particular specifications (road works) - CIDCO Maharashtra Ltd.

CIDCO OF MAHARASHTRA LTD
C.A.No.01/CIDCO/SE(KHR)/EE(KHR-I)/2010–11 Pg. No. 370
5.21 OTHER APPLICABLE CODES OF PRACTICE FOR IN-SITU REINFORCED
CONSTRUCTION :
All other requirements not covered by the above clause shall be
governed by relevant clauses of IS 456, IS 3370, IS 2571 and other
relevant standards as may be applicable.
5.22 PRECAST CONCRETE :
The provision in this section apply to all precast concrete executed
within site and shall be considered supplementary to general provisions
for reinforced concrete works.
5.22.1 Handling and Storage :
The precast units shall be stored as directed by the Engineer. The area
intended for the storage of precast units should be surfaced in such a
way that no unequal settlement can occur.
To prevent deformation of slender units, they should be provided with
supports at fairly close intervals and should also be safeguard against
tilting. Lifting and handling positions should conform to the Engineer’s
directions and drawings. In addition, location and orientation marks
should be put on the members as and where necessary. During
erection the precast units should be protected against damage caused
by local crushing, chafing, effects of lifting and transport equipment.
5.22.2 Temporary Supports and Connections :
Temporary supports provided during erection should take into account
all construction loads likely to be encountered during the completion of
joints between any combination of precast and in-situ concrete
structural elements.