AMENDMENT

NOTIFICATION NO. 12
Amendment No. 1/IRC:SP:79/November, 2018 (Effective from the 31st January, 2019)
To
IRC:SP:79-2008 “Specifications for Stone Matrix Asphalt”
S.No Clause No. For Read
& Page No.
1. Title Tentative Specifications for Stone Matrix Specifications for Stone Matrix Asphalt
Asphalt
2. 3.1 Bitumen: The bitumen for fiber-stabilized Bitumen: The bitumen for fiber-stabilized
(Page 2) SMA shall be viscosity grade VG-30 complying SMA shall be viscosity grade VG-40 complying
with Indian Standard Specification for paving with Indian Standard Specification for paving
bitumen IS:73 or Polymer Modified Bitumen bitumen IS:73 or Polymer Modified Bitumen
(PMB) Grade 40 complying with the Indian (PMB) Grade 40 complying with the Indian
Roads Congress Specification IRC:SP:53 Roads Congress Specification IRC:SP:53 or
Rubberised bitumen as per IRC:SP:107.
3. 6.2 Tack Coat: A bitumen emulsion complying with Tack Coat: Rapid Setting bitumen emulsion
(Page 6) IS:8887 of a type and grade or viscosity grade (RS1) complying with IS:8887 or bitumen
bitumen VG-10 shall be applied as a tack coat on VG 10 shall be applied as a tack coat on the
the existing bituminous layer. Quantity of liquid existing bituminous layer. The quantity of
bituminous material shall vary from 0.20 to 0.30 residual bitumen of the emulsion or the bitumen
kg/sqm in case of emulsion and 0.30 to 0.40 kg/ VG 10 shall vary from 0.13 to 0.19 kg/m2. The
sqm in case of bitumen. In this regard IRC:16 tack coat shall be applied by a self propelled
may be referred. The tack coat shall be applied or towed bitumen pressure sprayer equipped
by a self propelled or towed bitumen pressure for spraying the bitumen binder uniformly at a
sprayer equipped for spraying the bitumen binder specified rate. The emulsion tack coat shall be
uniformly at a specified rate. The emulsion tack allowed to set (turn black from brown) before
coat shall be allowed to set (turn black from laying the hot mix.
brown) before laying the hot mix.

Notification No. 13
Amendment No. 4/IRC:6/November, 2018 (Effective from 31st January, 2019)
To
IRC:6-2017 “Standard Specifications and Code of Practice for Road Bridges,
Section; II Loads and Load Combinations” (Seventh Revision)
S. Clause No. For Read
No. Page No.
1 Combination of Loads and Forces and Combination of Loads and Forces and
Permissible Increase in Stresses Permissible Increase in Stresses
202.3
The load combination shown in Table 1 The load combination shown in Table 1 shall
(Page 6)
shall be adopted for working out stresses be adopted for masonry & timber bridges for
in the members. The permissible increase working out stresses in the members. The
of stresses in various members due to these permissible increase of stresses in various
combinations is also indicated therein. members due to these combinations is also
These combinations of forces are not indicated therein. These combinations of
applicable for working out base pressure on forces are not applicable for working out
foundations for which provision made in base pressure on foundations for which
relevant IRC Bridge Code shall be adopted. provision made in relevant IRC Bridge Code
For calculating stresses in members using shall be adopted. For calculating stresses in

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S. Clause No. For
No. Page No.
working stress method of design the load
combination shown in Table 1 shall be
adopted.
The load combination as shown in Annex
B shall be adopted for limit state design
approach.
2 204.4 Note Below Table 7 :- Congestion Factor
(Page 21) Note :- For Intermediate bridge spans, the
value of multiplying factor may be
interpolated
3 206.4 Each part of the footway shall be capable of
resisting an accidental load of 4 tonne, which shall
(Page 25)
be deemed to include impact, distributed over a
contact area of 300 mm in diameter. For working
stress approach, the permissible stress shall
be increased by 25% to meet this provision.
For limit state design, the load combination as
per Table B- 2 shall be followed.This provision
need not be made where vehicles cannot mount
the footway as in the case of a footway separated
from the roadway by means of an insurmountable
obstacle, such as,crashbarrier, truss or a main
girder
4 208.5 The span length to be considered for arriving at
the impact percentages specified in Clause
(Page 31)
208.2 and 208.3 shall be as follows:
a) For spans simply supported or continuous
or for arches………….
the effective span on which the load is placed.
b) For bridges having cantilever arms without
suspended spans………….
the effective over hang of the cantilever arms
reduced by 25 percent for loads on the cantilever
arms and the effective span between supports
for loads on the main span.
c) For bridges having cantilever arms with
suspended span………………
the effective overhang of the cantilever arm
plus half the length of the suspended span
for loads on the cantilever arm, the effective
length of the suspended span for loads on the
suspended span and the effective span between
supports for load on the main span
5 208.7 For calculating the pressure on the bearings and
(Page 32) on the top surface of the bedblocks, full value
of the appropriate impact percentage shall be
allowed. But, for the design of piers abutments
and structures, generally below the level of the
top of the bed block, the appropriate impact
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members using working stress method of
design the load combination shown in Table 1
shall be adopted.
The load combination as shown in Annex B
shall be adopted for limit state design
approach.
Note :- For Intermediate bridge spans, the value
of congestion factor may be interpolated
Each part of the footway shall be capable of
resisting an accidental load of 4 tonne, which
shall be deemed to include impact, distributed
over a contact area of 300 mm in diameter. For
limit state design, the accidental combination
as per Table B.2 shall be followed. This
provision need not be made where vehicles
cannot mount the footway as in the case of
a footway separated from the roadway by
means of an insurmountable obstacle, such as,
crash barrier, truss or a main girder
The span length to be considered for arriving
at the impact percentages specified in Clause
208.2 and 208.3 shall be as follows:
a) For spans simply supported or continuous
or for arches………….
the effective span on which the load is placed.
b) For bridges having cantilever arms (with
& without hinges/suspended spans)….….
the effective over hang of the cantilever
arms reduced by 25 percent for loads on the
cantilever arms.
For calculating the pressure on the bearings
and abutment cap/pier cap, full value of
the appropriate impact percentage shall
be allowed. But, for the design of piers
abutments and structures, generally below
the level of the top of the abutment cap/pier
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S. Clause No. For Read

No. Page No.
percentage shall be multiplied by the factor cap, the appropriate impact percentage shall
given below: be multiplied by the factor given below:
a) For calculating the : 0.5 a) For calculating the : 0.5
pressure at the bottom pressure on the top 3 m
decreasing
surface of the bed block: of the structure below the
uniformly
b) For calculating the : 0.5 abutment cap/piercap
to zero
pressure on the top 3 m decreasing
of the structure below the uniformly b) For calculating the : Zero
bed block to zero pressure on the portion
c) For calculating the : zero of structure more than 3
pressure on the portion m below the abutment
of structure more than cap/piercap
3 m below the bed block
6 210.3 Third Line Third Line
(Page 41) “The maximum velocity for the purpose of this “The maximum velocity for the purpose of
sub-clause shall be assumed to be √2 times the this sub-clause shall be assumed to be √2
maximum mean velocity of the current” times the mean velocity of the current”
Where is the maximum mean velocity Where, is the mean velocity
7 Annexure B Sr. 1, Sr. 1,
(202.3) 2) Snow Load ( See note i) 2) Snow Load
(Page 88) Notes Notes:
i) The snow loads may be based on actual i) The wave forces shall be determined
observation or past records in the particular by suitable analysis considering
area or local practices, if existing drawing and inertia forces etc. on
ii) The wave forces shall be determined by single structural members based on
suitable analysis considering drawing rational methods or model studies.
and inertia forces etc. on single structural In case of group of piles, piers
members based on rational methods or etc., proximity effects shall also be
model studies. In case of group of piles, considered
piers etc., proximity effects shall also be
considered

Notification No.14
Amendment No.1/IRC:SP:114/November, 2018 (Effective from 31st January, 2019)
To
IRC:SP:114-2018 “Guidelines for Seismic Design of Road Bridges”
S. Clause No/. For Read
No Page No.
1. 4.2.3 Where, Where,
(Page 25) l is the span metres, m is the mass per unit l is the span metres, m is the mass per unit
length (N-m), and EI is the flexural rigidity of length (N-m), and EI is the flexural rigidity of
the superstructure in N-m2. the superstructure in N-m2.
EI may be estimated for simply supported span The spectra for vertical ground motions may
as (l3/48 ▲), where ▲is deflection of span due be taken as two-thirds of that for horizontal
unit point load applied on it. motions.
The seismic zone factor for vertical ground
motions may be taken as two-thirds of that for
horizontal motions.

