EN 14679:2026
(Main)Execution of special geotechnical works - In-Situ Soil Mixing
- Abstract
This document specifies general principles for the execution, supervision, inspection, testing, monitoring and maintenance of in situ soil mixing works (Deep Mixing) carried out by two different methods: dry mixing and wet mixing.
Soil mixing considered in this document is limited to methods which involve:
- mixing by rotating mechanical mixing tools, including jetting and/or compressed air assistance, where the lateral support provided by the surrounding ground is not removed;
- different shapes and configurations of soilmix elements, either columns, panels, walls or any combination of more than one single element, with or without overlapping;
- treatment of soils and fills, including brownfields, sludges, etc., with possible limited penetration into the rock;
- mass mixing;
- environmental mixing, involving installation of containment and permeable reactive barriers and solidification/stabilization of contaminated soils and sludges.
This document does not apply to shallow soil stabilization, which consists of granulating the surface soil and mixing it with binder using stabilizing machines to improve performance. Shallow soil stabilization is in the scope of EN 16907-4.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 18-Aug-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 288 - Execution of special geotechnical works
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 288/WG 22 - Deep mixing
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
- Start Date
- 19-Aug-2026
- Due Date
- 27-Jul-2026
- Completion Date
- 19-Aug-2026
EN 14679:2026 is a CEN European Standard for execution of special geotechnical works on in-situ soil mixing, also called Deep Mixing. It specifies general principles for dry mixing and wet mixing, covering execution, supervision, inspection, testing and monitoring so that contractors, designers and quality teams can plan and control soil improvement works in a consistent way.
What does EN 14679:2026 specify?
EN 14679:2026 covers in-situ soil mixing works where the soil is mechanically mixed with binder in place. The standard is aimed at deep mixing methods using rotating tools, including jetting and/or compressed air assistance, while the surrounding ground continues to provide lateral support.
The document applies to several soilmix configurations and project types, including columns, panels, walls, mass mixing and environmental mixing. It also covers treatment of soils and fills such as brownfields and sludges, with possible limited penetration into rock.
It excludes shallow soil stabilization, where surface soil is granulated and mixed with binder using stabilizing machines. The document is organized into clauses on information needed, geotechnical investigation, materials and products, execution planning, execution, supervision/inspection/testing/monitoring, and reporting, plus Annex A on sample quality.
What are the key requirements of EN 14679:2026?
EN 14679:2026 ties the whole work sequence together: first define the site and ground conditions, then design the soilmix and process, then execute and control the work, and finally record what was done. In practice, the standard is as much about preparation and quality control as about the mixing itself.
Pre-construction information and ground investigation
Clause 4 requires relevant information to be gathered before work starts, including legal restrictions, adjacent structures and utilities, site geometry, spoil space, environmental constraints, unexploded ordnance risks and working platform details. Clause 5 then requires a geotechnical investigation that is sufficient for the ground conditions and adds soil-mixing-specific information such as obstructions, cavities, groundwater conditions and problematic soil types.
For a project team, this means the design and method statement must be based on real site constraints, not only on the planned element layout. The document is explicit that adjacent structures, services and environmental limits matter because they can change how the work is sequenced and monitored.
Materials, binders and water
Clause 6 requires all constituents to comply with the relevant European Standards and the project specification, and their sources must be documented. Cement for soil mixing shall comply with EN 197-1, EN 197-5 or EN 197-6, and binder selection should be compatible with EN 206 exposure classes, supported by suitability testing or comparable experience.
The standard also addresses water, bentonite, polymer, additions, admixtures, reinforcement and geosynthetics. In practice, this means the contractor must control the chemistry and provenance of the materials, because binder choice and water quality can affect strength, durability, contamination control and performance of embedded steel.
Execution planning and suitability
Clause 7 requires the sequence and rate of installation to be planned so that the ground is not overstressed and the treated soil can set and cure properly. If the element is designed for end-bearing, the mixing tool and process have to ensure adequate treatment at the base.
The standard also requires a suitability study when comparable experience is not available, and this may use laboratory trials, field trials or both. The method statement must describe the work, the ground, the element geometry, the mixing tool, process parameters, site setup, spoil handling, reinforcement and interruption procedures. In practice, this is the document that turns the design into an executable work method.
