Code of practice for foundations

Amended by

BS 8004:2015+A1:2020

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

30-06-2015

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General rules 6
5 Spread foundations
6 Pile foundations
Annexes
Annex A (normative) - Helical steel pile foundations
Annex B (normative) - Underpinning
Annex C (informative) - Specific formations
Annex D (informative) - Archaeological finds
Bibliography

Describe recommendations for the design and construction of foundations for the normal range of buildings and engineering structures.

Committee	B/526
DevelopmentNote	Together with BS EN 1997-1, it supersedes BS 8004(1986). Supersedes 15/30301520 DC. (07/2015)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	114
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Current

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