For prestressed concrete, which code is to be used?

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  1. IS 10262 1982
  2. IS 3370-1965
  3. IS 456 ∶ 2000
  4. IS 1343 ∶ 1980

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Option 4 : IS 1343 ∶ 1980
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Some Important Codes:

I. IS 456 : 2000 : Code of practice for plain and Reinforced concrete

II. IS 800 : 2007 : Code of practice for general construction in steel

III. IS 875 (Part-1) : 1987 : Dead loads

IV. IS 875 (Part-2) : Imposed loads

V. IS 875 (Part-3) : Wind loads

VI. IS 875 (Part-4) : Snow loads

VII. IS 1343 : Code of practice for Prestressed concrete

VIII. IS 13920 : Code of practice for ductile detailing of reinforced concrete structure subjected to seismic forces.

Additional Information The pre-stressing steel, as per the IS code – 1343:1980, should be any one of the following types:

  • Plain hard-drawn steel wires - Available in sizes of 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8 mm diameter.
  • Cold-drawn indented wire
  • High tensile steel bar  - - Available in sizes of  10, 12, 16, 20, 22, 25, 28 and 32 mm diameter
  • Uncoated stress relieved strand.
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