC Beam Section