ERRATA TO :

IRC:112-2011 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR CONCRETE ROAD BRIDGES

As approved by Bridges Specifications and Standards (BSS) Committee of IRC in its third meeting held on
29.05.2013 at New Delhi.
These Errata were prepared and recommended by Concrete (Plain, Reinforced and Pre-Stressed) Structures
Committee (B-4) of IRC and placed before the BSS Committee. The BSS Committee in its third meeting held
on 29.05.2013 approved these Errata.
These Errata are also available on IRC Website for wider circulation and benefit of the Highway professionals.
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Page No.

As written in the code :

To be read as :

1.

3.1.3 (Page 8)

Reference Period/Return Period

Reference Period

2.

3.1.3 (Page 8)

Quasi Permanent Value of Variable Action (2Qk)

Quasi Permanent Value of Variable Action (2Qk)

Value determined so that the ..using factor 2 1

Value of a variable action as a fraction of characteristic load,

which is present for substantial part of the reference period.
n

3.

3.2.2 (Page 13)

New Addition after z Lever arm of Internal forces

Exponent forstrain in concrete stress block

4.

5.8.4 (Page 26)

The permissible limits of known harmful elements in The permissible limits of known harmful elements in
acceptable and durable materials are specified in Section acceptable and durable materials are specified in Section 14
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5.

6.3.5 2nd line

from top
(Page 34)

6.

Table 6.5,
Sr. No. 3
(Page 38)

(pk, fpk)

(uk, fpk)

Conc.
Grade

M65

M70

M75

M80

M85

M90

Conc.
Grade

M65

M70

M75

M80

M85

M90

fctm
(Mpa)

4.1

4.3

4.4

4.5

4.7

4.8

fctm
(Mpa)

4.4

4.5

4.7

4.8

4.9

5.0

7.

Table 6.5,
Sr. No. 11,
(Page 38)

8.

6.4.2.2 (1)
Definition of
term S,
(Page 39)

S = Co-efficient whose value is taken as 0.25 for normal S = Co-efficient whose value is taken as 0.25 for ordinary
Portland and rapid hardening cement. Refer ...
Portland cement. Refer ...

9.

6.4.2.2 (2)
6th line
(Page 39)

...long term in-structure compressive strength is taken as ...long term compressive strength in structure is taken as
0.67 times 28 days cube strength
0.67 times 28 days cube strength

10.

6.4.2.3 (1)
2nd Para
(Page 40)

The co-relation between mean tensile ...

11.

Eq. 6.9
(Page 42)

= (t, to) =

cc ( t )
ci ( to )

The relation between mean tensile ...

= (t, to) =

cc ( t )
ci ( to )

12.

6.4.2.5 (2)
(Page 43),
1st Para

The shrinkage & creep strains are to be estimated as given The shrinkage & creep strains are to be estimated as given in
in Clauses 6.4.3.6 and 6.4.3.7
Clauses 6.4.2.6 and 6.4.2.7

13.

6.4.2.5 (4) (i)

(Page 43),
3rd line

(slope of line connecting the origin to stress/strain diagram (slope of line connecting the origin to stress/strain diagram
to 0.4 fcm)
to 0.33 fcm)

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14.

Table 6.8, Title

(Page 46)

15.

Eq. 6.12
(Page 46)

16.

As written in the code :

To be read as :

Unrestrained Drying Shrinkage Values (ca 106)

Unrestrained Drying Shrinkage Values (cd 106)

ca(t) = as(t).cw

ca(t) = as(t).cw

6.4.4.2.7, 3rd line ...In addition to the factors listed in Clause 6.4.3.6(1)
(Page 46)

...In addition to the factors listed in Clause 6.4.2.6(1)

17.

6.4.2.7 (2)
(Page 47)

New addition after last line "...increased by 10 percent in "...increased by 10 percent in absence of accurate data. In
absence of accurate data."
case the compressive stress exceeds 0.36fck, at loading, nonlinear creep shall be considered."

18.

Eq. 6.21,
(Page 49)

c = f cd 1 1 c
c 2
where

n


c = f cd 1 1 c
c 2
where

= Exponent as given in Table 6.5

n = Exponent as given in Table 6.5

19.

