IS : 10297 - 1982

(Reaffirmed 2003)
Edition 1.1
(2006-12)
Indian Standard
CODE OF
PRACTICE FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
OF FLOORS AND ROOFS USING PRECAST
REINFORCED/PRESTRESSED CONCRETE
RIBBED OR CORED SLAB UNITS
(Incorporating Amendment No. 1)

UDC 69.024/025 : 691.327/.328-412 : 69.001.3

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 IS : 10297 - 1982

Indian Standard
CODE OF
PRACTICE FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
OF FLOORS AND ROOFS USING PRECAST
REINFORCED/PRESTRESSED CONCRETE
RIBBED OR CORED SLAB UNITS
Prefabricated and Composite Construction Sectional Committee,
BDC 32
Chairman Representing
SHRI A. RAMAKRISHANA Engineering Construction Corporation, Madras
Members
SHRI S. SUBRAMANIAN ( Alternate to
Shri A. Ramakrishana )
ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR (STAND- Railway Board (Ministry of Railways)
ARD) RDSO, LUCKNOW
SHRI ASHOK KUMAR ( Alternate )
BRIG J. S. AHLUWALIA Ministry of Defence (Engineer-in-Chief’s)
LT-COL A. C. MOHAN ( Alternate )
SHRI C. R. ALIMCHANDANI STUP Consultants Ltd, Bombay
DR V. N. GUNAJI ( Alternate )
DR N. S. BHAL Structural Engineering Research Centre, Roorkee
SHRI K. C. NAITHANI ( Alternate )
SHRI AJYA BHARDWAJ In personal capacity ( 207 Golf Links, New Delhi )
SHRI DAKSHA BHARDWAJ ( Alternate )
SHRI S. C. CHAKRABARTI Central Building Research Institute (CSIR), Roorkee
SHRI B. K. CHAKRABORTY Housing & Urban Development Corporation,
New Delhi
DR P. RAY CHAUDHRY Central Road Research Institute (CSIR), New Delhi
SHRI A. K. GARG ( Alternate )
CHIEF ARCHITECT Central Public Works Department, New Delhi
SENIOR ARCHITECT (M & TP) ( Alternate )
DIRECTOR (C & MDD) Central Water Commission, New Delhi
DEPUTY DIRECTOR (C & MDD) ( Alternate )
SHRI A. GHOSHAL In personal capacity ( C/o Stup Consultants Ltd, 12
Dargah Road, Calcutta )
DR A. G. MADHAVA RAO Structural Engineering Research Centre, Madras
SHRI G. ANNAMALAI ( Alternate )
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Members Representing
SHRI G. K. MAJUMDAR Hindustan Prefab Limited, New Delhi
SHRI M. KUNDU ( Alternate )
SHRI J. S. MATHUR Hindustan Steel Works Construction Ltd, Calcutta
SHRI Y. K. MEHTA The Concrete Association of India, Bombay
SHRI E. T. ANTIA ( Alternate )
SHRI P. V. NAIK Hindustan Construction Co Ltd, Bombay
SHRI A. C. NARWANI ( Alternate )
SHRI B. C. PATEL M/s M. N. Dastur & Co Pvt Ltd, Calcutta
SHRI C. M. PATEL Bihar Prestressing Pvt Ltd, Bhagalpur (Bihar)
SHRI SHIRISH B. PATEL Shirish Patel & Associates, Bombay
SHRI P. H. SRINIVASACHAR ( Alternate )
DR V. PARAMASIVAM Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
DR N. RAGHAVENDRA Cement Research Institute of India, New Delhi
PROF C. K. RAMESH Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
SHRI P. V. SHAH Shah Construction Co Ltd, Bombay
SHRI S. R. SIVASWAMY Gammon India Ltd, Bombay
SHRI A. K. CHATTERJEE ( Alternate )
SHRI K. S. SRINIVASAN National Buildings Organization, New Delhi
SHRI SUNIL BERY ( Alternate )
DR R. C. SONPAL The Institution of Engineers (India), Calcutta
SHRI K. VEERARAGHAVACHARI Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd, Vellore
SHRI G. VENKATESULU Ministry of Shipping and Transport, New Delhi
SHRI S. SEETHARAMAN ( Alternate )
LT-COL R. G. WASTRAD Ministry of Defence (R & D)
SHRI D. K. MURTHY ( Alternate )
SHRI G. RAMAN, Director General, ISI ( Ex-officio Member )
Director (Civ Engg)
Secretary
SHRI A. K. AVASTHY
Assistant Director (Civ Engg), ISI

