EN 1536:1999

Execution of special geotechnical work - Bored piles EN 1536:1999

Publication date:   Oct 23, 2003

Scope

1.1 This standard establishes general principles for the construction of piles - which are formed in the ground by boring by excavation; and - which contain a structural member to transfer loads and/or limit deformations.1.2 The cross section of bored piles covered by this standard can be of - circular shape (see figure 1), - barrette shape if the section is concreted ina single operation. 1.3 A barrette may be square, rectangular, T- or L-shaped inplan or have any other similar configuration (see figure 2).