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BS EN 1997-Part 2 - 2007 - UK Annex
BS EN 1997-Part 2 - 2007 - UK Annex
UK National Annex to
Eurocode 7: Geotechnical
design – Part 2: Ground
investigation and testing
© BSI 2009
Publication history
First published December 2009
Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover,
pages 1 to 12, an inside back cover and a back cover.
NATIONAL ANNEX NA to BS EN 1997-2:2007
Introduction
This National Annex has been prepared by Subcommittee B/526/3,
Site investigation and ground testing. In the UK, it is to be used in
conjunction with BS EN 1997-2:2007, Eurocode 7 – Geotechnical
design – Part 2: Ground investigation and testing.
NA.1 Scope
There are no Nationally Determined Parameters in BS EN 1997-2:2007.
This National Annex contains all the information concerning the
application of BS EN 1997-2:2007 in the UK.
This National Annex gives:
a) the UK decisions on the status of BS EN 1997-2:2007 informative
annexes; and
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(SPT N values).
Particle density Tests are generally carried out on oven dried samples. The drying temperature can be
lower if minerals that lose water of crystallization are present.
Check whether material can have enclosed pores; for such material, special techniques
might be appropriate including grinding.
Report if material has enclosed pores.
It can be desirable to measure the particle density separately on separate size fraction.
If results fall outside the range of typical values, consider additional determinations;
mineralogy and organic content will affect result.
Particle size analysis Selection of test method depends on particle size and gradation.
Organic matter influences test results; for such materials, remove organic matter if
appropriate, or adapt testing method.
Check that correct quartering is used (particle size and sample representativeness).
Oven drying of some soils might change the properties; if this is likely, the soil should not
be dried and the dry mass calculated from the test mass and water content instead.
Consistency limits Selection of test method for liquid limit: several methods are acceptable, but the fall cone
(Atterberg limits) method is recommended.
Check the storage method of samples.
Whenever possible, the test should be carried out on soil in its natural state.
Where air drying is required, the method used should be stated.
Check specimen preparation, especially homogenization and mixing.
Check whether drying has been used.
Drying can influence results dramatically, and should be avoided unless received water
content is too high. Oven drying should be avoided.
Soil that oxidizes should be tested quickly.
Results need not be reliable for thixotropic soil.
Density index for Check storage method of samples.
coarse soil
Select test type to be used.
Results are dependent on procedure used.
Prepared specimens have high degree of non-uniformity.
Soil dispersibility Need to consider specifying different compaction conditions for specimens.
Avoid drying of the specimen before testing.
Need to select test procedures to use.
Need to run classification tests in addition.
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NA.3.15.1 General
Annex N may not be used, with the exception of N.5, pH value
determination (acidity and alkalinity). Use the appropriate method in
BS 1377-3 with the information in NA.3.15.2 to NA.3.15.6.
Storage temperature before testing can influence the biological
degradation of organic matter or oxidation of sulfide minerals.
Whenever possible, the sample material for chemical tests should be
kept at a temperature of 5 °C to 10 °C. The time between sampling and
testing should be limited to reduce the likelihood of chemical change.
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NA.5 Bibliography
Standards publications
For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including
any amendments) applies.
BS 812-124, Testing aggregates – Part 124: Method for determination
of frost-heave
BS 1377-1, Methods of test for Soils for civil engineering purposes –
Part 1: General requirements and sample preparation
BS 1377-2:1990+A1:1996, Methods of test for Soils for civil
engineering purposes – Part 2: Classification tests
BS 1377-3, Methods of test for Soils for civil engineering purposes –
Part 3: Chemical and electro-chemical tests
BS 1377-4, Methods of test for Soils for civil engineering purposes –
Part 4: Compaction related tests
BS 1377-5:1990+A1:1994, Methods of test for Soils for civil
engineering purposes – Part 5: Compressibility, permeability and
durability tests
BS 1377-6, Methods of test for Soils for civil engineering purposes –
Part 6: Consolidation and permeability tests in hydraulic cells and with
pore pressure measurement
BS 1377-7:1990+A1:1994, Methods of test for Soils for civil
engineering purposes – Part 7: Shear strength tests (total stress)
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2)
Not adopted in the UK.
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Not adopted in the UK.
4)
Document in preparation.
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Further reading
Site Investigation Steering Group. Site Investigation in Construction,
Part 2, Planning, procurement and quality management. London:
Thomas Telford, 1993. 5)
Head, K. H. Manual of soil laboratory testing. Vol. 2. Permeability,
shear strength and compressibility tests. Second edition. London:
Pentech Press, 1994.
5)
Being revised in 2010.
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