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S. Clause No/. For Read

No Page No.
2. Fig 4.3 (b) -- Note:- In case of Pile foundation, the total
-Add Note hydrodynamic forces calculated based on
below Fig. above formula shall be considered to be equally
shared between piles covered within enveloping
(Page 33)
cylinder.
3. 5.2.1 Z = Zone factor as given in Table 4.2 (Ground Z = Zone factor as given in Table 4.2
(Page 34) acceleration corresponsing to Maximum
Considered Earthquake)
4. 5.2.3, Table 5.1 Table 5.1
Table 5.1
Classification of Types of Soils for Determining Classification of Types of Soils for Determining
(Page 38)
the Spectrum to be Used to Estimate Design the Spectrum to be Used to Estimate Design
Add Note below Earthquake Force Earthquake Force
………………………………
the Table 5.1
Note: -The value of N to be used shall be weighted
mean of ‘N’ of soil layers from existing ground
level/ Scour level to ‘30 m’ below ground / Scour
level. Here N value of individual layer shall be the
corrected value.
5. 5.3.1, General, Depending on the nature of the application Depending on the nature of the application
last line and on the information actually available, the and on the information actually available, the
(Page 39) description of the seismic motion may be made description of the seismic motion may be made
by using artificial accelerograms and recorded by using artificial accelerograms and simulated
or simulated accelerograms. accelerograms.
6. 5.3.2 heading 5.3.2 Artificial Accelerogram 5.3.2 Spectrum Compatible Time History
(Page 39)
7. 5.3.3, Heading 5.3.3 Recorded or Simulated Accelerograms 5.3.3 Simulated Accelerograms
and first line
Recorded accelerograms are generated through Simulated accelerograms are generated through
(Page 39)
a physical simulation of source and travel path a physical simulation of source and travel path
mechanisms. mechanisms
8. 6.4.3, (ii), Wherever the fixed bearings are used, they Wherever the fixed bearings are used, they
shall be designed for the design seismic shall be designed for the design seismic action
(Page 43)
action determined through capacity design. determined through capacity design, subject to
Alternatively, linkages shall be used to the upper limit of elastic design force considered
withstand seismic action. with R = 1. Alternatively, linkages shall be used
to withstand seismic action.
9. 8.1, last line This chapter deals with the earthquake resistant This chapter deals with the earthquake resistant
(Page 57) design of regular bridges in which the seismic design of regular bridges in which the seismic
actions are mainly resisted at abutments actions are mainly resisted at abutments
or through flexure of piers, that is, bridges or through flexure of piers, that is, bridges
comprising of conventional pier-foundation comprising of conventional pier-foundation
system supporting the deck structure with/ system supporting the deck structure with/
without bearings. However for all special and without bearings.
major bridges, detailed dynamic studies should
be carried out as mentioned in Chapter 6
10. 8.4.6.2, (iv), iv) For special long span structure such as cable iv) For long span structure beyond 150m span,
(Page 62) stay & extradosed type bridge foundations, non-linear soil behaviour should be taken into
non-linear soil behaviour should be taken into account in determining possible permanent
account in determining possible permanent deformation during earthquake
deformation during earthquake

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S. Clause No/. For Read

No Page No.
11. 8.5.2, last In seismic zone II & III, the designer is free to Delete this sentence
sentence, exercise his choice of bearing arrangement
(Page 64)
12. Appendix A5 ILLUSTRATION OF LIQUEFACTION OF ILLUSTRATION OF LIQUEFACTION OF
(page 131) SOIL SOIL
(Clause 8.4.3)
13. Appendix -A5 An evaluation of the liquefaction susceptibility An evaluation of the liquefaction susceptibility
A-5.1.1 should be made when the foundation soils should be made when the foundation soils
(Page 131) include extended layers or thick loose sand, include extended layers or thick loose sand,
with or without silt/clay fines, beneath the water with or without silt/clay fines, beneath the
table level, and when the water table level is water table level. The highest water table shall
close to the ground surface. To evaluate the be adopted that can exist over a long period in
liquefaction potential, investigations have to be a year. To evaluate the liquefaction potential,
conducted which include the in- situ Standard investigations have to be conducted which
Penetration Tests (SPT) [IS 2131-1981] or include the in- situ Standard Penetration Tests
Cone Penetration Tests (CPT) [IS 4968 (Part (SPT) [IS 2131-1981] or Cone Penetration
3)-1976], as well as the determination of grain Tests (CPT) [IS 4968 (Part 3)-1976], as well
size distribution curves in the laboratory as the determination of grain size distribution
curves in the laboratory
14. APPENDIX- Where Where
A-5
C60=CHTCHWCSSCRLCBD= correction factor for C60=CHTCHWCSSCRLCBD= correction factor
A.5.1.2
non-standard SPT configurations
(Page 131 &
132) For SPT conducted as per IS 2131-1981, the Delete this sentance
energy delivered to the drill rod is about 60
percent and factors C60 may be assumed as 1.
For non-standard SPT configuration factors Factors CHT, CHW, CBD, CRL and CSS are given
CHT, CHW, CBD, CRL and CSS are given below below
15. APPENDIX- amax- Peak ground acceleration (PGA), in terms amax- Peak ground acceleration (PGA), in terms
A-5 of g, (shall be taken as per Table 4.2), of g, where g is acceleration due to gravity
(Page 135) If value of PGA is not available the ratio amax/g
may be taken equal to seismic zone factor (as
per Table 4.2),

Notification No.15
Amendment No.1/IRC:83 (Part IV)/November, 2018 (Effective from 31st January, 2019)
To
IRC:83 -2014 (Part IV) “Standard Specifications and Code of Practice for Road Bridges,
Section IX – Bearings (Spherical and Cylindrical)”
S. No. Clause No. For Read
Page No.
1 5.4.2 Nsd.max<= fk/γm .Ar .k Nsd<= fk/γm .Ar .k
(Page 16)
2 5.4.3.2 e2 = Vxy,sd/Nsd,max. µfr . c e2 = Vxy,sd/Nsd, . µfr . c
(Page 18)
3 5.4.3.4 e4 = Vxy,sd/Nsd,max. (r + b) e4 = Vxy,sd/Nsd. (r + b)
(Page 19)

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Notification No.16
Errata No.1/IRC:SP:114/November, 2018 (Effective from 31st January, 2019)
To
IRC:SP:114-2018 “Guidelines for Seismic Design of Road Bridges”
Sl. Clause No. Existing Modified
No. & Page No.
Contents - Seismic Analysis Methods General Design Provisions
Chapter-6,
Title
1. Contents - Bearings, Seismic connection & Experience Bearings, Seismic connection & Expansion
Chapter-8, Joints Joints
Title of
section 8.5
2. Contents Illustration of Seismic Acceleration Method Illustration of Capacity Design
– Title of Preamble
Appendix
A-3
3. 2.3, iii. The dynamic earth pressures on abutments The dynamic earth pressures on abutments, wing
(Page 6) during earthquakes shall not be considered in walls and return walls/retaining walls during
Zones II and III. earthquakes shall not be considered in Zones II
and III.
4. 4.2.4, vi. The shear force for over strength moments The shear force for over strength moments in
(Page 27) in case of cantilever piers shall be calculated case of cantilever piers shall be calculated as
as MRD/h, “h” is height shown in Fig 7.1 in Mo/h, where “h” is height shown in Fig 7.1 in
Chapter 7. In case of portal type pier capacity Chapter 7. In case of portal type pier capacity
of all possible hinges need to be considered. of all possible hinges need to be considered.
5. 4.8, ii. …. The total force shall be evaluated by ……. The total force shall be evaluated by
(Page 30 & Eq.4.2 Eq.4.2
31)
F=Ce x αh x W Eq. (4.2) F=Ce x Ah x W Eq. (4.2)
Where : Where:
Ce = A coefficient given in Table 4.4 as a function Ce = A coefficient given in Table 4.4 as a function
of ratio of height of submerged portion of pier of ratio of height of submerged portion of pier
(H) to Radius of enveloping cylinder Re (H) to Radius of enveloping cylinder Re
αh = Design horizontal seismic coefficient as Ah = Design horizontal seismic coefficient
given in IRC 6 – 2017

W = Weight of the water of the enveloping W = Weight of the water of the enveloping
cylinder cylinder
The pressure distribution is shown in Fig. 4.2. The pressure distribution is shown in Fig. 4.2.
Values of C1, C2, C3 and C4 are stated in Table Values of C1, C2, C3 and C4 are stated in Table
4.5 …………. 4.5 ………….
6. 5.2.1 For most of the structures of low to medium For most of the structures of low to medium
(Page 34) heights with small spand and small length of heights with small span and small length of
bridge, elastic seismic acceleration method bridge, elastic seismic acceleration method
(seismic coefficient method) is adequate. In this (seismic coefficient method) is adequate. In this
method structure is analysed its fundamental method structure is analysed in its fundamental
(single) mode of vibration. mode of vibration.
7. 5.2.2 ………. .The forces are obtained for each mode ………. .The forces are obtained for each mode
(Page 37) by use of response spectrum as given in Fig 5.1 by use of response spectrum as given in Fig 5.1
(b) above and (b) above and

