KMK 3.02.01-97 PDF

Full title and description

KMK 3.02.01-97 — "Земляные сооружения, основания и фундаменты" (Earth structures, bases and foundations). A technical regulatory document from the KMK series that sets rules and recommendations for design, construction and acceptance of earthworks, foundations and related ground-works.

Abstract

KMK 3.02.01-97 provides comprehensive technical guidance and normative rules for planning, design, execution and acceptance of earthworks and foundation works. Topics include site preparation, dewatering and surface drainage, excavation and vertical grading, embankments and backfills, compaction and ground improvement, construction in problematic soils (subsiding, swelling, freezing), piling and retaining systems, cofferdams and caissons, soil stabilization techniques (including artificial freezing), environmental protection measures and quality/acceptance procedures. The document was introduced in 1997 as an update to earlier СНиП rules.

General information

• Status: Replaced by ШНК 3.02.01-19 (later normative updates and consolidated rule sets have continued to evolve in the same subject area).
• Publication date: Introduced and put into effect 1 March 1997 (designation year 1997).
• Publisher: Issued as part of the KMK series of construction normative documents under the national construction/regulatory framework (distributed via official/regulatory and commercial standards publishers/collections). (Commonly referenced and redistributed by national technical libraries and standards suppliers.)
• ICS / categories: 93.020 — Earthworks. Excavations. Foundation construction. Underground works.
• Edition / version: KMK 3.02.01-97 (1997 edition).
• Number of pages: 88 pages (typical page count in standard electronic distributions).

Scope

The standard applies to the design, preparation of work plans and organization of construction for earth structures, foundations and related ground works for new construction and reconstruction of buildings and civil-engineering structures. It covers surface water control and dewatering, excavation methods, embankment and backfill design and execution, compaction requirements, special procedures for problematic soils (e.g., collapsible, swelling, frozen), use of piling, sheet-pile enclosures, anchors, cofferdams and diaphragm-wall ("wall in ground") methods, ground stabilization and environmental protection measures. It was issued to update and replace earlier СНиП rules governing these topics.

Key topics and requirements

• Site investigation and preparatory requirements for earthworks and foundation layout.
• Dewatering, surface drainage and protection against groundwater influence during excavation and construction.
• Excavation methods, vertical grading and tolerances for base and subgrade works.
• Embankment construction, backfill procedures and compaction criteria (methods and acceptance testing).
• Requirements for earthworks in special soils (subsiding, swelling, frost-susceptible, organic soils) and measures to mitigate adverse effects.
• Design and execution rules for piling, sheet piles, anchors, cofferdams, caissons and diaphragm-wall techniques.
• Ground improvement methods (mechanical, chemical, freezing), protection of slopes and erosion control.
• Acceptance, quality control, documentation and safety/environmental protection obligations during earthworks and foundation construction.

These topics and requirements reflect the document's table of contents and normative prescriptions for practical design and execution of foundations and earthworks.

Typical use and users

Primary users: geotechnical and civil engineers, foundation and earthworks designers, site and construction engineers, contractors carrying out excavation/embankment/piling works, and regulatory authorities reviewing and approving foundation/earthworks designs. The KMK 3.02.01-97 text is also used in project specifications, technical task documents and as a reference in engineering education and professional practice across CIS/region jurisdictions where KMK series documents are applied or retained in local practice.

Related standards

KMK 3.02.01-97 replaces earlier СНиП requirements (notably СНиП 3.02.01-87 in the same subject area) and itself has been superseded by later consolidated rule sets such as ШНК 3.02.01-19 (and subsequently by newer consolidated national rule sets and codes/summaries adopted in later years). Parallel or complementary documents include national project standards and safety/production rules for earthmoving, SP (updated СНиП/SP) publications and internationally recognized geotechnical standards (Eurocode 7 / EN 1997 series and relevant ISO/ICS guidance on geotechnical works).

Keywords

earthworks; foundations; embankments; excavations; dewatering; compaction; pile foundations; sheet piles; anchors; cofferdams; ground improvement; KMK 3.02.01-97; СНиП replacement.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: KMK 3.02.01-97 is a 1997 KMK-series regulatory document titled "Земляные сооружения, основания и фундаменты" (Earth structures, bases and foundations) that provides rules and recommendations for design and execution of earthworks and foundations.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers planning and execution of earthworks, drainage and dewatering, excavation and vertical grading, embankments and backfills, compaction and testing, construction in problematic soils, piling and retaining systems, cofferdams/caissons and ground stabilization measures, plus acceptance and environmental/safety provisions.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Geotechnical and civil engineers, designers of foundations and earthworks, construction contractors, site supervisors and regulatory reviewers in jurisdictions that reference KMK/SNiP/SHNK documents (commonly in CIS countries and some regional practices).

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: Superseded — KMK 3.02.01-97 has been replaced by later consolidated rule sets (notably ШНК 3.02.01-19 and further updates in subsequent years). Users should consult the most recent applicable national/regional codes or consolidated rules for current mandatory requirements.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the KMK family/collection of construction normative documents (KMK series) dealing with foundations, structures, construction organization, safety and related topics; other KMK entries address structural design, corrosion protection, safety and production organization.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Earth structures, foundations, embankments, excavations, dewatering, compaction, piling, ground stabilization, KMK 3.02.01-97.