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.
Sl. No. Clause No. & As written in the code : To be read as :
Page No.
1. 3.1.3 (Page 8) Reference Period/Return Period Reference Period
2. 3.1.3 (Page 8) Quasi Permanent Value of Variable Action (ψ2Qk) Quasi Permanent Value of Variable Action (ψ2Qk)
Value determined so that the …..using factor ψ2 ≤ 1 Value of a variable action as a fraction of characteristic load,
which is present for substantial part of the reference period.
3. 3.2.2 (Page 13) New Addition after “z Lever arm of Internal forces” n 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
18
5. 6.3.5 2nd line (εpk, fpk) (εuk, fpk)
from top
(Page 34)
6. Table 6.5,
Conc. M65 M70 M75 M80 M85 M90 Conc. M65 M70 M75 M80 M85 M90
Sr. No. 3
Grade Grade
(Page 38)
fctm 4.1 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.7 4.8 fctm 4.4 4.5 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0
(Mpa) (Mpa)

7. Table 6.5, η n
Sr. No. 11,
(Page 38)
8. 6.4.2.2 (1) S = Co-efficient whose value is taken as 0.25 for normal S = Co-efficient whose value is taken as 0.25 for ordinary
Definition of Portland and rapid hardening cement. Refer ... Portland cement. Refer ...
term “S”,
(Page 39)
9. 6.4.2.2 (2) “...long term in-structure compressive strength is taken as “...long term compressive strength in structure is taken as
6th line 0.67 times 28 days cube strength” 0.67 times 28 days cube strength”
(Page 39)
10. 6.4.2.3 (1) The co-relation between mean tensile ... The relation between mean tensile ...
2nd Para
(Page 40)
11. Eq. 6.9 εcc ( t ) εcc ( t )
(Page 42) φ = φ (t, to) = φ = φ (t, to) =
ε ci ( to ) ε ci ( to )
12. 6.4.2.5 (2) The shrinkage & creep strains are to be estimated as given The shrinkage & creep strains are to be estimated as given in
(Page 43), in Clauses 6.4.3.6 and 6.4.3.7 Clauses 6.4.2.6 and 6.4.2.7
1st Para
13. 6.4.2.5 (4) (i) (slope of line connecting the origin to stress/strain diagram (slope of line connecting the origin to stress/strain diagram
(Page 43), to 0.4 fcm) to 0.33 fcm)
3rd line

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Page No.
14. Table 6.8, Title Unrestrained Drying Shrinkage Values (εca × 106) Unrestrained Drying Shrinkage Values (εcd × 106)
(Page 46)

15. Eq. 6.12 εca(t) = βas(t).εcw εca(t) = βas(t).εcw

(Page 46)

16. 6.4.4.2.7, 3rd line ...In addition to the factors listed in Clause 6.4.3.6(1) ...In addition to the factors listed in Clause 6.4.2.6(1)
(Page 46)

17. 6.4.2.7 (2) New addition after last line "...increased by 10 percent in "...increased by 10 percent in absence of accurate data. In
(Page 47) absence of accurate data." case the compressive stress exceeds 0.36fck, at loading, non-
linear creep shall be considered."
18. Eq. 6.21,     
n
  ε  
η
(Page 49) σc = f cd 1 − 1 − c   c  f cd 1  1  c  
  ε c 2      c 2  
where  where
η = Exponent as given in Table 6.5 n = Exponent as given in Table 6.5
19. 7.1.7 (4), In the absence of other data, v may be taken as 0.6, In the absence of other data, v may be taken as 0.6,
5th line including an allowance for sustained loading. including an allowance for sustained loading.
(Page 53)
20. 7.3 (2) Where required (e.g. in seismic analysis), plastic method In seismic analysis, plastic method of analysis may be used
(Page 54) 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), "...The time dependent laws of shrinkage and creep “……The time dependent properties of shrinkage and creep
6th line given..." given….”
(Page 59)
22. Eq. 7.3 α = (l-eφ)/φ α = (1-e(-)φ/φ
Reduction
Coefficient,
α (Page 59)
23. 7.9.6 The requirement of minimum concrete strength (fc.str) The requirement of minimum concrete strength behind the
1st Para behind the anchorage of post tensioned system, at the time anchorage of post tensioned system, at the time of stressing,
(Page 66) of stressing, shall be specified by the designer ... for full jacking force, designated as fc.str shall be specified by
the designer …
24. 7.9.6 Below - For 100% tendon force, minimum strength is fc.str - For 100% jacking force, minimum concrete strength is fc.str
2nd para - For 30% tendon force, minimum concrete strength is - For 30% jacking force, minimum concrete strength is
(Page 66) 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
25. 7.10.2, Fig. 7.2 Where Vc = 0.13.l.deff.fck (in SI units) Where Vc = 0.13.l.deff.(fck)0.5 (In SI units)
(Page 67)
26. 7.10.3, Line 4 These tensions should be resisted by reinforcement These tensions should be resisted by reinforcement forming
Radial Reinft. forming full loops or 180º hooks (Fig. 15.2(d) with 180º full loops or 180º hooks (Fig. 15.2(e) with 180º bend) placed
(Page 68) bend) placed in the ... in the …
27. 8.2.1, (1) (k), nutral neutral
3rd line
(Page 71)
28. 8.2.1, (2) For values of deformation charactreristics of concrete such For values of deformation charactreristics of concrete such
(Page 71) as, εc2, εcu2 refer Table 6.7 as, εc2, εcu2 refer Table 6.5

