Every structural load eventually reaches the ground, and every ground movement influences the structure. This simple reality makes collaboration between structural and geotechnical engineers essential to successful project delivery.
Tag: Geotechnical Engineering
Foundation design has traditionally been conducted using the permissible stress method with the application of a global factor of safety. With the introduction of Eurocode 7, however, a distinctive design philosophy was presented, one that is based on the application partial factors. Thus, this article aims to investigate if higher bearing capacity values can be justified to Eurocode 7.