Execution control in the field
Clause 8 requires the site to be prepared for access, working platform capacity and spoil management, and materials delivered to site to be checked against the design. The equipment must be capable of carrying out the specified process, and the minimum production parameters recorded on site depend on the mixing method and include treatment time, depth, rotation speed, penetration and withdrawal rates, feed rates and pressure values where relevant.
During mixing, the tool position and movement must be controlled to achieve the required soilmix properties. The document also allows interruptions only while the soilmix remains workable, and requires re-entry into already treated soil if a column, panel or wall is interrupted. Tolerances are defined for element position, verticality, overlap and reinforcement placement, so field setting-out and inspection have to be tight enough to match the design intent.
Supervision, inspection, testing and monitoring
Clause 9 requires a Quality Control Plan (QCP) before work starts, based on the project’s supervision, inspection and monitoring plans. The QCP must state what is tested, how often, how acceptance is judged and what happens if nonconformity occurs.
Testing can include sample-based verification of soilmix properties and capacity, with interpretation linked to sample quality class. The standard covers wet grab samples, coring, vertical liners, laboratory storage conditions and test methods for compressive strength, tensile splitting, density, hydraulic conductivity and contaminant leaching for environmental applications. Monitoring is used where specified to confirm the design and to trigger remedial action or changes in sequence.
Reporting
Clause 10 requires a Geotechnical Construction Record (GCR) in accordance with EN 1997-1. The record captures the execution parameters, reinforcement details, weather, tolerances, sequence, depth and any problems or deviations, so the finished work can be traced and reviewed.
What terms does EN 14679:2026 define?
- Soilmix material - the treated soil produced by mixing in-situ soil with binder; its purpose is improved strength, stiffness and/or hydraulic conductivity after setting.
- Soilmix element - the volume of treated soil created during one installation sequence with a mixing tool, such as a column, panel or wall segment.
- Dry mixing - mechanical disaggregation of soil in situ followed by mixing with dry binder.
- Wet mixing - mechanical disaggregation of soil in situ followed by mixing with slurry.
- Suitability study - laboratory and/or field trials used to confirm the soilmix design and/or process design before production work begins.
- Quality Control Plan (QCP) - the project-specific plan that sets out supervision, inspection, testing, monitoring and corrective action.
- Blade rotation number (BRN) - an indicator of mixing energy for paddle-type tools, based on blade rotations per metre of tool movement.
Who uses EN 14679:2026?
EN 14679:2026 is used by specialist geotechnical contractors, design engineers, site supervisors, laboratory testers and quality managers involved in deep mixing works. It is relevant to foundation works, retaining structures, cut-off walls, ground improvement and environmental remediation projects.
It is especially useful where the soil is variable, contaminated, sensitive or obstructed, because the standard links ground investigation, trial works, execution control and reporting. Buyers and clients can use it to specify the information, trials, records and acceptance checks they expect from the contractor.
What changed in EN 14679:2026 from the previous edition?
EN 14679:2026 supersedes EN 14679:2005. The foreword says the document has been prepared to stand alongside EN 1997-1:2024, EN 1997-2:2024 and EN 1997-3:2025, and that it provides full coverage of construction and supervision requirements.
Which standards are used with EN 14679:2026?
EN 14679:2026 refers to several standards that support design, materials and testing:
- EN 197-1, EN 197-5, EN 197-6 - cement requirements for soil-mixing binders.
- EN 206 (all parts) - binder selection by exposure class, plus additions and admixtures.
- EN 1997-1 - geotechnical design framework, including the QCP and GCR context.
- EN 1997-2 - ground investigation requirements and reporting.
- EN 1997-3:2025 - soilmix property determination and control-test frequencies.
- EN 1008 - suitability of mixing water.
- EN ISO 14688 (all parts) - soil identification and classification.
- EN 12390-3, EN 12390-6, EN 12390-7 - compression, tensile splitting and density testing.
- EN 13286-41, EN 13286-42, EN 13286-43 - strength and modulus testing for hydraulically bound mixtures.
- EN ISO 17892-11, EN ISO 22282-2 - permeability and water permeability testing.
