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List of Various IRCs & SPs

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Study of various IRCs & SPs
Indian Road Congress (IRC)
The Indian Roads Congress (IRC) is the Apex Body of Highway Engineers in the country. The
IRC was set up in December, 1934 on the recommendations of the Indian Road Development
Committee best known as Jayakar Committee set up by the Govt. of India with the objective
of Road Development in India.
Origin:
 The origin of Indian Roads Congress (IRC) the apex body of road sector engineers and
professionals in the country can be traced back to the Road Development Committee set up
under the Chairmanship of Shri M. R. Jayakar in 1927 by the then Government of India,
which recommended for periodical holding of road conferences to discuss the issues related
to road construction, maintenance & development. The first such Road Conference was
held in April, 1930. Subsequently with the formalization of Road Fund, creation of a wider
and permanent organization in place of Periodical Road Conferences was felt and thus, the
IRC came into being
 The inaugural meeting of IRC was held at the Town Hall, New Delhi on Monday the 10th
December 1934 under the chairmanship of Mr. D. G. Mitchell, Secretary to the then Govt.
of India in the department of Industries and Labour, Public Works Branch. This meeting
was attended by 73 Engineers, from all parts of the then India. This marked the birth of the
Indian Roads Congress.
 When the activities of the IRC expanded, IRC was formally registered as a society on 24th
September 1937 under the Societies Registration Act of 1860.
 Starting with a modest membership of 73 in 1934, the IRC has more than five million
associates (direct/indirect) and over 16,700 registered members comprising of engineers &
professionals of all Stakeholders of road sector from Central and State Governments, Public
Sector, Research Institutions, Local bodies, Private sector, Concessionaires, Contractors,
Consultants, Equipment manufacturers Machinery manufacturers, Material producers &
suppliers, Industrial Associations, Multilateral & Institutional organization like World
Bank, ADB, JICA, JRA, IRF etc.

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Vision:
 To be the Nation’s most representative professional, multifaceted transnational institution,
committed to take into cognizance the globally best practices and pool collective wisdom
to promote the use of Standard Specifications conforming to cutting edge technologies for
construction and maintenance of roads, bridges and road transportation.
 To focus on effective transport system aiming of zero road crash fatalities and contribute
to the economic growth and quality of life.
 To align itself to global initiatives of environmental strategy for promotion of cleaner, less
energy intensive and less polluting construction techniques, use of recycled wastes;
minimize drawing of natural resources and encourage the profession to aim at earning
carbon credit in life cycle analysis for construction/transportation projects under
Environment Management Plan (EMP).
Mission:
 To be the lead National Forum for sharing of knowledge and to pool our experiences and
expertise collectively on the entire range of subjects related with road sector including the
connected policy issues on road construction and road transportation.
 To promote the use of standard specifications confirming to the cutting edge technologies
for construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, tunnels and road transportation.
 To align itself to global initiatives of environmental strategy for promotion of cleaner, less
energy intensive and less polluting construction techniques, use of recycled wastes;
minimize drawing of natural resources and encourage the profession to aim at earning
carbon credit in life cycle analysis for road/transportation projects under Environment
Management Plan (EMP).
 To promote efficient and well integrated transport system that serves the public interest by
enhancing mobility and delivery safe, secure and environmentally responsible.
 To create mass awareness to follow traffic regulations and ethics thereof.
 To pool knowledge (Library) with exchange facility through web to the reputed national
and international organizations engaged in the profession and shared publications and
literature conforming to cutting edge technologies.
 To advice regarding planning and design, transportation, legislation and research connected
with development and maintenance of roads and road transportation.

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Administrative Setup:
 The affairs of the IRC are guided by a Council of the society. For managing the affairs of
IRC, the powers are vested with Executive Committee (EC) which comprises of the
President, IRC, Immediate Past President, four Vice-Presidents, Honorary Treasurer and
Secretary General. IRC Secretariat is headed by Secretary General.
 The tenure of the Council is for one year and is represented by the members from each
State/ Union Territories by nominations besides member representatives nominated by
important road owning Government departments, Ten elected members representing
research institutions, municipalities, local bodies, Private Sector, etc. and Two ladies
Members.
 IRC works in close collaboration with Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
(MoRTH). The Director General (Road Development) & Special Secretary, MoRTH, is the
Honorary Treasurer of the IRC.

