Retaining Walls and Geotechnical Design To Eurocode 7

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Retaining Walls and Geotechnical

Design to Eurocode 7
Dr Ian Smith
Head of School
School of Engineering and the Built Environment
Edinburgh Napier University
Dr Ian Smith, Edinburgh Napier University
ICE Teesside Branch, NGG and IStructE
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This evenings presentation

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Introduction to the Eurocodes

Overview of Eurocode 7, EN 1997
Basis of Geotechnical Design
Geotechnical Design by Calculation
Retaining Wall Design
Conclusion
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The Structural Eurocodes

What are the Eurocodes?
The structural Eurocodes are a European suite of codes for structural
design developed over 25 years
By 2010 they will have effectively replaced the current British Standards
They will be used as an acceptable basis for meeting compliance with UK
Building Regulations and the requirements of other public authorities
from:
National Strategy for Implementation of the Structural Eurocodes: Design Guidance
D. Nethercot et al, Institution of Structural Engineers (April 2004)
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Objectives of the Eurocodes

as a means to prove compliance of building and civil engineering works
with the essential requirements of mechanical resistance and stability and
safety in case of fire;
a basis for specifying contracts for construction works & related
engineering services;
a framework for drawing up harmonised technical specs for construction
products.
In addition, the Eurocodes are foreseen to:
improve the functioning of the single market for products and engineering
services by removing obstacles arising from different nationally codified
practices for the assessment of structural reliability;
improve the competitiveness of the European construction industry and

its professionals and industries, in countries outside the European Union.
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EN 1990
Basis of Structural Design
EN 1991
Eurocode 1
Actions on Structures
EN 1992
Eurocode 2
Design of Concrete Structures
EN 1993
Eurocode 3
Design of Steel Structures
EN 1994
Eurocode 4
Design of Composite Steel & Concrete Structures
EN 1995
Eurocode 5
Design of Timber Structures
EN 1996
Eurocode 6
Design of Masonry Structures
EN 1997
EN
1997
Eurocode 7 7
Eurocode
Geotechnical
Design
Geotechnical
Design
EN 1998
Eurocode 8
Design of Structures for Earthquake Resistance
EN 1999
Eurocode 9
Design of Aluminium Structures
Part 1: General Rules
Part 2: Ground
investigation and testing
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Publication of Eurocodes
Eurocode programme developed by the Comit Europen de Normalisation (CEN)
the European Committee for Standardisation.
1975: ECC identify need to improve functioning of the single market for products and
engineering services
1989: ECC issue Council Directive 89/106/EEC
- known as Construction Products Directive
Passed to CEN for development
Eurocode Programme overseen by Technical Committee 250 (CEN/TC 250)
Each Eurocode produced by separate sub-committee
e.g. Eurocode 7 : CEN/TC 250/SC 7
Each Eurocode and National Annex published by national standards bodies,
e.g. BSI in UK
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CEN Member States

(Comit Europen de Normalisation)
Austria
Latvia
Belgium
Lithuania
Cyprus
Luxembourg
Czech Republic
Malta
Denmark
Netherlands
Estonia
Norway
Finland
Poland
France
Portugal
Germany
Slovakia
Greece
Slovenia
Hungary
Spain
Iceland
Sweden
Ireland
Switzerland
Italy
UK
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CEN committee structure

e.g. Eurocode 7 : CEN/TC 250/SC 7
SC00
SC
SC11
SC
CEN
CEN
TC 250
250
TC
TC.
TC.
TC
TC
SC
SC
SC 77
SC
SC
SC
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Eurocodes Timeline
1975
1980
1985
1990
1995
1989
1999
Programme
passed to CEN
1975
EEC initiate
programme
2000
2005
2002
ENs start
to appear
2010
March
2010
Implmtn.
2011
1989 1999
Today
ENVs produced
All European public-sector clients have been legally required to commission Eurocodecompliant structural designs since March 2010.
Private sector clients can continue to use any effective design methods. But, as most
existing codes will be withdrawn, Eurocodes will be only recognised codes available.
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Fundamental requirements
The structure and structural members should be designed, executed
and maintained in such a way that they meet the following:
Serviceability requirement the structure during its intended life,

with appropriate degrees of reliability and in an economic way,
will remain fit for the use for which it is required.
Safety requirement the structure will sustain all actions and

influences likely to occur during execution and use.
Fire requirement the structural resistance shall be adequate for

the required period of time.
Robustness requirement the structure will not be damaged by

events such as explosion, impact or consequences of human
errors, to an extent disproportionate to the original cause.
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Structure of a Eurocode Document

