Code of practice for earthworks (Incorporating corrigendum No.1)

BS 6031:2009

British Standards Institution
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Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

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BS

Abstract

Applies to planning, designing, construction, management and finally decommissioning of unreinforced earthworks, that form part of general civil engineering construction such as highways, railways and airfields; bulk excavation for major structures and temporary excavations including trenches, pits and shafts. Updated in alignment with Eurocodes.

History

Supersedes BS 6031:1981. Came into effect 31 December 2009. Amendment dated August 2010 - Cor1, 4.2.1 Note 2, 7.3.1a) and 7.4.1 (see Foreword). Confirmed July 2015.

ISBN

9780580727498

Subjects

  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Transport facilities
  • Earthworks/foundations/piling/retaining walls
  • Roads
  • Earthworks for roads

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