Standard Specifications and Code of Practice for Road Bridges, Section II — Loads and Stresses (Fourth Revision)
IRC 6 (2014) Section II provides comprehensive guidelines on the loads and stresses to be considered in the design of road bridges in India. It covers various load types including live loads, wind loads, water current forces, seismic forces, temperature effects, and impact loads such as barge collisions. This standard is essential for civil and structural engineers involved in bridge design, ensuring safety, durability, and compliance with Indian roadway infrastructure requirements.
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IRC 6 (2014) Section II provides comprehensive guidelines on the loads and stresses to be considered in the design of road bridges in India. It covers various load types including live loads, wind loads, water current forces, seismic forces, temperature effects, and impact loads such as barge collisions. This standard is essential for civil and structural engineers involved in bridge design, ensuring safety, durability, and compliance with Indian roadway infrastructure requirements.
Audience
Who Uses This Standard
Bridge Design Engineers
Structural Engineers
Civil Engineers
Geotechnical Engineers
Construction Engineers
Transportation Planners
Government Infrastructure Authorities
Contents
Key Topics Covered
✓Live Load Specifications and Combinations
✓Wind Load Calculations on Superstructure and Substructure
✓Water Current and Hydrodynamic Forces
✓Barge and Vessel Collision Impact Loads
✓Temperature Effects and Thermal Stresses
✓Seismic Load Considerations and Response Factors
✓Erection and Construction Loads
✓Load Combinations and Permissible Stress Limits
✓Design of Protective Systems like Fenders
✓Reduction Factors for Multi-lane Bridges
✓Horizontal Forces Distribution
✓Load Reduction for Longitudinal Effects
✓Footway, Parapet, and Crash Barrier Loads
✓Wind Tunnel Testing for Sensitive Structures
✓Scour Depth and Foundation Load Considerations
Structure
Table of Contents
1Scope▼
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2Classification of Loads▼
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3Load Combinations and Permissible Stresses▼
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4Live Load Specifications▼
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5Wind Loads on Superstructure and Substructure▼
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6Water Current Forces and Hydrodynamic Effects▼
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7Impact Loads and Barge Collision Forces▼
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8Temperature Effects and Thermal Stresses▼
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9Seismic Loads and Response Reduction Factors▼
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10Erection and Construction Loads▼
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11Distribution of Horizontal Forces▼
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12Load Reduction for Multi-lane Bridges▼
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13Design of Footways, Parapets, and Crash Barriers▼
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14Wind Tunnel Testing for Dynamically Sensitive Structures▼
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15Foundation Design and Scour Considerations▼
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