The permissible average shear stress in steel beam is 

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  1. 0.4 fy
  2. 0.6 fy
  3. 0.66 fy
  4. 0.75 fy

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Option 1 : 0.4 fy
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Explanation:

As per IS 800:1987,

Maximum permissible direct tensile stress in structural steel is 0.60 fy

Maximum permissible direct compressive stress in structural steel is 0.60 fy

Maximum permissible bending tensile stress in structural steel is 0.66 fy

Maximum permissible bending compressive stress in structural steel is 0.66 fy

Maximum permissible average shear stress in structural steel is 0.40 fy

Maximum permissible bearing stress in structural steel is 0.75 fy

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