The IS code for seismic design of buildings in India is:
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IS 800 (structural steel design only)
IS 1893 Part 1 (earthquake design criteria) + IS 13920 (ductile detailing for RC) together
IS 875 Part 3 (wind load only)
IS 456 alone covers seismic design
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B. IS 1893 Part 1 (earthquake design criteria) + IS 13920 (ductile detailing for RC) together
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IS 1893 (Part 1): 2016 — Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures (general buildings). IS 13920:2016 — Ductile Detailing of RC Structures. IS 4326:2013 — Earthquake Resistant Construction (masonry and timber). IS 1893 Part 2: liquid retaining; Part 3: bridges. IS 13920 mandatory in seismic zones III, IV, V.
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