IS 456

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IS 456-2000 is a Indian Standard code of practice for general structural use of plain and reinforced concrete. The latest revision of this standard was done in year 2000, reaffirmed 2005. This code uses the limit state design approach. It is written for use in India. It gives extensive information on the various aspects of concrete. IS 456 is considered as the Bible for Civil Engineers in India.

There are some other codes and special publications by Bureau of Indian Standards. For example SP 16- design charts for IS 456, IS 13920-1893 codal provisions for earthquake resistant structures, etc. Also NBC-501 (Nepal Building Code), Code of Practice for Ductile Detailing of Reinforced Concrete Structures subjected to Seismic Forces

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