BS EN 1997 Geotechnical Design
- Geotechnical Design Training covers Eurocodes and EC7.
- Reporting Soil Parameters according to EC7.
- Foundation Design Methodology in EC7.
- Gravity Retaining Wall Design in EC7.
- Determining earth pressures on wall - Active, passive, at rest.
Overview
Geotechnical Design Training covers key topics such as Eurocodes, EC7, partial factors, soil parameter selection, foundation design, retaining wall design, earth pressures, and more. The course aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed for geotechnical design in accordance with EC7 standards. It includes practical examples and workshops to enhance learning. The training is offered in various locations in Scotland and the UK, with both onsite and offsite options available.
Who should attend
Engineers, Designers
Course Content
Key topics to be covered
• Brief overview of Eurocodes
• Introduction to EC7 and the national annex
• Usage of appropriate partial factors and design approaches
• Reporting and selection of Soil Parameters in accordance with EC7
• Foundation Design Methodology in accordance with EC7
• Tutorial 1/ Workshop –Bearing Capacity design example
• Gravity Retaining Wall Design Methodology in accordance with EC7
• Dealing with soil properties selection, groundwater and surcharges
• Determination of earth pressures on wall – Active, passive and at rest
• Tutorial 2/Workshop –Gravity retaining wall design example
• Other Issues -Embedded Retaining Wall and Piled Foundation Design
• Questions
Duration:1 Day
Cost: £275 + Vat
Geotechnical Design Training Scotland, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Inverness and onsite courses available throughout the UK
