BS 8102:2009 PDF

What is BS 8102  about?

BS 8102  on the protection of below ground structures against water gives recommendations and provides guidance on methods of dealing with and preventing the entry of water from surrounding ground into a structure below ground level. What does BS 8102 cover? BS 8102  on the protection of below ground structures against water   covers the use of: a) Waterproofing barrier materials applied to the structure b) Structurally integral watertight construction c) Drained cavity construction. BS 8102  also covers the evaluation of groundwater conditions, risk assessment, and options for drainage outside the structure. It applies to structures that extend below ground level and those on sloping sites. BS 8102 does not give recommendations on the use of embedded heating in structures, floors, and walls or for the special requirements in connection with the design and construction of cold stores. What has changed since the last update? BS 8102:2009 on the   protection of below ground structures against water  replaces BS 8102:1990 , which is now withdrawn. This is a full revision of the standard, and includes the following changes: a) A number of recent developments are addressed, which are important when specifying, designing, and constructing below ground structures, including:

1. More deep construction in congested urban areas
2. An in...