BS 8004:2015
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Code of practice for foundations
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English
Published date
30-06-2015
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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.
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B/526
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| DevelopmentNote |
Together with BS EN 1997-1, it supersedes BS 8004(1986). Supersedes 15/30301520 DC. (07/2015)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
114
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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