- EN 12457-2, EN 15863, EA NEN 7375 - leaching tests for environmental applications.
- EN 12504-1 - coring of hardened specimens for testing.
What does the EN 14679:2026 document contain?
EN 14679:2026 contains a project workflow from information gathering through execution and reporting, supported by a generalized flow chart in Figure 1. It also includes a minimum list of production parameters to record during mixing in Table 1, and a list of execution parameters for the Geotechnical Construction Record in Table 2.
The document gives the structure for suitability studies, laboratory trials and field trials, including what should be checked during trial works. It also sets out sampling, sample handling and testing methods for soilmix materials, together with guidance on how to judge sample quality in Annex A.
For day-to-day use, the most practical parts are the method statement contents, the field-record requirements, the quality control planning requirements and the acceptance checks for element position, overlap, reinforcement and monitoring.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 25-Aug-2026
- Effective Date
- 19-May-2021
- Effective Date
- 30-Sep-2026
- Effective Date
- 30-Sep-2026
- Refers
EN 16228-4:2014+A1:2021 - Drilling and foundation equipment - Safety - Part 4: Foundation equipment - Effective Date
- 30-Sep-2026
- Effective Date
- 30-Sep-2026
- Effective Date
- 30-Sep-2026
- Effective Date
- 30-Sep-2026
- Effective Date
- 30-Sep-2026
- Refers
EN 16228-1:2014+A1:2021 - Drilling and foundation equipment - Safety - Part 1: Common requirements - Effective Date
- 30-Sep-2026
- Effective Date
- 30-Sep-2026
- Effective Date
- 23-Sep-2026
- Effective Date
- 23-Sep-2026
- Effective Date
- 02-Sep-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 14679:2026 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Execution of special geotechnical works - In-Situ Soil Mixing". This standard covers: This document specifies general principles for the execution, supervision, inspection, testing, monitoring and maintenance of in situ soil mixing works (Deep Mixing) carried out by two different methods: dry mixing and wet mixing. Soil mixing considered in this document is limited to methods which involve: - mixing by rotating mechanical mixing tools, including jetting and/or compressed air assistance, where the lateral support provided by the surrounding ground is not removed; - different shapes and configurations of soilmix elements, either columns, panels, walls or any combination of more than one single element, with or without overlapping; - treatment of soils and fills, including brownfields, sludges, etc., with possible limited penetration into the rock; - mass mixing; - environmental mixing, involving installation of containment and permeable reactive barriers and solidification/stabilization of contaminated soils and sludges. This document does not apply to shallow soil stabilization, which consists of granulating the surface soil and mixing it with binder using stabilizing machines to improve performance. Shallow soil stabilization is in the scope of EN 16907-4.
This document specifies general principles for the execution, supervision, inspection, testing, monitoring and maintenance of in situ soil mixing works (Deep Mixing) carried out by two different methods: dry mixing and wet mixing. Soil mixing considered in this document is limited to methods which involve: - mixing by rotating mechanical mixing tools, including jetting and/or compressed air assistance, where the lateral support provided by the surrounding ground is not removed; - different shapes and configurations of soilmix elements, either columns, panels, walls or any combination of more than one single element, with or without overlapping; - treatment of soils and fills, including brownfields, sludges, etc., with possible limited penetration into the rock; - mass mixing; - environmental mixing, involving installation of containment and permeable reactive barriers and solidification/stabilization of contaminated soils and sludges. This document does not apply to shallow soil stabilization, which consists of granulating the surface soil and mixing it with binder using stabilizing machines to improve performance. Shallow soil stabilization is in the scope of EN 16907-4.
