Standard Specifications and Code of Practice for Road Bridges, Section I (General Features of Design) (Eighth Revision)
IRC 5 (2015) provides comprehensive specifications and code of practice for the general features of design of road bridges in India. It covers planning, geometric design, hydrology, hydraulics, structural classification, auxiliary components, aesthetics, and maintenance considerations. This standard is essential for civil and structural engineers, bridge designers, and planners involved in designing safe, durable, and functional road bridges across diverse Indian terrains and hydrological conditions.
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IRC 5 (2015) provides comprehensive specifications and code of practice for the general features of design of road bridges in India. It covers planning, geometric design, hydrology, hydraulics, structural classification, auxiliary components, aesthetics, and maintenance considerations. This standard is essential for civil and structural engineers, bridge designers, and planners involved in designing safe, durable, and functional road bridges across diverse Indian terrains and hydrological conditions.
Audience
Who Uses This Standard
Bridge Design Engineers
Civil Engineers
Structural Engineers
Highway Planners
Construction Project Managers
Hydraulic Engineers
Government Infrastructure Authorities
Contents
Key Topics Covered
✓Bridge classification by material and form
✓Hydrological and hydraulic design principles
✓Geometric design including alignment and span configuration
✓Planning considerations and data collection
✓Design of auxiliary components like retaining walls, crash barriers, and expansion joints