7.1.7 (4),
5th line
(Page 53)

In the absence of other data, v may be taken as 0.6,

including an allowance for sustained loading.

In the absence of other data, v may be taken as 0.6,

including an allowance for sustained loading.

20.

7.3 (2)
(Page 54)

Where required (e.g. in seismic analysis), plastic method In seismic analysis, plastic method of analysis may be used
of analysis (e.g. plastic hinges for linear members or
provided it... local plastically.
yield line for slabs/walls) may be used provided it ... local
plastically.

21.

7.7.1 (5),
6th line
(Page 59)

"...The time dependent laws of shrinkage and creep

given..."

The time dependent properties of shrinkage and creep

given.

22.

Eq. 7.3
Reduction
Coefficient,
(Page 59)

= (l-e)/

= (1-e(-)/

23.

7.9.6
1st Para
(Page 66)

24.

7.9.6 Below
2nd para
(Page 66)

The requirement of minimum concrete strength (fc.str) The requirement of minimum concrete strength behind the
behind the anchorage of post tensioned system, at the time anchorage of post tensioned system, at the time of stressing,
of stressing, shall be specified by the designer ...
for full jacking force, designated as fc.str shall be specified by
the designer
- For 100% tendon force, minimum strength is fc.str

- For 100% jacking force, minimum concrete strength is fc.str

- For 30% tendon force, minimum concrete strength is - For 30% jacking force, minimum concrete strength is
0.5 fc.str
0.5 fc.str
- Between 30% and 100% of tendon force, minimum - Between 30% and 100% of jacking force, minimum concrete
Concrete strength shall be arrived at by linear interpolation strength shall be arrived at by linear interpolation between
between 0.5 fc.str & fc.str
0.5 fc.str & fc.str
Where Vc = 0.13.l.deff.(fck)0.5 (In SI units)

25.

7.10.2, Fig. 7.2

(Page 67)

Where Vc = 0.13.l.deff.fck (in SI units)

26.

7.10.3, Line 4
Radial Reinft.
(Page 68)

These tensions should be resisted by reinforcement These tensions should be resisted by reinforcement forming
forming full loops or 180 hooks (Fig. 15.2(d) with 180 full loops or 180 hooks (Fig. 15.2(e) with 180 bend) placed
bend) placed in the ...
in the

27.

8.2.1, (1) (k),

3rd line
(Page 71)

nutral

28.

8.2.1, (2)
(Page 71)

neutral

For values of deformation charactreristics of concrete such For values of deformation charactreristics of concrete such
as, c2, cu2 refer Table 6.7
as, c2, cu2 refer Table 6.5

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29.

Clause 8.2.2
Fig. 8.2
(Page 72)

30.

8.2.2 Zone 2,
last line
(Page 73)

31.

8.3.2 (4)
Eq. 8.3
(Page 75)

32.

Fig. 10.1(a)
Page 81

As written in the code :

To be read as :

Fig. 8.2 Domains of Strain Distributions

Fig. 8.2 Domains of Strain Distributions

The tensile strain at steel is at the upper design limit of ud.

The tensile strain at steel exceeds ud.

M Edx M Edy

+
M Rdx M Rdy
a

M Edx M Edy

+
M Rdx M Rdy

B - Web shear creack zone

B - Web shear crack zone

C - Flexural shear creack zone

C - Flexural shear crack zone

33.

Clause 10.2.2.1, 'sup' & ''inf'

3RD para
(Page 81)

34.

Clause 10.2.2.1, The horizontal component of this internal compressive The horizontal component of this internal compressive
forces shall be provided by tensile steel in addition to the forces shall be provided by tensile steel in addition to the
3rd para, Last
line (Page 82) steel needed for bending & shear time other curves effect steel needed for bending.

35.

Clause 10.2.2.1
Fig. 10.1 (b)
(Page 82)

36.

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max & min

Fig. 10.1(b) Direct support

Fig. 10.1(b) Direct Support

Fig. 10.1 (c) Indirect Support

Fig. 10.1 (c) Indirect Support

Clause 10.2.2.1
Fig. 10.1 (c)
(Page 82)

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37.

