CEN/TC 250/SC 7 - Eurocode 7: Geotechnical design

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Requirements for the execution, interpretation and use of results of laboratory  tests to assist in the geotechnical design of structures

Requirements for the execution, interpretation and use of results of laboratory  tests to assist in the geotechnical design of structures

1.1   Scope of EN 1997 1
(1)   This document provides general rules for the design and verification of geotechnical structures.
(2)   This document is applicable for the design and verification of geotechnical structures outside the scope of EN 1997 3.
NOTE   In this case, additional or amended provisions can be necessary.
1.2   Assumptions
(1)   In addition to the assumptions given in EN 1990, the provisions of EN 1997 (all parts) assume that:
—   ground investigations are planned by individuals or organisations with knowledge of potential ground and groundwater conditions;
—   ground investigations are executed by individuals with appropriate skills and experience;
—   the evaluation of test results and derivation of ground properties from the ground investigation are carried out by individuals with appropriate geotechnical experience and qualifications;
—   the data required for design are collected, recorded, and interpreted by appropriately qualified and experienced individuals;
—   geotechnical structures are designed and verified by individuals with appropriate qualifications and experience in geotechnical design;
—   adequate continuity and communication exist between the individuals involved in data collection, design, verification and execution.
(2)   This document is intended to be used in conjunction with EN 1990, which establishes principles and requirements for the safety, serviceability, robustness, and durability of structures, including geotechnical structures, and other construction works.
NOTE   Additional or amended provisions can be necessary for assessment of existing structures, see EN 1990 2.
(3)   This document is intended to be used in conjunction with EN 1997 2, which gives provisions for determining ground properties from ground investigations.
(4)   This document is intended to be used in conjunction with EN 1997 3, which gives specific rules for the design and verification of certain types of geotechnical structures.
(5)   This document is intended to be used in conjunction with other Eurocodes for the design of geotechnical structures, including temporary geotechnical structures.

(1) EN 1997-1 is intended to be used as a general basis for the geotechnical aspects of the design of buildings and civil engineering works.
(2) The following subjects are dealt with in EN 1997-1:
Section 1: General
Section 2: Basis of geotechnical design
Section 3: Geotechnical data
Section 4: Supervision of construction, monitoring and maintenance
Section 5: Fill, dewatering, ground improvement and reinforcement
Section 6: Spread foundations
Section 7: Pile foundations
Section 8: Anchorages
Section 9: Retaining structures
Section 10: Hydraulic failure
Section 11: Overall stability
Section 12: Embankments
(3) EN 1997-1 is accompanied by Annexes A to J, which provide:
- in A: recommended partial safety factor values; different values of the partial factors may be set by the National annex;
- in B to J: supplementary informative guidance such as internationally applied calculation methods.

(1) EN 1997-1 is intended to be used as a general basis for the geotechnical aspects of the design of buildings and civil engineering works.
(2) The following subjects are dealt with in EN 1997-1:
Section 1: General
Section 2: Basis of geotechnical design
Section 3: Geotechnical data
Section 4: Supervision of construction, monitoring and maintenance
Section 5: Fill, dewatering, ground improvement and reinforcement
Section 6: Spread foundations
Section 7: Pile foundations
Section 8: Anchorages
Section 9: Retaining structures
Section 10: Hydraulic failure
Section 11: Overall stability
Section 12: Embankments
(3) EN 1997-1 is accompanied by Annexes A to J, which provide:
- in A: recommended partial safety factor values; different values of the partial factors may be set by the National annex;
- in B to J: supplementary informative guidance such as internationally applied calculation methods.

Eurocode 7 applies to the geotechnical aspects of the design of buildings and civil engineering works. It is subdivided into various separate parts. See 1.1.2. Eurocode 7 is concerned with the requirements for strength, stability, serviceability and durability of the structures. Other requirements, e.g. concerning thermal or sound insulation, are not considered.

Eurocode 7 applies to the geotechnical aspects of the design of buildings and civil engineering works. It is subdivided into various separate parts. See 1.1.2. Eurocode 7 is concerned with the requirements for strength, stability, serviceability and durability of the structures. Other requirements, e.g. concerning thermal or sound insulation, are not considered.