Guidelines for Formwork, Falsework and Temporary Structures for Road Bridges (Second Revision) 2018 Edition
IRC 87:2018 outlines detailed instructions for the planning, manufacturing, installation, and dismantling of formwork, falsework, and provisional frameworks utilized in the building of road bridges across India. It emphasizes crucial methods to guarantee safety, durability, and cost-effectiveness while supporting concrete bridge components until they achieve self-support. This code is essential for professionals engaged in bridge construction projects involving temporary supports.
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IRC 87:2018 outlines detailed instructions for the planning, manufacturing, installation, and dismantling of formwork, falsework, and provisional frameworks utilized in the building of road bridges across India. It emphasizes crucial methods to guarantee safety, durability, and cost-effectiveness while supporting concrete bridge components until they achieve self-support. This code is essential for professionals engaged in bridge construction projects involving temporary supports.
Audience
Who Uses This Standard
Bridge Structural Designers
Civil Structural Engineers
Project Managers in Construction
Coordinators of Temporary Works
On-site Supervisors
Contractors Specializing in Formwork and Falsework
Quality Assurance Inspectors
Contents
Key Topics Covered
✓Fundamental design concepts for formwork and falsework
✓Specification criteria for materials used in formwork and falsework
✓Considerations of loads including permanent, live, and lateral forces
✓Procedures for fabrication and assembly
✓Safety measures and inspection routines during construction
✓Guidelines for the removal and dismantling of temporary supports
✓Ensuring stability and anchorage in caisson structures
✓Implementation of proprietary formwork systems
✓Storage and handling practices in casting yards
✓Precautionary steps during concrete pouring operations
✓Designing tension and compression structural elements
✓Recommendations for temporary supports in prestressed bridge construction
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Table of Contents
1Introduction and Scope
2General Design Criteria and Requirements
3Material Selection for Formwork and Falsework
4Design Methodology for Temporary Structures
5Fabrication and Installation Techniques
6Load Factors and Combinations
7Structural Components and Joint Details
8Construction Site Procedures and Inspection Standards
9Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance
10Requirements for Casting Yards
11Caisson Stability and Construction Practices
12Procedures for Dismantling Temporary Frameworks
Annexure GWorking Stress Approach for Formwork and Falsework Design
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?Which materials are suggested for use in formwork and falsework as per IRC 87?▼
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?How does the code ensure the stability of caissons during the construction of bridges?▼
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?At what stage is it considered safe to remove formwork without risking the integrity of the concrete?▼
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