Author: Indian Road Congress
Place: New Delhi
Publisher: Indian Road Congress
Year: 2011
Volume: 2011 onc 8
Pages: 93
Keyword: Road Concretisation
Classification: 352.7
Shelf: C3R4
Accession No: B931
Contents: Personnnel of the Highways Specifications and Standards Committee 1- Introduction 2- Scope 3- Materials 4- Proportioning of Concrete 5- Tools, Equipments, Machines and Appliances 6- Preparation of Subgrade, Sub-base and Laying of Separation Membrane 7- weather Limitations 8- Joints 9- Storage of Materials and Preparation for Construction 10- Construction 11- Trial Length 12- Quality Control 13- Opening to Traffic
Abstract: The *Standard Specifications and Code of Practice for Construction of Concrete Roads (Fourth Revision) 2011* by the Indian Roads Congress (IRC) provides comprehensive guidelines for concrete road construction. It covers materials, concrete mix proportioning, equipment, subgrade preparation, formwork, joints, and construction methods. The code also includes provisions for design thickness, reinforcement, joint arrangement, load transfer devices, tie bars, and cold weather concreting. This revision incorporates advancements in technology and addresses challenges observed in recent concrete pavement projects, ensuring improved construction practices and durability of concrete roads in India. It also outlines the basis for measurements and payments.