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Sl. No. Clause No. & As written in the code : To be read as :

Page No.
29. Clause 8.2.2
Fig. 8.2
(Page 72)

Fig. 8.2 Domains of Strain Distributions Fig. 8.2 Domains of Strain Distributions

30. 8.2.2 Zone 2, The tensile strain at steel exceeds εud. The tensile strain at steel is at the upper design limit of εud.
last line
(Page 73)

31. 8.3.2 (4) a α α

 M Edx   M Edy   M Edx   M Edy 
a
Eq. 8.3   +     +   ≤ 1
(Page 75)  M Rdx   M Rdy   M Rdx   M Rdy 

32. Fig. 10.1(a) B - Web shear creack zone B - Web shear crack zone
Page 81 C - Flexural shear creack zone C - Flexural shear crack zone

33. Clause 10.2.2.1, 'Φsup' & ''Φinf' ‘θmax’ & ‘‘θmin’

3RD para
(Page 81)

34. Clause 10.2.2.1, The horizontal component of this internal compressive The horizontal component of this internal compressive
3rd para, Last forces shall be provided by tensile steel in addition to the forces shall be provided by tensile steel in addition to the
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)

Fig. 10.1(b) Direct support Fig. 10.1(b) Direct Support

36. Clause 10.2.2.1

Fig. 10.1 (c)
(Page 82)

Fig. 10.1 (c) Indirect Support Fig. 10.1 (c) Indirect Support

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Page No.
37. 10.3.1 Characteristic axial tensile strength of concrete at a strain, Characteristic axial tensile strength of concrete (5 percent
NOtation for 5 percent fractile of tensile strength fractile)
fctk (Page 87)
38. 10.3.1 ρ1 = As/bw.d ≤ 0.02 Asl
Notation for ρ1 = ≤ 0.02
bw.d
ρ1 (Page 87)
39. 10.3.1 "The value of Scp need not be calculated at a distance less "The value of σcp need not be calculated at a distance less
Notation for than 0.5d cotq..." than 0.5d cotθ ..."
σcp(Page 87)
40. 10.3.2 (5) The term 'αv' in line 1,2,4,7 'av' in line 1,2,4,7
(Page 89)
41. 10.3.2 (5) v = 0.6 x [1-fck/310] fck in Mps v = 0.6 x [1-fck/310], where fck is in Mpa
eq. 10.6
(Page 90)
42. 10.3.3.2 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
Value of Z", be calculated for PSC section. calculated for PSC section.
(Page 91)
43. 10.3.3.3 (5) Where the web contains grouted ducts with a diameter Where the web contains grouted ducts with a diameter
(Page 92) θ<bw/8 the shear resistance ... φ<bw/8 the shear resistance ...
44. 10.3.3.3 (7) The term 'αv' in line 2,3 'av'
(Page 93)
45. 10.3.3.3 (8) 0.75αv 0.75av
(Page 93)
46. 10.3.5 'Ast', 'θ' and 'St'. 'Asf', 'θf' and 'Sf' respectively
Fig. 10.9
(Page 97)
47. 10.3.5 (2) VEd ≤ νfcdsinθfcosθf VEd <νfcdsinθfcosθf
(Page 98)
48. 10.4.3 (5), Fig. 10.14(b) Fig. 10.13(b)
3rd Line,
(Page 103)
49. 10.4.6 (3), (a) Where uo Where uo :
(Page 105) - for an inner column = length of column, - for an inner column = length of column,
Periphery in mm. 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)
50. Clause 10.5.1 It will not normally be unnecessary to consider torsion at It will not be necessary to consider torsion at ultimate limit
(3)-Last Para ultimate limit state [Fig. 10.14(b)] state [Fig. 10.14(b)]
(Page 106)
51 11.3.2.2 (3) l/r is the curvature, see clause 11.3.2.3 l/r is the curvature, see clause 11.3.2.3
4th line after
Eq. 11.6
(Page 116)
52. Clause 11.3.4: Clause 11.3.4 Clause 11.3.3
Biaxial
Bending
(Page 118)
53. 12.23.1 ...need to be controlled by measures given under Clause ...need to be controlled by measures given under Section 14
Last Line 14
(Page 121)