National Title Page
National Foreword
EN Title Page
EN Text
EN Annexes
National Annex
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EN Annexes
EN Annexes are either Normative or Informative.
Normative contains information that must be followed.
Informative contains supplementary information that may be
followed.
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National Annexes
The link between Eurocode and national standards for member state.
Contain rules and NDPs to ensure safety remains a national, and not a
European, responsibility.
Foreword of each Eurocode lists paragraphs in which national choice
is allowed. However, the National Annex has limited overriding
authority to the Eurocode.
A National Annex cannot change or modify the content of the EN Eurocode
text in any way other than where it indicates that national choices may be
made by means of Nationally Determined Parameters.
Guidance Paper L: 2.3.4
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National Annex
The National Annex flavours each Eurocode to each countrys needs.
A National Annex exists for each Eurocode Part.
National Annexes provide:
Nationally Determined Parameters (NDPs)
Country specific data
Procedure to be used, where choice is offered
Guidance on the informative annexes
Reference to non-contradictory, complementary information (NCCI)
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1. Introduction to the Eurocodes
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Conclusion
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Eurocode 7: Geotechnical design
Part 1: General rules

Part 2: Ground investigation and testing
Published
Published
December 2004
November 2007
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National Annexes
Part 1: Published November 2007

Part 2: Published December 2009
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Development of Eurocode 7
Agreement for geotechnical design more challenging than for

EN 1990, EN 1991 and material Eurocodes.
EN 1997 was one of the later codes to be published.
Unique in that some national practices maintained within

design process, e.g. the 3 Design Approaches
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Soil properties
8 features considered by drafters of Eurocode 7:
1. Soil properties determined by investigation, EN 1997 Part 2
2. Undrained and drained conditions to be considered
3. Property characteristic value is cautious estimate of mean value
4. Soil variability is high, judgement required for k values
5. Strength related to normal stress , care required when applying
partial factors of safety to geotechnical loads
6. Soil can redistribute loading from weaker to stronger zones
7. Soil is compressible, SLS usually controls design, though ULS
calculations usually performed in design
8. Soil stress-strain behaviour is complex, few calculation models
provided in EN 1997
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Contents of Eurocode 7 Part 1

Foreword
1. General
2. Basis of Geotechnical design
3. Geotechnical data
4. Supervision of construction, monitoring and maintenance
5. Fill, dewatering, ground improvement and reinforcement
6. Spread foundations
7. Pile foundations
8. Anchorages
9. Retaining structures
10. Hydraulic failure
11. Overall stability
12. Embankments
Annexes A J
167 pages
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Foreword
General
Planning of ground investigation
Soil and rock sampling and groundwater measurements
Field tests in soil and rock
Laboratory tests on soil and rock
Ground investigation report
Annexes A X
196 pages
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Scope:
EN 1997-2 is intended to be used in conjunction with EN 1997-1 and
provides rules supplementary to EN 1997-1 related to:
planning and reporting of ground investigations;

general requirements for a number of commonly used laboratory and
field tests;
interpretation and evaluation of test results;
derivation of values of geotechnical parameters and coefficients.
Note: Establishment of characteristic values is covered in EN 1997-1.
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24 Annexes:
Annex A List of test results of geotechnical test standards

