摘要: |
Madam/Sir, Advanced structural design guidelines IRC; 112-2020 "Code of Practice for Concrete Road Bridges" and analysis software arc presently being used in India. These are in tune with the International codes. However, its full exploitation to design the durable cost-effective slender sections are being made in a very limited manner. Therefore, need is felt for adoption of State-of-Art advanced level of bridge technologies for use in National Highway projects so that widespread usages of more cost effective sustainable design solutions and implementation methodologies are encouraged. 2. Concrete up to M50 grade is generally being used for bridges and structures on National Highways in India. Indian Roads Congress (IRC) has published IRC: SP: 70-2016 "Guidelines for the Use of High Performance Concrete in Bridges" which provides for use of High Performance Concrete/Self-Compacted Concrete up to M90 grade. It is, however, observed that use of High Performance Concrete/Self-Compacted Concrete (M60 to M90 grade) is limited to a few long span extra dose/cable stayed bridges only. |