Apex Committees of IRC:
There are three Apex committees, which are responsible for formulation and up gradation
of Codes of Practices, Standards and Guidelines. They are
 Highways Specifications & Standards Committee (HSS);
 Bridges Specifications & Standards Committee (BSS) &
 General Specifications & Standards Committee (GSS).
Technical committees under each apex committees:
The HSS deals with all aspects of roads, traffic, transportation, maintenance. The following ten
Technical Committees are working under it:-
 H-1 – Transport Planning and Traffic Engineering
 H-2 – Flexible Pavement and Airfields & Runways Committee
 H-3 – Rigid Pavement
 H-4 – Embankment, Ground Improvement and Drainage
 H-5 – Rural Roads
 H-6 – Road Maintenance and Asset Management
 H-7 – Road Safety & Design
 H-8 – Urban Roads
 H-9 – Composite Pavement
 H-10- Hill Roads & Tunnels

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The BSS deals with design, construction and maintenance aspects of bridges. The following
nine Technical committees are working under it:-
 B-1 – General Design Features (Bridges and Grade Separated Structures)
 B-2 – Loads and Stresses
 B-3 – Foundation, Substructure, Protective Works & masonry Structures
 B-4 – Concrete (Plain, Reinforced and Pre-Stressed Structures)
 B-5 – Steel and Composite Structure
 B-6 – Bearings, Joints and Appurtenances
 B-7 – Formwork and Temporary Structures
 B-8 - Maintenance and Rehabilitation
 B-9 - Specialized Bridge Structures Including Sealinks
 Besides, B-10 (Special purpose) – Development of Standard Design and Plans for
various types of Bridge Superstructures based on Limit State Method (MoRTH’s
deposit work/through Consultancy)
The GSS deals with general aspects of road and bridge engineering. The following five
Technical Committees are working under it:-
 G-1 – Project Preparation, Contracts Management & Quality Assurance and Public
Private Partnership
 G-2 – Human Resource Development Committee
 G-3 – Committee on Reduction of Carbon Footprint in Road Construction and
Environment
 G-4 – Mechanization & Instrumentation Committee
 G-6 – Disaster Management Committee
 The DG (RD) & SS, MORTH, President IRC and Secretary General, IRC are 3 Ex-
Officio members of all the Technical Committees.
 The number of experts in each of the Technical Committees is 25 regular members
and 5 corresponding members/co-opted members.
 The total number of experts in the 3 Apex Committees is 40 in number.
Highway Research Board:
In October, 1973, the Highway Research Board (HRB) was set-up under the auspices of the
IRC for giving undivided attention to research and development activities. The objectivities
of the HRB are:

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 To ascertain the nature and extent of research required; to correlate research
information from various organizations in India and abroad with a view to exchange
publications on roads:
 To coordinate and conduct correlation services;
 To sponsor basic research through universities and research organizations;
 To collect and disseminate results of research; and
 Any other matter related to road research.
There are three committees under HRB, namely;
Committee for Identification, Monitoring and Research Application (IMRA)
 Committee for Accreditation of New Materials/ Techniques/Technology/Instruments,
etc.
 Committee on Pilot Projects to introduce innovations and support innovative ideas in
the road sector.

Achievements:
 There have been a number of achievements during the 81 years of existence of IRC. Some
of the notable achievements are listed as under:-
 Starting from long term Road Development Plan under the aegis of IRC in 1943 famously
known as “Nagpur Plan” set up the foundation for subsequent 20 years Road Development
Plans for the country on all India basis.
 The 20 years subsequent Road Development Plans laid the foundation for functional
classification of road network and criteria for road activity in developed and undeveloped
areas in the country. These plans have served as sound reference framework both at Central
and State level to formulate their successive 5 year plans. The subsequent 20 year plans
were formulated in close association with the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways.
 IRC have published 119 number of Codes of Practices for Specifications & Standards; 106
number of Special Publications on Guidelines and Manuals, 33 number of publications on
behalf of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways; 2 each publications on behalf of
National Highways Authority of India and Ministry of Rural Development; 23 number of
State-of-the-Art Reports on Highway Research; 77 Highway Research Bulletin; 13
Highway Research Journals besides 40 Highway Research Records.

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List of Indian Road Congress (IRC) Publications

SL. NO. CODE NO. TITLE OF THE PUBLICATION
1 IRC:3-1983 Dimensions and Weights of
Road Design Vehicles (First
Revision)
2 IRC:5-1998 Standard specifications and
Code of practice for Road
Bridges, Section 1- General
features of Design (Seventh
Revision)
3 IRC:6-2000 Standard specifications and
Code of practice for Road
bridges, section II – Loads and
Stresses (Fourth Revision)
4 IRC:9-1972 Traffic Census on Non – Urban
Roads (First Revision)
5 IRC:10-1961 Recommended Practice for
Borrowpits for Road
Embankments Constructed by
Manual Operation
6 IRC:15-2002 Standard specifications and
Code of practice for
Construction of Concrete Roads
(Third Revision)
7 IRC:18-2000 Design Criteria for Prestressed
Concrete Road Bridges (Post –
Tensioned Concrete) (Third
Revision)
8 IRC:19-2005 Standard specifications and
Code of practice for Water
Bound Macadam (Third
Revision)
9 IRC:21-2000 Standard specifications and
Code of practice for Road
Bridges, Section III Cement
Concrete (Plain and Reinforced)
(Third Revision)
10 IRC:22-1986 Standard specifications and
Code of practice for Road
Bridges, Section VI- Composite
Construction (First Revision)
11 IRC:24-2001 Standard specifications and
Code of practice for Road
Bridges, Section V- Steel Road
Bridges (Second Revision)
12 IRC:28-1967 Tentative Specifications for the
Construction of Stabilized Soil
Roads with Soft Aggregate in