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Page No.
54. 12.3.3 (2) Sc is the mean stress of the concrete acting on the part of σc is the mean stress of the concrete acting on the part of the
Line below the section under consideration: section under consideration:
Eq. 12.3
(Page 124)
55. 12.3.4 (2) Ac,eff is the effective area of concrete in tension surrounding Ac,eff is the effective area of concrete in tension surrounding
Definition of 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
"hc,efff", 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).
(Page 126)
56. 12.3.4 (3) 3.4c + 0.425k1k2 φ 0.425k1k2 φ
Eq. 12.8 3.4c +
ρρ.eff ρρ.eff
(Page 127)
57. Line below 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
Eq. 12.12 from the compression face from the compression face
(Page 128)
58. 12.3.6 (5) For post tensioned concrete, where crack control is Delete this sentence
Last 3 lines provided mainly by untensioned reinforcement, the tables
(Page 130) may be used with the stress in this reinforcement calculated
the effect of prestressing force included.
59. Table 12.3 Maximum bar size [mm] Maximum bar spacing [mm]
(Page 130)
60. 12.4.2 (2) εcs is the free shrinkage strain (refer clause 6.4.3.6) εcs is the free shrinkage strain (refer clause 6.4.2(6))
(Page 132)
61. 13.5.1.1 (2) Rectangular End Block Rectangular End Block (2 Ao x 2 Yo)
Heading
(Page 137)
62. 13.5.1.1 (2) Alternatively the higher of the two directions can be Alternatively the higher of the two reinforcements can be
2nd last line provided in both directions provided in both directions
(Page 137)
63. Clause
15.2.3.1
Fig. 15.1
(Page 149)

Fig., 15.1 Description of Bond Condition Fig., 15.1 Description of Bond Condition
64. Footnote (iii) For values of γm = 1.2. The above values can be increased For values of γc = 1.2, the above values can be increased by
below Table 15.3 1.5 1.5
(Page 150) by a factor = 1.25 a factor = 1.25
1.2 1.2
65. 15.2.3.3: "For fφ > 32mm, these lengths should be increased by..." "For φ > 32mm, these lengths should be increased by..."
Footnote No.
(2) below
Table 15.4
(Page 151)
66. 15.2.4.2 Note: For lb,net values ref. 15.2.4.3 Note: For lb,net values refer clause 15.2.4.3
Fig. 15.2 -
Footnote
(Page 152)

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Page No.

67. Eq. 15.2 αa 0.7 for bent bars in tension, if the concrete cover αa 0.7 for bent bars and loop bars in tension, if the concrete
Value of 'αa' perpendicular to ..." cover perpendicular to ..."
(Page 153)

68. Clause
15.2.5.1
Fig. 15.5
Page (156)

Fig. 15.5 Detailing of Transverse Reinforcement at Fig. 15.5 Detailing of Transverse Reinforcement at Lapped-
Lapped-Splices Splices

69. 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) The design-value-of the-transmission length should be The design value of the transmission length should be taken
(Page 167) taken as-the less favourable-of the two values, depending depending on the design situation, given in Eq. 15.9 or
on the design situation. 15.10.
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) The tendon forces should be calculated for a cracked The tendon forces should be calculated for a cracked section,
(Page 168) 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)

