This British Standard contains recommendations and guidance for
the application of reinforcement techniques to soils, as fill or in situ,
and to other fills. The standard is written in a limit state format and
guidelines are provided in terms of partial material factors and load
factors for various applications and design lives.
This code is to be read in conjunction with BS EN 1997-1:2004,
NA to BS EN 1997-1:2004 and BS EN 14475:2006.
BS EN 1997-1:2004 does not cover the design and execution of
reinforced soil structures. The values of partial factors and load factors
given in BS EN 1997-1:2004 have not been calibrated for reinforced soil
structures. BS EN 1997-1:2004 is not for use in the design and execution
of reinforced soil. The partial factors set out in BS 8006-1 cannot be
replaced by similar factors in BS EN 1997-1:2004.
The code is divided into eight sections. Section 1 identifies the scope,
definitions and notation of the code. Section 2 describes the concepts
and fundamental principles of reinforced soil. Section 3 provides
recommendations for the use of materials where existing standards
are available. Where materials are used that are not covered by
existing standards or where known materials are to be used in ways
not covered by existing standards Section 4 gives recommendations
for the testing and approval of such materials.
Sections 5 to 8 relate to design, construction and maintenance of
walls and abutments, slopes and foundations. They include specific
recommendations for characterization of the soils to be used and other
factors affecting the design and performance of the structures. Emphasis
is placed on quality control both with regard to the consistency of the
properties of the fill and reinforcing materials and to the handling of
the materials on site.
In line with current practice the design methods described are based
on limit state principles. The partial factors included are based on
previous experience and have been calibrated to maintain consistency
with current practice.
The clauses are supplemented by a substantial list of references to
enable the user to consider in greater depth the applications of the
technique.
BS 8006-1:2010 Referenced Document
BS 1377-3 Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes - Classification tests
BS 1377-7 Methods of test for Soils for civil engineering purposes — Part 7 : Shear strength tests (total stress)
BS 1377-8 Methods of test for Soils for civil engineering purposes — Part 8 : Shear strength tests (effective stress)
BS 1377-9 Methods of test for Soils for civil engineering purposes — Part 9 : In - situ tests
BS 2569 Specification for Sprayed metal coatings — Part 2 : Protection of iron and steel against corrosion and oxidation at elevated temperatures
BS 3416 Specification for bitumen-based coatings for cold application, suitable for use in contact with potable water
BS 4147 Specification for Bitumen - based hot - applied coating materials for protecting iron and steel, including suitable primers where required
BS 4164 Specification for coal-tar-based hot-applied coating materials for protecting iron and steel, including a suitable primer
BS 6349 Maritime structures – Part 8: Code of practice for the design of Ro-Ro ramps, linkspans and walkways
BS EN 1997-2 Eurocode 7 : Geotechnical design – Part 2 : Ground investigation and testing
BS 8006-1:2010 history
1970BS 8006-1:2010+A1:2016 Code of practice for strengthened/reinforced soils and other fills
2010BS 8006-1:2010 Code of practice for strengthened/reinforced soils and other fills
1995BS 8006:1995 Code of practice for strengthened/reinforced soils and other fills