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SL. NO. CODE NO. TITLE OF THE PUBLICATION
Areas of Moderate and High
Rainfall
13 IRC:32-1969 Standard for Vertical and
Horizontal Clearances of
Overhead Electric Power and
Telecommunication Lines as
Related to Roads
14 IRC:33-1969 Standard Procedure for
Evaluation and Condition
Surveys of Stabilized Soil Roads
15 IRC:34-1970 Recommendations for Road
Construction in Waterlogged
Areas
16 IRC:36-1970 Recommended Practice for the
Construction of Earth
Embankments for Road Works
17 IRC:37-2001 Guidelines for the Design of
Flexible Pavements (Second
Revision)
18 IRC:38- 1988 Guidelines for Design of
Horizontal Curves for Highways
and Design Tables (First
Revision)
19 IRC:40- 2002 Standard specifications and
Code of practice for Road
Bridges, Section IV- Brick Stone
and Block Masonry (Second
Revision)
20 IRC:42- 1972 Proforma for Record of Test
Values of Locally Available
Pavement Construction
Materials
21 IRC:44- 1976 Tentative Guidelines for Cement
Concrete Mix Design for
Pavements (for Non- Air
Entrained and Continuously
Graded Concrete ) (First
Revision)
22 IRC:45- 1972 Recommendations for
Estimating the Resistance of Soil
Below the Maximum Scour
Level in the Design of Well
Foundations of Bridges.
23 IRC:49- 1973 Recommended Practice for the
Pulverization of Black Cotton
Soils for Lime Stabilization.
24 IRC:50- 1973 Recommended Design Criteria
for the Use of Cement –

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SL. NO. CODE NO. TITLE OF THE PUBLICATION
Modified Soil in Road
Construction
25 IRC:51- 1992 Guidelines for the Use of Soil
Lime Mixes in Road
Construction (First Revision)
26 IRC:52- 2001 Recommendations About the
Alignment Survey and
Geometric Design of Hill Roads
(Second Revision)
27 IRC:53- 1982 Road Accident Forms A-1 and 4
(First Revision)
28 IRC:54- 1974 Lateral and Vertical Clearances
at Underpasses for Vehicular
Traffic
29 IRC:56- 1974 Recommended Practice for
Treatment of Embankment
Slopes for Erosion Control
30 IRC:57- 1974 Recommended Practice for
Sealing of Joints in Concrete
Pavements
31 IRC:58- 2002 Guidelines for the Design of
Plain Jointed Rigid Pavements
for Highways (Second Revision)
32 IRC:59- 1976 Tentative Guidelines for the
Design of gap Graded Cement
Concrete Mixes for Road
Pavements
33 IRC:61- 1976 Tentative Guidelines for the
Construction of Cement
Concrete Pavements in Hot
Weather
34 IRC:63- 1976 Tentative Guidelines for the Use
of Low Grade Aggregates and
Soil Aggregate Mixtures in Road
Pavement Construction
35 IRC:64- 1990 Guidelines for Capacity of
Roads in Rural Areas (First
Revision)
36 IRC:65- 1976 Recommended Practice for
Traffic Rotaries
37 IRC:66- 1976 Recommended Practice for Site
Distance on Rural Highways
38 IRC:69- 1977 Space Standards for Roads in
Urban Areas
39 IRC:70- 1977 Guidelines on Regulation and
Control of Mixed Traffic in
Urban Areas
40 IRC:73- 1980 Geometric Design Standards for

