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IS 1893 — Parts List (Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design)

Complete list of all 8 parts of IS 1893 — criteria for earthquake resistant design.

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Definition

IS 1893 (Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design) is published as 8 separate Parts, each covering a distinct test method or aspect. Use this page to find the right Part for your query.

(1) Part 1 (2002): Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures - General Provisions and Buildings

(2) Part 1 (2016): Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures - General Provisions and Buildings

(3) Part 2 (2014): Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures - Liquid Retaining Tanks - Elevated and Ground Supported

(4) Part 3 (2014): Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures - Bridges and Retaining Walls

(5) Part 4 (2014): Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures - Industrial Structures Including Stack Like Structures

(6) Part 4 (2015): Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures - Industrial Structures Including Stack-Like Structures

(7) Part 5 (2016): Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures - Dams and Embankments

(8) Part 6 (2022): Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures - Bridges

Typical values

Part 1Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures - General Provisions and

Part 2Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures - Liquid Retaining Tanks

Part 3Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures - Bridges and Retaining W

Part 4Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures - Industrial Structures I

Part 5Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures - Dams and Embankments

Part 6Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures - Bridges

Where used

Soil/material testing for site investigation (IS 1893)
Tender specifications referencing IS 1893 test methods
Lab QA/QC where the specific Part determines the protocol

Acceptance / threshold

Use the appropriate Part per the test required; cite the Part number on lab reports and TBT (To Be Tested) callouts.

Site example

For consolidation test of clayey soil: use IS 1893 Part X. For Atterberg limits: use Part 5. The full list (above) maps every test method to the specific Part to cite.

Frequently asked

How many parts does IS 1893 have?

IS 1893 (Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design) is published as 8 parts. See list above.

Which part of IS 1893 covers [specific test]?

Search this page for the test name — each part is mapped to its test method in the list above.

Related seismic terms

Earthquake / Seismic Zones (II-V)

Zone II (least)-V (most) per IS 1893

Ductile Detailing (Seismic)

Special seismic detailing per IS 13920

Base Shear

Horizontal seismic force at the base of a structure. Vb = Ah × W, where Ah = (Z/2)(I/R)(Sa/g). IS 1893 Cl. 7.5.