Indian Roads Congress
Special Publication 54
PROJECT PREPARATION
MANUAL FOR BRIDGES
Published by
THE INDIAN ROADS CONGRESS
Copies can be had from
The Secretary, Indian Roads Congress
Jamnagar House, Shahjahan Road
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PROJECT PREPARATION MANUAL FOR BRIDGES
First Published : April, 2000
CONTENTS: Page No.
‘Composition of Bridge Specifications (to Git)
and Standards Committee
Background 1
1. Introduction 2
; 2. Scope 2 3
| 3. Stages in Project Preparation 4
; 4. Pre-feasbility Report 5
(Rights of Publication and of Translation are reserved) 5. Preparation of Techno-Economic Feasibility Report 5
SL. General 5
5.2. Identification of Data Needs 3
53. Data Collection 6
53.1, Maps, plans and topographical features. 6
2. Traffic data 8
River cross-section fora bridge project 8
Hydrologic data and river characteristics 9
Catchment area characteristics 9
River/Channel characteristics 10
Flood flow data 10
Sub-soil data u
‘Meteorological data u
). Construction materials u
2 |. Environmental data 2
.. Special design requirements 12
Existing services 12
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5.3.15, Other authorities
5.3.16. Data regarding existing bridges
Organisation of Activities
Source of Data
Preliminary Investigation
5.6.1. General
5.62. Topographic survey
5.63. Hydrological survey
5.6.4, Trafic survey
5.65, Sub-sol investigation
Preliminary Engineering
Design philosophy
Analysis of data
Finalisation of design philosophy
Approach alignment and siting of bridges
dentfication of feasible alternative
alignment
Geometric design
Span configuration
‘Aesthetic considerations
Preliminary design
. General arrangement drawings
5.7.11. Preliminary costestimates
5.7.12, Initial environmental examination
Economic Evaluation
5.8.1. General principles
5.8.2. Period of analysis
‘Traffic projection
Project cost and scheduling
Project benefits
Sensitivity analysis
Economically/Financially low return
Projects
Feasibility Study Report
Acceptance of Feasibility Study Report
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Preparation of Detailed Project Report
6.1. Detailed Investigation
6.1.1. Final location survey
6.1.2. Sub-soil investigation
6.1.3. Environmental impact assessment
62. Detailed Design
62.1. Superstructure
62.2. Bearings, expansion joints, railing,
wearing coat and appurtenances
623. Substructure
62.4. Foundations
62.5. Approaches, river protection, river
training works, ete.
626. Software application
63. Detailed Cost Estimates
63.1. Costestimates and its content
63.2. General abstract of cost
6.3.3, Details of cost of each major head
63.4. Details of quantities
63.5. Justification of rates
6.3.6. Foreign exchange component
64. Specifications
65, Special Specifications
6.6. Preparation of Detailed Drawings
66.1. General
6.6.2. Drawings sizes
6.6.3. Component parts of bridge project
drawings
6.7. Detailed Project Report
General
Contents of the report
Introduction to the report
Site selection
‘Topographical survey
Hydraulic data and waterway fixation
Design of bridge elements
Materials and resources
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Specifications
Estimates
Construction programme
Working drawings
Economic analysis
Financial forecast and budget provision
Environment impact assessment
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‘Maintenance Manual
Executive Summary
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MEMBERS OF THE BRIDGE SPECIFICATIONS AND
‘STANDARDS COMMITTEE
‘Ninan Koei
AG. Borkar
NK. Sinha
A. Chakrabarti
M.¥.B. Rao
CR. Alimehandani
Dr S. K. Thakkar
1M. K, Bhagwagar
B.D, Wani
(As on 279.97)
DG(RD) & Addl Secretary to the Govt. of India,
Ministy of Surface Transpor (Roads Wing),
‘Transport Bhawan, New Delh-110001
Ministry of Sutace Transport (Roads Wing),
‘Transport Bhawan, New Delhi-110001
Managing Director, Consulting Engg.
Services (D Lid, $7, Nehru Pace,
New Delhi-110019
Director, Sirutural Engg. Res. Centre,
Sectar-19, Cenra Gov. Enclave, Kamla Nehru
Nagar, PB. No.10, Ghaziabod
DG (RD) & Addl. Secretary (Retd), $6, Nalanda
‘Apictments, Vikspuri, New Delhi
‘echnical Adviser to Metropolitan Comme,
‘A-1 Susnebi Plot No.2 Arun Kuma Vaidya Nagar,
‘Bandra Reclamation, Murmbs-4000S0
Chief Engineer PIC), Ministry of Surface
‘Transport (Roads Wing), Transport Bhavan,
[New Dethi-110001
(Chief Engineer, Central Public Works
Department, Niman Bhavan, New Delhi
Rep. D.G.(W), CPWD}
Head, Bridges Division, Centeral Road Res.
Taste, P.O. CRI, Deth Mathura Road,
New Deli-110020
CChaieman & Managing Director, STUP
Consultants Lid, 1004-5, Raheja Chambers,
213, Nariman Point, Mumbs-400021
Profesor, Department of Earthquake Engs.