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8. 5.3 In bridges where pier height are high, bridge
(Page 38) has abrupt or unusual changes in mass,
stiffness or geometry along its span and has
large differences in these parameters between
adjacent supports, special seismic devices such
as dampers, isolator shock transmission unit
etc. are provided and where the large spatial
variation need to considered than time history
method should be used. The dynamic analysis
of a bridge by time history method may be
carried out using direct step-by-step method of
integration of equations of motion suitable steps
small enough to include response of highest
modes of vibration.
9. 8.2, 1st Para, The superstructure shall be designed for the design
last line, seismic forces calculated based on various analysis
(Page 57) methods specified in Chapter 6 in combination
with other appropriate loads. The effect of vertical
seismic component is particularly important in
Superstructure and needs to be investigated in
situations mentioned in clause 5.3 under “General
Design Provisions”.
10. 9.2.1, ii. Steel members shall be so designed and detailed
(Page 78) as to give them adequate strength, stability and
ductility to resist severe earthquakes in all seismic
zones classified in IRC:6 without collapse.
11. 9.2.2 Special braced/moment frames defined in (i)
(Page 79) (b,c and (ii)b above, are detailed to exhibit
higher ductility and can be used in any seismic
zone. Ordinary concentrically braced frames and
Ordinary Moment Frame (OMF) shall not be
used in seismic zones IV and V and for bridges
with importance factor greater than unity (1> 1.0)
in seismic zone III. Provisions for eccentrically
Braced Frame (EBF) are not covered in these
guidelines and specialist literature may be referred
to for detailing of such frames.
12. 9.2.6.1, • The provisions in this section apply for
(Page 81) diagonal, X-bracing, V and inverted V-type
bracing in concentrically braced frames.
• For eccentrically braced frames (EBF),
specialist literature may be referred.
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In bridges where pier heights are high, bridge has
abrupt or unusual changes in mass, stiffness or
geometry along its span and has large differences
in these parameters between adjacent supports,
special seismic devices such as dampers, isolator,
shock transmission unit etc. are provided and
where the large spatial variation need to be
considered, then time history method should be
used. The dynamic analysis of a bridge by time
history method may be carried out using direct
step-by-step method of integration of equations
of motion with suitable steps which are small
enough to include response of highest modes of
vibration.
The superstructure shall be designed for the
design seismic forces calculated based on
various analysis methods specified in Chapter
6 in combination with other appropriate loads.
The effect of vertical seismic component is
particularly important in Superstructure and
needs to be investigated in situations mentioned
in clause 4.2.1.
Steel members shall be so designed and detailed
as to give them adequate strength, stability and
ductility to resist severe earthquakes in all seismic
zones classified in Chapter - 4 without collapse.
Special braced/moment frames defined in (i)
(b,c and (ii)b above, are detailed to exhibit
higher ductility and can be used in any seismic
zone. Ordinary concentrically braced frames and
Ordinary Moment Frame (OMF) shall not be
used in seismic zones IV and V and for bridges
with importance factor greater than unity (I > 1.0)
in seismic zone III. Provisions for eccentrically
Braced Frame (EBF) are not covered in these
guidelines and specialist literature may be referred
to for detailing of such frames.
a. The provisions in this section apply for
diagonal, X-bracing, V and inverted V-type
bracing in concentrically braced frames.
b. For eccentrically braced frames (EBF),
specialist literature may be referred.
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• K-bracing shall not be permitted in systems
to resist earthquake. In K-bracing system,
bracings are connected in the middle of
an axial force carrying member and any
unbalance in lateral force at joint due to
failure of one brace may result in bending of
the member leading to failure of member.
• Along any line of bracing, braces shall be
provided such that for lateral loading in
either direction, the tension braces will have
to resist between 30 to 70 per cent of the
total lateral load.
• The concentrically braced frames should be
designed to resist all gravity loads without
considering the additional strength provided
by bracings/ diagonals of bracing system.
• Concentrically braced frames shall be so
designed that yielding of the diagonals in
tension takes place before yielding failure
of connections and buckling of main
bending (beam) and compression (column)
members.
• The bracing members shall be so designed
that gross area yielding and not the net area
rupture would govern the design tensile
strength.
• For all built-up braces, the spacing of tack
fasteners shall be such that the unfavourable
slenderness ratio of individual element,
between such fasteners, shall not exceed
0.4 times the governing slenderness ratio of
the brace itself. Bolted connections shall be
avoided within the middle one-fourth of the
clear brace length (0.25 times the length in
the middle).
• The connection should be checked for
tension rupture and block shear for the load
determined in respective clause.
• The connection shall be designed to
withstand a moment of 1.2 times the full
plastic moment of the braced section about
the buckling axis.
• Gusset plates shall be checked for buckling
out of their plane.
13. 9.2.7.3, Formula for ‘t’ is given as:
Equation
t ≥ (dp+ dp) / 90
in 3rd para,
(Page 87)
14. 9.2.7.4, 9.2.7.4 Column Bases
(Page 88)
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c. K-bracing shall not be permitted in systems
to resist earthquake. In K-bracing system,
bracings are connected in the middle of
an axial force carrying member and any
unbalance in lateral force at joint due to
failure of one brace may result in bending of
the member leading to failure of member.
d. Along any line of bracing, braces shall be
provided such that for lateral loading in
either direction, the tension braces will have
to resist between 30 to 70 per cent of the
total lateral load.
e. The concentrically braced frames should be
designed to resist all gravity loads without
considering the additional strength provided
by bracings/ diagonals of bracing system.
f. Concentrically braced frames shall be so
designed that yielding of the diagonals in
tension takes place before yielding failure
of connections and buckling of main
bending (beam) and compression (column)
members.
g. The bracing members shall be so designed
that gross area yielding and not the net area
rupture would govern the design tensile
strength.
h. For all built-up braces, the spacing of tack
fasteners shall be such that the unfavourable
slenderness ratio of individual element,
between such fasteners, shall not exceed
0.4 times the governing slenderness ratio of
the brace itself. Bolted connections shall be
avoided within the middle one-fourth of the
clear brace length (0.25 times the length in
the middle).
i. The connection should be checked for
tension rupture and block shear for the load
determined in respective clause.
j. The connection shall be designed to
withstand a moment of 1.2 times the full
plastic moment of the braced section about
the buckling axis.
k. Gusset plates shall be checked for buckling
out of their plane.
The formula for ‘t’ should be changed as:
t ≥ (dp+ bp) / 90
9.2.8 Column Bases
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15. APPENDIX- ILLUSTRATION OF ELASTIC SEISMIC ILLUSTRATION OF CAPACITY DESIGN

A-3, Title ACCELERATION METHOD PREAMBLE
(Page 117)
16. APPENDIX- Design Flexural Strength along Transverse Design Flexural Strength along Transverse
A-3 Direction, MRD,L Direction, MRD,T
(Page 122)
17. APPENDIX- As per clause 7.2.4.2(a) the over strength As per clause 7.3.4.2(a) the over strength
A-3 moment……….. moment………..
(Page 123) Over-strength factor for concrete substructure Over-strength factor for concrete substructure
=γo =γo
As per clause 7.2.4.2 (b) of this guideline, As per clause 7.3.4.2 (b) of this guideline,
…… ……

Notification No.17
Amendment No.7/IRC:112/November, 2018 (Effective from 31st January, 2019)
To
IRC:112-2011 “Code of Practice for Concrete Road Bridges”
S. Clause No.
For Read
No Page No.
1 4.1 Concrete road bridges including foot bridges in Concrete road bridges, foot bridges and culverts
(Page 16) India
2 5.8.1, “The following table indicates the ‘design service “For Design service life of structures, reference may
(Page 25) life’ of some common types of bridges.” be made to provisions of IRC 5. Unless otherwise
specifically classified by Owner, all structures shall
be designed for a useful service life of 100 years
3 Table 5.1, As it exists Delete Table 5.1
(Page 26)
4 Table 6.1 Types of Steel Grade / Designation Types of Steel Grade / Designation
titled “Grades Mild Steel (MS) Grade-1 Mild Steel (MS) Grade-1
of Reinforcing
Steel” High Yield Fe 415 High Strength deformed Fe 415
(Page 29) Strength Fe415D Steel (HSD) Fe415D
deformed Steel Fe500 Fe415 S
(HYSD) Fe500D Fe500
Fe550 Fe500D
Fe550D Fe500 S
Fe600 Fe550
Fe550D
Fe600
5 6.4.1(c) (c) High Performance Concrete is similar to standard High Performance Concrete (HPC) is one,
(Page 36) concrete but contains additional one or more mineral whose ingredients, proportions and production
admixtures providing binding characteristics and methods are specifically chosen to meet special
partly acting as inert filler material which increases performance and uniformity requirements that
its strength, reduce its porosity and modify its other cannot be always achieved routinely by using only
properties in fresh as well as hardened condition. conventional materials, like, cement, aggregates,
Concretes upto Grade M90 are included in this type. water and chemical admixtures, and adopting
normal mixing, placing and curing practices.
Use of mineral admixtures is required. These
performance requirements can be high strength, high
early strength, high workability (including Self-
Compacting Concrete), low permeability and high
durability for severe service environments, etc. or
combinations thereof. Production and use of such
concrete in the field necessitates high degree of