10.3.1
NOtation for
fctk (Page 87)

Characteristic axial tensile strength of concrete at a strain, Characteristic axial tensile strength of concrete (5 percent
5 percent fractile of tensile strength
fractile)

38.

10.3.1
Notation for
1 (Page 87)

1 = As/bw.d 0.02

39.

10.3.1
Notation for
cp(Page 87)

"The value of Scp need not be calculated at a distance less "The value of cp need not be calculated at a distance less
than 0.5d cotq..."
than 0.5d cot ..."

40.

10.3.2 (5)
(Page 89)

The term 'v' in line 1,2,4,7

'av' in line 1,2,4,7

41.

10.3.2 (5)
eq. 10.6
(Page 90)

v = 0.6 x [1-fck/310] fck in Mps

v = 0.6 x [1-fck/310], where fck is in Mpa

42.

10.3.3.2
Value of Z",
(Page 91)

Z lever arm can be taken as 0.9 for RCC section and to Z lever arm can be taken as 0.9d for RCC section and to be
be calculated for PSC section.
calculated for PSC section.

43.

10.3.3.3 (5)
(Page 92)

Where the web contains grouted ducts with a diameter Where the web contains grouted ducts with a diameter
<bw/8 the shear resistance ...
<bw/8 the shear resistance ...

44.

10.3.3.3 (7)
(Page 93)

The term 'v' in line 2,3

'av'

45.

10.3.3.3 (8)
(Page 93)

0.75v

0.75av

46.

10.3.5
Fig. 10.9
(Page 97)

'Ast', '' and 'St'.

'Asf', 'f' and 'Sf' respectively

47.

10.3.5 (2)
(Page 98)

VEd fcdsinfcosf

VEd <fcdsinfcosf

48.

10.4.3 (5),
3rd Line,
(Page 103)

Fig. 10.14(b)

Fig. 10.13(b)

49.

10.4.6 (3), (a)

(Page 105)

50.

Clause 10.5.1
(3)-Last Para
(Page 106)

51

11.3.2.2 (3)
4th line after
Eq. 11.6
(Page 116)

52.

Clause 11.3.4:
Biaxial
Bending
(Page 118)

53.

12.23.1
Last Line
(Page 121)

As written in the code :

To be read as :

1 =

Asl
0.02
bw.d

Where uo

Where uo :

- for an inner column = length of column,

Periphery in mm.

- for an inner column = length of column,

periphery in mm.

- for edge column = (mm)

- for edge column = C2+3d C2+2C1(mm)

- for corner column =

- for corner column = 3d C1+C2(mm)

It will not normally be unnecessary to consider torsion at It will not be necessary to consider torsion at ultimate limit
ultimate limit state [Fig. 10.14(b)]
state [Fig. 10.14(b)]
l/r is the curvature, see clause 11.3.2.3

l/r is the curvature, see clause 11.3.2.3

Clause 11.3.4

Clause 11.3.3

...need to be controlled by measures given under Clause ...need to be controlled by measures given under Section 14
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To be read as :

54.

12.3.3 (2)
Line below
Eq. 12.3
(Page 124)

Sc is the mean stress of the concrete acting on the part of c is the mean stress of the concrete acting on the part of the
the section under consideration:
section under consideration:

55.

12.3.4 (2)
Definition of
"hc,efff",
(Page 126)

Ac,eff is the effective area of concrete in tension surrounding Ac,eff is the effective area of concrete in tension surrounding
the reinforcement, of depth hc,eff where hc,eff, is the lesser of the reinforcement, of depth hc,eff where hc,eff, is the lesser of
2.5(h-d); (h-x/3); or h/2 (refer Fig. 12.2).
2.5(h-d); (h-x)/3; or h/2 (refer Fig. 12.2).

56.

12.3.4 (3)
Eq. 12.8
(Page 127)

3.4c + 0.425k1k2
.eff

3.4c +

0.425k1k2
.eff

57.

Line below
Eq. 12.12
(Page 128)

Where h is the effective depth and x is depth of neutral axis Where 'h' is the effective depth and 'x' is depth of neutral axis
from the compression face
from the compression face

58.