Prefabrication Systems Subcommittee, BDC 32 : 1

Convener
SHRI G. K. MAJUMDAR Hindustan Prefab Limited, New Delhi
Members
SHRI M. KUNDU ( Alternate to
Shri G. K. Majumdar )
SHRI P. S. AMBIKE City and Industrial Development Corporation of
Maharashtra Ltd, Bombay
SHRI P. M. DESHPANDE ( Alternate )
SHRI E. T. ANTIA The Concrete Association of India, Bombay
SHRI N. C. DUGGAL ( Alternate )
SHRI A. BHARADWAJ In personal capacity ( 207 Golf Links, New Delhi )
SHRI S. N. CHANDA Metallurgical & Engineering Consultants (India) Ltd,
Ranchi
SHRI PASUPATHY ( Alternate )
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Indian Standard
CODE OF
PRACTICE FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
OF FLOORS AND ROOFS USING PRECAST
REINFORCED/PRESTRESSED CONCRETE
RIBBED OR CORED SLAB UNITS
0. F O R E W O R D
0.1 This Indian Standard was adopted by the Indian Standards
Institution on 30 September 1982, after the draft finalized by the
Prefabricated and Composite Construction Sectional Committee had
been approved by the Civil Engineering Division Council.
0.2 Precast ribbed slab units generally have a thin flange stiffened by
longitudinal and/or transverse ribs. Cored slab units are those precast
panels in which voids are created in manufacturing process to reduce
the cross section without appreciably decreasing the stiffness or
strength. These ribbed slabs as well as cored slabs are generally lighter
than the normal cast in situ solid slabs or beam and slab. Structurally
advantageous sections like channels, double tees, hollow core cross
sections can be used, effecting considerably decrease in dead load and
resultant saving in material. These units can be used for floors, roofs as
well as for wall panels, in general building construction including
residential, public and industrial buildings. These units can be
advantageously used for spans up to 9 metres in case of reinforced
concrete units and up to 30 metres in case of prestressed concrete units.
0.3 In the formulation of this standard due weightage has been given
to international coordination among the standards and practices
prevailing in different countries in addition to relating it to the
practices in the field in this country.
0.4 This edition 1.1 incorporates Amendment No. 1 (December 2006).
Side bar indicates modification of the text as the result of
incorporation of the amendment.
0.5 For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of
this standard is complied with, the final value, observed or calculated,
expressing the result of a test or analysis, shall be rounded off in
accordance with IS : 2-1960*. The number of significant places
retained in rounded off value should be the same as that of the
specified value in this standard.
*Rules for rounding off numerical values ( revised ).
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0.6 All standards, whether given herein above or cross-referred to in
the main text of this standard, are subject to revision. The parties to
agreement based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the
possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards.
1. SCOPE
1.1 This standard covers the details of design and construction of floors
and roofs using precast reinforced and prestressed concrete
ribbed/cored slab units. This standard is intended to supplement the
requirements for design and construction already covered by
IS : 456-1978* and IS : 1343-1980† and other relevant codes for
reinforced/prestressed concrete structures.
2. DETAILS OF PRECAST UNITS
2.1 Design Dimensions — The width of the ribbed units may be a
maximum of 3 000 mm with cross ribs and 2 100 mm for units without
cross ribs. For residential buildings the nominal width of the unit may
be from 600 mm to 1 200 mm in increments of 300 mm chosen as per
relevant standards and modular coordination. For industrial and other
buildings, however, the preferred nominal width is 1 500 mm for
channel units and 2 100 mm for double tee units. For the cored slab
units the width shall be chosen taking into consideration the aspects of
modular coordination as per relevant codes up to a maximum width of
2 100 mm. The actual width of the precast unit will however be
slightly less to take into consideration the tolerance in casting the
units and also to provide for cast in situ grouting at the joints.
NOTES
1 The units with nominal width of minimum 300 mm may also be used in residential
buildings
2 As the size of the slab panel units depends on the handling equipment and the
design method notwithstanding the size given in 2.1, any other size may be used.
2.2 The overall depth of the longitudinal ribs shall not be less than
1/25 of span for reinforced concrete units and 1/30 of span in the case of
prestressed concrete units. It is, however, recommended that
deflection calculations in accordance with the relevant Indian
Standard code are made to ensure that these serviceability conditions
are met ( see IS : 456-1978* and IS : 1343-1980† ).
2.3 The minimum width of the rib shall not be less than 50 mm for
spans up to 5 m and 70 mm in the case of larger spans. The cross

*Code of practice for plain and reinforced concrete ( third revision ).

