Recommended Gradient as Per I.R.C

Recommended Gradient As per IRC

Recommended gradient as per I.R.C for plain terrain, mountainous terrain, and steep terrain:

Recommended Gradient as Per I.R.C

1. Plain or Rolling Terrain

Ruling gradient:- 1 in 30 (3.3%).
Limiting gradient:- 1 in 20 (5%).
Exceptional gradient:- 1 in 15 (6.7%).

2. Mountainous Terrain

Ruling gradient:- 1 in 20 (5%).
Limiting gradient:- 1 in 16.7 (6%).
Exceptional gradient:- 1 in 14.3 (7%).

3. Steep Terrain

Ruling gradient:- 1 in 16.7 (6%).
Limiting gradient:- 1 in 14.3 (7%).
Exceptional gradient:- 1 in 12.5 (8%).

Note: The maximum gradient at hairpin bend shall be 2.5 % for mountainous and steep areas.

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