BS EN 14475:2006 PDF Download

BS EN 14475:2006 is a standard that provides guidelines for the construction of reinforced fill. It applies to engineered fills that are reinforced with horizontal or subhorizontal reinforcement placed between layers of fill during construction.

The standard covers various applications of reinforced fill, including earth retaining structures such as vertical, battered, or inclined walls, bridge abutments, and bulk storage facilities. These structures have a facing that retains the fill placed between the reinforcing layers. Additionally, reinforced steep slopes with a facing, reinforced shallow slopes without a facing but with erosion protection, and reinstatement of failed slopes are also included in the scope of the standard. Embankments with basal reinforcement and embankments with reinforcement against frost heave in the upper part are also covered.

However, it is important to note that this standard does not encompass the reinforcement of road pavements. For guidelines on other special geotechnical works such as soil nails, bored piles, displacement piles, micro piles, sheet pile walls, diaphragm walls, grouting, or jet grouting, other European Standards should be consulted.