Question:

In civil engineering, what is the typical method used to determine the design shear strength of a beam web?

A$)$ Evaluation of the beam's resistance to bending.

B$)$ Calculation based on the beam's moment of inertia.

C$)$ Assessment of the beam's resistance to axial compression.

D$)$ Analysis of the beam's resistance to shear forces.

E$)$ Measurement of the beam's modulus of elasticity.