6. Conclusion
This article summarizes the main procedures for calculating, dimensioning and justifying geotechnical structures in accordance with Eurocode 7 and French application standards. Precise calculation details can be found in each of these standards for :
shallow foundations ;
deep foundations ;
retaining screens ;
anchors and retaining walls.
This article does not cover the basics of geotechnical design according to Eurocode 7 on its own, but provides an initial introduction.
Although these calculation standards define justification principles, it should not be forgotten that the engineer's design work remains paramount. The standards provide lists of failure and deformation mechanisms...
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Conclusion
Bibliography
Websites
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CFMS – Comité Français de Mécanique des Sols Documentation Normes et Recommandations Internet
http://www.cfms-sols.org/documentation/normes-et-recommandations (page consulted on January 5, 2015)
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CNJOG – Commission...
Standards and norms
- Fondations superficielles Norme NF DTU P 11-211. - DTU 13.11 - 1988
- Règles pour le calcul des fondations superficielles Norme NF DTU P 11-711. - DTU 13.12 - 1988
- Travaux de fondations profondes pour le bâtiment Norme NF DTU P 11-212. - DTU 13.2 - 1992
- Geotechnical calculations – Part 1: General rules, EN 1997-1 European Committee for Standardization (CEN), Brussels. - Eurocode 7 – Partie 1 (NF EN 1997-1)...
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