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S. Clause No.
For Read
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uniformity between batches and very stringent quality
control.
Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) is a type of
High Performance Concrete, that fills uniformly
and completely every corner of formwork by its
own weight and fluidity without application of any
vibration, without segregation, whilst maintaining
homogeneity. It is suitable in situations where;
• reinforcement is very congested,
• access to allow vibration is not available,
• complicated geometry of the formwork,
• pouring is possible only from a single point,
• speedy placement is required,
It has also the other advantages of no noise due to
vibration and no requirement of finishing.
6 6.4.2.6(3) Table 6.6 Autogenous Shrinkage Strain of Concrete Table 6.6 Autogenous Shrinkage Strain of Concrete
(Page 45) x 10 6
7 6.4.2.7, The values given in Table-6.9 can be considered as The values given in Table-6.9 can be considered as
Above Table final creep co-efficient for design for normal weight final creep co-efficient for design for normal weight
6.9, concrete, subject to condition that the compressive concrete, subject to condition that the compressive
(Page 47) stress does not exceed 0.36 fcm at the age of loading, stress does not exceed 0.36 fcm at the age of loading.
and mean temperature of concrete is between 10°C In case the compressive stress exceeds 0.36 fcm, at
and 20°C with seasonal variation between -20°C to loading, non-linear creep shall be considered.
40°C. For temperature greater than 40°C the co-
efficient given may be increased by 10%, in absence
of accurate data. In case the compressive stress
exceeds 0.36 fcm, at loading, non-linear creep shall
be considered.
8 Footnote No. 2 2. For higher grades of concrete the coefficient 2 For higher grades of concrete the coefficient may
below Table 6.9, may be worked out using equations given in be worked out using equations given in Annexure
Annexure A-2 A-2. For simplification however, the values given in
the Table 6.9 can also be adopted for higher grades.
9 Table 6.9, Title Table 6.9 Final Creep Coefficient [φ(70 Yr)] of Table 6.9 Final Creep Coefficient [φ(70 Yr)] of
(Page 47) Concrete at age of t = 70 years Concrete at age of t = 70 years or more
10 11.1 Add sub clauses (8), (9) and (10) below 11.1 (7)
(Page 111) (8) Compression members that can be isolated from
rest of the bridge, whose boundary conditions can
be represented by an effective length applied to the
member, are defined as isolated members for the
purpose of second order analysis.
(9) Second order analysis shall be carried out under
Ultimate Limit State only.
(10) Braced and Unbraced members:
(a) Braced members: Members that are held in
position at both ends and which may or may not
have restraining rotational stiffness at ends.
(b) Unbraced members: Members where one end of
the member can translate with respect to other end
and which have restraining rotational stiffness at
one or both ends.
11 11.2 Simplified Slenderness Criteria Simplified criteria for second order effects.
(Page 111)

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12 11.2.2 Effective length (Height) and Slenderness ratio of Effective length (height) of columns and piers.
Heading columns and piers with bearings
(Page 112)
13 11.2.2 (2) (b) Last Line: The effective length should be derived using
(Page 113) The effective length should be derived from the first Eq. 11.2 or Eq. 11.3 whichever is applicable.
principles.
14 11.3. Non-liner Analysis of Structures and Elements Method of Analysis for Obtaining the Second Order
(Page 115) Effects
15 11.3.1 Add New Sub-clauses ( 1), (2) and (3).
(Page 115)Add 11.3.1General
at Page 118
The methods of analysis include two simplified
methods and one general method based on non
linear analysis
(1) The simplified methods are.
(a) Method based on nominal curvature.
(b) Method based on nominal stiffness.
(2) For isolated member method based on nominal
curvature is applicable
(3) For a group of compression members, as in a
framed structure or where they are connected integrally
to the same superstructure or a group of piles connected
through a pile cap, which cannot be isolated as they
collectively resist the side sway of the structure bringing
unequal axial loads on the compression members, only
the method based on nominal stiffness as per clause
11.3.3.2 is applicable.
(4) General method based on non-linear analysis.
Non linear analysis may be used for all members
with any boundary conditions
(a) In case of members having varying sections and
different types of loading such as permanent
and quasi-permanent loads leading to creep
effects and short term loads such as live loads,
generalized methods of non-linear analysis
taking into account the geometric non-linearity
of structure and or material non linearity need
to be used.
(b) Stress-strain relationships for concrete given
in Annexure (A2.7) and for steel given in
Section 6 (Fig. 6.2 and 6.4) may be used. With
stress-strain diagrams based on design value,
a design value of the ultimate load is obtained
directly from the analysis. In equation Eq.A2-
28 and in the calculation of k-value, fcm is then
substituted by the design compressive strength
fcd and Ecm isis fcm is then substituted by the
design compressive strength fcd and Ecm is
substituted by; where is taken as 1.2.
(c) In the absence of more refined models, creep
may be taken into account by modifying all strain
value in the concrete stress-strain diagram using
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16 11.3.2.2 (2) Add the following below Sub-clause. 11.3.2.2 (2)
(Page 116) by deleting the note above 11.3.2.2(3)
Eq 11.5 is applicable only to the braced member and
also when no transverse load is applied within the
height of the member. Further the first order moment
due to imperfections shall be added to the equivalent
first order moment to get total first order moment in
the middle of the member
M0Ed = M0e+ moment due to imperfections

17 11.3.2.4 Add New Clause

(Page 117) Design Bending moment for braced and un-braced
member
The design bending moment shall be evaluated as given
below:
(a) For braced member:
Equivalent first order moment including, moment
due to imperfections in the middle of the member
and moment due to second order effect shall be
added to arrive at the design bending moment at
middle of the member.
Numerically initial larger first order end moment
assuming no moments due to imperfections and
second order effect develop will be the design
moment at this end.
(b) For un-braced member:
First order end moment including, moment due
to imperfections and moment due to second order
effects shall be added to arrive at the design bending
moment at the ends.
(c) For cantilever member:
First order moment including, moment due to
imperfections and moment due to second order
effect shall be added to get the design moment at
different sections.
18 11.3.3 Add New Clauses
(Page 118) 11.3.3 Method based on nominal stiffness
11.3.3.1 Nominal flexural stiffness
(1) In second order analysis based on stiffness,
nominal values of the flexural stiffness shall be used.
(2) In the nominal stiffness method, the flexural
rigidity of slender compression members with any
cross section can be estimated using the following
expression.
EI =Kc Ecd I c + Ks Es Is
Where
Ecd is the design value of the modulus of elasticity
of concrete, see clause 11.3.1 (4) (b)
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a group having varying axial load in members as
explained in clause 11.3.1 (3) the design bending
moment shall be taken as

MED = Design moment

MoED = First order moment including moment due to
imperfection. where applicable
∑NED is the total design axial load on the group.
∑NB is the total buckling load of all the compression
moments in the group based on nominal stiffness.
NB is the buckling load based on the formula
π2 EI/ le2 where le is the effective length.
11.3.3.3 Design bending moment
The design bending moment shall be evaluated as
given below:
(a) For Braced members
(1) Equivalent first order moment as defined in
Eq 11.5 and the moment due to imperfections in the
middle of the member shall be added and magnified
in accordance with clause 11.3.3.2
(2) Numerically larger first order initial end moment
assuming no second order effects and imperfections.
(b) For un-braced members:
First order end moments including moments due
to imperfections shall be magnified. as per clause
11.3.3.2
(c) For cantilever members:
The first order moment and the moment due
to imperfections shall be added and magnified
throughout its height as per clause 11.3.3.2
19 11.3.3 11.3.3 Bi-axial Bending. 11.3.4 Bi-axial Bending.
(Page 118)
20 12.3.2 (1) Add new para at the end of existing para New para :
(Page 121) “This provision of 100mm is not a cover requirement
for prestressing duct, for which provision has been
made in clause 14.3.2.1. In case the duct is closer
than 100mm to concrete surface the concrete within
the cover portion shall be in compression.”
Table 18.1 titled Existing table (Annex-I) to be replaced by a new Refer Annex-II
“Reinforcing table
21
Steel”,
(Page 201)
22 Footnote below Note: Note:
Table 18.1, 2. For seismic zones III, IV & V, HYSD steel 2. For seismic zones III, IV & V, HSD steel bars
(Page 201) bars having minimum elongation of 14.5% and having minimum elongation of 14.5% and
conforming to other requirements of IS:1786 conforming to other requirements of IS:1786
shall be used. shall be used.