Annex B Planning of geotechnical investigations
Annex C Example of groundwater pressure derivations based on a model and long term measurements
Annex D Cone and piezocone penetration tests
Annex E Pressure meter test
Annex F Standard penetration test
Annex G Dynamic probing test
Annex H Weight sounding test
Annex I Field vane test
Annex J Flat dilatometer test
Annex K Plate loading test
Annex L Detailed information on preparation of soil specimens for testing
Annex M Detailed information on tests for classification, identification and description of soil
Annex N Detailed information on chemical testing of soil
Annex O Detailed information on strength index testing of soil
Annex P Detailed information on strength testing of soil
Annex Q Detailed information on compressibility testing of soil
Annex R Detailed information on compaction testing of soil
Annex S Detailed information on permeability testing of soil
Annex T Preparation of specimen for testing on rock material
Annex U Classification testing of rock material
Annex V Swelling testing of rock material
Annex W Strength testing of rock material
Annex X Bibliography
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Reminder (Scope):
EN 1997-2 is intended to be used in conjunction with EN 1997-1
and provides rules supplementary to EN 1997-1.
Part 2 does not cover standardisation of the geotechnical tests.
Several ISO Technical Specifications play a part

Eurocode 7 Geotechnical Design
Part 2: Ground investigation and testing
EN ISO 22476
Field Testing
Parts 1 13
CEN ISO/TS 17892

Laboratory tests
Parts 1 12
EN ISO 14688
EN ISO 14689
Identification and classification of
soil and rock
EN ISO 22475
Sampling and
groundwater
measurements
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EN 1997-1:2004 2.4 Geotechnical design by calculation
2.4.1 (2) It should be considered that knowledge of the ground
conditions depends on the extent and quality of the geotechnical
investigations. Such knowledge and the control of workmanship are
usually more significant to fulfilling the fundamental requirements than
is precision in the calculation models and partial factors.
In other words
Design to EN 1997 depends as much on Part 2 as Part 1.
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European Geotechnical Codes

ISO/CEN Standards
for identification &
classification
Eurocodes:
Test Standards and
Technical Specs for
ground properties
EN 1990 Basis of Structural Design

EN 1991 Actions on Structures
Geotechnical Design
(Eurocode 7: Parts 1 & 2) & NAs
Other structural Eurocodes
European Standards for

the Execution of Special
Geotechnical Works
e.g. EN 1998, EN 1993-5
Geotechnical Projects
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Using Eurocode 7
Key aspects
Limit state design to ensure serviceability limit states not exceeded
Principles and Application Rules
Characteristic values of geotechnical parameters
Partial factors of safety
Characteristic values design values
The 5 ultimate limit states
GEO/STR limit states - Design approaches
Serviceability limit state
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Limit state design

Serviceability limit states: (EN1990 1.5.2.14)
States that correspond to conditions beyond
which specified service requirements for a
structure or structural member are no longer met
Ultimate limit states: (EN1990 1.5.2.13)

States associated with collapse or with
other similar forms of structural failure
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Principles & Application Rules

All statements in each Eurocode are either:
Principles (must be followed), or
Application Rules (offer advice).
The Principles (preceded by the letter P) comprise general statements and
definitions for which there is no alternative, as well as requirements and analytical
models for which no alternative is permitted unless specifically stated.
It is permissible to use alternative design rules to the Application Rules, provided
that it is shown that the alternative rules accord with the relevant principles and are
at least equivalent with regard to resistance, serviceability and durability which
would otherwise be achieved for the structure.
Note: If an alternative design rule is substituted for an Application Rule, the
resulting design cannot be claimed to be wholly in accordance with the Eurocode
although the design will remain in accordance with the Principles of the Eurocode.
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2. Overview of Eurocode 7, EN 1997
3.
4.
5.
6.

