Notification

Notification No. 34
Amendment No.9/IRC:112/December, 2019 (Effective from 1st March, 2020)
To
IRC:112-2011 “Code of Practice for Concrete Road Bridges”
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1. 12.4.1 (2) “In the absence……………......................
“In the absence of other criteria, the following deflection
(Page 131) .................……………………considered” limits for live load under frequent load combination may be
considered”
2. 13.4.1 Add subclause (4) (4) Special precautions are required in the case of joints
(Page 135 ) particularly in precast segmental construction. Leakages as well
as interconnections between ducts, should be avoided. Duct
spacing should be detailed in such a way that there is sufficient
concrete between parallel ducts to prevent interconnections
during grouting operations and to comply with relevant IRC
codes.
As a general rule, the joints of precast segmental construction
are treated with epoxy resin, if internal grouted tendons
are used. The epoxy resin seals the joint and prevents grout
leaking through and out of the segment joint. However there is
a possibility that epoxy may be squeezed into adjacent ducts,
when the segments are pressed together, causing blockages. To
prevent this, generally a compressible foam seal is provided in
the segment joint around the duct, and the excess is scraped out
with plastic or rubber scrapers before the epoxy sets. Also the
leak tightness of internal prestressing tendons can be improved
by the use of rubber rings around the ducts at the joints between
segments. Before casting of the segment, steel rings are placed
around the ducts, leaving an imprint of half the thickness of the
rubber rings. The rubber rings are placed in this recess, and are
compressed when the temporary prestressing is applied.
However, jointing with encapsulation is the preferable option and
system suppliers may be having their own method of doing so.
3. 13.4.2 (3) Add new sentence at the end For some types of M.S. sheathing ducts, refer Fig 13.1.
(Page 135)
4. 13.4.3 (3) Add new sentence at the end For some of the types of corrugated HDPE sheathing ducts,
(Page 135) refer Fig. 13.1.

5. 13.4.3 Add sub clause (4) (4) Minimum internal diameter of the HDPE duct shall not be
(new Sub less than 3 times the cross-sectional area of the tendon which
Clause) can be fitted in the anchorage system used. However, in case
(Page 135) of threading of tendons after concreting for spans larger than
30m, internal diameter of duct shall be 5mm larger than the
requirement stated above, in order to facilitate threading.

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6. 13.4.2 Add Fig. 13.1 between the two clauses
&
13.4.3
(Page 135)

13.1 Typical Types of Sheathing Ducts

7. Fig. 13.1
Fig. 13.1 Loaded Face of the End Block Fig. 13.2 Loaded Face of the End Block
(Page 137)

8. 13.5.1.1 (1) The bursting tensile force, Fbst existing in
Change in 2 an individual square end block loaded by a
sentences, symmetrically placed square anchorage or
bearing plate, may be derived from Table
(Page 136)
13.1 and Fig. 13.1
The bursting tensile force, Fbst existing in an individual square
end block loaded by a symmetrically placed square anchorage
or bearing plate, may be derived from Table 13.1 and Fig.
13.2

This force, Fbst will be distributed in a region This force, Fbst will be distributed in a region extending from
extending from 0.2 Yo to 2 Yo from the 0.2 Yo to 2 Yo from the loaded face of the end block as shown
loaded face of the end block as shown in in Fig. 13.2
Fig. 13.1.

9. 15.3.1.1 (2) Add new sentence - In case of precast segmental construction, grouping of
cables is not permitted. The minimum clear distance
(Page 163 )
between the ducts shall be greater of 10 mm or the outer
diameter of the duct.

10. 18.8.2 Add new sub clause (5) Ready Mixed grout
(Page 215) Alternatively, the dry materials may be batched in a factory for
pre-mixed grout and mixed with the liquid materials on site as
per the instructions of the Manufacturers.

11. 18.8.4 sub (1) Water/Cement Ratio (1) Water/Cement Ratio

clause (1) Water/cement ratio should be as low as Water/cement ratio should be as low as possible, consistent
(Page 215) possible, consistent with workability. This with workability and should not exceed 0.40
ratio should not exceed 0.45
12. 18.8.4 sub (4) Compressive Strength (4) Compressive Strength
clause (4) The compressive strength of 100 mm cube The compressive strength of 100 mm cube of the grout shall
(Page 216) of the grout shall not be less than 17 MPa not be less than 27 MPa at 7 days or 30 MPa at 28 days. Cubes
at 7 days. Cubes shall be cured in a moist shall be cured in a moist atmosphere for the first 24 hours
atmosphere for the first 24 hours and and subsequently in water. These tests shall be conducted in
subsequently in water. These tests shall advance to ascertain the suitability of the grout mix. The 7 day
be conducted in advance to ascertain the strength is not mandatory if the 28 day strength requirement
suitability of the grout mix. is met.

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13. 18.8.4 sub (7) Volume Change
clause (7) The volume change of grout kept at rest for
(Page 216) 24 hours and tested as per ASTM C1090
shall be within the range of 0.5 percent and
5.0 percent of the original volume. It should
not be more than +0.2 percent at 28 days.
(7) Volume change
Volume change of the grout at rest for 24 h shall be within the
range of - 1 % and + 5 % of the original volume when tested
as per EN 445. It should not be more than +0.2 percent at 28
days.

14. 18.8.4 sub (8) Fluidity (8) Fluidity

clause (8) Fluidity is tested as per ASTM C939 standard Fluidity is tested as per EN 445 by a) cone test and b) grout
spread test. The time for cone test (Fig 18.2a) shall be less
(Page 216) using standard flow cone.
than or equal to 25 seconds. The spread of the grout as per
grout spread test (Fig 18.2b) shall be greater than or equal to
140mm.
For retention of fluidity there shall not be more than 20%
reduction in fluidity at 30 minutes when tested as per EN 445.

Fig 18.2 (a) – Cone for fluidity test (as per EN 445)

1 - Cylinder (steel or plastic tube)

2 - Smooth plate
Fig 18.2 (b) – Grout spread test (as per EN 445)

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15. 18.8.4 sub Add new sub clause (9) (9) Tests for Bleed and Volume Stability
clause (9) Wick Induced Bleed and volume change test shall be as per EN
(Page 216) 445. The details of the test are given in Figure 18.2 (c)

1. Seal 4. Grout ho - height at to

2. Air 5. Transparent tube ho - height at tn
3. Water 6. Strand, wires or bar

Fig 18.2 (c) – Wick induced test setup (as per EN 445)
Alternatively, the inclined tube bleed test can be done to
determine the bleed properties and volume stability of grout.
The details of the test are shown in figure 18.2(d).

1- Vent and stop valve 4- Transparent tube

2-Air 5-12 Strand
3-Water 6- Injection of grout
Fig 18.2 (d) – Inclined tube test set up (as per EN 445)
16. 18.8.5 Add New clause after 18.8.4 18.8.5 Grouting Procedure
The grouting procedure shall be as per EN 446. Guidelines for
(Page 216)
grouting are given below:
a) Ducts should be grouted at a continuous and steady
rate of 6 to12 m / minute for horizontal and 2 to 3 m
/ minute for vertical ducts. For parabolic ducts the
grouting rate should be 6 to 8m / minute.
b) Grouting pressure should not exceed 2 MPa.
c) Grouting should continue until the fluidity or density
of grout flowing from free ends and vent openings is
same as that of original grout.
After closing all the vents, retained pressure should be same
as adopted for grouting subject to a minimum of 0.5 MPa.

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