ISO 14688-1:2017 PDF Download

ISO 14688-1:2017 is a standard that provides guidelines for the identification and description of soils. It works in conjunction with ISO 14688-2, which outlines the classification of soil characteristics for engineering purposes. The standard allows for more detailed subdivisions of descriptive and classification terms depending on specific projects or materials.

The procedures outlined in ISO 14688-1:2017 involve visual and manual techniques to identify and describe soils, including their material and mass characteristics. It provides details on the individual characteristics used for identifying soils and uses descriptive terms commonly used in the field, including those related to hand tests conducted during the descriptive process.

This standard is applicable to soils for engineering purposes, whether they are naturally formed, man-made, or comprised of synthetic materials. It specifically excludes the identification and description of rocks, which are covered by ISO 14689-1. However, materials that lie between soil and rocks can be described using the procedures outlined in ISO 14688-1:2017, ISO 14688-2, and ISO 14689-1 as appropriate.

It is important to note that ISO 14688-1:2017 does not cover the identification and classification of soil for pedological purposes or within the context of soil protection and remediation of contaminated areas, as these are covered by ISO 25177.