Eurocode 7 (EN 1997) — Geotechnical Design

Updated Mar 26, 2026

European standard for geotechnical design covering site investigation, foundation design, retaining structures, embankments, slopes, ground improvement, and dewatering across all EU member states.

category

Eurocode — Geotech

code body

Eurocode

code year

2024

jurisdiction

domain premigration

construction

SOURCES

🔗https://eurocodes.jrc.ec.europa.eu/

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