This Standard deals with the classification of soils for earthworks and foundation engineering based on the principles for classifying soils stated in DIN EN ISO 14688-2. It does not apply to rock or to soil with a stone or boulder content greater than 40 % by mass.
DIN 18196:2006 history
1970DIN 18196:2023-02 Earthworks and foundations - Soil classification for civil engineering purposes
1970DIN 18196 E:2022-02 Earthworks and foundations - Soil classification for civil engineering purposes
2011DIN 18196:2011 Earthworks and foundations - Soil classification for civil engineering purposes
2006DIN 18196:2006 Earthworks and foundations - Soil classification for civil engineering purposes
1970DIN 18196 E:2004-11 Earthworks and foundations - Soil classification for civil engineering purposes
1970DIN 18196:1988 Earthworks and foundations - Soil classification for civil engineering purposes