What is PD CEN/TS 17693 ‑ 1 about?
PD CEN/TS 17693 ‑ 1 is the first part in the multi-series of documents, that is applicable to the earthworks for soil treatment tests.
PD CEN/TS 17693 ‑ 1 describes the reference method for the determination of the lime fixation point (LFP) in soil treatment for earthworks. The test consists in measuring the lowest quantity of lime to be added in a soil suspension in water that will result in a pH value of the soil-lime mix suspension of 12,4, measured at 25 °C ± 1 °C.
Note 1: PD CEN/TS 17693 ‑ 1 test method cannot be used to provide information about soil reactivity with lime, or other performance values (mechanical characteristics of soil-lime mixes) applicable for improvement or stabilization purposes. Those performance tests will be conducted in a laboratory from a specific study, the lime dosage to be applied being indicated from this method.
Who is PD CEN/TS 17693 ‑ 1 for?
PD CEN/TS 17693 ‑ 1 on soil treatment tests is relevant to:
Civil engineers
Geotechnical engineers
Land/soil assessment agencies
Laboratories
Construction industry
Why should you use PD CEN/TS 17693 ‑ 1?
Earthworks are essential for road and traffic route construction, railway construction, water engineering, landfill and tunnel development. Professional earthworks necessitate good preliminary construction design, soil research, and, depending on the project's complexity, a stability analysis. ...