This document discusses the design of shear reinforcement in reinforced concrete beams according to BS8110. It explains that shear stresses cause diagonal cracking if they exceed the tensile strength of the concrete. Shear reinforcement such as links and bent-up bars are required to resist shear stresses beyond the concrete's capacity. Design of shear reinforcement involves calculating the shear resistance provided by the concrete and steel reinforcement. The spacing and arrangement of shear links and bars must satisfy code requirements to effectively resist diagonal cracking.