Category Archives: Earthworks. Excavations. Foundation construction.

BS EN 12715:2000 – Execution of special geotechnical work. Grouting

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 56 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 160

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Keywords – Soil mechanics, Grouting, Foundations, Site investigations, Design, Stabilized soils, Soils, Construction materials, Safety measures
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BS EN 12716:2001 – Execution of special geotechnical works. Jet grouting

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 38 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 130

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Keywords – Soil mechanics, Grouting, Foundations, Site investigations, Design, Mechanical testing
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BS EN 12699:2001 – Execution of special geotechnical work. Displacement piles

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 50 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 150

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Keywords – Piling, Soil mechanics, Structural systems, Excavations, Excavating, Piles, Steels, Cast-iron, Concretes, Wood, Grouting, Site investigations, Design, Pile driving, Construction operations
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BS EN 14199:2005 – Execution of special geotechnical works. Micropiles

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 52 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 160

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Keywords – Soil mechanics, Piles, Working load limit, Structures, Foundations, Transfer processes (physics), Loading, Structural design, Construction operations, Construction systems, Reinforcement, Soil settlement, Stability
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BS 8002:1994 – Code of practice for earth retaining structures

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 144 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 206

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Keywords – Retaining structures, Earthworks, Land retention works, Structures, Retaining walls, Walls, Design, Soils, Silt, Rocks, Failure (mechanical), Structural failure, Structural design, Stone, Clay, Loading, Concretes, Foundations, Masonry work, Mortars, Piles, Piling, Corrosion, Cofferdams, Embankments, Water retention and flow works, Maritime structures, Drainage, Bibliography
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BS 1377-4:1990 – Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes. Compaction-related tests

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 70 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 160

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Keywords – Soil testing, Compaction tests, Soil compaction tests, Moisture measurement, Water content determination, Specimen preparation, Test equipment, Density measurement, Crushing tests, Chalk soils, Impact testing, Compression testing, Sandy soils, Gravel, Soil bearing capacity, Penetration tests, Soaking tests, Soil-testing equipment, Laboratory testing, Testing conditions
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BS EN 14731:2005 – Execution of special geotechnical works. Group treatment by deep vibration

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 28 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 114

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Keywords – Soil mechanics, Construction operations, Compacting, Site investigations, Vibrators (compacting), Compacting equipment, Vibration, Foundations, Structural systems
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BS EN ISO 22475-1:2006 – Geotechnical investigation and testing. Sampling methods and groundwater measurements. Technical principles for execution

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 134 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 206

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Keywords – Soil mechanics, Site investigations, Soil testing, Soil sampling, Sampling methods, Construction operations, Soils, Rocks, Ground water, Soil surveys, Grades (quality), Sampling equipment, Soil drilling, Drilling rigs, Soil-testing equipment
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DD CEN ISO/TS 22475-2:2006 – Geotechnical investigation and testing. Sampling methods and groundwater measurements. Qualification criteria for enterprises and personnel

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 16 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 336

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Keywords – Soil mechanics, Site investigations, Soil testing, Soil sampling, Sampling methods, Construction operations, Soils, Rocks, Ground water, Soil surveys, Soil drilling, Acceptance (approval), Qualification approval, Personnel, Approved organizations
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05/30123732 DC – EN ISO 22476-4. Geotechnical investigation and testing. Field testing. Part 4. Menard pressuremeter test

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 71 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 20

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Keywords – Soil mechanics, Site investigations, Field testing, Soil testing, Soils, Rocks, Pressure testing
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05/30123736 DC – EN ISO 22476-5. Geotechnical investigation and testing. Field testing. Part 5. Flexible dilatometer test

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 32 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 20

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Keywords – Soil mechanics, Site investigations, Field testing, Soil testing, Soils, Rocks, Pressure testing, Dilatometry
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05/30123744 DC – EN ISO 22476-7. Geotechnical investigation and testing. Field testing. Part 7. Borehole jack test

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 29 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 20

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Keywords – Soil mechanics, Site investigations, Field testing, Soil testing, Soils, Rocks, Pressure testing, Bore-holes
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05/30123804 DC – EN ISO 22477-1. Geotechnical investigation and testing. Testing of geotechnical structures. Part 1. Pile load test by static axially loaded compression

