IS 4453 : 2009 Subsurface Exploration by Pits, Trenches, Drifts and Shafts - Code of Practice

ICS 93.020 WRD 5
Reaffirmed 2012

1 Scope

This standard lays down the method for subsurface exploration by means of pits, trenches, drifts and shafts.

2 References

The following standards contain provisions which,through reference in this text, constitute provisions ofthis standard. At the time of publication, the editionsindicated were valid. All standards are subject torevision and parties to agreements based on thisstandard are encouraged to investigate the possibilityof applying the most recent editions of the standardsindicated below:

IS No. Title
IS 1498 : 1970 Classification and identification of soils for general engineering purposes (first revision)
IS 1892 : 1979 Code of practice for subsurface investigations for foundations (first revision)
IS 3764 : 1992 Code of safety for excavation work(first revision)