EN 14679:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 93.020 - Earthworks. Excavations. Foundation construction. Underground works. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 14679:2026 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 14679:2005/AC:2006, EN 14679:2005, EN 16228-7:2014+A1:2021, EN 16228-3:2014+A1:2021, EN 16228-4:2014+A1:2021, EN 16228-2:2014+A1:2021, EN 1997-1:2024, EN 1997-2:2024, EN 16228-5:2014+A1:2021, EN 16228-1:2014+A1:2021, EN 16228-6:2014+A1:2021, EN 206-2:2026, EN 206-1:2026, EN 1008:2002. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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Izvedba posebnih geotehničnih del - Mešanje zemljin na mestu
Execution of special geotechnical works - In-Situ Soil Mixing
Ausführung von besonderen geotechnischen Arbeiten (Spezialtiefbau) - Tiefreichende
Bodenstabilisierung
Exécution des travaux géotechniques spéciaux — Malaxage des sols en place
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 14679
ICS:
93.020 Zemeljska dela. Izkopavanja. Earthworks. Excavations.
Gradnja temeljev. Dela pod Foundation construction.
zemljo Underground works
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 14679
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
May 2025
ICS 93.020 Will supersede EN 14679:2005
English Version
Execution of special geotechnical works - In-Situ Soil
Mixing
Exécution des travaux géotechniques spéciaux - Ausführung von besonderen geotechnischen Arbeiten
Colonnes de sol traité (Spezialtiefbau) - Tiefreichende Bodenstabilisierung
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 288.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations
which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
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Contents Page
European Foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
4 Information needed for the execution of the work . 9
4.1 General. 9
4.2 Specific information . 9
5 Geotechnical investigation . 10
5.1 General. 10
5.2 Specific information . 10
6 Materials and products . 11
6.1 General. 11
6.2 Binder. 11
6.3 Water . 12
6.4 Bentonite and Polymer . 12
6.5 Additions . 12
6.6 Admixtures . 12
6.7 Reinforcement . 12
6.8 Geosynthetics . 12
7 Execution planning . 12
7.1 General. 12
7.2 Soilmix design and mixing process design . 14
7.3 Suitability study. 14
7.4 Laboratory trials . 14
7.5 Field trials . 14
7.6 Method statement . 15
8 Execution . 16
8.1 Site preparation and material inspection . 16
8.2 Equipment . 16
8.3 Soil mixing . 17
8.4 Placing the reinforcement . 18
8.5 Tolerances . 19
9 Supervision, inspection, testing and monitoring . 20
9.1 General. 20
9.2 Supervision . 20
9.3 Inspection . 20
9.4 Testing . 21
9.5 Monitoring . 23
10 Reporting . 23
Annex A (informative) Sample Quality . 25
Bibliography . 28
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European Foreword
This document (prEN 14679:2025) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 288 “Execution
of special geotechnical works”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This document is currently submitted to CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 14679:2005.
The document has been prepared to stand alongside EN 1997-1:2024, EN 1997-2:2024 and
EN 1997-3:2025. This document provides full coverage of the construction and supervision
requirements.
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1 Scope
This document specifies general principles for the execution, supervision, inspection, testing and
monitoring of in situ soil mixing works (Deep Mixing) carried out by two different methods: dry mixing
and wet mixing.
Soil mixing considered in this document is limited to methods which involve:
— mixing by rotating mechanical mixing tools, including jetting and/or compressed air assistance,
where the lateral support provided by the surrounding ground is not removed;
— different shapes and configurations of soil mixing elements, either columns, panels, walls or any
combination of more than one single element, with or without overlapping;
— treatment of soils and fills, including brownfields, sludges, etc., with possible limited penetration into
the rock;
— mass mixing;
— environmental mixing, involving installation of containment and permeable reactive barriers and
solidification/stabilization of contaminated soils and sludges.
This standard does not apply to shallow soil stabilization, which consists of granulating the surface soil
and mixing it with binder using soil stabilizing machines to improve soil performance as an alternative
to soil replacement, typically in road works.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 197-1, Cement – Part 1: Composition, specification and conformity criteria for common cements
EN 197-5, Cement – Part 5: Cement Portland-composite cement CEM II/C-M and Composite cement CEM VI
EN 197-6, Cement — Part 6: Cement with recycled building materials
EN 206 (all parts), Concrete – Specification, performance, production and conformity
EN 1997-1, Eurocode 7: Geotechnical design – Part 1: General rules
EN 1997-2, Eurocode 7: Geotechnical design – Part 2: Ground properties
EN 1997-3:2025, Eurocode 7: Geotechnical design – Part 3: Geotechnical structures
EN 1008, Mixing water for concrete - Specification for sampling, testing and assessing the suitability of
water, including water recovered from processes in the concrete industry, as mixing water for concrete
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
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3.1
admixture
constituent added during the mixing process in small quantities related to binder mass to modify soilmix
or binder properties
3.2
addition
additive
fine-grained and inorganic constituent used to improve certain properties of soilmix or to achieve special
properties or to partially replace cement, e.g. filler aggregates, fly ash, granulated blast furnace slag
3.3
binder
chemically reactive material, including cement or similar products, with or without additions and
admixtures
Note 1 to entry: For environmental applications other materials with binder-like properties can be used
to meet the intended purpose
3.4
binder content [kg/m ]
ratio of mass of dry binder to volume of soil to be treated
Note 1 to entry: Binder quantity can also be defined as ratio of mass of dry binder to mass of dry soil, expressed in
percentage.
