LimitState directors to present on Eurocode 7 and limit analysis at IStructE Yorkshire meeting

On 20th February, following on from the successful East Midlands group meeting, LimitState directors Dr Matthew Gilbert and Dr Colin Smith are to present on the application of limit state methods to Eurocode 7 compliant geotechnical design to the to the Institute of Structural Engineers (IStructE) Yorkshire Group.

Entitled "From basics of Eurocode 7 to cutting edge Geotechnical design techniques", the presentation will outline the key features of Eurocode 7 before focusing on ultimate limit state design and its application to elements such as foundations and retaining walls. Discontinuity Layout Optimization (DLO), as utilized in LimitState:GEO, will be featured and used to illustrate a number of examples.