EN 12699:2000

Execution of special geotechnical work - Displacement piles EN 12699:2000

Publication date:   Oct 23, 2003

Scope

1.1 This standard establishes general principles for the execution of displacement piles which are installes in the ground without excavation or removal of material from the ground except for limiting heave, vibration, removal of obstructions or to assist penetration. Piles are driven into the ground using impact, vibration, pressing, screwing or a combination of these methods. The material of displacement piles covered by this standard can be: -steel, -cast iron, -concrete, -timber, -grout, -combination of above.