Step 1: Understanding the influence of shear force on bending moment capacity.
- According to IS 800:2007, when the factored design shear force does not exceed 60\% of the design shear strength, it does not reduce the bending moment capacity of the section.
- Beyond this limit, shear effects need to be accounted for in bending moment capacity calculations.
Step 2: Importance in design considerations.
- If the shear force is within the 60\% limit, the plastic moment capacity remains unaffected.
- If it exceeds 60\%, the available bending capacity is reduced due to combined shear and bending effects.
Thus, the correct answer is (C) 60\%.