†Code of practice for prestressed concrete ( first revision ).

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section of the rib shall, however, have adequate slopes to facilitate
demoulding during manufacture. Normally, the internal slopes may be
in the range of 1/15 to 1/8.
2.4 The minimum thickness of flange shall be 35 mm provided the
concreting is done with proper mechanical vibration or by other
methods to achieve equivalent compaction assuming that the
maximum size of aggregate shall be 12 mm. It is essential that the
reinforcement in the flange shall be provided in the form of a mesh
with spacing of bars/wires not exceeding those stipulated for slabs in
IS : 456-1978* subject to the condition that the maximum unreinforced
concrete area does not exceed 15 t2 where t is the thickness of the
flange. In the thin units (of 35 mm thickness of flange) the spacing
may be a maximum of 150 mm both ways.

3. MATERIALS
3.1 The materials used for the construction shall conform to
IS : 456-1978* and IS : 1343-1980†.
4. STRUCTURAL DESIGN
4.1 The precast units shall have adequate strength and stability in
accordance with the relevant code of practice (IS : 456-1978* or
IS : 1343-1980†) during the following stages:
a) Demoulding;
b) Handling, stacking, transporting and placing; and
c) With all design loads together with dead load of in situ concrete
placed for connection purposes.
In situations where in situ concrete brings in monolithic connection
and continuity it shall be designed according to IS : 3935-1966‡.
NOTE — Where Portland pozzolana cement is used delayed strength development at
the early ages shall be considered.

4.2 Loads shall be in accordance with IS : 875-1964§.

4.3 For calculating the limit state of collapse at the critical cross
sections, at stage of demoulding and handling, a load factor of at least
1 5 shall be applied for calculating the design limit state of collapse load.
*Code of practice for plain and reinforced concrete ( third revision ).
†Code of practice for prestressed concrete ( first revision ).
‡Code of practice for composite construction.
§Code of practice for structural safety of buildings: Loading standards.

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The actual strength of the cross section at this stage can either be
calculated or proved through necessary tests.
4.4 Effective Flange Width
4.4.1 Reinforced Concrete Ribbed Slab Units — When the thickness of
flange is more than 1/10 of overall depth of the rib, the overall width of
the flange is effective in the compressive zone and can be taken into
consideration in calculations for moment of resistance of the cross
sections. In case the thickness of flange is less than 1/10 of the overall
depth of the rib, the effective flange width can be taken as in T-section
in accordance with IS : 456-1978*. Typical sketch of the channel unit
and double tee unit is shown in Fig. 1.

FIG. 1 RIBBED SLAB UNITS

4.4.2 Prestressed Concrete Ribbed Slab Units — In the design of
prestressed ribbed slabs, however, the entire flange should be taken as
effective for all cases and the T-beam formula should not be applied as
this may lead to underestimation of the prestressing force required, if
a lesser cross section is assumed to be effective.
4.4.3 Reinforced or Prestressed Cored Slab Units — The thickness ‘d’ of
cored slab units shall be in accordance with 2.2. The dimension ‘d1’
shall be at least 1 1
--- d and ‘d2’ shall be at least --- d ( see Fig. 2 ) subject to
4 5
minimum of 20 mm.

*Code of practice for plain and reinforced concrete ( third revision ).