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 35 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 20

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Keywords – Soil mechanics, Testing, Structures, Load measurement
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BS EN 14679:2005 – Execution of special geotechnical works. Deep mixing

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 56 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 160

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Keywords – Structural systems, Construction operations, Soil mechanics, Excavations, Mixing, Slurries, Binding agents, Water, Particulate materials, Mixers, Deep foundations
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08/30189211 DC – PD 6694-1. Recommendations for the design of structures subject to traffic loading to BS EN 1997-1:2004

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 61 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 20

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Keywords – Bridges, Construction engineering works, Traffic, Traffic control, Traffic flow, Spreaders, Foundations, Pile foundations, Retaining walls, Retaining structures
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BS 1377-7:1990 – Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes. Shear strength tests (total stress)

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 62 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 160

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Keywords – Soils, Soil testing, Shear testing, Mechanical testing, Soil-testing equipment, Mathematical calculations, Specimen preparation, Reports, Testing conditions, Compression testing, Soil strength tests, Vane test, Triaxial test (soils), Test equipment, Construction
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BS 1377-8:1990 – Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes. Shear strength tests (effective stress)

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 36 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 114

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Keywords – Soils, Soil testing, Construction, Shear testing, Compression testing, Consolidation test (soils), Soil strength tests, Triaxial test (soils), Testing conditions, Soil-testing equipment, Test equipment, Specimen preparation, Mathematical calculations, Test specimens
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BS 1377-6:1990 – Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes. Consolidation and permeability tests in hydraulic cells and with pore pressure measurement

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 74 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 170

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Keywords – Permeability measurement, Consolidation test (soils), Soils, Soil testing, Triaxial test (soils), Soil-testing equipment, Specimen preparation, Calibration, Testing conditions, Mathematical calculations, Reports, Soil strength tests, Test equipment, Construction
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BS 8006:1995 – Code of practice for strengthened/reinforced soils and other fills

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 176 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 206

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Keywords – Reinforced materials, Soils, Reinforcement, Reinforcing materials, Construction materials, Design, Plastic analysis, Structural design, Performance, Life (durability), Loading, Factor of safety, Walls, Stability, Dimensions, Embankments, Earth fills, Earthworks, Land retention works, Foundations, Maintenance, Bibliography, Soil testing, Soil strength tests, Microbiological analysis, Tensile strength, Fasteners
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BS EN 14475:2006 – Execution of special geotechnical works. Reinforced fill

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 60 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 160

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Keywords – Soil mechanics, Earthworks, Earth fills, Reinforced materials, Soils, Reinforcement, Reinforcing materials, Construction materials, Design, Structural design, Performance, Life (durability), Loading, Stability, Dimensions, Embankments, Foundations, Soil testing, Tensile strength, Retaining structures
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02/104316 DC – prEN 14490. Execution of special geotechnical works. Soil nailing

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 54 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 20

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Keywords – Soil mechanics, Stability, Reinforcement, Construction systems parts, Construction operations, Excavating, Shoring, Site investigations, Installation, Performance testing
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DD CEN ISO/TS 22476-11:2006 – Geotechnical investigation and testing. Field testing. Flat dilatometer test

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 20 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 40

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Keywords – Site investigations, Field testing, Soil testing, Soil mechanics, Soil profile, Penetration tests, Physical property measurement, Soil strength tests, Deformation, Construction operations, Dilatometry
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BS EN 14653-1:2005 – Manually operated hydraulic shoring systems for groundwork support. Product specifications

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 62 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 160

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Keywords – Construction equipment, Earthworks, Excavations, Hydraulic equipment, Structural members, Shoring, Supports, Manually-operated devices, Construction engineering works, Structural systems, Equipment safety, Performance, Approval testing
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BS EN 14653-2:2005 – Manually operated hydraulic shoring systems for groundwork support. Assessment by calculation or test

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 16 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 80

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Keywords – Construction equipment, Earthworks, Excavations, Hydraulic equipment, Structural members, Shoring, Supports, Manually-operated devices, Construction engineering works, Verification, Mechanical testing, Mathematical calculations, Structural design
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05/30128302 DC – EN ISO 22476-1. Geotechnical investigation and testing. Field testing. Part 1. Electrical cone and piezocone penetration tests

