Document Details
Name of Department/Committee : WRD 14
Document Number : WRD 14 ( 26562)
Document Title [English] : DESIGN OF TUNNELS CONVEYING WATER PART 1 GENERAL DESIGN - CODE OF PRACTICE Second Revision of IS 4880 Part 1
Document Title [Hindi] : पानी पहुंचाने वाली सुरंगो का डिजाइन करना भाग 1 सामान्य डिजाइन - रीति संहिता (4880 Part 1 का दूसरा पुनरीक्षण)
Document Type : Revision
Language : English
Priority : 3
ICS Code : 93.160
Date of Project Approval : 13-09-2024
Standards to be Revised :
Sl.No. Is No & Year
1 IS 4880 : Part 1: 1987
Standards to be Superseded :
Sl.No. Is No & Year
1 IS 4880 : Part 1: 1987


Classification Details
Group : Civil Engineering Design and Construction
Sub Group : Hydraulic and other related structures
Sub Sub Group : Water Conductor Systems
Aspects : Code of Practice
Risk : Low
Certification : Not Certifiable
Short Commom Man's Title :
ITCHS Code :
Ministry :
  • Ministry of Jal Shakti - Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
Sustainable development Goals :
Degree of Equivalence : Indigenous
Identical/Equivalent Standards :
Organization Type:

Sl.No. Synosis Points
1 This revision (second revision) has been brought out to bring the standard in the latest style and format of the Indian Standards. In addition, the following major changes have been incorporated: a) The scale and contour interval in the Survey of India Topo Sheets under clause 2.2.1 have been modified to allow for more detailed mapping, which improves the accuracy of the tunnel alignment process. b) Clause 2.3 has been modified to incorporate geological investigations to be carried with modern investigation methods in accordance with the provisions contained in IS 17883: 2022 ‘Geological Exploration for Tunnels Guidelines’. c) Clause 2.3.2 has been modified to mandate geophysical investigations before exploratory drilling and drifting activities.

Timeline Details


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Completion Date
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Completion Date
Project
Completion Date(Gazette)
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1 13-09-2024 13-02-2025 28-04-2025 12-09-2025 Mr. Navdeep Yadav 13-09-2024
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2 P-Draft Waived 13-09-2024 -------
3 WC Draft 13-09-2024 Duration : 60 Days
Submitted for HOD approval
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4 WC Draft 13-09-2024 WC rejected by HOD
Remarks: Resubmit with the corrections mentioned
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5 WC Draft 13-09-2024 Duration : 60 Days
Submitted for HOD approval
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6 WC Draft 13-09-2024 WC approved by HOD
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