 ICE Scottish Geotechnical Engineering Group - Eurocode 7 second generation update (November 2024)
Part 1 of the first generation of Eurocode 7 for geotechnical design was introduced 20 years ago with part 2 published a few years later. Since then, Eurocode 7 has been part of the Eurocode set of design standards for building and civil engineering works, developed by European Committee for Standardisation (CEN). Eurocode 7 has been undergoing major improvement and reorganisation with a new part 3 (Geotechnical structures) being added to the suite of standards.
Drawing on his experience as past chair of CEN/TC 250/SC7 – the committee responsible for Eurocode 7 - Dr Andrew Bond will provide a general overview of the second generation of Eurocodes, as well as discuss some of the main changes and innovations that have been incorporated into Eurocode 7.
Download Andrew Bond's presentation here:
Eurocode 7 second generation update
 AGS Groundwater Conference (November 2024)
We need to talk about groundwater
The need to consider the impact and effect of groundwater during all stages of the design and construction process is of paramount importance for almost all construction and building projects. Taking place on 6th November 2024, this conference is aimed at attendees involved in construction projects from concept and planning through detailed design to construction and is not solely for geotechnical engineering specialists.
Speakers at thew conference include:
- Dr Andrew Bond (Geocentrix)
- Will Capps (Lucion Delta-Simons)
- Steve Wilson (EPG)
- Len Threadgold (Geotechnics)
- Dr Stephen Thoma (OGI Groundwater Specialists)
- Chris Raison (Raison Foster Associates)
- Dr Majdi Mansour (British Geological Survey)
- Clive Everett (NHBC)
- Dr Martin Preene (Coffey Geotechnics)
- Stephen Walthall (Retired Engineering Geologist)
Download Andrew Bond's presentation to the conference here:
Groundwater pressures in the second-generation Eurocodes
 British Geotechnical Association 21st Annual Conference (June 2024)
The BGA is the principal association for geotechnical engineers in the United Kingdom, performing the role of the Ground Board for the Institution of Civil Engineers, as well as being the UK member of the International Society for Soil Mechanics & Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE) and the International Society for Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering (ISRM).
The BGA's 21st Annual Conference will be held at the ICE on Wednesday 12th June 2024.
The meeting will feature several guests speakers and talks, including:
- 14.50-15.10 EC7 - Second-Generation update (Dr Andrew Bond)
Download Andrew's presentation here:
Eurocode 7 - 2nd-generation update
 Steel Piling Group Open Meeting (April 2024)
The Steel Piling Group is the industry body for individuals and companies that are involved in the manufacture, supply, design and installation of steel foundations in the United Kingdom. The latest Open Meeting of the SPG will be hgeld on Thursday 18th April 2024, ast Imperial College London.
The meeting will feature the following guests speakers and talks:
- Dr Andrew Bond, Geocentrix (Chairman of Eurocode 7 Committee 2010-19)
- Preparing for the Second-Generation Eurocode 7
- Andrew Cotton, Sheeting Piling (UK) Ltd
- Steel Basement Case Study
- Nancy Baddoo, Steel Construction Institute
- Proposed Update to SCI P275 Steel Intensive Basements Publication
- Dr Matthew Badger, Environment Agency Engineering Innovation Team
- Low Carbon Asset Management - From Construction to Inspection
- Dave Brown, Dawson Construction Plant Ltd
- Silent & Vibrationless Steel Pile Extraction – Innovations in Equipment & Examples in Support of the Circular Economy
Download Andrew's presentation to SPG here:
Preparing for the 2nd-generation Eurocode 7
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 AGS Webinar (September 2023)
Second generation Eurocode EN 1997: Where are we and where are we going?
The AGS’ webinar entitled, Second Generation Eurocode EN 1997: Where are We and Where are We Going? presented an overview of the Second-Generation Eurocode 7 Geotechnical design:
- Part 1: General Rules
- Part 2: Ground Properties
- Part 3: Geotechnical Structures
Taking place on 20th September at 11am (approx. 2.5 hour duration), this virtual event brought delegates up-to-date with the current development progress and highlighted some of the proposed changes and additions to the current published version of BS EN 1997-1 and 2.
The webinar featured the following guests speakers:
- Chris Raison (Raison Foster Associates)
- Stuart Hardy (Laing O Rourke)
- Andrew Bond (Geocentrix)
- Matthew Baldwin (Independent Consultant)
Download Andrew Bond's presentations to AGS here:
Preparing for the 2nd generation Eurocodes
2nd generation geotechnical design
 Geotechnica 2023
Are you aware of the 2nd Generation of Eurocodes being introduced? Yes? No? Maybe? Would you like some more information regardless so you can be fully prepared?
Join us at Geotechnica 2023, the UK's Premier Geotechnical Conference and Exhibition, on Wednesday, 5th July at the Warwickshire Event Centre!
The event will open with an insightful keynote by Andrew Bond, Managing Director of Geocentrix, as he shares insights on getting ready for the 2nd Generation Eurocodes. Discover how these Standards will drive the industry forward and shape the future of geotechnical engineering.
Download Andrew's presentation to Geotechnica here:
Get ready for the 2nd generation Eurocodes
Engineering Group Annual Conference
CPD Day 2019
Andrew Bond will be giving a lecture at the EGGS Annual Conference on 11th April, entitled:
The role of the ground model in the 2nd generation of Eurocode 7
Synopsis
A second generation of Eurocodes are being prepared for publication within the next 3-4 years. A key addition to Eurocode 7 will be the introduction of ‘the Ground Model’. This presentation will discuss what role the Ground Model will play in geotechnical design across Europe going forwards.
Speaker and subjects
- Dr Andrew Bond (Geocentrix Ltd)
- The role of the ground model in the 2nd generation of Eurocode 7
- Dr Andy Hart (Atkins, member of the SNC-Lavalin Group)
- Ground Modelling - Understanding your site through observation, data collection and curiosity
- Steve Thorpe (British Geological Survey)
- BGS datasets and the Dig-To-Share project
- Judith Nathanail (Land Quality Management Ltd)
- Conceptual Site Models - using the ground model to understand and manage the risks from contaminated land
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