Conclusion
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EN 1997-1:2004
Section 2 Basis of geotechnical design
2.1 Design requirements
2.2 Design situations
2.3 Durability
2.4 Geotechnical design by calculation
2.5 Design by prescriptive measures
2.6 Load tests and tests on experimental models
2.7 Observational method
2.8 Geotechnical Design Report
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(1)P For each geotechnical design situation it shall be verified that no
relevant limit state, as defined in EN 1990:2002, is exceeded.
2.1(1)
This section sets the scene for the design situations and identifies aspects to
be considered in the design, including: factors to be considered (e.g. site
conditions) (2.1(2)); methods of verifying the limit states (2.1(4)); and a
means of identifying the complexity of the design together with the
associated risks (2.1(8)).
(4) Limit states should be verified by one or a combination of the following:
use of calculations
(most common)
adoption of prescriptive measures

experimental models and load tests
an observational method
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Expanding on Clause 2.1(8), Eurocode 7 introduces the notion of three
Geotechnical Categories to establish the geotechnical design requirements
2.1(10):
Category 1 is for small projects with negligible-risk and where the

fundamental requirements will be satisfied on the basis of experience
and qualitative geotechnical investigations;
Category 2 is for conventional structures (e.g. foundations, retaining
walls, embankments) with no exceptional risk or difficult soil or loading
conditions;
Category 3 is for structures not covered by Categories 1 and 2 (e.g. very
large structures, structures involving abnormal risks).
Most routine geotechnical design work will fall into Geotechnical Category 2.
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2.2 Design situations
(1)P Both short-term and long-term design situations shall be
considered.
2.2(1)
Section 2.2 of Eurocode 7 Part 1 gives guidance as to what to include in the
detailed specifications of design situations, such as: the actions, their
combinations and load cases, and the general suitability of the ground on
which the structure is located with respect to overall stability and ground
movements.
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2.3 Durability
(1)P At the geotechnical design stage, the significance of
environmental conditions shall be assessed in relation to
durability and to enable provisions to be made for the protection
or adequate resistance of the materials
2.3(1)
Section 2.3 of Eurocode 7 Part 1 gives brief guidance on designing for the
durability of materials (such as concrete, steel and timber) used in the ground.
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2.4 Geotechnical design by calculation
Fundamental!
We shall look at this shortly
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Other sub-sections of EN 1997-1:2004, Section 2
The remaining sub-sections of Section 2 of Eurocode 7 Part 1 are:
2.5 Design by prescriptive measures
2.6 Load tests and tests on experimental models
2.7 Observational method
2.8 Geotechnical Design Report
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2. Overview of Eurocode 7, EN 1997
3. Basis of Geotechnical Design
4. Geotechnical Design by Calculation
5. Retaining Wall Design
6. Conclusion
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Geotechnical design by calculation

Covered in Section 2.4 of Eurocode 7 Part 1
(1)P Design by calculation shall be in accordance with the fundamental
requirements of EN 1990:2002 and with the particular rules of this
standard. Design by calculation involves:
actions, which may be either imposed loads or imposed
displacements, e.g. from ground movements;
properties of soils, rocks and other materials;
geometrical data;
limiting values of deformations, crack widths, vibrations etc.;
calculation models.
EN 1997-1:2004 2.4.1(1)
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Processes involved:
Establish design values of actions and
geometrical data
Establish design values of ground

properties and resistances
Define limit that must not be exceeded

(e.g. bearing resistance)
Perform relevant geotechnical analysis
Show, by calculation, that limit will not be

exceeded
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Actions:
An action is given the general symbol, F.
Actions can be permanent (persistent) or variable
(transient), accidental, or seismic.
Persistent actions are denoted by FG. Transient actions are
denoted by FQ.
Persistent actions can be either favourable or
unfavourable.
Transient actions are always considered as unfavourable.
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Ground properties:
Geotechnical parameters should be established with consideration
given to published data and local and general experience
Clauses 2.4.3(3) to (6) give guidance on how the parameters
should be considered in the design process.
Material properties are given the general symbol, X.
Characteristic values of material properties are given the general
symbol, Xk.
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Characteristic values of geotech parameters
(1)P The selection of characteristic values for geotechnical parameters

shall be based on results and derived values from laboratory and field
tests, complemented by well-established experience.
EN 1997-1:2004 2.4.5.2(1)
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Characteristic values of geotech parameters

