BS EN ISO 14688-1:2002
Geotechnical investigation and testing - Identification and classification of soil - Identification and description
- Standard No.
- BS EN ISO 14688-1:2002
- Release Date
- 2002
- Published By
- British Standards Institution (BSI)
- Status
- 2002-09
- Replace By
- BS EN ISO 14688-1:2002+A1:2013
- Latest
- BS EN ISO 14688-1:2018
- Scope
- ISO 14688-1, together with ISO 14688-2, establishes the basic principles for the identification and classification of soils on the basis of those material and mass characteristics most commonly used for soils for engineering purposes. The relevant characteristics may vary and therefore, for particular projects or materials, more detailed subdivisions of the descriptive and classification terms may be appropriate. The general identification and description of soils is based on a flexible system for immediate (field) use by experienced persons, covering both material and mass characteristics by visual and manual techniques. Details are given of the individual characteristics for identifying soils and the descriptive terms in regular use, including those related to the results of tests from the field. ISO 14688-1 is applicable to natural soils in situ, similar man-made materials in situ and soils redeposited by man. The Identification and description of rocks is covered by ISO 14689. The identification and classification of soil for pedological purposes, as well as in the framework of measurements for soil protection and for remediation of contaminated areas, is covered by ISO 11259.
BS EN ISO 14688-1:2002 history
- 2018 BS EN ISO 14688-1:2018 Geotechnical investigation and testing. Identification and classification of soil - Identification and description
- 2015 BS 5930:2015 Code of practice for ground investigations
- 1999 BS 5930:1999+A2:2010 Code of practice for site investigations
- 1999 BS 5930:1999 Code of practice for site investigations
