Open AccessEurocode 7 – an updated framework to ensure reliable geotechnical solutions
Author(s) -
Göran Franzén,
Håkan Garin
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
iop conference series. earth and environmental science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1755-1307
pISSN - 1755-1315
DOI - 10.1088/1755-1315/710/1/012035
Subject(s) - eurocode , reliability (semiconductor) , civil engineering , engineering , geotechnical engineering , set (abstract data type) , foundation (evidence) , construction engineering , computer science , structural engineering , geography , power (physics) , physics , quantum mechanics , programming language , archaeology
In a few years’ time, the 2nd generation of Eurocode will be published. The aim of the revision of Eurocode 7 is to meet new demands in geotechnical engineering looking at the coming 20 years, e.g. assessment of ground properties, design in rock, dynamics, numerical methods, probability. Users’ need with the main goals of ease-of-use and harmonisation, is the key-target for the revision. This paper presents the background to the development of the second generation of Eurocode, our common European set of technical rules for structural and geotechnical design. The paper will include an overview of some of the major changes compared to the first generation of Eurocode, that will affect the practising geotechnical engineer. In addition, some more details will be given on management measures for geotechnical reliability, assessment of ground properties and execution.