The following IS Code Books comprise a set of technical guidelines, specifications, and safety norms for Special Structures, with a PDF download link.
| SI.N | Code book used (Description) | IS Code number |
|---|---|---|
| 1486 | Criteria for design of reinforced concrete shell structures and folded plates | IS 2210:1988 |
| 1487 | Code of practice for composite construction | IS 3935:1966 |
| 1488 | Criteria for design of reinforced concrete arches | IS 4090:1967 |
| 1489 | Criteria for design of reinforced concrete bins for storage of granular and powdery materials, Part 1: General requirements and assessment of bin loads | IS 4995-1:1974 |
| 1490 | Criteria for Design of Reinforced Concrete Bins for Storage of Granular and Powdery Materials, Part II: Design Criteria | IS 4995-2:1974 |
| 1491 | Criteria for design of reinforced concrete chimneys, Part 1: Assessment of loads | IS 4998-1:1992 |
| 1492 | Code of Practice for Composite Construction in Structural Steel and Concrete | IS 11384:1985 |
| 1493 | Criteria for the structural design of reinforced concrete natural draught cooling towers | IS 11504:1985 |
| 1494 | Criteria for design of RCC staging for overhead water tanks | IS 11682:1985 |
| 1495 | Handbook on Structures with Reinforced Concrete Portal Frames (Without Cranes) | SP 43:1987 |
