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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
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:
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Reference in
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Reference to be used in UK
BS EN 1997-2:2007 Annex M
General comments
Examples of the application of test results to design are given in
the annexes in BS EN 1997-2:2007. These correlations and design
proposals are of interest as background and may be used. Alternative
correlations and design procedures may also be used. The results from
a range of tests can be used in deriving parameters and for input
to design as appropriate to the site, the ground conditions and the
engineering problem. The derivation of parameters from test results
should be explained in the GIR. Justification of how the test results
and derived values are used in design should be provided in the
geotechnical design report (GDR).
Notes within the main text of BS EN 1997-2:2007 referring to annexes
should be read in conjunction with the decisions in NA.3.2 to NA.3.25.
NA.3.2
NA.3.3
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Classification test
Checklist
Water content
Bulk density
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.
Consistency limits
(Atterberg limits)
Selection of test method for liquid limit: several methods are acceptable, but the fall cone
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.
Soil dispersibility
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pH value determination
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NA.3.1S.6
Chloride content
Sample preparation of acid and water soluble chloride of soil should
follow the method described in B5 1377-3. The extract may be measured
using methods described in BS 1377-3. Modern methods of analysis that
incorporate detection systems using chromatographic or spectroscopic
methods may also be applied; they should be validated against the
method in BS 1377-3. The results should be expressed as described by
BS 1377-3, as the percentage of chloride to the nearest 0.01 %.
NA.3.16
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For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
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BS 1377-1, Methods of test for Soils for civil engineering purposes Part 1: General requirements and sample preparation
BS 1377-2: 1990+A 1: 1996, Methods of test for Soils for civil
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Further reading
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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.
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