Abstract
This article refers to the design of shallow foundations and highlights the normative requirements following the introduction of EC7-1. The calculation model used is in Appendix D of prEN 1997-1 2003 recognized as: the determination of the load limit of a foundation resting on cohesive soil as a short-term analysis. We chose a simple analysis case for the application of the factorization method of the geotechnical parameters introduced with the publication of EC7-1. The results show that the chosen design approach is fundamental in the dimensioning of the geotechnical works and can lead to significant increases in costs. The choice of the approach depends on the choices that each Member State makes regarding the national safety level.
Computation results used in this article were obtained using LoadCap software.
The article was published in Revista Românã de Geotehnicã si Fundatii nr. 1/2013 Read full article
Author: filippo catanzariti
http://www.geostru.eu Filippo Catanzariti (04-06-1969 Calabria, Italy) is an engineer, buisnessman, and computer programmer.
He graduated in civil engineering at the University of Calabria (UNICAL) with a thesis entitled "Programma di calcolo per l’analisi della stabilità dei pendii con metodi numerici avanzati” (Calculation program for the analysis of slope stability with advanced numerical methods).
From 1996-1999 he worked as an analyst and software developer specialized in algorithms and development in the main programming languages: pascal, vb, fortran, visual c ++ and in the web full stack developer.
In 1999 he founded Geostru, the well-known international software company, for which he produced hundreds of software and sophisticated analysis algorithms.
Maturing experience in: advanced mathematical models 2D / 3D and graphics programming with OpenGL and DirectX.
Between 2000-2014 he was co-supervisor of numerous degree theses and author of technical articles published by Ingenium Edizioni.
Between 2014-2019 he published articles in international technical journals and coordinated important university research projects.
Since 2014 he is a member of: AGI, ISRM, ISSMGE, AGI-IGS and certificate of AGS (Association of Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Specialists).
Since 2016 he works as analyst, software developer, consultant for insourcing (SC ENGSOFT) and outsourcig activities for important international companies, in the European Silicon Valley, Cluj Napoca.