3.5
binder content in-place [kg/m ]
ratio of mass of dry binder to volume of mixture, which is the volume of the soil to be treated plus the
volume of the slurry for the wet method or the volume of the dry binder for the dry method
3.6
blade rotation number
BRN
indicator for mixing energy, applicable to paddle-type mixing tools, showing the total number of mixing
blade rotations per metre of tool movement
Note 1 to entry: Examples of BRN evaluation include the following formulas:
— for single-stroke wet mixing and slurry injection below the blades
R
R
p
w
BRN = Σ M +
VV
p w
— for single-stroke dry mixing and binder injection above the blades
R
w
BRN = Σ M
V
w
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where:
BRN blade rotation number (rev./m),
ΣM total number of mixing blades (a full-diameter blade is counted as two blades, i.e. M = 2)
R rotational speed of the mixing tool during penetration (rev./min),
p
Vp penetration speed (m/min),
R rotational speed of the mixing tool during withdrawal (rev./min),
w
Vw withdrawal speed (m/min),
In the case of multiple restrokes along the entire treatment depth, the resulting blade rotation number is the sum
of the BRN values calculated for each stroke of the mixing tool. Other formulae can also be used to suit a particular
mixing tool configuration and process.
3.7
dry mixing
process of mechanical disaggregation of the soil in situ and its mixing with dry binder
3.8
hybrid mixing
wet mixing with the inclusion of a secondary process to assist or extend the mixing, e.g. using jetting
and/or compressed air
3.9
mass mixing
in situ treatment of the entire soil block, divided into working cells, using dry or wet mixing, carried out
repeatedly in vertical and horizontal directions through the soil mass using various mixing tools
Note 1 to entry: Usual practice is to treat in one sequence a cell of soil within the operational range of the machine.
Treatment depth is typically limited to about 8 m in favourable ground conditions.
3.10
mixing equipment
equipment with different mixing tools rotating around a vertical or horizontal axis, vertical trenching
tools, jet-assisted tools, cutters or drums, in single or multiple arrangements
Note 1 to entry: For tubular mixing, the mixing tools are arranged inside a casing.
3.11
mixing factor
indicator for mixing energy, similar to blade rotation number, but applicable to any soil mixing tool
(horizontal axis rotation, trencher, or other) except paddle-type vertical axis rotation tools
Note 1 to entry: The corresponding formula can be specified by the specialist contractor, along with a specification
of the minimum target mixing factor to be applied.
3.12
mixing process
mechanical disaggregation of the soil structure and dispersion of binder in the soil with or without the
use of added water, jetting or compressed air
3.13
mixing tool
tool used to disaggregate the soil and distribute and mix binder with the soil in situ
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3.14
penetration
phase of mixing process cycle in which the mixing tool is delivered to the appropriate depth
3.15
penetration speed [m/min]
vertical movement per unit time of the mixing tool during penetration
Note 1 to entry: Can also be expressed as vertical movement per tool revolution, e.g. mm/rev.
