Geotechnical investigation and testing - Laboratory testing of soil - Part 1: Determination of water content - Amendment 1 (ISO 17892-1:2014/Amd 1:2022)

Geotechnische Erkundung und Untersuchung - Laborversuche an Bodenproben - Teil 1: Bestimmung des Wassergehalts - Änderung 1 (ISO 17892-1:2014/Amd 1:2022)

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Reconnaissance et essais géotechniques - Essais de laboratoire sur les sols - Partie 1: Détermination de la teneur en eau - Amendement 1 (ISO 17892-1:2014/Amd 1:2022)

Geotehnično preiskovanje in preskušanje - Laboratorijsko preskušanje zemljin - 1. del: Ugotavljanje vlažnosti - Dopolnilo A1 (ISO 17892-1:2014/Amd 1:2022)

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
17-May-2022
Withdrawal Date
29-Nov-2022
Current Stage
6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
Start Date
18-May-2022
Completion Date
18-May-2022

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Effective Date
28-Jan-2026
Effective Date
12-Feb-2026
Effective Date
24-Feb-2021

Overview

EN ISO 17892-1:2014/A1:2022 is an amendment to the European and International Standard for geotechnical investigation and testing, specifically focusing on the laboratory determination of water content in soil. Published by CEN in close collaboration with ISO, this amendment updates key procedures related to laboratory sample handling and testing accuracy. Accurate water content determination is fundamental for soil characterization, which directly impacts the success of earthworks, foundation engineering, and geotechnical design.

Key Topics

  • Laboratory Testing of Soil Water Content:
    The standard outlines precise procedures for determining the water content of soil samples, a critical parameter in geotechnical investigations.

  • Sample Handling Procedures:
    The amendment clarifies instructions for cooling and weighing soil samples:

    • When using a container with a lid, the lid must be replaced immediately after removal from the oven, and the sample should cool to room temperature before weighing.
    • For containers without lids, samples must either be weighed within 1 hour of oven removal or stored in a desiccator until weighing.
    • Accurate weighing procedures are emphasized to avoid errors from convection currents when handling hot samples.
  • Equipment Requirements:
    Details are provided regarding the use of containers, lids, and balances to maintain consistency and repeatability in measurements.

  • Standardization and Compliance:
    This document ensures consistent laboratory practices across Europe by being incorporated as a national standard throughout CEN member countries.

Applications

Implementing EN ISO 17892-1:2014/A1:2022 delivers practical benefits across various sectors:

  • Civil Engineering and Earthworks:
    Reliable water content measurement supports foundation construction, ground improvement, embankment stability, and cut-and-fill operations.

  • Geotechnical Design:
    Accurate data on soil moisture content informs design decisions for retaining walls, bridges, tunnels, and underground structures.

  • Quality Control:
    Laboratories involved in soil testing for construction projects must align with these standard procedures to ensure data reliability and project safety.

  • Research and Development:
    Academic and industry laboratories use these standardized methods for reproducibility and comparability of results in geotechnical research.

Related Standards

  • EN ISO 17892 Series:
    This standard is part of the broader EN ISO 17892 series, which covers laboratory testing of soils for geotechnical purposes, including determinations of density, particle size, consistency limits, and more.

  • ISO 17892-1:2014:
    The main document on water content determination, which this amendment updates.

  • Other Geotechnical Testing Standards:

    • EN ISO 17892-2: Determination of bulk density
    • EN ISO 17892-3: Determination of particle density
    • EN ISO 17892-12: Determination of permeability

Adopting EN ISO 17892-1:2014/A1:2022 ensures laboratories and engineers across Europe follow best practices for soil water content determination, leading to enhanced data quality for safe and efficient geotechnical engineering and earthwork projects.

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Frequently Asked Questions

EN ISO 17892-1:2014/A1:2022 is a amendment published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Geotechnical investigation and testing - Laboratory testing of soil - Part 1: Determination of water content - Amendment 1 (ISO 17892-1:2014/Amd 1:2022)". This standard covers: No scope available

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EN ISO 17892-1:2014/A1:2022 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.080.20 - Physical properties of soils; 13.080.40 - Hydrological properties of soils; 93.020 - Earthworks. Excavations. Foundation construction. Underground works. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN ISO 17892-1:2014/A1:2022 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 16907-7:2021, ISO 17892-1:2014/Amd 1:2022, EN ISO 17892-1:2014. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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Standards Content (Sample)


SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2022
Geotehnično preiskovanje in preskušanje - Laboratorijsko preskušanje zemljin - 1.
del: Ugotavljanje vlažnosti - Dopolnilo A1 (ISO 17892-1:2014/Amd 1:2022)
Geotechnical investigation and testing - Laboratory testing of soil - Part 1: Determination
of water content - Amendment 1 (ISO 17892-1:2014/Amd 1:2022)
Geotechnische Erkundung und Untersuchung - Laborversuche an Bodenproben - Teil 1:
Bestimmung des Wassergehalts - Änderung 1 (ISO 17892-1:2014/Amd 1:2022)
Reconnaissance et essais géotechniques - Essais de laboratoire sur les sols - Partie 1:
Détermination de la teneur en eau - Amendement 1 (ISO 17892-1:2014/Amd 1:2022)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 17892-1:2014/A1:2022
ICS:
13.080.20 Fizikalne lastnosti tal Physical properties of soils
93.020 Zemeljska dela. Izkopavanja. Earthworks. Excavations.
Gradnja temeljev. Dela pod Foundation construction.
zemljo Underground works
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 17892-1:2014/A1
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
May 2022
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 13.080.20; 93.020
English Version
Geotechnical investigation and testing - Laboratory testing
of soil - Part 1: Determination of water content -
Amendment 1 (ISO 17892-1:2014/Amd 1:2022)
Reconnaissance et essais géotechniques - Essais de Geotechnische Erkundung und Untersuchung -
laboratoire sur les sols - Partie 1: Détermination de la Laborversuche an Bodenproben - Teil 1: Bestimmung
teneur en eau - Amendement 1 (ISO 17892- des Wassergehalts - Änderung 1 (ISO 17892-
1:2014/Amd 1:2022) 1:2014/Amd 1:2022)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN ISO 17892-1:2014; it was approved by CEN on 31 March 2022.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of
this amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the
same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION

EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG

CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2022 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN ISO 17892-1:2014/A1:2022 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

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European foreword . 3

European foreword
This document (EN ISO 17892-1:2014/A1:2022) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC
182 "Geotechnics" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 341 “Geotechnical Investigation
and Testing” the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This Amendment to the European Standard EN ISO 17892-1:2014 shall be given the status of a national
standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by November 2022,
and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by November 2022.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards
body/national committee. A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and th
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