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FIG. 2 CORED SLAB UNIT

NOTE — For non-circular core sections, the top thickness d1 should be checked for
local bending.
The smallest cross-section width excluding the hollow space,
,
‘1 b unless a greater width is required for
bo = b – ∑a, shall be at least ---------
-
3
contemplated shear stress.
[Link] Reinforced or prestressed cored slab units — The effective cross
section for design can be modified by adopting equivalent rectangular/
square instead of circular or elliptical openings as given in Fig. 3.
5. MOULD
5.1 The mould used for manufacturing ribbed slabs normally consist of
two parts, (a) bottom mould, and (b) side moulds. The bottom mould
can be made out of timber, masonry, concrete, steel, FRP, plastic or
any other material acceptable to engineer-in-charge. The side moulds
similarly can be of timber, steel, FRP, or plastic. When using masonry
or concrete moulds, the top surface shall be finished to the required
accuracy ( see Table 1 ) and made smooth.
In case of masonry moulds, the use of chicken mesh or fibre
reinforcement in the top surface will help in making the mould last
longer for higher efficiency.
5.2 In the case of cored slabs, the voids can be created either by an
extrusion process, by inflated tubes, mild steel tubes, timber,
cardboard/hard paper or any other material.
5.3 The castellations/depressions/roughening of required depth shall
be provided in the sides of the precast units. Suitable provisions in the
side shutters of the mould may create better keying between in situ
concrete and precast concrete units at the joints.

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FIG. 3 EFFECTIVE SPANS AND CROSS-SECTION OF CORED UNITS

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6. REINFORCEMENT COVER
6.1 Minimum cover for the reinforcement for precast units shall be as
follows:
a) For reinforcement in the flange, 15 mm clear in all directions.
This shall be increased to 20 mm when surfaces of precast
members are exposed to corrosive atmosphere; and
b) For main reinforcement in the rib, 20 mm or diameter of bar
whichever is greater. In case of corrosive atmosphere, this shall
be increased to 25 mm, or diameter of bar, whichever is greater.
6.2 It shall be ensured that the reinforcement cages are not in any way
distorted during storage, handling, placement and casting. In the case
of mass production in large precasting factories, the use of
reinforcement ladders and mesh made by using a resistant-welding
machine will be advantageous for improving production.
7. CONCRETE
7.1 The concrete mix used shall be minimum of M20 grade in accordance
with IS : 456-2000 ‘Code of practice for plain and reinforced concrete
( fourth revision ). However for prestressed concrete units, higher
strength grade of concrete is required in accordance with IS : 1343-1980
‘Code of practice for prestressed concrete ( first revision ). The
maximum size of aggregate used shall be restricted to 12 mm in the case
of ribbed slabs and cored slabs with flange thickness less than 50 mm.
8. CASTING AND CURING OF UNITS
8.1 Mechanical vibration either through mould/table vibrators or
screed vibrators is essential to ensure good compaction. Needle
vibrators can be used for compacting concrete in the ribs and screed
vibrators for compacting concrete in the flange. For larger factories,
concrete placing machine which level, vibrate and finish the concrete
units can be advantageously utilized for this purpose.
8.2 Curing shall be done as per IS : 456-1978*. If necessary, low pressure
steam curing may be provided to get early stripping/release strength.
9. TOLERANCES
9.1 Tolerances of units shall be as follows.
9.1.1 Length — ± 5 mm or ± 0.1 percent, whichever is greater.
9.1.2 Cross-Sectional Dimensions — ± 3 mm or ± 0.1 percent, whichever
is greater.
9.1.3 Straightness of Bow — ± 5 mm or 1/750 of the length, whichever is
greater.
*Code of practice for plain and reinforced concrete ( third revision ).
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9.1.4 Squareness — When considering the squareness of the corner,
the longer of the two adjacent sides being checked shall be taken as the
base line. The shorter side shall not vary in length from the
perpendicular by more than 5 mm.
For the purpose of this requirement any error due to lack of
straightness shall be ignored; squareness shall be measured with
respect to the straight lines which are mostly nearly parallel with the
features being checked when nominal angle is other than 90°, the
included angle between the check lines should be varied accordingly.
9.1.5 Twist — Any corner shall not be more than the tolerance given
below from the plane containing the other three corners:
Up to 60 cm in width and 5 mm
up to 6 mm in length
Over 60 cm in width and 10 mm
for any length
9.1.6 Flatness — The maximum deviation from a 1.5-m straight edge
placed in any position on a nominal plane surface shall not exceed 5 mm.
9.2 Tolerances of the mould are given in Table 1.
TABLE 1 TOLERANCES OF MOULDS
( Clauses 5.1 and 9.2 )
(mm)
Length – 10.0
Width – 3.0
Height + 3.0
Diagonal ± 5.0
Warp/Bow ± 3.0

9.3 Suitable erection tolerances shall be taken into account while

erecting the precast units.
10. SAMPLING AND TESTING OF UNITS
10.1 Sampling — Sampling shall be done in accordance with
Appendix A.
10.2 Load Test
10.2.1 Load tests shall be carried out in accordance with IS : 456-1978*.
10.2.2 All the units passing the load test can be used in the
construction.
*Code of practice for plain and reinforced concrete ( third revision ).

