Forensic Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering, 2nd Edition

by RobertW.Day (Author)

• New

  Hardcover
  2011

  $171.79

  A complete, up-to-date guide for forensic engineers

  Fully revised and packed with current case studies, Forensic Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering, Second Edition provides a step-by-step approach to conducting a professional forensic geotechnical and foundation investigation. This authoritative resource explains how to:

• Investigate damage, deterioration, and collapse in a structure
• Determine what caused the damage
• Develop repair recommendations
• Diagnose cracks
• Prepare files and reports
• Avoid civil liability

  Helpful charts and photographs aid in your understanding of the material covered. With expert advice on all aspects of the process--from accepting the assignment to delivering compelling testimony--this is a practical, all-in-one guide to geotechnical and foundation investigations in forensic engineering.

  Explains how to investigate damage due to:
  Settlement of structures * Expansive soil * Lateral Movement * Earthquakes * Erosion * Deterioration * Bearing Capacity Failures * Shrinkage Cracking of Concrete Foundations * Timber Decay * Soluble Soil * Groundwater and Moisture Problems * And Other Causes