Cautious estimate
Statistical methods not readily applicable to the determination of
characteristic values
Notion of cautious estimate introduced
(2)P The characteristic value of a geotechnical parameter shall be

selected as a cautious estimate of the value affecting the
occurrence of the limit state.
EN 1997-1:2004 2.4.5.2(2)
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Derived values
1.5.3 Specific definitions used in EN 1997-2
1.5.3.1 derived value
value of a geotechnical parameter obtained from test results
by theory, correlation or empiricism (see 1.6)
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Test results and derived values

Type of test (Field, Lab)
F1
Correlations
EN 1997-2
Test results and

derived values
F2
L1
C1
C2
C1
L2
Information from other
sources on the site,
the soils and rocks
and the project.
EN 1997-1
Cautious selection
Geotechnical model and characteristic value of
geotechnical parameters
Application of partial
factors
Design value of geotechnical parameters

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Other means
Statistical methods can be used if sufficient geotechnical
measurements/results exist.
Except on projects where a large amount of high quality ground
investigation data is available, it is unlikely that statistical methods would
be adopted to select characteristic values of geotechnical parameters.
Standard tables of characteristic values, where available, may be

used in the selection of a characteristic value.
(12)P When using standard tables of characteristic values related to soil
investigation parameters, the characteristic value shall be selected as a
very cautious value.
EN 1997-1:2004 2.4.5.2(12)
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Partial factors of safety

Provided in EN 1997-1
Nationally Determined Parameters (NDPs) provided in National Annexe
Symbols:
Actions:
General: F
Permanent: G
Transient: Q
Materials:
General: M
Soil properties: cu, , etc.
Resistance:
General: R
Bearing resistance: Rv
NB geotechnical engineers already use for unit weight (weight density).
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Design values
These are obtained by combining the characteristic value with the
appropriate partial factor of safety.
i.e.
characteristic value
design value
partial factor of safety
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Representative action Fk
Characteristic material property, e.g. c'
The design is all about

Multiplied by F values
Actions: (loads, forces etc.)
and
Design action Fd
Divided by M values
Material Properties (c, tan , etc.)
Design material property, e.g. c'd
Geotechnical Analysis
Design effect of actions, Ed
Design Resistance, Rd
Verify
Ed Rd
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Design values of actions

Characteristic
action
representative
action
design
action
(Fk)
(Frep)
(Fd)
Correlation
factor,
i.e.
Frep = Fk
design effects of
action
(Ed)
Partial factor
of safety, F
( 1.0; = 1.0 for persistent actions)
Fd = Frep F
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Design values of geotech params

Characteristic geotechnical
Parameter
(Mk)
Design geotechnical
Parameter
Partial factor of
safety, M
(Md)
i.e.
Md
Mk
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Design values of geometrical data

(2)P In cases where deviations in the geometrical data have a significant
effect on the reliability of a structure, design values of geometrical data (ad)
shall either be assessed directly or be derived from nominal values using
the following equation (see 6.3.4 of EN 1990:2002):
ad = anom a
for which values of a are given in 6.5.4(2) and 9.3.2.2
EN 1997-1:2004 2.4.6.3(2)
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Design effects of actions (i)

i) During the verification of geotechnical strength (i.e. GEO limit state) some effects of
the actions will depend on the strength of the ground in addition to the magnitude of
the applied action and the dimensions of the structure. Thus, the effect of an action in
the GEO limit state is a function of the action, the material properties and the
geometrical dimensions.
i.e.
Ed = E{Fd; Xd; ad}
where
Ed is the design effect of the action, and
Fd is the design action;
Xd is the design material property;
ad is the design dimension,
and where
E{} indicates that the effect, E is a function of the terms in
the parenthesis.
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Design effects of actions (ii)

During the verification of static equilibrium (i.e. EQU limit state) some effects
of the actions (both destabilising and stabilising) will depend on the strength
of the ground in addition to the magnitude of the applied action and the
dimensions of the structure. Thus, the effect of an action in the EQU limit
state, whether it be a stabilising or a destabilising action, is a function of the
action, the material properties and the geometrical dimensions.
i.e.
where
where
Edst;d = E{Fd; Xd; ad}dst

