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Decoding ^{2nd Gen} Eurocode 7: Design of deep foundations

Synopsis

This course has been completely rewritten to cover the second generation of Eurocode 7, focusing on the requirements for the design of footings, gravity walls, and slopes.

The course provides a thorough introduction to the second generation Eurocode 7 Part 3 (EN 1997-3:202x), looking specifically at the verification of piled foundations; embedded retaining structures; grouted anchors; rock bolts and surface support; and groundwater improvement.

Course outline

• General rules for deep foundations
• Piled foundations (+ workshop)
• Embedded retaining structures (+ workshop)
• Grouted anchors
• Rock bolts and surface support
• Ground improvement

This course has been registered by CITB NI for grant assistance to registered in scope employers.

Pre-requisites

Delegates are assumed to have prior knowledge of the second generation of Eurocode 7, obtained from our Basis of gotechnical design course. However, essential aspects of Eurocode 7 are reviewed.

Speaker

'Design of deep foundations' is presented by Dr Andrew Bond (of Geocentrix).

Andrew is the Chair of BSI committee B/526 Geotechnics (since July 2023) and was past-Chair of CEN committee TC250/SC7 Geotechnical design (from 2010-2019). He played a key role in the development of the 2nd Generation Eurocode 7. Andrew has been a UK delegate on SC7 since 1997.

Online course

How to book:

1. Register on the right for the individual lectures you want to atttend
2. Visit our online shopping cart to make your payment for the course
3. (Alternatively) Contact us with details for invoicing. Payment must be received prior to commencement of the course

In-house course

Please contact Jenny Bond at Geocentrix to arrange a course tailored to your needs.

Prices

Registration for online course

• First date given for each lecture is confirmed
• Subsequent dates are provisional
• All dates are subject to change depending on demand
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Feedback from past delegates

'Excellent lecture. Content was described clearly and in detail, leaving me confident to progress with pile design to EC7 in the workplace'

'An interesting and thoroughly relevant course that I shall be recommending ... without hesitation'

'Great workshops presented by well established individuals within the field'

'Excellent! Just what I was looking for'

'Friendly teaching in pleasant environment'