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IS 875 — Parts List (Design Loads (Other than Earthquake))

Complete list of all 6 parts of IS 875 — design loads (other than earthquake).

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IS 875 IS 875 Part 1 IS 875 Part 2 IS 875 Part 3

Definition

IS 875 (Design Loads (Other than Earthquake)) is published as 6 separate Parts, each covering a distinct test method or aspect. Use this page to find the right Part for your query.

(1) Part 1 (1987): Design Loads (Other than Earthquake) for Buildings and Structures - Dead Loads

(2) Part 2 (1987): Design Loads (Other than Earthquake) for Buildings and Structures - Imposed Loads

(3) Part 3 (1987): Design loads for buildings and structures - Part 3: Wind loads

(4) Part 3 (2015): Design Loads (Other than Earthquake) for Buildings and Structures - Wind Loads

(5) Part 4 (1987): Design Loads (Other than Earthquake) for Buildings and Structures - Snow Loads

(6) Part 5 (1987): Design Loads (Other than Earthquake) for Buildings and Structures - Special Loads and Load Combinations

Typical values

Part 1Design Loads (Other than Earthquake) for Buildings and Structures - Dead Loads

Part 2Design Loads (Other than Earthquake) for Buildings and Structures - Imposed Load

Part 3Design loads for buildings and structures - Part 3: Wind loads

Part 3Design Loads (Other than Earthquake) for Buildings and Structures - Wind Loads

Part 4Design Loads (Other than Earthquake) for Buildings and Structures - Snow Loads

Part 5Design Loads (Other than Earthquake) for Buildings and Structures - Special Load

Where used

Soil/material testing for site investigation (IS 875)
Tender specifications referencing IS 875 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 875 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 875 have?

IS 875 (Design Loads (Other than Earthquake)) is published as 6 parts. See list above.

Which part of IS 875 covers [specific test]?

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

Related loads terms

Uniform Distributed Load (UDL)

Load spread evenly across length or area (kN/m or kN/m²)

Point Load / Concentrated Load

Load applied at a single point (kN)

Dead Load

Permanent load due to self-weight of structure (IS 875 Part 1)