Technical Guidance Note (Level 1, No. 8): Derivation of loading to retaining structures

It is essential for structural engineers to be able to express their ideas clearly through their designs. This note describes two common techniques used to draw in three dimensions.

Understand how dead loads, defined as Permanent Actions within Eurocode 1, can be favourable and unfavourable in a construction.

This note explains the principles of how soil's bearing capacity is determined, and how it impacts on foundation design.