What is BS EN 12794 - precast concrete foundation piles about?
A pile foundation helps to increase the factor safety of heavy load structures or buildings. BS EN 12794 discusses precast concrete foundation piles. BS EN 12794 provides the best industry guidance on ensuring that your precast concrete products are reliable for use.
BS EN 12794 specifies the terminology, requirements, basic performance criteria, test methods, and evaluation of conformity that is applicable to precast concrete foundation piles, factory-produced for building and civil engineering works and installed at the site by the use of impact, vibration, pressing or other suitable techniques.
BS EN 12794 may also be applied to products manufactured in temporary plants on-site where production is controlled in accordance with the provisions of Clause 6 and is protected against adverse weather conditions as necessary.
BS EN 12794 applies to foundation piles produced in a plant as reinforced or prestressed concrete elements. The cross-section may be solid or provided with a hollow core, either prismatic or cylindrical. The cross section may be constant over the full length or tapered partly or wholly along the pile or pile segment length.
BS EN 12794 applies to normal weight concrete as defined in EN 206-1 compacted so as to retain no appreciable amount of entrapped air other than entrained air.
Who is BS EN 12794 - precast concrete foundation piles for?
BS EN 12794 on precast concrete foundation piles is useful for:
- The construction industry
- Manufacturers of precast concrete products
- Product designers
- Builders / real estate developers / architects
- Civil / building / construction engineers
- Contractors
- Inspection and quality testing personnel
Why should you use BS EN 12794 - precast concrete foundation piles?
Precast construction technology involves casting concrete in a mould and then treating it in a controlled environment, conveying it to the construction site, and lifting it to place.
BS EN 12794 specifies the requirements, the basic performance criteria, and detailing provisions for precast concrete foundation piles manufactured in a factory environment, stored, transported, and ultimately installed on a construction site. The design of structural products shall ensure their fitness for the particular application. Particular attention is to be paid to design coordination with other parts of the construction.
BS EN 12794 deals with foundation piles manufactured either in one length or in segments with cast-in pile joints. The foundation piles may have an enlarged toe or a pile shoe.
BS EN 12794 provides guidance on requirements, test methods, evaluation of conformity, and marking of precast concrete products.
As a manufacturer of precast concrete products, complying with BS EN 12794 helps you to demonstrate the performance and quality of your products, ensuring that they are fit for their intended use.