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10.3 After the load test, an optional test on the precast unit up to
destruction can be performed as agreed to between the supplier and
the purchaser. This test is primarily intended to re-confirm the
load-factor actually available vis-a-vis the design load.

11. TRANSPORTATION AND ERECTION OF PRECAST

ELEMENTS

11.1 Lifting Hooks — Wherever lifting hooks/holes are used these

shall be provided at structurally advantageous points (for example, 1/5
of the length from the end of the element) to facilitate demoulding and
erection of the precast unit. The lifting hooks can be formed out of
normal mild steel reinforcing bars with adequate carrying capacity to
carry the self weight during demoulding, handling and erection. After
erection, the hooks can either be cut or bent down inside the screed or
joint concrete that will be laid subsequently.
11.2 Stacking of Units — After removal from moulds the precast
units shall be stacked over supports placed at about 1/6 of span from
ends. Care shall be taken to see that no support is placed at the centre
of span. Care also shall be taken to see that the main reinforcement is
always at the bottom of stacked units.

11.3 Transportation — The units shall be transported always with

the main reinforcement at the bottom. For transporting and erecting
the units, rope slings shall be tied near the ends at 1/5 of the length
from either end of the unit. In case the units are transported in
trolleys, the over-hang of the units from the trolley shall not be more
than 1/5 of the length. The unit shall be lifted manually or with the
help of chain pulley blocks or mechanically with a hoist or a crane.

11.4 Placing and Aligning — The units shall be placed and aligned
side by side across the span to be covered. While placing the units, care
shall be taken to see that they have the specified bearing on supporting
wall/beam. Placing of units shall be started from one end of the building.

11.5 Bearing — The precast units shall have a minimum bearing of

75 mm on the beams and 100 mm on the conventional masonry wall.
However the provisions of IS : 1893 (Part 1)-2002 ‘Criteria for
earthquake resistant design of structure: Part 1 General provisions and
buildings ( fifth revision )’ and IS : 4326-1993 ‘Code of practice for
earthquake resistant design and construction of buildings ( second
revision ) for earthquake resistance shall be required to be taken care of’.

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11.5.1 If ribbed slab units without end diaphragm are used over
conventional masonry wall, concrete bed blocks shall be provided
beneath the ribs.
12. CURING OF IN SITU CONCRETE IN JOINTS
12.1 The in situ concrete in the joint shall be cured for at least 7 days
in accordance with IS : 456-1978*. The concrete shall then be allowed
to dry for at least a week. A coat of cement slurry may be applied to the
joints to fill the hairline cracks that might have developed.
13. FIXTURES
13.1 Designers shall indicate provisions for fixtures like fanhooks/
inserts/electric conduits, etc, to be incorporated within the precast
units or the in situ joints/screed concrete.
13.1.1 In case of concealed wiring, conduits may be placed within the
joints along the length or within the screed before concreting. If adequate
thickness is available this may be concealed within the floor/roof finish.
13.1.2 Holes, openings and fixtures required to be provided within the
precast units shall be fixed accurately with adequate embeddment at
the precasting stage. Drilling of holes/cutting of edges shall not be
made unless permitted by the engineer-in-charge beforehand.
14. FLOOR FINISH
14.1 In case of floor slab, the floor finish shall be done as per the
relevant Indian Standard Code of practice. The Indian Patent Stone or
mosaic flooring shall be layed in bays with the bay lines in the
direction of the unit coinciding with any of the joints between the units.
14.2 When the floor is made up of series of strips, mechanical
connections/screed concrete/overlapping reinforcement may be
provided to account for differential loading.
14.3 To provide adequate resistance against impact/acoustic
treatment, the floor thickness at any place shall not be less than 75 mm.
15. ROOF TREATMENT
15.1 Adequate waterproofing and thermal insulation to suit local
climatic conditions shall be adopted in accordance with relevant
Indian Standard Code of practice.