3.16
process design
selection of an appropriate mixing method and mixing tool, and specification of the mixing process
parameters and binder or slurry feeding rates to meet the design requirements of the project
3.17
quality control plan
QCP
document containing the project-specific quality control and quality assurance programme to meet the
design requirements, including supervision, inspection, testing, monitoring and corrective action in case
of nonconformity
3.18
retrieval or withdrawal
phase of mixing process cycle in which the mixing tool is moved from bottom depth to the ground surface
3.19
rotation speed [rev./min]
number of revolutions of the mixing tool per unit time
3.20
sample quality class
classification of the samples extracted from the soil mix element according to their surface, structure,
amount of irregularities and composure
3.21
slurry
colloidal mixture of water and binder that assists in loosening the soil for effective mixing and improving
the characteristics of the in-situ soil upon setting
3.22
soil mixing
in situ ground treatment in which soil is blended with binder
3.23
soilmix design
ratios of soil, binder and water required to meet the design requirements of the treated soil
3.24
soilmix material
product of soil mixing, consisting of a mixture of the in-situ soil and binder, providing a material with
improved strength, hydraulic conductivity, and/or stiffness upon setting compared to the original soil
(also referred to as treated soil)
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Note 1 to entry: For environmental applications it can be necessary to consider chemical properties.
3.25
soilmix element
volume of treated soil that is produced in situ during a single installation sequence using a mixing tool
Note 1 to entry: The geometry of the mixing tool and the mixing process determine the shape and size of the cross
section of an element (not applicable to mass mixing).
3.26
spoil return
surplus mixture of disaggregated soil or weak rock and dispersed binder, arising from the mixing process
3.27
stroke
one complete cycle (penetration and withdrawal) of the mixing process along the entire depth of
treatment (not applicable to mass mixing)
3.28
suitability study
laboratory and/or field trials to confirm soilmix design and/or process design
3.29
water to binder ratio
weight of water added to the dry binder divided by the weight of the dry binder
Note 1 to entry: For wet mixing, the total water to binder ratio of the soilmix material is the weight of slurry water
plus the weight of soil water divided by the weight of dry binder.
3.30
wet mixing
process of mechanical disaggregation of the soil in situ and its mixing with slurry
3.31
withdrawal speed [m/min]
vertical movement per unit time of the mixing tool during retrieval
Note 1 to entry: Can also be expressed as vertical movement per tool revolution, e.g. mm/rev.
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4 Information needed for the execution of the work
4.1 General
4.1.1 Prior to the execution of the work, all relevant information shall be provided.
4.1.2 This information should include:
— any legal or statutory restrictions;
— the location of main grid lines for setting out element positions;
— the location and conditions of buildings, roads, utilities, etc., adjacent to the work area, including any
necessary surveys;
— a suitable quality management system, including supervision, inspection, testing and monitoring;
— the geometry of the site (boundary conditions, topography, access, slopes, etc.);
— available space for storage, treatment and/or disposal of spoil;
— archaeological constraints;
— potential presence of unexploded ordnance and its location;
— the environmental restrictions, including noise, vibration, pollution;
— future or ongoing construction activities, such as dewatering, tunnelling, deep excavations;
— the preparation and construction details of any working platform required for soil mixing in
accordance with the EFFC/DFI Guide.
4.2 Specific information
4.2.1 The specific information shall cover, where relevant:
— execution specifications;
— required properties of soilmix material;
— previous use of the site;
— adjacent structures and their foundations (types, state, loads and geometry);
— geotechnical information and data as specified in Clause 5;
— presence of any obstructions in the ground (old masonry, anchors, concrete, blocks and boulders,
etc.);
— certificate or written confirmation of removal of all unexploded ordnance;
— presence of headroom restrictions;
— presence of natural and/or man-made cavities (e.g. mines);
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— presence of contaminated ground and type, extent and degree of contamination;
— any specific requirements for the soil mixing work, in particular those pertaining to tolerances,
quality of materials and methods of testing;
— where available, previous comparable experience with soil mixing works pertinent or relevant to the
site;
— proposed adjacent enabling or advance works such as underpinning, pre-treatment of soil,
dewatering;
— the extent and type of instrumentation required to monitor potentially affected structures, including
baseline measurements to establish reference conditions.
NOTE For underwater soil mixing operations, further specific information is needed to assess working
conditions and limit uncontrolled spread of spoil.
5 Geotechnical investigation
5.1 General
5.1.1 The investigations shall be sufficient to allow the determination of the ground conditions in
accordance with the requirements of EN 1997-2.
