Training courses

Fundamentals of Eurocode 7

Synopsis

This course provides a thorough introduction to Eurocode 7 Parts 1 and 2, looking especially at the verification of limit states GEO, STR, EQU, HYD, and UPL and the important topic of ground characterization.

Pre-requisites

The 'Fundamentals' course requires no prior knowledge of Eurocode 7 and is an essential 'starter' for the more specialized 'Design of shallow / deep foundations' courses.

Dates in 2009 for one-day public courses

• Manchester - 2nd March
• London - 23rd March

Speakers

'Fundamentals of Eurocode 7' is presented by Dr Andrew Bond and/or Andrew Harris. Want to know what previous delegates thought about our courses? Click here.

How to book on a public course

Please contact Jenny Bond at Geocentrix to book a place on this course. Click here to download our brochure and booking form and credit card payment form.

In-house courses

This course is available for in-house delivery at your offices. Please contact Jenny Bond at Geocentrix for further details.

Course outline (one-day)

• Introduction (click to download)
• General rules
• Verification of limit states
• Pad footing on dry sand (workshop)
• Investigation standards
• Ground investigation and testing
• Ground characterization
• Cone penetration test in mixed soils (workshop)
• Execution standards
• Summary and conclusions

Feedback from past delegates

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

'Informative and thought provoking'

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

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'Excellent value for money'