12.3.6 (5)
Last 3 lines
(Page 130)

For post tensioned concrete, where crack control is Delete this sentence
provided mainly by untensioned reinforcement, the tables
may be used with the stress in this reinforcement calculated
the effect of prestressing force included.

59.

Table 12.3
(Page 130)

Maximum bar size [mm]

Maximum bar spacing [mm]

60.

12.4.2 (2)
(Page 132)

cs is the free shrinkage strain (refer clause 6.4.3.6)

cs

61.

13.5.1.1 (2)
Heading
(Page 137)

Rectangular End Block

Rectangular End Block (2 Ao x 2 Yo)

62.

13.5.1.1 (2)
2nd last line
(Page 137)

Alternatively the higher of the two directions can be Alternatively the higher of the two reinforcements can be
provided in both directions
provided in both directions

63.

Clause
15.2.3.1
Fig. 15.1
(Page 149)

Fig., 15.1 Description of Bond Condition

64.

Fig., 15.1 Description of Bond Condition

Footnote (iii)
For values of m = 1.2. The above values can be increased For values of c = 1.2, the above values can be increased by
below Table 15.3
1.5
1.5
by a factor
= 1.25
a factor
= 1.25
(Page 150)
1.2
1.2

65.

15.2.3.3:
Footnote No.
(2) below
Table 15.4
(Page 151)

66.

15.2.4.2
Fig. 15.2 Footnote
(Page 152)

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is the free shrinkage strain (refer clause 6.4.2(6))

"For f > 32mm, these lengths should be increased by..."

"For > 32mm, these lengths should be increased by..."

Note: For lb,net values ref. 15.2.4.3

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67.

Eq. 15.2
Value of 'a'
(Page 153)

68.

Clause
15.2.5.1
Fig. 15.5
Page (156)

As written in the code :

a

0.7 for bent bars in tension, if the concrete cover a 0.7 for bent bars and loop bars in tension, if the concrete
perpendicular to ..."
cover perpendicular to ..."

Fig. 15.5 Detailing of Transverse Reinforcement at

Lapped-Splices
69.

To be read as :

Fig. 15.5 Detailing of Transverse Reinforcement at LappedSplices

Clause
15.2.7.2
Fig. 15.7
Page (161)
Fig. 15.7 Anchorage of Bundles of Bars
Fig. 15.7 Anchorage of Bundles of Bars

70.

15.3.2.2(2) (c)
(Page 167)

The design-value-of the-transmission length should be The design value of the transmission length should be taken
taken as-the less favourable-of the two values, depending depending on the design situation, given in Eq. 15.9 or
15.10.
on the design situation.
lpt1 = 0.8lpt

Eq. 15.9

lpt1 = 0.8lpt

Eq. 15.9

lpt1 = 1.2lpt

Eq. 15.10

lpt2 = 1.2lpt

Eq. 15.10

Note: Normally the lower value is used for verification of Note: The lower value is used for verification of local stresses
local stresses at release, the higher value for ultimate limit at release, the higher value for ultimate limit states (shear,
states (shear, anchorage etc.).
anchorage etc.).
71.

15.3.2.2 (3) (a)

(Page 168)

72.

Eq. 15.13
(Page 168)

73.

15.3.2.2 (3) (d)

4th & 5th line
below Eq.
15.13
(Page 168)

74.

16.2.3 (5)
Page 173

The tendon forces should be calculated for a cracked The tendon forces should be calculated for a cracked section,
section, including the effect of shear according to Clause including the effect of shear according to Section 10.3.3.3(6)
10.3.3.2 (5)

lbpd = lpt2 + 2(pd-pm,)/fbpd

pd
pm.

lbpd = lpt2 + 2(pd-pm,)/fbpd

is the tendon stress corresponding to the force pd

described in (a)
is the prestress after all losses.

pm.

is the tendon stress corresponding to the force

described in (a)
is the prestress after all losses.

At location of laps, the transverse reinforcement shall At location of laps, the transverse reinforcement shall satisfy
satisfy requirements of Clause 15.2.5.1.3.
requirements of Clause 15.2.5.1(3)

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75.

Clause
16.5.1.2
Fig. 16.1
(Page 175)

76.

