Standard Specifications and Code of Practice for Road Bridges, Section IX — Bearings (Elastomeric Bearings), Part II (Second Revision) 2018 Edition
The 2018 edition of IRC 83 Part 2 delivers detailed guidelines and technical specifications for elastomeric bearings applied in Indian road bridge construction. It addresses aspects such as material criteria, manufacturing techniques, testing standards, quality assurance, and proper installation to guarantee reliable performance under load and seismic forces. This code is vital for professionals involved in the design, fabrication, and inspection of elastomeric bridge bearings.
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The 2018 edition of IRC 83 Part 2 delivers detailed guidelines and technical specifications for elastomeric bearings applied in Indian road bridge construction. It addresses aspects such as material criteria, manufacturing techniques, testing standards, quality assurance, and proper installation to guarantee reliable performance under load and seismic forces. This code is vital for professionals involved in the design, fabrication, and inspection of elastomeric bridge bearings.
Audience
Who Uses This Standard
Bridge Structural Designers
Civil Structural Engineers
Manufacturers of Bridge Bearings
Quality Assurance Inspectors
Site Construction Managers
Laboratories for Material Testing
Experts in Seismic Bridge Design
Contents
Key Topics Covered
✓Specifications for elastomeric materials including Natural and Chloroprene Rubber
✓Procedures for manufacturing and vulcanization
✓Design parameters such as permissible shear strain and load capacities
✓Varieties of elastomeric bearings including laminated types
✓Testing protocols for shear modulus, compression stiffness, and adhesive strength
✓Procedures for acceptance and quality control
✓Special inspection and certification processes
✓Guidelines for installation and bonding of bearings
✓Considerations for seismic resistance
✓Requirements for handling and transport
✓Limits on deformation, rotation, buckling, and sliding
✓Marking systems and documentation for traceability
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Table of Contents
1Scope of Application
2Terminology and Definitions
3Material Specifications
4Requirements for Raw Materials
5Design Criteria and Parameters
6Manufacturing Procedures
7Testing Methods and Quality Assurance
8Certification, Marking, and Documentation
9Installation Techniques and Handling
Annexure CTest Protocols and Acceptance Standards
Annexure DGuidelines for Seismic Performance
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