Edst;d is the design effect of the destabilising action, and
Estb;d = E{Fd; Xd; ad}stb
Estb;d is the design effect of the stabilising action.
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Design resistances
Equation 6.6 in EN 1990:2002 indicates that the design resistance depends
on material properties and the structural dimension. However, in geotechnical
design, many resistances depend on the magnitude of the actions and so EN
1997-1:2004 2.4.7.3.3 redefines Equation 6.6 to include the contribution
made by the design action. The clause actually offers three methods of
establishing the design resistance,
Rd RFd ; X d ; a d
or
Rd
RFd ; X k ; a d
or
Rd
RFd ; X d ; a d
Annex B of Eurocode 7 Part 1 offers guidance on which of the 3 formulae

above to use for each design approach.
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The five ultimate limit states

Eurocode 7 lists five ultimate limit states to consider:
Verification of static equilibrium (EQU)
Verification of (structural) strength (STR)
Verification of (ground) strength (GEO)
Verification of resistance to uplift (UPL)
Verification of resistance to heave failure due to seepage (HYD)
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Ultimate limit states

ULS for Stability:
EQU
UPL
HYD
Loss of static equilibrium
Uplift by water pressure
Hydraulic heave/erosion
ULS for Strength:
GEO
STR
Failure of the ground
Internal failure of structure
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Equilibrium (EQU) limit state

Loss of static equilibrium
EQU: loss of equilibrium of the structure or the

supporting ground when considered as a rigid body
and where the internal strength of the structure and
the ground do not provide resistance.
Limit state is satisfied if the sum of the design values of the effects of destabilising actions
(Edst;d) is less than or equal to the sum of the design values of the effects of the stabilising
actions (Estb;d) together with any contribution through the resistance of the ground around
the structure (Td),
i.e.
Edst;d Estb;d + Td.
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Geotechnical (GEO) limit state

Failure of the ground
GEO: failure or excessive deformation of the ground,

where the soil or rock is significant in providing
resistance.
This limit state is satisfied if the design effect of the actions (Ed) is less than or equal to the
design resistance (Rd),
i.e.
Ed R d
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Structural (STR) limit state

Internal failure of structure
STR: failure or excessive deformation of the

structure, where the strength of the structural
material is significant in providing resistance.
As with GEO limit state, the STR limit state is satisfied if the design effect of the actions (Ed)
is less than or equal to the design resistance (Rd),
i.e.
Ed R d
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Uplift (UPL) limit state

Uplift by water pressure
UPL: the loss of equilibrium of the structure or the

supporting ground by vertical uplift due to water
pressures (buoyancy) or other actions.
This limit state is verified by checking that the sum of the design permanent and variable
destabilising vertical actions (Vdst;d) is less than or equal to the sum of the design stabilising
permanent vertical action (Gstb;d) and any additional resistance to uplift (Rd).
i.e.
Vdst;d Gstb;d + Rd.
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Hydraulic (HYD) limit state

Hydraulic heave/erosion
UPL: hydraulic heave, internal erosion and piping in

the ground as might be experienced, for example, at
the base of a braced excavation.
This limit state is verified by checking that the design total pore water pressure (udst;d) or
seepage force (Sdst;d) at the base of the soil column under investigation is less than or equal
to the total vertical stress (stb;d) at the bottom of the column, or the submerged unit weight
(G'stb;d) of the same column.
i.e.
udst;d stb;d
or
Sdst;d G'stb;d.
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ULS for retaining structures
(a) Overturning
(Eurocode 7 EQU limit state)
(b) Bearing failure

(Eurocode 7 GEO limit state)
(d) Ground failure

(c) Forward sliding

(e) Structural failure

(Eurocode 7 STR limit state)
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EQU limit state

Destabilising actions and effects
Stabilising actions and effects
Representative destabilising
actions, Fdst; rep
Representative stabilising
actions, Fstb; rep
Partial factors,
F dst
Partial factors,
F stb
Design destabilising
actions, Fdst;d
Design stabilising
actions, Fstb;d
GEOTECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Design effect of destabilising

actions, Edst;d
Design effect of stabilising

actions, Estb;d
Verify Edst;d Estb;d
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EQU limit state example

