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A newer publication replaces it: BSI BS EN 1990, BSI BS EN 1997-3
Eurocode 7. Geotechnical design -- General rules
1.1 Scope of EN 1997
(1) This document provides general rules for the design and verification of geotechnical structures.
(2) This document is applicable for the design and verification of geotechnical structures outside the scope of EN 1997 3.
NOTE In this case, additional or amended provisions can be necessary.
1.2 Assumptions
(1) In addition to the assumptions given in EN 1990, the provisions of EN 1997 (all parts) assume that:
(2) This document is intended to be used in conjunction with EN 1990, which establishes principles and requirements for the safety, serviceability, robustness, and durability of structures, including geotechnical structures, and other construction works.
NOTE Additional or amended provisions can be necessary for assessment of existing structures, see EN 1990 2.
(3) This document is intended to be used in conjunction with EN 1997 2, which gives provisions for determining ground properties from ground investigations.
(4) This document is intended to be used in conjunction with EN 1997 3, which gives specific rules for the design and verification of certain types of geotechnical structures.
(5) This document is intended to be used in conjunction with other Eurocodes for the design of geotechnical structures, including temporary geotechnical structures.
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