IRC:112-2011 are considered to be the same as per Clause 6.2.2 except as given in Clause 6.2.3.2 for epoxy coated reinforcement. 623.1 Galvanised reinforcement The strength as well as elongation and bond properties of galvanised reinforcement are not adversely affected by gaivanising. 6.2.3.2 Epoxy-coated reinforcement Reinforcingbars conforming to IS 1786 can be coated by fusion bonded epoxy conforming t01S 13620-1993. reinforcement. in detailing of steel the iap iength and anchorage lengths given in Section ‘15 shouldbe increased by 25 percent. 6233 Stainless steel reinforcement Properties of stainless steel reinforcement shall not be inferior to the carbon steel reinforcement of corresponding strength class. For bond properties reference shouldbe made to the relevant code or established on basis of tests. Note: The Indian Standard for stainless steel reinforcement is under preparation. The British ‘Standard BS:6744:2001, which covers suitable stainless steels for use as reinforcement may be referred, 63 Prestressing Steel 6.3.1 Specifications, grades, strength, elongation and relaxation Prestressing steel in the following forms, conforming to Indian Standards given in Section 18, Tables 18.2 to 18.5 shall be used. - Plain or indented wires = Stress-relieved multi-ply strands - High tensile steel bars Steels conforming to other international standards but satisfying the minimum strength, elongation, and relaxation characteristics of Indian Standards may be used. 6.3.2 Minimum sizes The steels of nominal sizes and ultimate strengths having characteristics as mentioned in Table 18.2 to 18.5 are permitted for use in bridges designed for normal Ife (Refer Table 5.1). 31