Eurocode 7 Updates

Written By Admin Asquared

Our Tony Suckling is one of three UK experts for CEN/TC 250/SC 7/WG 3/TG 3 which is a task group reviewing the proposed changes regarding pile design for the upcoming update to EN 1997.

Regardless of Brexit the UK will remain a member of CEN and so will continue with Eurocodes for design and execution.

The Eurocode updating process is still ongoing but the key changes for piling can be summarised as being;

  • The UK will be using the ground model method for pile design

  • There will be one design combination not two to be considered

  • Preliminary pile load tests will be called Ultimate Control Tests

  • Working pile load tests will be called Serviceability Control Tests

  • There will also be requirements for Inspection Tests and for Integrity Tests.

If you require any further information then please get in touch.

Admin Asquared
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