CGS researchers, led by their director, Dr. Hakim Bechtoula, presented the progress status of the draft Regulatory Technical Documents (DTR) under their responsibility to the Permanent Technical Commission (CTP).During the session
:• Dr. Nourredine Mezouar presented the progress on the development and revision of drafts for the following DTRs:o "Soil investigation and testing methods" – DTR BC 2.41;o "Soil investigation and testing works" – DTR BE 1.1;o "Execution rules for building earthworks" – DTR BE 1.2;o "Execution rules for shallow foundation works" – DTR BE 1.31;o "Shallow foundation works" – DTR BE 1.32;o "Provisional classification of soils and rocks" – DTR 2.31.
• Dr. Mustapha Remki presented the progress of the draft DTR on "Seismic strengthening of existing buildings."
• Dr. Mehdi Boukri presented the progress of work regarding the addendum to the RPA 2024
.• Dr. Abderrahmane Kibboua presented the progress of the draft regarding the revision of the DTR "Design and calculation rules for reinforced concrete structures – CBA 93" – DTR BC 2.41.
• Dr. Faouzi Gherboudj presented the progress of the preliminary draft for the DTR (Technical Document on Regulations) titled "General principles for enhancing the safety of structures" – DTR BC 2.1.CGS researchers provided insightful and expert responses to the various questions and requests for clarification raised by Commission members.
The members also offered several comments and suggestions for improvement, which are to be incorporated into the finalization of the relevant documents.As a reminder, the Permanent Technical Commission (CTP) serves as the consultative and standard-setting body for the building and civil engineering sector in Algeria.
Affiliated with the Ministry of Housing, it is responsible for developing, updating, and validating national technical regulations.Its membership comprises relevant ministries (Housing, Public Works, Water Resources, etc.), control bodies (CTC, CTTP), research centers (CGS, CNERIB), professional orders, and stakeholders from the construction and public works sector.












