Revised Standard from Last Update.

1. SCOPE

1.1 This standard lays down recommendations for the classification, dimensional proportioning, analysis and design of cast in-situ, reinforced concrete thin shells and folded plates.

1.2 All provisions of IS 456 not specifically excluded, and not in conflict with provisions of this standard, shall apply to thin shell concrete structures. Provisions of this standard shall govern for thin shell structures, including ribs and edge members.

1.3 Wherever prestressed concrete is used, in addition to the stipulations of present standard, provisions of IS 1343 shall apply, for pre-tensioned and post-tensioned type of shells, as the case may be.

1.4 This standard does not deal with construction practices relating to these structures which have been separately dealt in IS 2204.

2. REFERENCES

The Indian Standards listed in Annex A contain provisions, which through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication the editions indicated are valid. All standards are subject to revision and parties to agreement based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards listed in Annex A.