5.2 Specific information
5.2.1 In addition to EN 1997-2, the Ground Investigation Report shall contain the following information
relevant for the execution of soil mixing:
— the composition, lateral extent, thickness and firmness of the surface stratum, tree roots, fill, etc.;
— presence of cobbles or boulders, cemented layers or underlying rock that can cause difficulties for
the execution or could require special methods or tools;
— presence of swelling soil (e.g. montmorillonite);
— overconsolidated stiff clays;
— organic soils (e.g. peat);
— sensitive soils;
— water content of soils;
— cavities, voids or fissures;
— piezometric levels and/or flow of groundwater, its variation and possible artesian pressure.
5.2.2 Where relevant, the following additional information should be provided:
5.2.2.1 Physical and state characteristics of soils to be treated:
— classification in accordance with EN ISO 14688 (all parts);
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— consistency limits;
— density;
— grain size distribution;
— mineralogy;
— organic content.
5.2.2.2 Properties of soils to be treated:
— stiffness and degree of consolidation;
— strength;
— hydraulic conductivity.
5.2.2.3 Environmental, chemical and biological characteristics:
— ground and groundwater quality, e.g. contamination, aggressiveness, chemistry, pH- value, type and
concentration of ions and metals.
6 Materials and products
6.1 General
6.1.1 The constituents shall meet the requirements of the respective European Standards and those
given in the project specification.
NOTE For more information, see also local regulations.
6.1.2 The sources of supply for constituents shall be documented and shall not be changed without
prior notification.
6.2 Binder
6.2.1 Cement for soil mixing shall comply with EN 197-1, EN 197-5 or EN 197-6.
6.2.2 The selection of binder in relation to the exposure classes should in general be in accordance with
EN 206 (all parts). Given the differences between concrete and soilmix material, suitability testing or
comparable experience should be used to assist in this selection.
6.2.3 Additions (as defined in EN 206 (all parts)) may be used as cement replacement where the
required performance is proven by suitability testing or comparable experience.
NOTE Other binders can cause adverse reactions with the ground.
6.2.4 Calcium aluminate cement shall not be used.
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6.3 Water
6.3.1 In absence of specific standard, mixing water shall comply with EN 1008.
6.3.2 Saline water may be used providing there are no detrimental effects to embedded steel.
NOTE The salinity can also influence the choice of binder.
6.4 Bentonite and Polymer
6.4.1 Bentonite or polymer used shall not contain harmful constituents in such quantities that could be
detrimental to soil mixing elements or their reinforcement.
6.4.2 The chemical and mineralogical composition of the bentonite shall be considered.
6.4.3 The chemical composition of polymer shall be considered.
6.5 Additions
6.5.1 Additions used shall comply with EN 206 (all parts).
6.6 Admixtures
6.6.1 Admixtures used shall comply with EN 206 (all parts).
6.7 Reinforcement
6.7.1 Where reinforcement is used, the material shall comply with the relevant European standard.
6.8 Geosynthetics
6.8.1 Where geosynthetics are required within soilmix elements, they shall comply with the relevant
European standards.
NOTE Interlocking geomembranes can be used to achieve very low permeability.
7 Execution planning
7.1 General
7.1.1 Generalized flow chart of soil mixing projects as shown in Figure 1 should be used prior to and
for execution planning.
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Figure 1 — Design and execution flow chart of soil mixing projects
7.1.2 The determination of the properties of the soilmix material shall be in accordance with
EN 1997-3:2025, Clause 12.
7.1.3 The sequence and rate of installation of the soilmix elements shall be planned to avoid localized
soil failure or unacceptable ground movement, taking into account the setting and curing time of the
soilmix material.
NOTE Soilmix elements installed in close proximity to existing structures and foundations can affect their
stability or serviceability.
7.1.4 The execution of other foundation works at a distance of less than 5 m and within a week after
the installation of the soilmix element, that could affect its condition, should be avoided.
NOTE The risk is increased if foundation works (e.g. piling, excavation, compaction, etc.) is carried out during
and immediately after the installation of the soilmix element due to the limited strength at young ages of the soilmix
material.
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7.1.5 Where the soilmix element is designed for end-bearing capacity, the mixing tool and process shall
be prescribed to ensure a proper treatment at the base of the element.
7.1.6 In critical ground conditions with unpredictable interactions between the binder and soil,
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