The IS code for pre-stressed concrete design in India is:
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IS 456 (this code only covers RC)
IS 1343:2012 — Code of Practice for Prestressed Concrete
IS 800 (structural steel only)
IS 3370 (liquid retaining structures)
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B. IS 1343:2012 — Code of Practice for Prestressed Concrete
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IS 1343:2012 (Prestressed Concrete — Code of Practice): covers design, materials, and construction of PSC. Companion to IS 456 (RC). Key references: IS 6006 for uncoated strand; IS 1785 for PSC wire; IS 2090 for high-tensile bars. IRC:18 and IRC:112 cover PSC bridges. IS 1343 uses Limit State design (same as IS 456 after 2012 revision).
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