Code of Practice for Construction of Jointed Plain Concrete Pavements (Fifth Revision)
IRC 15:2017 is the Indian standard code of practice for the construction of jointed plain concrete pavements (JPCP). It provides comprehensive guidelines on materials, equipment, mix design, subgrade and sub-base preparation, joint detailing, reinforcement, placing, finishing, curing, and quality control to ensure durable and high-quality concrete pavements. This standard is essential for civil engineers, contractors, and highway authorities involved in the design and construction of rigid pavements on roads and highways.
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IRC 15:2017 is the Indian standard code of practice for the construction of jointed plain concrete pavements (JPCP). It provides comprehensive guidelines on materials, equipment, mix design, subgrade and sub-base preparation, joint detailing, reinforcement, placing, finishing, curing, and quality control to ensure durable and high-quality concrete pavements. This standard is essential for civil engineers, contractors, and highway authorities involved in the design and construction of rigid pavements on roads and highways.
Audience
Who Uses This Standard
Highway and Pavement Engineers
Civil Engineering Contractors
Quality Control Inspectors
Construction Project Managers
Government Road Authorities
Materials Testing Laboratories
Consulting Engineers
Contents
Key Topics Covered
✓Materials selection and specifications
✓Subgrade and sub-base preparation
✓Concrete mix proportioning and batching
✓Tools, plants, and equipment requirements
✓Joint types and construction (contraction, expansion, longitudinal)
✓Reinforcement detailing and placement
✓Concrete placing, finishing, and curing methods
✓Surface tolerance and riding quality criteria
✓Quality control and acceptance testing
✓Handling cold weather concreting
✓Use of admixtures and mineral additives
✓Repair and maintenance of concrete pavements
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Table of Contents
1Scope▼
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2General Requirements▼
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3Materials▼
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4Mix Proportioning and Concrete Properties▼
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5Tools, Plants and Equipment▼
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6Subgrade and Sub-base Preparation▼
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7Concrete Production and Handling▼
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8Joint Construction and Reinforcement▼
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9Storage and Handling of Cement▼
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10Concrete Placing, Finishing and Curing▼
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11Trial Length and Preliminary Testing▼
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12Quality Control and Acceptance Criteria▼
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Frequently Asked
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?What are the specified materials and their quality requirements for jointed plain concrete pavements under IRC 15?▼
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?How should subgrade and sub-base layers be prepared to meet the standard's criteria?▼
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?What types of joints are recommended and how should they be constructed and sealed?▼
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?What are the guidelines for curing and finishing to ensure pavement durability and surface quality?▼
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?How is quality control implemented during construction and what acceptance criteria must be met?▼
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