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3. For seismic zones III, IV and V, HSD steel bars
shall possess following properties :
a. The actual 0.2% proof strength of steel
bars based on tensile test must not exceed
their characteristic 0.2% proof strength
by more than 20 percent.
b. The ratio of the actual ultimate strength
to the actual 0.2 percent proof strength /
yield strength shall be at least 1.15.
23 18.4.1 (b), Ordinary Portland Cement 43 grade conforming to Ordinary Portland Cement 43 grade conforming to
(Page 205) IS:8112 IS:269
18.4.1 (c), Ordinary Portland Cement 53 grade conforming to Ordinary Portland Cement 53 grade conforming to
24
(Page 205) IS:12269 IS:269
25 18.4.2 To improve properties of fresh concrete such as Chemical admixtures and superplasticisers
(Page 206) workability, admixtures conforming to IS: 9103 may conforming to IS: 9103 may be used. Compatibility
be used. of the superplasticiser with the cement and any
other pozzolanic or hydraulic additives as covered
in Clause 18.4.3 being used, should be ensured by
trials, so that the following problems are avoided:
• Large dosage of superplasticiser required to
achieve the desired workability,
• Excessive retardation of setting,
• Excessive entrainment of large air bubbles,
• Unusually rapid stiffening of concrete,
• Rapid slump loss, and
• Excessive segregation and bleeding.
26 18.5.3 Requirement of design mixes. After (1) and (2), add (3) Mix Design for High Performance Concrete
(Page 210) the following new clause; General: Choice of materials, concrete mix
design and field practices are quite critical, so that
optimum performance can be extracted of each of
the ingredients. The procedure of mix proportioning
of normal grades of concrete may not be adequate.
Relationships between the compressive strength of
concrete and water/cement ratio (or water-cement
+ cementitious materials ratio, when part of the
cement is replaced by mineral admixtures) and
between water content and workability will have
to be established by laboratory trials for the grade
of concrete, the materials to be used, and the water-
reducing efficiency of the superplasticiser.
The minimum cement content of concrete, inclusive
of any mineral admixtures, shall be not less than 380
kg/m3.
The ratio of water / (all cementitious materials
including cement) should generally not exceed 0.33,
but in no case more than 0.40.
Field Trial Mixes: Mix proportions arrived
at by laboratory trials shall, in addition, be
verified to be satisfactory under field conditions
and necessary adjustments made. Field trial
mixes shall be prepared for all grades of
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The concreting plant and means of transportation
employed to make trial mixes and to transport them
to representative distances shall be similar to the
corresponding plant and transport to be used in
the works. The optimum sequence of mixing of
ingredients shall be established by trials. Mixing time
may be longer than in normal grade concrete mixes.
The temperature of concrete at the time of placement
shall not exceed 25°C. The temperature of concrete
at the mixing stage should be lower, to allow for rise
in temperature during transport. When considerable
distance of transport is involved, particular attention
should be paid to ensure retention of slump as
targeted for placement.
Use of Mock-up Testing: Further mock-up testing
may be carried out to ensure that the concrete can
be satisfactorily placed and compacted, taking into
account the location of placement and provision of
reinforcement, and adjustments made in concrete mix
design and/or detailing of reinforcement accordingly.
27 New Clause Add New clause after 18.6.7, p 213 (Durability) and 18.7. Self-Compacting Concrete
(Page 214) Before 18.7, p 214 (Grouting) 18.7.1 Constituents
In Self-Compacting Concrete, superplasticisers
provide the fluidity, and Viscosity Modifying
Admixtures (VMA) are used to help reduce
segregation, and sensitivity of the mix due to
variations in other constituents, especially to
moisture content. Other materials are as in Clauses
18.4.1 to 18.4.5.
VMA’s are hydrophilic, water-soluble polymers
having high molecular weight. Such polymers
can form a network of large molecules extending
throughout the mass. The dimensions of the polymers
or particles are in colloidal range; hence these are
called ‘colloidal admixtures’. These can also be
used as ‘anti-washout’ admixtures for underwater
placement.
18.7.2 Properties in the Fresh State
The filling ability and stability of self-compacting
concrete in the fresh state can be defined by four key
characteristics. Each characteristic can be assessed
by one or more test methods (Table 18.9).
Table 18.9. Characteristics of SCC and Tests
Characteristics Preferred Test Limit of Test
Method(s) Value
Flowability Slump-flow test 550 – 850 mm
Flowability T500 Slump flow test 2 sec
V-funnel test 8 – 25 sec
Passing ability L-box test 0.8
Segregation Segregation 15 – 20 per
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Note: For details of the test methods and limiting test
values, as appropriate to placing conditions, amount
and congestion of reinforcement, dimensions of the
members, size of aggregate etc., EFNARC Guidelines
for Self-Compacting Concrete, May 2005 may be
referred.
Fig. 18.1 gives the dimensions of the test equipment.

(a) Slump Flow Test

(b) V – Funnel Test

(c) L – Box Test

Fig. 18.1. Test Equipment for SCC

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18.7.3. Mix Design
There is no fixed method of mix design for SCC.
Mix proportions are to be selected by trials and
tests, till a satisfactory mix is arrived at. EFNARC
Guidelines 2005 suggest broad outline, as given
below.
• Coarse aggregate content - 750 – 1000 kg per
m3 of concrete,
• Total powder content –380 to 600 kg per m3 of
concrete,
• Water/powder ratio by solid volume – 0.85 to
1.10,
• Water content –150 – 210 litres/ m3,
• Paste volume – 300 – 380 litres/ m3,
• Water/cement ratio selected for strength and
durability requirements,
• Sand content to balance the remaining volume,
usually 48 – 55 % of total aggregate by weight.
Note – Following this addition, Clause numbers 18.7
and 18.8 in the existing Code will change. There is no
change in Table or Figure numbers in this chapter.
28 18.7 All clauses & Sub-clauses with 18.7 ............... 18.8 ...............
(Page 214)
29 18.8 All clauses & Sub-clauses with clause 18.8 ............. 18.9 ...............
(Page 216)
30 18.8.4 (4) New Para to be added after 1st para, before para High Performance Concrete containing silica fume
(Page 223) starting "Liquid membrane forming.......". is more cohesive than normal mixes hence, there is
little or no bleeding and no bleed water to rise to the
surface to offset water lost due to evaporation. Plastic
shrinkage cracking is possible, if curing is not proper.
Initial curing should commence soon after initial
setting of concrete. Concrete should be covered with
moist covers (sacking, canvas or hessian), opaque
colour plastic sheets or suitable curing compound.
Final moist curing should commence after final
setting of concrete and continue for at least 14 days.
31 A-2.5 (2) & (2) The values given in Table 6.9 may be adopted for Delete this sub clause.
(3), creep of concrete at 70 years, in normal atmospheric
(Page 239) conditions of temperature and hmidity.

(3) The mean coefficient of variation of the above (2) The mean coefficient of variation of the above
predicted creep data deduced from a computerised predicted creep data deduced from a computerised
data bank of laboratory test results is of the order of data bank of laboratory test results is of the order of
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Annex-I
TABLE 18.1 : REINFORCING STEEL
Type of Steel Grade / Relevant BIS Minimum Yield Minimum Tensile Strength, Min. %
Designation Standard Stress/ as % of the actual 0.2% proof elongation
0.2% proof-stress fyk stress/yield stress but not less
than a
Mild Steel Grade-I IS:432 Bars upto & 410 MPa 23
(Part-1)- including 20mm dia.
1982 = 250 MPa
20mm ≤dia 50mm 410 MPa 23
240 Mpa
High Strength Fe 415 110% (not less than 485MPa) 14.5
Deformed IS:1786 415 MPa
Fe 415D 112% (not less than 500MPa) 18.0
Steel (HSD
Steel) Fe 500 500 MPa 108% (not less than 545MPa) 12.0
IS:1786
Fe 500D 110% (not less than 565MPa) 16.0
Fe 550 106% (not less than 585MPa) 10.0
IS:1786-2000 550 MPa
Fe 550D 108% (not less than 600MPa) 14.5
Fe 600 IS:1786-2000 600 MPa 106% (not less than 600MPa) 10.0

Annex-II
TABLE 18.1 : REINFORCING STEEL
Type of Steel Grade / Relevant BIS Minimum Yield Minimum Tensile Strength, Min. %
Designation Standard Stress/ as % of the actual 0.2% proof elongation
0.2% proof-stress fyk stress/yield stress but not less
than a
Mild Steel Grade-I IS:432 Bars upto & 410 MPa 23
(Part-1)- including 20mm dia.
1982 = 250 MPa
20mm ≤dia 50mm 410 MPa 23
240 Mpa
High Strength Fe 415 110% (not less than 485MPa) 14.5
Deformed
Steel (HSD Fe 415D IS:1786 415 MPa 112% (not less than 500MPa) 18.0
Steel) Fe 415S ≥ 125% 18.0
Fe 500 108% (not less than 545MPa) 12.0
Fe 500D IS:1786 500 MPa 110% (not less than 565MPa) 16.0
Fe 500S ≥ 125% 16.0
Fe 550 106% (not less than 585MPa) 10.0
IS:1786 550 MPa
Fe 550D 108% (not less than 600MPa) 14.5
Fe 600 IS:1786 600 MPa 106% (not less than 600MPa) 10.0

