<p>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, ...

<p>This study aims to discuss harmonization of Design Approaches in Eurocode 7 and National Annexes from the viewpoint of reliability. Relative reliability difference of the different design results, which are estimated from respective Eurocode 7 Design Approaches, ...

<p>In April 2010 the 2nd International Workshop on the Evaluation of Eurocode 7 was held in Pavia, Italy. This Workshop was organised by ETC 10 and the SC7 Maintenance Group. In preparation for the Workshop, a set of six design examples was prepared and published ...

<p>The design of a shallow foundation with eccentric loading is presented for the ultimate limit state of the bearing resistance, according to the formulation presented in annex D of NP EN 1997-1:2010. Probabilistic and deterministic methods were used. Concerning ...

<p>Assessment of the Ultimate Limit State (ULS) in Eurocode 7 is to be carried out using &ldquo;Design Approach 1&rdquo; in the UK. In most cases this involves two design checks, one which primarily involves an &ldquo;action factor&rdquo; approach (Design ...

<p>Eurocode 7 on geotechnical design consists of two Parts: General rules (Part 1) and Ground investigation and testing (Part 2). Their conversion into full European Standards (ENs) has now been completed. The contents and main principles of the two parts ...

The paper discusses alternative approaches to stability analyses including the traditional deterministic principle, the so-called partial factor principle and the probabilistic approach which assesses the probability of failure rather than the factor of safety ...

<p>Eurocode 7 is Europe&rsquo;s first geotechnical design code to share a common philosophy with the design methodology for structures. It is divided into two parts, the first covering General Rules and the second Ground Investigation and Testing. Part 1 is ...

<p>Partial factors have emerged witin limit state design methodology as a means of adjusting parameters so that appropriate values are derived for design calculations. They have become associated with uncertainty, but their proper use in geotechnical engineering ...