Geotechnical design to Eurocode 7

The purpose of the Eurocodes is to achieve harmonisation between structural and geotechnical design in Europe. This book demonstrates how the philosophy and principles presented in Eurocode (EC) 7 are applied in practice. The clauses in EC7 are explained with detailed examples and how Cases A, B and C are used in geotechnical designs is described. The most recent developments are outlined, such as the introducation of additional design cases, as EC7 moves towards publication as a full standard. Types of design covered include shallow strip and pad foundations, cantilever and embedded sheet pile retaining walls, slope stability problems, and fills.