What is BS 8004 - Code of practice for foundations about?
BS 8004 on the code of practice for foundations is an important design standard for geotechnical and structural engineers, setting out the fundamental rules that should be followed in the design of both shallow and deep foundations.
As such BS 8004 applies to a wide variety of projects, ranging from low-rise buildings to large, multi-storey structures.
Who is BS 8004 - Code of practice for foundations for?
BS 8004 on the code of practice for foundations can be adopted by:
- Structural engineers
- Geotechnical engineers
- Civil engineers
- Architects
- Specialist piling designers
- Specifiers
- Consultants
- Contractors
- Clients
Why should you use BS 8004 - Code of practice for foundations?
BS 8004 on the code of practice for foundations gives recommendations for the design, construction, testing, monitoring, and maintenance of foundations in accordance with BS EN 1997. The foundation types covered include spread foundations, pile foundations (including helical pile foundations), and underpinning.
The benefits of using BS 8004 on the code of practice for foundations are:
- Design, construction, monitoring, and maintenance of foundations will conform to the latest EN and EN ISO standards
- It provides improvements to Eurocode 7’s recommendations for spread foundations
- The rules for the design of piles reflect modern practice and allow more economical design
- It gives detailed requirements for the contents of close-out reports
What’s new about BS 8004 - Code of practice for foundations?
BS 8004 on the code of practice for foundations was fully revised in 2015. Now BS 8004:2015+A1:2020 includes an amendment which:
a) Modifies equation 45 and symbols for expressions (60) and (61)
b) Includes a note regarding guidance on the calculation of unit shaft friction in rocks
c) Includes guidance on micropiles
