CP 2004:1972

This standard CP 2004:1972 Code of practice for foundations is classified in these ICS categories:

• 93.020 Earthworks. Excavations. Foundation construction. Underground works

Deals with the design and construction of foundations for the normal range of buildings and engineering structures, excluding foundations for special structures. Covers shallow, deep and subaqueous foundations, cofferdams and caissons, pile foundations; gives guidance on geotechnical processes for dewatering and treatment of substrate, also tide work, underwater concreting, diving, excavation, demolition shoring and underpinning. Durability of timber, metal and concrete structures is also dealt with.