Geotechnical investigation and testing

BSI’s geotechnical investigation and testing standards establish the basic principles for the identification and classification of soils and rock. They should be used to assess the suitability of a site for geotechnical engineering purposes (such as foundations, ground improvements, roads, embankments, dams and drainage systems).

PD 6689:2009
Surface treatments. Guidance on the use of BS EN 12271 and BS EN 12273

BS EN ISO 14688-2:2004
Geotechnical investigation and testing. Identification and classification of soil. Principles for a classification

BS EN ISO 22476-2:2005
Geotechnical investigation and testing. Field testing. Dynamic probing

BS EN ISO 22476-3:2005
Geotechnical investigation and testing. Field testing. Standard penetration test

BS EN ISO 14689-1:2003
Geotechnical investigation and testing. Identification and classification of rock. Identification and description

BS EN ISO 14688-1:2002
Geotechnical investigation and testing. Identification and classification of soil Identification and description

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