BS 5930:1999+A2:2010

What is BS 5930: 1999+A2:2010?

Stipulating the code of good practice for site investigations, BS 5930:1999+2:2010 helps to assess the suitability of sites for construction operations and civil engineering works. The standard also gives best practice recommendations to gather the right information on features of a site that might affect the design and construction of these works, as well as the safety of neighbouring land and property. BS 5930:1999+A2 assumes that the user has taken into account the wider environmental and economic considerations before choosing a specific site.

How does it work?

Section 1 focuses on preliminary considerations, such as underground mining, quarries and industrial sites. Section 2 covers different types of ground investigations and safety measures for new works. Section 3 looks at field investigations and defines excavations and boreholes, as well as soil drilling. Section 4 specifies various methods for field tests, while section 5 deals with laboratory testing on samples. BS 5930: 1999+A2 concludes with section 6 – a detailed description of soils and rocks – and reports and engineering interpretations in section 7.

Who should buy it?

• Civil engineers
• Construction managers
• Construction engineers
• Architects
• Environmental engineers
• Property developers
• Site inspectors
• Regulatory bodies

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