Univesity of Roorke, Roorkee 247667
Consulting Engineer, Engg. Consultants (P) Lid,
F-l4/1S, Connaught Place, ner Circe,
2nd Floor, New Delhi-110001
‘Secretary tothe Gov. of Mahsrashira, BW>D.,
Mantzalaya, Marnbai-400032
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DGIRD) & Addl. Secretary to the Govt of Inda, Ministry of Surtece Transport
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P.C. Bhasin
© K, Sarma
“The Secrettry to the Govt of
Gujarat
‘The Chief Enginer (RAB)
“The Chief Engineer (NED
“The Bngineerin Ciel
Dy. Managing Director, Gammon India Lid,
Gammon House Veer Savackar Mar,
Prabhadevi, Mambai-400025
General Manager, UP State Bridge Compa. Ld,
1486, Hawa Singh Block, Asiad Vilage,
‘New Dethi-110089
Consultant, £-2/136, Mahavir Nagar,
‘Bhopl-<620216
40/182, C. R. Park, New Deti-110019
‘Managing Director, Tandon Consultants (P) Lid,
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Caiman, Consiruma Consultaney (P) Lt,
2nd Floor, Pinky Plaza, Sth Road, Khar (West)
‘Mumbai-t00052
[Executive Director (BAS), Research Designs &
‘Standards Organisation, Lacknow-226011
Morber (Technical), National Highways
‘Authorities of India, 1, Easter Avenue,
‘Maharani Bagh, New Deli-110065,
Chief Engincer(B) South, Ministy of Surface
“Transport (Roads Wing), Transport Bhawan,
Now Delhi
fg. DDG (Bir), Dy. Director General (B), DOBR,
‘Wert Block IV, Wing 1, RK. Puram,
[New Delhi-110066
324, Mandakni Enclave, Alkanands,
‘New Deli-110019
(Chief Engineer, PWD (Roads) Assam, P.O.
‘Chandmai, Guwaha-781003
R&B Department,
Block No-14, New Sachivalaya, 2nd Floor,
Gandhinagar-382010 (HLP. larder)
National Highways, om Manz
‘Hyderabad-S00482 (D. Sree Rama Murthy)
Public Works Department, Write’ Building,
Block C, Caleta-700601 (D. Guha)
Haryana PWD. BAR, Sector 19 By
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“The Chief Engineer (R) SAR Ministry of Surface Transport
‘The Director
“The Director & Head
“The Chief Engineer (NH)
“The Chief Engineer (NH)
‘The Chiet Engineer (NH)
President,
Indian Roads Congress
Director Geaeral
‘Road Developmest)
Secretary,
Indian Reads Congress
‘Roads Wing), Transport Bhawan,
New Delhi-10001 (Id Prakash)
Highways Reseach Station, 76 Sarat Patel Road,
(Chennai-600025 (N. Ramachandran)
‘Bureau of Indian Standards
‘Manak Bhawan, 9, Babadursah Zafar Marg,
New Delhi-10002 (Vinod Kumar)
ML, Public Works Department, hops!-462008
‘UP. PWD, PWD Quarters, Kabir Marg Clay Square,
‘Lueknow-226001 (PD. Agarwal)
Punjab PWD, BAR Branch, Patiala
Ex-Officio Members
HP, Jamar, Secretary 10 the
Govt, of Gujarat, RAB Department,
Sachivalaya, 2nd Flor,
(Gandhinager- 382010
AD. Narain, DO(RD) & Adil
Secretary t0 the Govt. of Indi,
‘Ministy of Surface Transport (Roads Wing),
“Transport Bhawan, New Delhi
SC. Sharma, Chief Engincer,
Ministry of Surface Transport (Roads Win),
‘Transport Bhawan, New Deli
Corresponding Members
NV. Merani
De GP. Saha
Shitaia Sharan
Dr. MG. Tarbanka
Principal Seretary (Rett), 7/1344,
“Adarsh Nagar, Woe, Maraai-400025
CChiet Engineer, Hindustan Construction Co. Lid,
incon House, Lal Bahadur Shaste Marg.
Vitel (W), Mumbai-400083
‘Advisor Consultant, Consulting Engg. Services ()
Lid, $7 Nehru Place, New Deli-110019
-Emerite Scientist, Suuctural Engg. Res, Centre,
399, Pocket E, Mayur Vibar, Phase I, Def 110091
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PROJECT PREPARATION MANUAL
FOR BRIDGES
BACKGROUND
‘The Project Preparation Manual for Bridges was drafted by the
_members of the Project Preparation, Contract and Management Committee
(B-1) of IRC (personnel given below). The draft was discussed in a
‘number of meetings of the committee and approved in its meeting held on
the 14th July, 1997:
SS. Chakzabory Convenor
RH, Sama : Member Secretary
‘MEMBERS,
CR, Alimchandani BO. Roy
SR. Banerjee ‘A. Sampathkumar
‘A. Chakrabart G. Sharan
UN. Dabe NN. Venkataraman
CB, Bridge Die), DGBR
(WR. Jayadas)
(CE, DDGE (CS8C),IRC:SP:54-2000
‘The draft was subsequently approved by the Bridge Specifications
and Standards Committee (B.S.S.) and the Executive Committee in their
‘meetings held on the 27th September, 1997 and 18th April, 1998
respectively. The draft came up for discussion in the Council meeting
held on the 22nd May, 1998. The Council approved the draft and
authorised the Convenor, B.S.S. Committee to approve the document
after incorporating the observations and comments of the council members,
‘The Convenor, Project Preparation, Contract and Management Committee
‘modified the draft in light of the comments of the Council members and
forwarded the same to the Convenor, B.S.S. Committee for approval. The
Convenor, B.S.S. Committee approved the modified draft on the 6th
December, 1999,
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1, Bridge structures are essential component of any road
‘network, Preparation of bridge projects involves a chain of activities such
as survey and investigations, selection of site, fixing of waterways,
selection of type of structure, design of structural elements, preparation of