Overturning
Pq
W
Pa
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GEO limit state

Actions and effects
Material properties and resistance
Representative
actions, Frep
Characteristic material
properties, Xk
Partial factors, F
Partial factors, M
Design actions, Fd
Design material
properties, Xd
GEOTECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Design effect of actions,

Ed
Design resistance, Rd
Verify Ed Rd
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GEO/STR Limit states

Three Design Approaches are offered - to reflect national choice
The design approach followed reflects whether the safety is applied to the
material properties, the actions or the resistances.
Design Approach 1:
Combination 1: A1 + M1 + R1
Combination 2: A2 + M2 + R1
Design Approach 2:
Design Approach 3:
A1 + M1 + R2
A* + M2 + R3
A*: use set A1 on structural actions, set A2 on geotechnical actions
For axially loaded piles, DA1, Combination 2 is: A2 + (M1 or M2) + R4
The UK National Annex states that Design Approach 1 shall be used.

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GEO/STR Limit states

GEO/STR - Partial factor sets
Parameter
Permanent action (G)
Variable action (Q)
Symbol
A1
A2
Unfavourable
1.35
1.0
Favourable
1.0
1.0
Unfavourable
1.5
1.3
1.0
1.0
Favourable
Accidental action (A)
Unfavourable
Favourable
M1
M2
R1
R2
R3
Coefficient of shearing resistance (tan ')
'
1.0
1.25
Effective cohesion (c')
c'
1.0
1.25
Undrained shear strength (cu)
cu
1.0
1.4
Unconfined compressive strength (qu)
qu
1.0
1.4
Weight density ()
1.0
1.0
Bearing resistance (Rv)
Rv
1.0
1.4
1.0
Sliding resistance (Rh)
Rh
1.0
1.1
1.0
Earth resistance (Re)
Re
1.0
1.4
1.0
DA 1-1:
A1 + M1 + R1
DA 1-2:
A2 + M2 + R1
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Representation of degree of safety

Over-design factor:
Degree of utilisation:
Rd
Ed
Ed
Rd
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GEO limit state examples

sliding
and bearing
Gfav
Gunfav
Qunfav
Gunfav
Gunfav
Qunfav
Ed
Ed
Rd
Rd
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1.
2.
3.
4.
Introduction to the Eurocodes


6. Conclusion
EUROCODE 7
Retaining wall design

Covered in Section 9 of Eurocode 7 Part 1
(1)P The provisions of this Section shall apply to structures, which retain
ground comprising soil, rock or backfill and water. Material is retained if it
is kept at a slope steeper than it would eventually adopt if no structure
were present.
Retaining structures include all types of wall and support systems in
which structural elements have forces imposed by the retained material.
EN 1997-1:2004 9.1.1(1)P
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Limit states
The limit states to be considered are listed in 9.2(1) and are:
loss of overall stability;
failure of a structural element such as a wall, anchorage, wale or strut
or failure of the connection between such elements;
combined failure in the ground and in the structural element;
failure by hydraulic heave and piping;
movement of the retaining structure, which may cause collapse or
affect the appearance or
efficient use of the structure or nearby structures or services, which rely
on it;
unacceptable leakage through or beneath the wall;
unacceptable transport of soil particles through or beneath the wall;
unacceptable change in the ground-water regime.
EN 1997-1:2004 9.2(1)
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Plus
Gravity walls:
bearing resistance failure of the soil below the base;
failure by sliding at the base;
failure by toppling;
Embedded walls:
failure by rotation or translation of the wall or parts thereof;
failure by lack of vertical equilibrium.
EN 1997-1:2004 9.2(1)
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(a) Overturning
(Eurocode 7 EQU limit state)
(b) Bearing failure

(d) Ground failure

(c) Forward sliding

(e) Structural failure

(Eurocode 7 STR limit state)
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Must also consider overall stability (Section 11)
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Future unplanned excavation

