Right choice is (b) Avτb
To explain I would say: Simple post-critical method based on the shear buckling strength can be used for web of I-section girders, with or without intermediate transverse stiffeners, provided that web has transverse stiffeners at the supports. The nominal shear strength is given by Vn= Avτb, where Av = area of web, τb = shear stress corresponding to web buckling.