GB 50112-2013
Technical code for buildings in expansive soil regions (English Version)

Standard No.

GB 50112-2013

Language

Chinese, Available in English version

Release Date

2012

Published By

General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People‘s Republic of China

Latest

GB 50112-2013

Replace

GBJ 112-1987

Scope

This specification is formulated in order to implement the national technical and economic policies in construction projects in expansive soil areas, to achieve safety and applicability, advanced technology, economical rationality, and environmental protection. 2 This code is applicable to survey, design, construction and maintenance management of construction projects in expansive soil areas. 3 For engineering construction in expansive soil areas, according to the characteristics of expansive soil and engineering requirements, factors such as topographical conditions, climate characteristics, and changes in soil moisture should be considered comprehensively, local experience should be emphasized, and prevention and control measures should be taken according to local conditions. 4 The survey, design, construction and maintenance management of construction projects in areas with expansive soils shall not only comply with this specification, but also comply with relevant current national standards.

GB 50112-2013 Referenced Document

• GB 50007 Code for design of building foundation
• GB 50021 Code for investigation of geotechincal engineering
• GB 50026 Code for engineering surveying*， 2021-07-30 Update
• GB 50153 Unified standard for reliability design of engineering structures
• GB 50292 Standard for appraisal of reliability of civil buildings*， 2015-12-03 Update
• JGJ 8 Code for deformation measurement of building and structure*， 2016-07-09 Update
• JGJ 94 Technical code for building pile foundations

GB 50112-2013 history

• 2012 GB 50112-2013 Technical code for buildings in expansive soil regions

GB 50112-2013 Technical code for buildings in expansive soil regions has been changed from GBJ 112-1987 Technical specifications for construction ground in expanding soil areas.