Eurocode 7 second generation update

Overview

Part 1 of the first generation of Eurocode 7 for geotechnical design was introduced 20 years ago with part 2 published a few years later. Since then, Eurocode 7 has been part of the Eurocode set of design standards for building and civil engineering works, developed by European Committee for Standardisation (CEN).

They replaced the former UK design standards created by the British Standards Institution (BSI) in 2010. Countries outside Europe have also adopted the Eurocodes as their national standards, such as Singapore and Hong Kong.

Eurocode 7 has been undergoing major improvement and reorganisation with a new part 3 (Geotechnical structures) being added to the suite of standards.

Drawing on his experience as past chair of CEN/TC 250/SC7 – the committee responsible for Eurocode 7 - Dr Andrew Bond will provide a general overview of the second generation of Eurocodes, as well as discuss some of the main changes and innovations that have been incorporated into Eurocode 7.