Reinforced fill and soil nailed structures – Eurocode 7 second generation updates

Dan Simpson

Dan Simpson joined CGL as technical director in 2024 having spent several years as a partner running a successful design consultancy.

Dan has been instrumental in developing two new chapters for reinforced fill structures and soil nailed structures into the forthcoming Second Generation Eurocodes. This work involved drafting the clauses for the base document (EN 1997-3) through to developing the UK National Annex, which is currently in preparation.

He is chair of BSI B526/8/6 (Reinforced fill and soil nailed structures) and vice chair of B526/8/5 (Ground Anchors).

Graham Horgan

Graham Horgan is managing director of Huesker UK and has been an active member of BSI B526/8/6 (Reinforced fill and soil nailed structures) for over 20 years.

He contributed to the updates and revision to BS8006 (Code of Practice for Strengthened/Reinforced Soils And Other Fills) in 2010 & 2016 and ongoing work to keep the British Standard current and align with the recommendation in the National Annex for Eurocode 7 parts 1 to 3.