72. Eq. 15.13 lbpd = lpt2 + α2φ(σpd-σpm,∞)/fbpd lbpd = lpt2 + α2φ(σpd-σpm,∞)/fbpd

(Page 168)

73. 15.3.2.2 (3) (d) αpd is the tendon stress corresponding to the force σpd is the tendon stress corresponding to the force
4th & 5th line described in (a) described in (a)
below Eq. αpm.∞ is the prestress after all losses. σpm.∞ is the prestress after all losses.
15.13
(Page 168)

74. 16.2.3 (5) At location of laps, the transverse reinforcement shall At location of laps, the transverse reinforcement shall satisfy
Page 173 satisfy requirements of Clause 15.2.5.1.3. requirements of Clause 15.2.5.1(3)

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Page No.

75. Clause
16.5.1.2
Fig. 16.1
(Page 175)

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

76. 16.5.1.3 (6) (Distance X in Fig. 16.1) (distance X1, X2 in Fig. 16.1)
Last Line
(Page 176)

77. Clause
15.5.1.5
Fig. 16.4
(Page 178)

Fig. 16.4 Anchorage at Intermediate Suports

Fig. 16.4 Anchorage at Intermediate Suports

78. Eq. 16.4 ASW ASW

(Page 179) ρw = ρw =
s.bw sin α s.bw sin α

79. Clause
16.6.1.1
Fig. 16.5
(Page 182)

Fig. 16.5 Provision of Reinforcing Bars Fig. 16.5 Provision of Reinforcing Bars

80. Line below The maximum longitudinal spacing of successive series of (5) The maximum longitudinal spacing of successive series
16.6.2 (4) links is given by: of links is given by:
(Page 185)

81. 16.12, Refer Clause 7.11.2 for requirements of curved tendons. Refer Clause 7.10.1 for requirements of curved tendons.
Last Line
(Page 189)

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82. Clause 16.13
Fig. 16.11
(Page 190)

Fig. 16.11 Extent of the Inter-Section Zone (in Plan) for Fig. 16.11 Extent of the Inter-Section Zone (in Plan) for the
the Connection of Secondary Beams Connection of Secondary Beams
83. Clause
17.2.1.4
Fig. 17.2
(Page 196)

Fig. 17.2 Typical Confinement Detail in Concrete Piers Fig. 17.2 Typical Confinement Detail in Concrete Piers with
with Rectangular Section using Overlapping Rectangular Rectangular Section using Overlapping Rectangular Stirrups
Stirrups and Cross-Ties and Cross-Ties
84. 17.2.2 (2) (a), Bends of 90º are not permitted if ηk is less than 0.3 Bends of 90º are not permitted if ηk is greater than 0.3.
5th line
(Page 197)

85. 17.2.4 (3), “….the ratio hk does not exceed 0.2, there is no need for “….the ratio ηk does not exceed 0.2, there is no need for
second line, verification….” verification….”
(Page 198)

86. 18.7.4 (7) …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
(Page 216) 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 Delete this sentence
(a), 3rd line
(Page 234)

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Page No.
88. Eq. A2-5 0.3 0.3
 f   f 
(Page 236) Ecm = 22  cm  Ecm = 22  cm  , Ecm in GPa
 12.5   12.5 

89. Eq. A2-10

 90 − 0.8 f ck 
4
 90 − 0.8 f ck 
4
(Page 236) η = 1.4+23.4   n = 1.4+23.4  
 100  100

90. ANNEXURE for fcm≤ 45 Mpa for fcm> 45 Mpa

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

91. ANNEXURE 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
A-2 on the notional creep coefficient (Refer Note No.1) the notional creep coefficient.
CLAUSE A2.5,
definition of
β(to)
(Page 238)

92. ANNEXURE for fcm≤ 35 for fcm≤ 45 Mpa

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

93. ANNEX A-2 for fcm≥ 35 for fcm> 45 Mpa

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

94. ANNEX A-2

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

Fig. A2-2 Stress-Strain Relationship for Confined Fig. A2-2 Stress-Strain Relationship for Confined Concrete
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
Indian Roads Congress.
May his soul rest in peace.

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