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 43 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 20

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Keywords – Geology, Penetration tests, Site investigations, Field testing
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BS EN 15237:2007 – Execution of special geotechnical works. Vertical drainage

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 60 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 142

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Keywords – Soil mechanics, Vertical, Drainage, Ground-water drainage, Surface-water drainage, Soils, Soil settlement, Soil improvement, Sand, Prefabricated parts, Geotextiles, Stability, Structural design, Inspection, Construction engineering works
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BS 1377-9:1990 – Methods for test for soils for civil engineering purposes. In-situ tests

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 70 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 160

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Keywords – Soil testing, Soils, Construction, Field testing, Density measurement, Testing conditions, Test equipment, Calibration, Soil-testing equipment, Moisture measurement, Radiation measurement, Penetration tests, Soil strength tests, Soil bearing capacity, Vane test, Shear testing, Mechanical testing, Electrical resistivity, Electrical testing
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BS 8004:1986 – Code of practice for foundations

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 160 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 180

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Keywords – Foundations, Structural systems, Buildings, Structural design, Design, Ground movement, Settlement (foundations), Soil bearing capacity, Ground water, Site investigations, Soil surveys, Soils, Rocks, Loading, Dynamic loading, Shallow foundations, Deep foundations, Pad foundations, Strip foundations, Raft foundations, Climatic loading, Subaqueous foundations, Excavations, Cofferdams, Caissons, Occupational safety, Legislation, Liquid flow, Soil mechanics, Ground-water drainage, Pumps, Wells, Pneu
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98/104723DC – ISO/DIS 14688. Geotechnics in civil engineering. Identification and classification of soils

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages –

Manufacturer – CEN

Price – GBP 14

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Keywords – Earthworks, Excavations, Foundation construction, Underground works
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BS EN 12063:1999 – Execution of special geotechnical work. Sheet pile walls

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 60 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 160

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Keywords – Foundations, Pile foundations, Sheet-pile foundations, Structural members, Prefabricated parts, Walls, Permanent, Temporary, Construction systems parts, Anchorages, Steels, Wood, Information, Instructions for use, Site investigations, Design, Selection, Construction materials, Construction operations, Welding, Welded joints, Joints, Dimensions, Dimensional tolerances, Angles (geometry), Tolerances of position, Occupational safety, Safety measures, Excavating, Drainage, Performance testing, Recor
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BS EN 1537:2000 – Execution of special geotechnical work. Ground anchors

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 64 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 160

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Keywords – Soil mechanics, Anchorages, Temporary, Permanent, Design, Installation, Site investigations, Anchors, Tendons, Steels, Grouting, Corrosion protection, Corrosion-resistant materials, Sleeves (mechanical components), Approval testing, Inspection, Mechanical testing, Electrical testing, Electrical resistance, Resistance measurement, Loading, Technical data sheets, Records (documents)
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BS EN ISO 14688-1:2002 – Geotechnical investigation and testing. Identification and classification of soil. Identification and description

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 22 pages, A4

Manufacturer – CEN

Price – GBP 80

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Keywords – Soil mechanics, Soil science, Soil testing, Soils, Identification methods, Soil classification tests, Classification systems, In situ
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BS EN ISO 22476-2:2005 – Geotechnical investigation and testing. Field testing. Dynamic probing

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 40 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 130

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Keywords – Site investigations, Field testing, Soil testing, Soil mechanics, Rocks, Soil profile, Penetration tests, Dynamic testing, Physical property measurement, Soil strength tests, Deformation, Construction operations
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BS EN ISO 14689-1:2003 – Geotechnical investigation and testing. Identification and classification of rock. Identification and description

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 28 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 114

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Keywords – Soil mechanics, Geology, Construction engineering works, Rocks, Classification systems
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BS EN ISO 14688-2:2004 – Geotechnical investigation and testing. Identification and classification of soil. Principles for a classification

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 22 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 80

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Keywords – Soil mechanics, Soil science, Soil testing, Soils, Identification methods, Soil classification tests, Classification systems
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BS EN ISO 22476-3:2005 – Geotechnical investigation and testing. Field testing. Standard penetration test

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 24 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 114

