IS EN 1998-5:2005 Eurocode 8: Design provisions for earthquake resistance of structures. Foundations, retaining structures and geotechnical aspects

Publication Year

2005

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Defines criteria for the siting and foundation soil of earthquake resistance structures, addressing different foundation system and earth retaining structure designs; and the interaction of soil and structure under seismic conditions.

Document History

Supersedes IS ENV 1998-5:1994. Following established engineering practice, all of the Republic of Ireland is deemed to be in an area of very low seismicity and as such national annexes are not considered necessary for adopted EN 1998 parts.

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