Guidelines for Formwork, Falsework and Temporary Structures for Road Bridges (Second Revision)
IRC 87:2018 provides comprehensive guidelines for the design, fabrication, erection, and removal of formwork, falsework, and temporary structures used in the construction of road bridges in India. It covers essential practices to ensure safety, stability, and economy during the support of concrete bridge elements until they become self-supporting. This standard is vital for engineers and construction professionals involved in bridge construction projects requiring temporary structural supports.
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IRC 87:2018 provides comprehensive guidelines for the design, fabrication, erection, and removal of formwork, falsework, and temporary structures used in the construction of road bridges in India. It covers essential practices to ensure safety, stability, and economy during the support of concrete bridge elements until they become self-supporting. This standard is vital for engineers and construction professionals involved in bridge construction projects requiring temporary structural supports.
Audience
Who Uses This Standard
Bridge Design Engineers
Structural Engineers
Construction Project Managers
Temporary Works Coordinators
Site Supervisors
Formwork and Falsework Contractors
Quality Control Inspectors
Contents
Key Topics Covered
✓Design principles for formwork and falsework
✓Material specifications for formwork and falsework
✓Load considerations including dead, live, and lateral pressures
✓Fabrication and erection procedures
✓Safety and inspection protocols during construction
✓Removal and dismantling of temporary structures
✓Stability and anchorage of caissons
✓Use of proprietary formwork systems
✓Handling and storage in casting yards
✓Precautions during concreting operations
✓Design of tension and compression members
✓Guidelines for temporary supports in prestressed construction
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Table of Contents
1Scope▼
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2General Requirements and Design Considerations▼
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3Materials for Formwork and Falsework▼
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4Design of Formwork and Falsework▼
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5Fabrication and Erection Procedures▼
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6Loads and Load Combinations▼
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7Structural Members and Connections▼
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8Site Operations, Procedural Controls, and Inspections▼
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9Safety, Health, and Environmental Regulations▼
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10Casting Yard Requirements▼
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11Caisson Construction and Stability▼
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12Removal and Dismantling of Temporary Structures▼
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Annexure GWorking Stress Design for Formwork and Falsework▼
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Frequently Asked
Popular Questions About IRC 87
?What materials are recommended for formwork and falsework under IRC 87?▼
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?How does IRC 87 address the stability requirements for caissons during bridge construction?▼
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?What are the key load considerations for designing temporary structures in bridge works?▼
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?When is it safe to remove formwork without compromising concrete integrity?▼
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?Are proprietary formwork systems covered and how should their specifications be verified?▼
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