Which IS code governs the design of earthquake-resistant RC structures (ductile detailing)?
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IS 456:2000
IS 13920:2016 — ductile detailing for earthquake-resistant RC structures
IS 800:2007
IS 1893:2016 only (seismic loads without detailing)
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B. IS 13920:2016 — ductile detailing for earthquake-resistant RC structures
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IS 13920:2016 (Ductile Design and Detailing of RC Structures subjected to Seismic Forces): specifies special detailing for beams, columns, beam-column joints, shear walls, and slabs in seismic zones III, IV, V. Key requirements: confinement ties, short ties at columns, strong column-weak beam concept, lap splice restrictions.
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