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 The Eighth Lumb Lecture |
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The Eighth Lumb Lecture entitled “Eurocode 7 – Good practice in geotechnical design“ will be delivered by Professor Brian Simpson, Arup Fellow and Honorary Professor of the University of Nottingham. The Lecture will be held at 6:30 p.m. on November 12, 2014 (Wednesday) in the Rayson Huang Theatre of The University of Hong Kong. |
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| Abstract |
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Safety, serviceability and economy in geotechnical design depend on careful investigation, a wide range of background information and knowledge, sound mechanics and a reasonable allowance for what is uncertain or unknown. Providing a good combination of these is very challenging for code-drafters. While many code users want a prescriptive framework, as simple as possible, it would be dangerous to dispense with the more fuzzy information contained in text books, journals, lectures and "experience".
This lecture aims to show how Eurocode 7 attempts to satisfy this diverse set of requirements. The designer is led into assessing ground conditions on the basis of all available information, so as to derive parameter values that can be used in a standardised way in calculations. Examples of foundations, retaining structures and ground anchors will illustrate the use of simple calculations and more complex numerical analysis. The particular issues of situations in which water pressure is of critical importance will also be highlighted. In its present form, Eurocode 7 was published in 2004. In the last few years a series of "Evolution Groups" has been developing ideas for a major revision to be published, hopefully, around 2020. The additional features and trends that may come out of this process will be briefly introduced. |
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| Registration and Enquiries |
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No prior registration is required and all interested are welcome. Attendance certificates will be available.
For further details, please contact: Ms. Bridget Lam Tel: (852) 2859 2666 Fax: (852) 2559 5337 Email: lumb@hku.hk Website: https://www.civil.hku.hk/h6v1_4_event.html |
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| Sponsors |
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The Eighth Lumb Lecture is generously sponsored by:
  Geotechnical Division, HKIE Professor Lumb Trust Fund, HKU |
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