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PILE DESIGN USING EUROCODE 7: A CASE STUDY (2013)

Eurocode 7(EC7) introduces the characteristic and design values with partial factors to reduce uncertainties associated with soil parameters, applying load, etc. The characteristic and design values of soil parameters according to this code were determined, three design approaches of EC7 were evaluated and pile foundation design was assessed suitability using the better one. Moreover the limitation of this code is discussed. The study also shows that for the same load applied, a reduction of 24% of number of piles is achieved when (EC7) was used for pile foundation design compare with traditional German code taking global safety factor equal to two

Reference:
Journal of Civil Engineering and Construction Technology Vol. 4(3), pp. 70-80, March 2013
Organization:
Technische Universitat Bergakademie Freiberg Dienstag
Germany
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