(2) In ultimate limit state calculations in which the stability of a retaining wall
depends on the ground resistance in front of the structure, the level of the
resisting soil should be lowered below the nominally expected level by an
amount a.
for a cantilever wall, a should equal 10 % of the wall height above

excavation level, limited to a maximum of 0,5 m;
for a supported wall, a should equal 10 % of the distance between the
lowest support and the excavation level, limited to a maximum of 0,5 m.
EN 1997-1:2004 9.3.2.2(2)
(3) Smaller values of a, including 0, may be used when the surface level is
specified to be controlled reliably throughout the appropriate execution
period.
EN 1997-1:2004 9.3.2.2(3)
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Gravity walls
When Rankines conditions do not apply...
Charts for both horizontal and inclined retained surfaces are given in Annex C.
1.01
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
Ka
0.3
0.2
/ ' = 0
/ ' = 0.66
/ ' = 1
0.1
0
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
Design values of '
Ka for a horizontal ground surface behind the wall

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Example
Surcharge, q = 20 kPa
1.8 m
4.0 m
1
Retained fill:
c' = 0; ' = 32
= 18 kN/m3
Ka h
= 22.4 kPa
Ka q
= 6.2 kPa
2.0 m
3
= 26.7 kPa
1.0 m
Foundation soil:
c' = 0; ' = 28
= 20 kN/m3
7.4 kPa
34.1 kPa
2.6 m
Check the overturning (EQU) and sliding (GEO) (using Design Approach 1) limit states.
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Embedded walls
EUROCODE 7
Embedded walls
Cantilever wall pressure distribution
q = 10kPa
0.1h; > 0.5m
Pq1
Pp1
d0
Kpd0
Kad
Pa1
Ka(h+d0)
Pq2
Kp(h+d)
Pa2
Pp2
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Embedded walls
Cantilever wall simplified pressure distribution
Pq
Pp
Pa
R
Kpd0
h+d0
3
Ka(h+d0)
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Passive resistance
Favourable action:
Pp ;d Pp ;k G ; fav
or
Resistance:
Pp ;d
Pp ;k
Re
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Passive resistance
Design Approach
1
Combination 1
Combination 2
G;fav
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
Re
1.0
1.0
1.4
1.0
i.e. only concerns Design Approach 2
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Passive resistance
but what about for embedded walls?
Single Source Principle
NOTE Unfavourable (or destabilising) and favourable (or stabilising)

permanent actions may in some situations be considered as coming from a
single source. If they are considered so, a single partial factor may be
applied to the sum of these actions or to the sum of their effects.
EN 1997-1:2004 2.4.2
Note to (9)P
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Passive resistance
Pp
Pa
uncertainty in Pp = uncertainty in Pa
i.e.
if Pa is a permanent unfavourable action, so must be Pp

(Single source principle)
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Passive resistance
Design Approach
1
Combination
1
Combination
2
G;fav
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
G;unfav
1.35
1.0
1.35
1.0
Re
1.0
1.0
1.4
1.0
EUROCODE 7
Conclusion (Recap)
1. Intro to Eurocodes
2. Intro to Eurocode 7
3. Basis of Geotechnical Design
4. Geotechnical design by calculation
Actions, Ground properties, Characteristic values of geotechnical
parameters, Cautious estimate, Partial factors of safety, Design
values, Design effects of actions, Design resistances, Five Ultimate
limit states of Eurocode 7, Design Approaches (GEO), Over-design
factor and the degree of utilisation, single source principle
more
EUROCODE 7
Conclusion (Recap)
4. Geotechnical design by calculation (continued)
2.4.1 (2) It should be considered that knowledge of the ground
conditions depends on the extent and quality of the geotechnical
investigations. Such knowledge and the control of workmanship are
usually more significant to fulfilling the fundamental requirements than
is precision in the calculation models and partial factors.
In other words
Design to EN 1997 depends as much on Part 2 as Part 1.
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Design to Eurocode 7
Many thanks for your attention.

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