Revised Standard from Last Update.

1. Scope

1.1 This standard (Part 2) covers the design and construction of timber piles for earth retaining structures, shore protection, slope protection, compaction of ground or to support structures up to two storeys.

1.2 It also covers timber piles used for load bearing structures, however, in such cases, timber piles capped with a continuous reinforced cement concrete beam shall be used below the load bearing walls.

1.3 Sawn timber piles, generally used in sheet piling, are not covered in this standard.

2. References

The standards given in Annex A contain provisions, which through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards aresubject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated at Annex A.