Construction of Masonry in Dams — Code of Practice
Document Title [Hindi] :
बांधों में चिनाई का निर्माण — रीति संहिता
Document Type :
Revision
Language :
English
Priority :
3
ICS Code :
ICS 93.160
Date of Project Approval :
30-07-2024
Standards to be Revised :
Sl.No.
Is No & Year
1
IS 8605: 1977
Standards to be Superseded :
Sl.No.
Is No & Year
1
IS 8605: 1977
Classification Details
Group :
Civil Engineering Design and Construction
Sub Group :
Hydraulic and other related structures
Sub Sub Group :
Geological Maps, subsurface Exploratory Logs and Geological Explorations for river valley projects
Aspects :
Code of Practice
Risk :
None
Certification :
None
Short Commom Man's Title :
ITCHS Code :
Ministry :
Ministry of Jal Shakti - Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
Sustainable development Goals :
Degree of Equivalence :
Indigenous
Identical/Equivalent Standards :
Organization Type:
Division Council Chairperson Approval Details
Sl.No.
Synosis Points
1
Stone masonry for dams, if properly constructed, satisfies the requirements of strength and durability and at the same time, being labour oriented is particularly suitable for Indian conditions and was extensively used in the past. Its use for modern structures is increasing steadily. Need was, therefore, felt to publish a code of practice to serve as a useful guide to engineers and their technical assistants-in-charge of such works.
2
A trend is developing in the construction of masonry in dams wherein small needle vibrators are used to vibrate the masonry. Specific recommendations on this practice will be made after sufficient data becomes available on their use.
3
This standard was first published in 1977. This revision of the standard has been brought out based on wide field experience and international practices, also updating the references. In this revision, the following major changes have been made:
a) The provisions of permeability tests on masonry have been modified; and
b) Provisions for determination of strength parameters such as direct testing of the samples, flat jack test, non-destructive tests and estimation of mass density have been added.