Seismic & Ductile Detailing
2 codesCriteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures
Defines seismic zones, zone factors, importance factors, response reduction factors, and response spectra. Provides equivalent static and dynamic analysis procedures for buildings, liquid-retaining structures, bridges, and dams.
Ductile Design and Detailing of Reinforced Concrete Structures
Mandatory for structures in Seismic Zones III, IV, and V. Specifies ductile reinforcement ratios, confining hoops, lap splice locations, joint detailing, and capacity design principles for beams, columns, and shear walls.
Geotechnical & Foundations
2 codesDesign and Construction of Foundations in Soils — Code of Practice
Covers shallow foundation design — spread footings, combined footings, raft foundations. Specifies allowable bearing pressures, settlement criteria, depth of foundation, and construction guidelines for different soil types.
Design and Construction of Pile Foundations — Code of Practice
Four-part code for deep foundations: Part 1 — Driven cast-in-situ concrete piles, Part 2 — Bored cast-in-situ piles, Part 3 — Under-reamed piles, Part 4 — Load tests. Covers pile capacity, group action, negative skin friction, and settlement.
Water-Retaining Structures
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