BS 8004:2015 Code of practice for foundations

Standard Number
BS 8004:2015
Title
Code of practice for foundations
Publication Date
Replaces
BS 8004:1986
Descriptors
This is a full revision of the standard, which introduces the following principal changes:
• the revised text is fully compatible with the current version of Eurocode 7 (BS EN 1997);
• guidance is given on designing foundations according to limit state principles using partial factors;
• guidance is given on the selection of design parameters for soils;
• guidance is given on the calculation of ultimate bearing resistance of shallow foundations;
• guidance is given on the design of pile foundations by calculation and by testing;
Keywords
Foundations, Caissons, Soil mechanics, Structural systems, Grouting, Cofferdams, Pad foundations, Subaqueous foundations, Settlement (foundations), Loading, Wells, Legislation, Site investigations, Piles, Diving, Shallow foundations, Shoring, Diving-bells, Dynamic loading, Soil bearing capacity, Raft foundations, Soil surveys, Bibliography, Concretes, Corrosion, Occupational safety, Excavations, Ground movement, Climatic loading, Stabilized soils, Deep foundations, Underwater construction works, Underwater technology, Ground water, Wood preservation, Design, Strip foundations, Buildings, Demolition, Pile driving, Liquid flow, Piling, Ground-water drainage, Metals, Soils, Construction operations, Pneumatic equipment, Underpinning, Durability, Structural timber, Structural design, Construction materials, Steels, Factor of safety, Pile foundations, Pumps, Chemical-resistant materials, Rocks
Pages
112

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