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Keywords – Site investigations, Field testing, Soil testing, Soil mechanics, Non-cohesive soils, Penetration tests, Dynamic testing, Physical property measurement, Soil strength tests, Deformation, Soil-testing equipment
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BS 6031:1981 – Code of practice for earthworks

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 92 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 160

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Keywords – Earthworks, Land retention works, Construction engineering works, Occupational safety, Legislation, Excavations, Embankments, Levelling, Site investigations, Soils, Classification systems, Design, Landscaping, Safety measures, Drainage, Retaining walls, Earth-moving equipment, Excavating equipment, Compacting, Soil erosion, Trenches, Ground-water drainage, Surface-water drainage, Angles (geometry), Shoring, Excavating, Piling, Rocks, Compacting equipment, Trench excavators, Soil mechanics, Shear
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BS 1377-1:1990 – Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes. General requirements and sample preparation

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 38 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 130

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Keywords – Soils, Soil sampling, Soil testing, Field testing, Sampling methods, Specimen preparation, Test equipment, Sampling equipment, Testing conditions, Laboratory testing, Soil-testing equipment
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BS 1377-5:1990 – Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes. Compressibility, permeability and durability tests

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 42 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 130

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Keywords – Soil testing, Soils, Construction materials, Consolidation test (soils), Test equipment, Soil-testing equipment, Testing conditions, Compression testing, Calibration, Deformation, Mechanical testing, Specimen preparation, Test pressure, Experimental data, Graphic representation, Swelling, Dimensional measurement, Permeability measurement, Mathematical calculations, Soil classification tests, Hydraulic tests, Sedimentation techniques, Frost susceptibility, Soil strength tests
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DC95/106013 – Execution of special geotechnical work. Sheet pile walls (prEN 12063)

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages –

Manufacturer – CEN

Price – GBP 18

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Keywords – Earthworks, Excavations, Foundation construction, Underground works
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DC95/108483 – Code of practice for site investigations

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages –

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 59

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Keywords – Earthworks, Excavations, Foundation construction, Underground works
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BS 1377-3:1990 – Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes. Chemical and electro-chemical tests

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 48 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 130

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Keywords – Soil testing, Soils, Ground water, Construction, Determination of content, Chemical analysis and testing, Interferences (chemical), Organic matter determination, Specimen preparation, Testing conditions, Ignition-loss tests, Sulfates, Gravimetric analysis, Carbonates, Ion-exchange methods, Volumetric analysis, Chlorides, Extraction methods of analysis, Solvent extraction methods, pH measurement, Electrical resistivity, Electrical measurement, Potentiometric methods, Test equipment
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BS 1377-2:1990 – Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes. Classification tests

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 68 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 150

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Keywords – Soil testing, Soil classification tests, Water content determination, Test equipment, Specimen preparation, Liquid limit (soils), Soil-testing equipment, Testing conditions, Plastic limit (soils), Shrinkage tests, Density measurement, Relative density, Particle size distribution, Sedimentation techniques, Calibration, Mathematical calculations, Laboratory testing
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97/100561DC – prEN 12715. Execution of special geotechnical works. Grouting

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages –

Manufacturer – CEN

Price – GBP 19.5

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Keywords – Earthworks, Excavations, Foundation construction, Underground works
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BS EN 1538:2000 – Execution of special geotechnical works. Diaphragm walls

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 54 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 160

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Keywords – Soil mechanics, Walls, Construction systems parts, Retaining walls, Concretes, Precast concrete, Reinforced materials, Slurries, Mortars, Bentonite, Suspensions (chemical), Design, Panels, Dimensional tolerances, Non-loadbearing walls, Construction operations, Excavating, Quality control, Technical documents, Technical data sheets
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BS EN 1536:2000 – Execution of special geotechnical work. Bored piles

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 83 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 170

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Keywords – Piles, Foundations, Structural systems, Piling, Circular shape, Metal sections, Construction operations, Pile driving, Soil mechanics, Site investigations, Concretes, Grouting, Portland cement, Blast-furnace cement, Cements, Aggregates, Bentonite, Polymers, Steels, Design, Tolerances (measurement), Excavating, Excavations, Boring, Reinforcement, Loading, Records (documents)
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