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Notification No.18
Amendment No. 1/ IRC:SP:80/November, 2018 (Effective from the 31st January, 2019)
To
IRC:SP:80:2008 “ Guidelines for Corrosion prevention , Monitoring and Remedial Measures for
Concrete Bridge Structures”
Sl. Clause No. For Read
No. (Page No.)
1. 4.1.7 ---------------------. The level of carbon- ----------------. The level of carbon-dioxide
(Page 14) dioxide penetrates into the pores of concrete penetrates into the pores of concrete by
by diffusion and reacts with the calcium diffusion and reacts with the calcium
hydroxide dissolved in the pre water. hydroxide dissolved in the pore water.
------------------ ---------------
2. 5.1 Crack width should be controlled and kept Crack width should be controlled and
(Page 14) to the minimum. Provisions given in Table kept to the minimum. For allowable crack
5.1 as per IRC:21, strive to achieve it by width in different environmental conditions
controlling the bar diameters and spacing. both for reinforced and pre-stressed
Alternatively, crack widths as calculated by concrete members, provisions for bar
formula given in Appendix-I and IRC:21 are spacing, maximum bar size and minimum
recommended for achieving the same. It will reinforcement under section of IRC:112
be generally applicable to RC members and may be referred to.
non stressed members. For members where
crack width cannot be calculated, it should
be controlled by using well distributed steel
not exceeding spacing of 200 mm dia. In
pre-stressed concrete members also, this
early age shrinkage and thermal cracks
should be controlled by minimum level of
reinforcement similarly placed not greater
than 200 mm spacing.
3. 5.3.5 Water used shall not contain oil, acids, alkalis, Water used shall not contain oil, acids, alkalis,
(Page 16) sugar, and organic materials which may be sugar, and organic materials which may be
deleterious to concrete and steel and shall deleterious to concrete and steel and shall
generally conform to provisions contained in generally conform to provisions contained in
IRC:21-2000, IS:3025 and IS:456. IRC:112-2011.
4. 5.5 Table 5.1 : Requirements to prevent/control Table 5.1 : Requirements to prevent/control
Table 5.1 corrosion (Existing table enclosed at corrosion (New table enclosed at Annex-II)
(Page 17) Annex-I)
5. 5.5 IS:456:2000, IRC:SP:70-2005 IRC:SP:70
Table 5.2 (In the forth column)
Page 22
6. 5.6.1 ------------------. However, the current codes of ------------------. However, the current codes
(Page 22) practices have generally divided the conditions of practices have generally divided the
of exposure of the structural elements based conditions of exposure of the structural
on the general atmospheric environment in elements based on the classification of service
to two classes: Severe and Moderate. The environment in to four classes: Extreme, Very
moderate includes all conditions except what Severe, Severe and Moderate.
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7. 5.6.2 Concrete in Severe Environment (In first row Concrete in Extreme, Very severe and
Table 5.3 and second column) Severe Environment (In first row and second
(Page 23) column)
8. 5.6.2 IRC:21-2000 (In the first row and forth IRC:112
Table 5.3 column)
(Page 23)
9. 5.6.2 Use of galvanized steel as reinforcement is Use of galvanized steel and stainless steel as
Table 5.3 effective. Powder coating with epoxy can also reinforcement is effective. Powder coating
(Page 23) be used. ( Fifth row and second column) with epoxy can also be used.
10. 6.1 and 6.1.1(b) 1. Delete line ‘Zink + Aluminium Coating’
(Page 24 & 25) 2. Delete 6.1.1(b)
11. 6.2.4.3.2 Last line
(Page 35) ‘The grouting should be carried out as ‘The grouting should be carried out as
specified in IRC:18-2000’ specified in IRC:112
12. 6.5.1 Table 6.6 Table 6.6 : Requirements for Acrylic Table 6.6 : Requirements for Acrylic
(Page 37) Elastomeric coating (Existing table enclosed Elastomeric coating (New table enclosed at
at Annex-III) Annex-IV)

Annex-I
IRC: SP: 80 – 2008
Table 5.1

Sr. No. Parameters Requirement Reference

A. DESIGN STAGE
1. Crack width A) Average stain value calculated as per specified formula IRC:21-2000
should be negative. Clause 303.4.2
B) Crack width under sustained loads shall not exceed 0.2 mm Appendix-1
for severe conditions of exposure and 0.3 mm for moderate
conditions.
2. Clear Cover for Exposure Nominal Cover IRC:21-2000
Reinforcement (in mm) Clause 303.4.3
Moderate 40
Severe 50
Alternate 75
Wetting & Drying Zone
Note: the above cover may be reduced by 5 mm for factory made
precast products with higher level of quality assurance.
3. Cover for pre-stressing • Wherever pre-stressing cable is nearest to concrete surface IRC:18-2000
steel and spacing the minimum clear cover measured from outside of sheathing Clause 16.1, 16.3
shall be 75 mm.
• A minimum clear distance of 50 mm or diameter of the duct
whichever is greater shall be maintained between individual
cable.

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4 Grouping of cables Grouping of cables shall be avoided to the extent possible. If IRC:18-2000
unavoidable, only vertical grouping of cables upto 2 cables shall Clause 16.4
be permitted.
In case of severe condition of exposure grouping of cables shall
be altogether avoided.
This may be achieved by use of high capacity strands.
5 Proper detailing and Attention should be given to detailing to ensure proper
spacing of steel concretability, use of vibrators etc.
B. MATERIALS
6 • Coarse Aggregates • The preferred nominal size of aggregate is 20 mm for pre IS:383 &
stressed and reinforced concrete. It should consist of natural IRC:21-2000
sand crushed stone or gravel. It should not contain dust, lumps,
• Fine Aggregates
soft or flaky particles, mica and other deleterious materials.
• Concrete should be kept wet at least for 14 days.
7 Water Should not contain injurious amounts of oil acids, alkalis, sugar and IRC:21-2000 &
organic materials, which may be deleterious to concrete and steel. IS:3025
Permissible limits of solids shall be as under:
Organic-200 mg/l
Inorganic-3000 mg/
Sulphates-400 mg/l
Cholorides-500 mg/l (RCC)
Suspended matter-2000 mg/l
• pH Value-6
• Use of Sea Water is not allowed
8 Reinforcement a) Following grades of reinforcement steel shall be used: IS:432-Part I.
• Grade S-240 Mild Steel IS:1786
• Grade S-415-Deformed bars
• Grade S-500-Deformed bars
b) Coated bar
• Galvanised zinc aluminum coating As per relevant
• Fusion bonded epoxy coating standards detailed
under Chapter-6
9 Concrete Cement content shall not exceed
450 kg/m3 of concrete
Minimum cement content for various structural members and
different exposure conditions shall be as under:
Structural Moderate Severe Min Cement Content
Member Exposure Exposure
PCC M-25 M-30 360 kg/m3
Member
RCC M-30 M-35 380 kg/m3
Members
PSC M-35 M-40 400 kg/m3
Members
HPC -- M-40 380 kg/m3 with Admixture
Members 450kg/m3 without
Admixtures

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Sr. No. Parameters Requirement Reference

Sulphate Content (SO3) shall not exceed 4% by mass of cement IRC:21-2000
used in the mix of concrete. In severe condition, this should be Clause 302.6.5
limited to 2%
Chloride content in concrete shall not exceed following value by
mass of cement:
PSC-0.1 % IRC:SP:70-2005
RCC-Severe exposure 0.2 %
IRC:21-2000
RCC-(Moderate) 0.3 %
Table -5
The above value shall be respected in case of HPC also
Water Cement Ratio Maximum water cement ratio should be maintained as under:
Member Normal Severe
Exposure Exposure
PCC 0.45 0.45
RCC 0.45 0.40
PSC/HPC 0.40 0.40

10 Sheathing • Use Corrugated HDPE Duct. They are especially

recommended to serve as barrier to externally penetrating
chlorides/sulphates.
• Whenever feasible, metallic ducts may be manufactured
at site to eliminate along storage period and thereby
corrosion problem.
• To prevent corrosion on outer side surface should be applied
with washable water soluble oil/VPL Power injection.
C. Construction Stage
1. Curing Concrete shall be kept atleast for 14 days. IRC:21-2000
Steam or other improved method of curing wherever necessary
should be used.
2. Storage and Handling of All pre-stressing elements such as strands/ IRC:18-2000 wires, IRC:18-2000
Pre-stressing Material anchorages, ducts, couplers, should Appendix-3 be protected. Appendix-3
These materials should be stored in such a way that there is no
deterioration in quality and usage in the work. These should
be protected from rain, damp ground, ambient temperature by
covering them properly. These should be coated with soluble oil,
silica gel or vapour phase inhibiting materials.
The HTS strands should be wrapped in HDPE wrappers. The
steel should be stored in the godown wherein humidity should
be controlled upto 60% with the help of de-humidifiers, electric
heaters or equivalent means. Hygrometers should be installed in
such godown to check humidity.
Just enough quantity of strand/HT wire sufficient to last for 4
weeks or so should be ordered.
3. Grouting of Post- The grout protects the pre-stressing steel and ensures encasement IRC:18-2000
Tensioned Pre-stressing of steel in an alkaline environment for corrosion protection and
cables. by filling the space, it prevents water collection and freezing.
• For effective protection, recommended practice stipulated
in MC:18:2000 -Appendix - 5, in respect of materials,
grout vents, equipment, properties of the grout, mixing
and grouting operations etc, shall be followed.

