EN 1997
Encyclopedia
EN 1997 - Eurocode 7: Geotechnical design, is the European Standard for the design of geotechnical structure
s, using the limit state design
philosophy. It is published in two parts; "General rules" and "Ground investigation and testing". It was approved by the European Committee for Standardization
(CEN) on 12 June 2006. Like other Eurocode
s, it became mandatory in member states in March 2010.
Structure
Structure is a fundamental, tangible or intangible notion referring to the recognition, observation, nature, and permanence of patterns and relationships of entities. This notion may itself be an object, such as a built structure, or an attribute, such as the structure of society...
s, using the limit state design
Limit state design
Limit state design refers to a design method used in structural engineering. A limit state is a condition of a structure beyond which it no longer fulfills the relevant design criteria. The condition may refer to a degree of loading or other actions on the structure, while the criteria refers to...
philosophy. It is published in two parts; "General rules" and "Ground investigation and testing". It was approved by the European Committee for Standardization
European Committee for Standardization
The European Committee for Standardization or Comité Européen de Normalisation , is a non-profit organisation whose mission is to foster the European economy in global trading, the welfare of European citizens and the environment by providing an efficient infrastructure to interested parties for...
(CEN) on 12 June 2006. Like other Eurocode
Eurocode
Eurocodes are a set of harmonized technical rules developed by the European Committee for Standardisation for the structural design of construction works in the European Union.The purposes of the Eurocodes are:...
s, it became mandatory in member states in March 2010.
External links
- Eurocodes: Building the Future The European Commission Website on the EN Eurocodes
- Eurocodes Expert UK construction industry website with comprehensive information and support resources for implementation of the BS EN Eurocodes.
- A Designers' Simple Guide to BS EN 1997 UK design guide with several worked examples using EN 1997.