cen:proj:21569

Geotechnical engineering - Drilling and sampling methods and groundwater measurements cen:proj:21569

Scope

This European standard deals with the investigation of soil, rock and groundwater for use as subsoil and construction materials as part of the geotechnical investigation services in accordance with ENV 1997. It defines concepts and specifies requirements relating to
exploration by excavation, drilling, sampling and groundwater measurements. The aims of such exploratory work are: - to obtain information on the sequence, thickness and orientation of strata; - to establish the type, composition and condition of strata; - to obtain an indication of local groundwater conditions and recover water samples; - to recover soil and rock samples of a quality sufficient to assess the general suitability of a site for civil engineering purposes and to determine the required soil and rock mechanical parameters for design purposes.