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B/526/8/2 - Earth structures and earthworks

Sector: Construction

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

Overview: Under the direction of B/526/8 is responsible for BS EN 16907 and BS 6031

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PD CEN/TS 17693-2:2021 Earthworks. Soil treatment tests. Test of evaluation of the aptitude of a dry material to emit dust

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

Published standard begins : 2022-01-04 		Published standard
PD CEN/TS 17693-1:2021 Earthworks. Soil treatment tests. pH-test for determination of the lime requirement of soils for stabilization (Lime Fixation Point LFP, Lime Modification Optimum LMO)

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

Published standard begins : 2022-01-04 		Published standard
BS EN 17685-1:2023 Earthworks. Chemical tests. Determination of loss on ignition

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

Published standard begins : 2023-03-14 		Published standard
BS EN 17542-3:2022 Earthworks. Geotechnical laboratory tests. Methylene blue value VBS on soils and rocks

Categories: Earthworks. Excavations. Foundation construction. Underground works

Published standard begins : 2022-08-10 		Published standard
BS EN 17542-2:2022 Earthworks. Geotechnical laboratory tests. Fragmentability test standard

Categories: Earthworks. Excavations. Foundation construction. Underground works

Published standard begins : 2022-08-10 		Published standard
BS EN 17542-1:2022 Earthworks. Geotechnical laboratory tests. Degradability test standard

Categories: Earthworks. Excavations. Foundation construction. Underground works

Published standard begins : 2022-08-16 		Published standard
BS EN 16907-7:2021 Earthworks. Hydraulic placement of extractive waste

Categories: Earthworks. Excavations. Foundation construction. Underground works

Published standard begins : 2021-08-11 		Published standard
BS EN 16907-3:2018 Earthworks. Construction procedures

Categories: Earthworks. Excavations. Foundation construction. Underground works

Published standard begins : 2018-12-13 		Published standard
BS EN 16907-2:2018 Earthworks. Classification of materials

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

Published standard begins : 2018-12-14 		Published standard
BS EN 16907-1:2018 Earthworks. Principles and general rules

Categories: Earthworks. Excavations. Foundation construction. Underground works

Published standard begins : 2018-12-19 		Published standard
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The standards development process is divided into chronological stages: Proposal; Drafting; Public comment; Comment resolution; Approval; Published standard.