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B/526/8 - Geotechnical structures

Sector: Construction

Categories: Soil quality. Other | Earthworks. Excavations. Foundation construction. Underground works

Overview: Under the direction of B/526 is responsible for the co-ordination of B/526/8/1, B/526/8/2, B/526/8/3, B/526/8/4, B/526/8/5, B/526/8/6, B/526/8/7 and B/526/8/8

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In Progress (2)
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BS EN 17542-5 EN 17542-5 Earthworks. Geotechnical laboratory tests. Part 5: Test method for measurement of one-dimensional swelling of soils under oedometric condition

Categories: Earthworks. Excavations. Foundation construction. Underground works

Public comment begins : 2025-10-02 		Public comment
BS EN 17542-4 EN 17542-4 Earthworks. Geotechnical laboratory tests. Part 4: Test method for measurement of collapse potential of soils

Categories: Earthworks. Excavations. Foundation construction. Underground works

Public comment begins : 2025-10-02 		Public comment
Published (2)
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PD CEN/TS 17685-2:2024 Earthworks. Chemical tests. Determination of organic matter content by potassium permanganate method

Categories: Soil quality. Other | Earthworks. Excavations. Foundation construction. Underground works

Published standard begins : 2024-10-22 		Published standard
PD CEN/TR 16907-8:2024 Earthworks. Alternative materials in earthworks

Categories: Earthworks. Excavations. Foundation construction. Underground works

Published standard begins : 2024-11-29 		Published standard
Withdrawn (0)
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The standards development process is divided into chronological stages: Proposal; Drafting; Public comment; Comment resolution; Approval; Published standard.