BS EN 1998-5:2004 PDF Download

BS EN 1998-5, titled Eurocode 8: Design of Structures for Earthquake Resistance - Foundations, Retaining Structures, and Geotechnical Aspects, is a standard that provides requirements and guidelines for the design of structures to resist earthquake forces. It focuses on the siting and foundation soil of structures, the design of different foundation systems, the design of earth retaining structures, and soil-structure interaction under seismic actions.

This standard complements Eurocode 7, which deals with geotechnical design, by addressing the specific requirements for seismic design. It applies to various types of structures, including buildings, bridges, towers, masts, chimneys, silos, tanks, and pipelines.

BS EN 1998-5 includes empirical charts that simplify the evaluation of liquefaction potential, helping engineers assess the risk of soil liquefaction during earthquakes. It also provides a simplified procedure for the seismic analysis of retaining structures.

The standard supersedes the previous document DD ENV 1998-5:1994, and it is an essential reference for engineers involved in the design of structures in earthquake-prone areas.