Overhead lines. Testing of foundations for structures Ingestion-build-105964 under the most severe conditions

under the most severe conditions that may be expected to occur in normal use

The standard covers both new and existing buildings

A common understanding

This revision does not alter the technical requirements from those stated in the 1958 and 1969 editions

BS 1263-1 also guides regarding the numbering

Overhead lines. Testing of foundations for structures Ingestion-build-105964 under the most severe conditions1 Scope and object This International Standard is applicable to the testing procedures for foundations of overhead line structures. This standard distinguishes between: a) foundations predominantly loaded by axial forces, either in uplift or compression, acting in the direction of the foundation central axis. This applies to foundations of rigid lattice towers with typical individual footings, that is concrete pad and chimney foundations, steel