prEN 18344
Execution of special geotechnical works - Artificial ground freezing
Draft Public enquiryProject stage codes
1. Decision on WI Proposal
2. Projektas
3. Viešoji apklausa
From 2026-05-08
till 2026-07-07
4. Closure of enquiry
5. Submission to Formal Vote
Organisation
CEN Europos standartizacijos komitetasICS
93.020 - Earthworks. Excavations. Foundation construction. Underground worksTechnical Committee
TK 59 GeotechnicsForeignTC'S
CEN/TC 288Number of comments
0Comment start date
2026-05-08Scope
This document establishes general principles for the execution, testing and monitoring of Artificial Ground Freezing (AGF) works. AGF is the process of changing the water in the ground from liquid to solid state in a controlled way by artificial means. This document is applicable to: — civil works (tunnels, shafts, retaining walls, plugs, underpinning …) — environmental works (remediation, cut-off walls, …). This document does not apply to: — permafrost — seasonal frost — mining applications.