*Code of practice for plain and reinforced concrete ( third revision ).

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APPENDIX A
( Clause 10.1 )

SAMPLING PROCEDURE FOR PRECAST SLAB UNITS

A-1. LOT
A-1.1 All the precast slab units of the same size, manufactured from
the same material under similar conditions of production shall be
grouped together to constitute a lot.
A-1.2 The number of units to be selected from each lot for dimensional
requirements shall depend upon the size of the lot and shall be in
accordance with col 1 and 2 of Table 2.
TABLE 2 SAMPLE SIZE AND REJECTION NUMBER

LOT SIZE FIRST SAMPLE SECOND FIRST REJEC- SECOND REJEC-

SIZE SAMPLE SIZE TION NUMBER TION NUMBER

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

Up to 100 5 5 2 2
101 to 300 8 8 2 2
301 to 500 13 13 2 2
501 and above 20 20 3 4

A-1.2.1 The units shall be selected from the lot at random. In order to
ensure the randomness of selection, procedure given in IS : 4905-1968*
may be followed.
A-2. NUMBER OF TESTS AND CRITERIA FOR CONFORMITY
A-2.1 All the slab units selected at random in accordance with col 1
and 2 of Table 2 shall be subjected to the dimensional requirements. A
unit failing to satisfy any of the dimensional requirements shall be
termed as defective. The lot shall be considered as conforming to the
dimensional requirements if no defective is found in the sample, and
shall be rejected if the number of defectives is greater than or equal to
the first rejection number. If the number of defectives is less than the
first rejection number the second sample of the same size as taken in
the first stage shall be selected from the lot at random and subjected to
the dimensional requirements. The number of defectives in the first
sample and the second sample shall be combined and if the combined
*Methods for random sampling.

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number of defectives is less than the second rejection number, the lot
shall be considered as conforming to the dimensional requirements;
otherwise not.
A-2.2 The lot which has been found as satisfactory with respect to the
dimensional requirements shall then be tested for load test. For this
purpose one unit shall be selected for every 300 units or part thereof.
The lot shall be considered as conforming to the requirement if all the
units meet the requirement; otherwise not.

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Members Representing
SHRI N. K. GUPTA Engineers India Ltd, New Delhi
SHRI P. C. JAIN Engineers-in-Chief’s Branch, Army Headquarters
MAJ V. B. ARORA ( Alternate )
SHRI MAHENDRA RAJ Engineering Consultants (India), New Delhi
SHRI G. M. MANDALIA Indian Institute of Architects, Bombay
SHRI S. NAHAROY Engineering Construction Corporation Ltd, Madras
SHRI G. B. SINGH ( Alternate )
SHRI A. NANDY Civengers Enterprise Pvt Ltd, New Delhi
SHRI C. M. PATEL Bihar Prestressing Pvt Ltd, Bhagalpur
DR N. RAGHAVENDRA Cement Research Institute of India, New Delhi
SHRI S. RAY Bridge and Roof Co (India) Ltd, Calcutta
SHRI ARUP KUMAR DUTTA ( Alternate )
SHRI L. R. SASTRI Tamil Nadu Police Housing Corporation, Madras
SHRI P. CHELLAM ( Alternate )
SHRI P. V. SHAH Shah Construction Company, Bombay
SHRI B. G. SHIRKE M/s B. G. Shirke and Co, Pune
SHRI D. V. KULKARNI ( Alternate I )
SHRI R. T. PAWAR ( Alternate II )
SHRI M. P. JAI SINGH Central Building Research Institute (CSIR), Roorkee
SHRI N. N. BHISE ( Alternate )
SHRI K. S. SRINIVASAN National Buildings Organization, New Delhi
SHRI SUNIL BERY ( Alternate )
SURVEYOR OF WORKS V Central Public Works Department, New Delhi
SHRI R. K. SUNDARAM ( Alternate )
SHRI K. VEERARAGHAVACHARY Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd, Vellore
SHRI V. MALVIYA ( Alternate )
SHRI ZACHARIA GEORGE Structural Engineering Research Centre (CSIR),
Madras
DR A. G. MADHAVA RAO ( Alternate )

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