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SL. NO. CODE NO. TITLE OF THE PUBLICATION
Rural (Non Urban) Highways
41 IRC:75- 1979 Guidelines for the Design of
High Embankments
42 IRC:76- 1979 Tentative Guidelines for
Structural Strength Evaluation of
Rigid Airfield Pavements
43 IRC:77- 1979 Tentative Guidelines for Repair
of Concrete Pavements Using
Synthetic Resins
44 IRC:78- 2000 Standard specifications and
Code of practice for Road
Bridges, Section VII-
Foundations and Substructure
(Second Revision)
45 IRC:81- 1997 Guidelines for Strengthening of
Flexible Road Pavements Using
Benkelman Beam Deflection
Technique (First Revision )
46 IRC:82- 1982 Code of Practice for
Maintenance of Bituminous
Surfaces of Highways
47 IRC:83- 1999 Standard specifications and
Code of practice for Road
Bridges, Section IX- Bearings,
Part I: Metallic Bearings (First
Revision)
48 IRC:83- 1987 Standard specifications and
(Part II) Code of practice for Road
Bridges, Section IX- Bearings,
Part II: Elastometric Bearings
49 IRC:83- 1987 Standard specifications and
(Part III) Code of practice for Road
Bridges, Section IX- Bearings,
Part III: POT, POT-CUM-
PTFE,PIN and Metallic Guide
Bearings
50 IRC:84- 1983 Code of Practice for Curing of
Cement Concrete Pavements
51 IRC:86- 1983 Geometric Design Standards for
Urban Roads in Plains
52 IRC:89- 1997 Guidelines for Design and
Construction of River Training
and Control Works for Road
Bridges (First Revision)
53 IRC:92- 1985 Guidelines for the Design of
Interchanges in Urban Areas
54 IRC:93- 1985 Guidelines on Design and
Installation of Road Traffic

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SL. NO. CODE NO. TITLE OF THE PUBLICATION
Signals
55 IRC:101- 1988 Guidelines for Design of
Continuously Reinforced
Concrete Pavements with elastic
Joints
56 IRC:102- 1988 Traffic Studies for Planning
Bypasses Around Towns
57 IRC:104- 1988 Guidelines For Environmental
Impact Assessment Of Highway
Projects
58 IRC:106- 1990 Guidelines for Capacity of
Urban Roads in Plain Areas
59 IRC:108- 1996 Guidelines for Traffic Prediction
on Rural Highways
60 IRC:109- 1997 Guidelines for Wet Mix Macadam

II. IRC SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS (SPs)

61
IRC:SP:12-1973
Tentative Recommendations on
the Provision of parking Spaces
for Urban Areas
62 IRC:SP:13-2004 Guidelines for the Design of
Small Bridges and Culverts
(First Revision)
63 IRC:SP:16-2004 Guidelines for Surface Evenness
of Highway Pavements (First
Revision)
64 IRC:SP:17-1977 Recommendations About
Overlays on Cement Concrete
Pavements
65 IRC:SP:18-1978 Manual for Highway Bridge
Maintenance Inspection
66 IRC:SP:23-1983 Vertical Curves for Highways
67 IRC:SP:24-1984 Guidelines on the Choice and
Planning of Appropriate
Technology in Road
Construction
68 IRC:SP: 30-1993 Manual on Economic Evaluation
of Highway Projects in India
(First Revision)
69 IRC:SP: 35-1990 Guidelines for Inspection and
Maintenance of Bridges
70 IRC:SP: 37-1991 Guidelines for Evaluation of
Load Carrying Capacity of
Bridges
71 IRC:SP: 40-1993 Guidelines on Techniques for
Strengthening and Rehabilitation

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SL. NO. CODE NO. TITLE OF THE PUBLICATION
of Bridges
72 IRC:SP: 41-1994 Guidelines on Design of At-
Grade Intersections in Rural
&Urban Areas
73 IRC:SP: 42-1994 Guidelines on Road Drainage
74 IRC:SP: 43-1994 Guidelines on Low-Cost Traffic
Management Technique for
Urban Areas
75 IRC:SP: 44-1996 Highway Safety Code
76 IRC:SP: 47-1998 Guidelines on Quality Systems
for Road Bridges. (Plain,
Reinforced , Prestressed and
Composite Concrete)
77 IRC:SP: 49-1998 Guidelines for the use of Dry
Lean Concrete as Sub-base for
Rigid Pavement
78 IRC:SP: 50-1999 Guidelines on Urban Drainage
79 IRC:SP: 52-1999 Bridge Inspector’s Reference
Manual
80 IRC:SP: 54-2000 Project Preparation Manual for
Bridges
81 IRC:SP: 56-2000 Guidelines for Steel Pedestrian
Bridges
82 IRC:SP: 59-2002 Guidelines for Use of
Geotextiles in Road Pavements
and Associated Works
83 IRC:SP: 60-2002 An Approach Document for Assessment of Remaining
Life
of Concrete Bridges

III. MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT PUBLICATIONS
(Now Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways)

SL. NO. CODE NO. TITLE OF THE PUBLICATION
84 MORT & H Pocket Book for
Bridge Engineers,2000 (First
Revision)
85 MORT & H Pocket Book for
Highway Engineers, 2002
(Second Revision)