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• Grouting shall be carried out as early as possible but
not later than 2 weeks of stressing a tendon. Whenever
this stipulation cannot be complied with for unavoidable
reasons, adequate temporary protection of the steel
against corrosion by methods or products which will
not impair the ultimate adherence of the injected grout
should be ensured till grouting. The sealing of the
anchorage ends after concreting is considered to be a
good practice to prevent ingress of water. For structures
in aggressive environment, sealing of the anchorage ends
is mandatory.
• No admixture containing chloride of any sort shall be
used in grout.
• Water cement ratio should not be more than 0.40
• Temperature of grout should not be more than 25°C. Use
ice to maintain the temperature.
• Power driven equipment should be used for grouting the
cables.
• Grout cap should be used to provide protection to the
anchorage elements.
• Should be supervised by Senior engineers. There is
tendency to leave it to junior staff since it is a low value,
last item.
D. OTHER DETAILS
1. Deck slab Water proofing membrane of mastic of MOSRT&H minimum MoSRT&H
thickness of 12 mm should be specification provided under the Specification
wearing coat to prevent ingress of water in the deck slab and Clause 2702.1.1
corrosion of cables and rebars.
2. Railing Provide mild steel post and pipe railing and paint them IRC:5-1998
periodically.
3. Crash Barrier Crash Barrier of desired height with or without pipe IRC:5-1998

Annex-II
IRC: SP: 80 – 2008
Revised Table 5.1
S.
No. Parameters Requirement Reference
A. DESIGN STAGE
1. Crack width • Crack width under quasi-permanent load combination shall not exceed IRC:112
0.3 mm for moderate, severe and very severe conditions of exposure and Clause 12.3
0.2 mm for extreme conditions of exposure for reinforced and pre-stressed (Table 12.1)
members with un-bonded tendons.
• Crack width under frequent load combination for pre-stressed members
with bonded tendons shall not exceed 0.2 mm in all conditions of
exposure.
2. Minimum Cover for Exposure Nominal Cover IRC:112
Reinforcement (in mm) Clause 14.3.2
(Table 14.2)
Moderate 40

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Severe 45
Very severe 50
Extreme 75
(Note: The above cover may be reduced by 5 mm for factory made precast
concrete elements, high performance concrete, use of stainless steel
reinforcement, or controlled permeable formwork. In case more than one of
the above measure is adopted, the reduction should not exceed 10 mm.)
3. Minimum Cover for • For post-tensioned tendons, the minimum cover measured from outside of IRC:112
pre-stressing steel and sheathing shall be 75 mm. Clause 14.3.2
spacing • For pre-tensioned tendons, the minimum cover shall be 65 mm. (Table 14.2),
Clause 15.3.1.3
• Minimum horizontal clear spacing of 50 mm or diameter of the duct,
(Fig. 15.9 &
whichever is greater, shall be maintained between individual post
15.10)
tensioning cables.
• Minimum vertical clear spacing of 50 mm or diameter of the duct or
aggregate size + 10 mm, whichever is greater, shall be maintained between
individual post- tensioning cables.
• In case of pre-tensioning cables, the minimum clear horizontal spacing
of individual cables shall be highest value of aggregate size + 10 mm, 2
times of tendon diameter and 20 mm. The minimum vertical spacing shall
be greater value of aggregate size + 10 mm, 2 times diameter of tendon.
4 Bundling of High • In a bundle, all bars shall be of the same characteristics, type and grade IRC:112
Strength Deformed and preferably same diameter. Bars of different diameters can be bundled Clause 15.2.7,
Bars, Pre-stressing provided the ratio of diameters does not exceed 1.7. Further details can Clause 15.3.1
Tendons and be obtained from clause 15.2.7 of IRC:112 & Fig. 15.9
Grouping of cables • In case of post-tensioned bonded cables, bundles of more than two ducts
are not permitted. A pair of ducts placed horizontally or vertically touching
each other may be permitted only in straight portion of the cable subject to
following stipulations :
a) Two cables can be grouped horizontally provided each duct diameter is
not more than 50 mm.
b) Two cables can be grouped vertically provided each duct diameter is not
more than 110 mm.
c) Two cables shall not be bundled over the curved length of cable in the
plane of curvature.
5 Proper detailing and Attention should be given to detailing to ensure proper concretability, use of
spacing of steel vibrators etc.

B. MATERIALS

1 • Coarse aggregates • The preferred nominal size of aggregate is 20 mm for pre stressed and IRC:112
• Fine Aggregates reinforced concrete. It should consist of clean, hard, strong, dense, non- Clause
porous and durable pieces of crushed stone, crushed gravel, natural gravel 18.4.4.2
or a suitable combination thereof or other approved inert material. It should
not contain dust, lumps, soft or flaky particles, mica and other deleterious
materials.
• Fine aggregates shall consist of hard, strong, durable clean particles of
natural sand, crushed stone or gravel or suitable combination of natural
sand and crushed stone or gravel.

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No.
2 Water Should not contain injurious amounts of oil acids, alkalis, sugar and organic IRC:112
materials, which may be deleterious to concrete and steel.
Permissible limits of solids shall be as under:
Organic-200 mg/l
Inorganic-3000 mg/
Sulphates-400 mg/l
Cholorides-2000 mg/l for concrete work not containing embedded steel and
500 mg/l for pre-stressed/ reinforced concrete work
Suspended matter-2000 mg/l
• pH Value- not less than 6
• Use of Sea Water is not allowed
3 Reinforcement • Following grades of reinforcement steel shall be used: IRC:112
Type of Grade / Relevant Minimum Minimum Tensile a Min.% Clause 18.2.3
steel Designation BIS Yield Strength, as % of the elongation (Table 18.1)
Standard Stress/0.2% actual 0.2% proof
proof-stress fyk stress/yield stress but
not less than
Mild Steel Grade-1 IS:432 Bars upto & 410 MPa 23
(Part-1)- including
1982 20 mm dia.
= 250 MPa
20mm ≤dia 410 MPa 23
50mm 240
MPa
High Yield Fe 415 110% (not less than 14.5
Strength 485 MPa)
Deformed Fe 415D IS:1786 112% (not less than
Steel 415 MPa 500 MPa)
(HYSD Fe 415S ≥125% 18.0
Steel) Fe 500 108% (not less than 12.0
545 MPa)
Fe 500D IS:1786 500 MPa 110% (not less than
565 MPa) 16.0
Fe 500S ≥125%
Fe 550 106% (not less than 10.0
IS:1786- 550 MPa 585 MPa)
Fe 550D 2000 108% (not less than 14.5
600 MPa)
Fe 600 IS: 1786- 600 MPa 106% (not less than 10.0
2000 600 MPa)

Notes:
(1) Elongation on a gauge length of 5.65 √A, where A is the cross-sectional
area of the test piece, when tested in accordance with IS 1608-1995
(2) For seismic zones III, IV & V; HYSD steel bars having minimum
elongation of 14.5 percent and conforming to other requirements of IS 1786
shall be used.
• Products with improved corrosion resistance
a) Galvanised reinforcement
b) Epoxy-coated reinforcement
c) Stainless steel reinforcement

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No. Parameters Requirement Reference
4 Concrete (Water Cement content (excluding fly-ash, GGBS or Silica Fume) shall not exceed IRC:112
Cement Ratio, 450 kg/m3 of concrete Clause 14.3.2
Cement Content, Maximum water cement ratio, minimum cement content and minimum (Table 14.2
Grade of Concrete) grade of concrete for various structural members under different exposure & 14.3)
conditions for concrete with 20 mm size aggregate shall be as under: RC:SP:70-2016

Exposure Maximum Water Minimum Cement Minimum Grade

Condition Cement Ratio Content (Kg/m3) of Concrete
Moderate 0.45 340 M 25
Severe 0.45 360 M 30
Very Severe 0.40 380 M 40
Extreme 0.35 400 M 45
(Note: The term cement for maximum water cement ratio and minimum
cement content in the above table includes all cementitious materials
inclusive of additions. For plain cement concrete, with or without surface
reinforcement, the maximum grade of concrete can be lowered by 5 MPa and
maximum water cement ratio exceeded by 0.05.)
Sulphate Content (SO3) shall not exceed 4% by mass of cement used in the
mix of concrete.
Chloride content in concrete shall not exceed following value by mass of
cement:
Pre-stressed Concrete - 0.10 %
Reinforced Concrete in severe,
very severe and extreme
exposure conditions - 0.20 %
Reinforced Concrete in moderate
exposure condition - 0.30 %
The above value shall be respected in case of HPC also
5 Sheathing • HDPE Sheathing ducts IRC:112
1. Use Corrugated HDPE Duct. They are especially recommended to serve Clause 13.4.2
as barrier to externally penetrating chlorides/sulphates. and 13.4.3
2. The wall thickness of the duct as manufactured shall be 2.0 mm,
2.5 mm, 3.0 mm and 4.0 mm for ducts of internal diameter upto 50 mm,
85 mm, 100 mm and 125 mm respectively. The minimum residual wall
thickness after loss (wear resistance) shall not be less than 1.5 mm for
ducts upto 85 mm in diameter and not less than 2.0 mm for ducts greater
than 85 mm in diameter.
• MS Sheathing ducts
1. Unless otherwise specified, the material shall be Cold Rolled Cold
Annealed (CRCA) Mild Steel intended for mechanical treatment and
surface refining but not for quench hardening or tempering.
2. The material shall be clean and free from rust and normally of bright
metal finish. However, in case of use in aggressive environment
glavanised or lead coated mild steel strips shall be adopted.
3. The thickness of metal sheathing shall not be less than 0.3mm, 0.4mm
and 0.5mm for sheathing ducts having internal diameter upto 50mm,
75mm and 90mm and above respectively. For larger diameter ducts,
thickness of sheathing shall be based on recommendations of pre-
stressing system supplier.