16.5.1.3 (6)
Last Line
(Page 176)

77.

Clause
15.5.1.5
Fig. 16.4
(Page 178)

As written in the code :

To be read as :

Fig. 16.1 Internal & External Parts of a T-Beam

Fig. 16.1 Internal and external Parts of a T-Beam

(Distance X in Fig. 16.1)

(distance X1, X2 in Fig. 16.1)

Fig. 16.4 Anchorage at Intermediate Suports

Fig. 16.4 Anchorage at Intermediate Suports
78.

Eq. 16.4
(Page 179)

79.

Clause
16.6.1.1
Fig. 16.5
(Page 182)

w =

ASW
s.bw sin

Fig. 16.5 Provision of Reinforcing Bars

w =

ASW
s.bw sin

Fig. 16.5 Provision of Reinforcing Bars

80.

Line below
16.6.2 (4)
(Page 185)

The maximum longitudinal spacing of successive series of (5) The maximum longitudinal spacing of successive series
links is given by:
of links is given by:

81.

16.12,
Last Line
(Page 189)

Refer Clause 7.11.2 for requirements of curved tendons.

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82.

Clause 16.13
Fig. 16.11
(Page 190)

83.

As written in the code :

To be read as :

Fig. 16.11 Extent of the Inter-Section Zone (in Plan) for

the Connection of Secondary Beams

Fig. 16.11 Extent of the Inter-Section Zone (in Plan) for the
Connection of Secondary Beams

Fig. 17.2 Typical Confinement Detail in Concrete Piers

with Rectangular Section using Overlapping Rectangular
Stirrups and Cross-Ties

Fig. 17.2 Typical Confinement Detail in Concrete Piers with

Rectangular Section using Overlapping Rectangular Stirrups
and Cross-Ties

Bends of 90 are not permitted if k is less than 0.3

Bends of 90 are not permitted if k is greater than 0.3.

Clause
17.2.1.4
Fig. 17.2
(Page 196)

84.

17.2.2 (2) (a),

5th line
(Page 197)

85.

17.2.4 (3),
second line,
(Page 198)

.the ratio hk does not exceed 0.2, there is no need for .the ratio k does not exceed 0.2, there is no need for
verification.
verification.

86.

18.7.4 (7)
(Page 216)

within the range of 0 percent and 0.1 percent of the within the range of -0.5 percent and 5.0 percent of the
original volume. It should not be more than +0.2 percent original volume.
at 28 days.

87.

Clause A1-4 (2) These are the persistent situations

(a), 3rd line
(Page 234)

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88.

Eq. A2-5
(Page 236)

f
Ecm = 22 cm
12.5

89.

Eq. A2-10
(Page 236)

90 0.8 f ck
= 1.4+23.4

100

90.

ANNEXURE
A-2
CLAUSE A2.5,
Eq. A2-17
(Page 238)

for fcm 45 Mpa

91.

ANNEXURE
A-2
CLAUSE A2.5,
definition of
(to)
(Page 238)

is a factor to allow for the effect of concrete age at loading is a factor to allow for the effect of concrete age at loading on
on the notional creep coefficient (Refer Note No.1)
the notional creep coefficient.

92.

ANNEXURE
A-2
CLAUSE A2.5,
Eq. A2-22
(Page 238)

for fcm 35

for fcm 45 Mpa

93.

ANNEX A-2
CLAUSE A2.5,
Eq. A2-23
(Page 239)

for fcm 35

for fcm> 45 Mpa

94.

ANNEX A-2
Clause A2.8
Fig. A2-2
(Page 242)

0.3

To be read as :

f
Ecm = 22 cm
12.5
4

0.3

, Ecm in GPa

90 0.8 f ck
n = 1.4+23.4

100

for fcm> 45 Mpa

Fig. A2-2 Stress-Strain Relationship for Confined

Concrete

Fig. A2-2 Stress-Strain Relationship for Confined Concrete

OBITUARY
The Indian Roads Congress express their profound sorrow on the sad demise of Shri Ramesh Chandra
Jindal, resident of 4/54, Vishal Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow. He was an active member of the
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May his soul rest in peace.

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