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No.
C. Construction Stage
1. Curing Concrete shall be kept constantly wet for a minimum period of 14 days. IRC:112
Liquid membrane-foaming curing compounds conforming to ASTM 309
may be used in lieu of moist curing after approval. Steam curing under
atmospheric pressure is adopted to develop high early strength of concrete
and is particularly suitable for precast concrete members.
2. Storage and Handling All pre-stressing elements such as strands/wires, anchorages, ducts, couplers, MoRT&H
of Pre-stressing shall be protected from corrosion at all times. These materials should be stored in Specification
Material such a way that there is no deterioration in quality and usage in the work. These
should be protected from rain, damp ground and from ambient atmosphere if it
is likely to be aggressive by covering them properly.
3. Grouting of The purpose of grouting is to provide permanent protection to the IRC:112
Post-Tensioned post-tensioned steel against corrosion and to develop bond between the
Pre-stressing cables pre-stressing steel and the surrounding structural concrete. The grout ensures
encasement of steel in an alkaline environment for corrosion protection and
by filling the duct space it prevents water collection and freezing. For effective
protection, recommended practice stipulated in Clause 18.7 of IRC:112, in
respect of materials, properties of the grout, mixing and grouting operations
etc, shall be followed.
4 Protection of Post In order to achieve a durable post-tensioning system, matching with the IRC:112
Tensioned Tendons design service life of the structure, suitable corrosion protection of the Clause 13.7
and Anchorages post-tensioning system, is necessary. The corrosion protection system shall
take into account:
a) Temporary protection of the tendons, ducts, anchorages and all accessories
from manufacture handling storage, transport, till incorporation in the structure.
b) Semi-permanent protection of the system in situations where the tendons
and anchorages are exposed to atmosphere for an extended period of time.
c) Permanent protection of pre-stressing system applied either at the factory
or at site shall be according to stressing of the surrounding. Special care
is warranted since most parts of the tendons or other component are
generally not accessible during service life.
5 Protective Grouting a) Post tensioned tendons shall be bonded to concrete of the pre-stressed IRC:112-2011
member as well as protected from corrosion by cement grout which shall Clause 13.6
fill the ducts fully, without leaving any entrapped air or water pockets, voids
created by evaporation of excess water in the grout and bleeding.
b) Unbonded tendons placed either in ducts embedded in concrete or externally
located shall be protected from corrosion by suitable fillers. Grouting by
cement, wax, nuclear grade (low sulphur) grease are some of the options.
For materials other than cement or such long life permanent materials,
arrangements for inspection and refilling or replacement of grouting materials
shall be made. Factory made coated wires/strands embedded in polyethylene
ducts with suitable fill are acceptable. Manufacturer’s recommendations shall
be followed for the specialist materials and techniques.
D. OTHER DETAILS
1. Additional measures for concrete • Use of Water proofing membrane over bridge deck to IRC:112-2011
members prevent ingress of water. MoRT&H
• Use of surface coatings to the concrete to inhibit the ingress Specification
of chlorides or carbon dioxide.
• Use of controlled permeability formwork (CPF) liners, which
effectively reduce the water-cement ratio of cover concrete
and reduce the chloride diffusion into the concrete.
2. Railing and Crash Barrier Design and type of Railing and Crash Barrier be provided in IRC:5
accordance with IRC:5 and MoRT&H Specification. MoRT&H
Specification

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Annex-III
IRC: SP: 80 – 2008
Table 6.6
SI. No. Parameter Requirement Reference
1 Specific Gravity 1.35 to 1.40 IS 345
2 Solid Contents 70 ± 3 % IS 345
ASTM G-53 / DIN EN
3 UV Resistance No Colour Change
150-105
4 IR-Spectrum Acrylic Polymer IR Spectrometer Standards
ASTM D 4541-02 /
5 Adhesion with Concrete 1.5 N / mm2
DIN 50014
200 – 225 Microns
6 Dry Film Thickness
(for Minimum 2 Coats)
7 Coverage 400 to 450 gm / m2 (in 2 Coats)
Equivalent Air Layer
8 Diffusion Resistance against CO2 DIN 53122 Part I
Thickness, SDCO2 shall be > 50 m
Equivalent Air Layer Thickness,
9 Diffusion Resistance against H2O DIN 52615
SDH2Oshall be < 4 m
Percentage reduction in flux should be
10 Water proofing charecterstics
> 50%
Min. 2 h to 72 h or as per
11 Re-coatability manufacturer’s specification with the
approval of the Engineer in Charge

Annex-IV
IRC: SP: 80 – 2008
Revised Table 6.6

SI. No. Parameter Requirement Reference

1 Specific Gravity 1.35 to 1.40 IS 345
2 Solid Contents 70 ± 3 % IS 345
No Colour Change after minimum ASTM G-53 / DIN
3 UV Resistance
400 hours exposure EN 150-105
IR Spectrometer
4 IR-Spectrum Acrylic Polymer
Standards
ASTM D 4541-02 /
5 Adhesion with Concrete > 1.5 N / mm2
DIN 50014
200 – 225 Microns
6 Dry Film Thickness
(for Minimum 2 Coats)
7 Coverage 400 to 450 gm / m2 (in 2 Coats)
Equivalent Air Layer Thickness,
8 Diffusion Resistance against CO2 DIN 53122 Part I
SDCO2 shall be > 50 m
Equivalent Air Layer Thickness,
9 Diffusion Resistance against H2O DIN 52615
SDH2O shall be < 4 m

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EN 1062-3-2008 or
10* Water Permeability of Coating w< 0.1 kg/m2 . h0.5
similar
Min. 2 h to 72 h or as per
manufacturer’s specification with
11 Re-coatability
the approval of the Engineer in
Charge
12 Tensile Strength > 1.5 N / mm2 ASTM D 638
13 Elongation > 200% ASTM D 638
Pass: No Damage or Blistering after
14 Salt Spray Test ASTM B 117
atleast 400 Hours Exposure
15 Crack Bridging Capacity > 2.0 mm ASTM C1305 – 2008

Notification No.19
Amendment No.1/IRC:SP:65 /November, 2018 (Effective from 31st January, 2019)
To
IRC:SP:65-2018 “Guidelines for Design and Construction of Segmental Bridges (First Revision)”
S.N. Clause No. For
Page No.
1. 3.2.1 The stresses at the least compressive face
(Page 3) under Rare Combination of Loads shall be
limited to minimum residual compression
of 0.5 MPa in case of epoxy jointed precast
segments.
2. 3.2.2 The limits specified in clause 12.2.2 of
(Page 3) IRC:112 apply to all types of segmental
bridges except longitudinal reinforcement
of precast segmental bridges, where these
stress checks have no relevance.
3. 3.3 The crack width limitations given in
(Page 3 & 4) clause 12.3 of IRC:112 apply to all types
of segmental bridges except at joints of
precast segmental structure where minimum
compressive stress limitations of para 3.2.1
above apply. The decompression limits of
Table 12.1 of IRC:112 apply to Prestressed
members with bonded tendons.
4. 3.5.2.2 For Structure with external unbonded tendons,
Page (4) the shear resistance shall be calculated as per
clause 10.3.3.4 (2) of IRC:112.
For this purpose, the equation 10.18 of
IRC:112 shall be modified as follows:
VNS/0.85 = VED <hredcbwvfed/ (cotѳ + tanѳ)
And equation 10.19 modified as follows:
ASW/S=VED/hredcvfed cotѳ
Read
The stresses at the least compressive face
under Rare Combination of Loads shall be
limited to minimum residual compression of
0.5 MPa at joint locations in case of epoxy
jointed precast segments.
The limits specified in clause 12.2.2 of
IRC:112 apply to all types of segmental
bridges except in the longitudinal
reinforcement of precast segmental bridges,
where these stress checks have no relevance.
The crack width limitations given in clause
12.3 of IRC:112 apply to all types of
segmental bridges except at joints of epoxy
jointed precast segmental structure where
minimum compressive stress limitations of
para 3.2.1 above apply. The decompression
limits of Table 12.1 of IRC:112 apply to
Prestressed members with bonded tendons
for structures built in severe, very severe
and extreme environmental conditions.
For Structure with external unbonded
tendons, the shear resistance shall be
calculated as per clause 10.3.3.4 (2) of
IRC:112.

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