Forensic Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering, Second Edition
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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
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780071761338
- ISBN-10: 0071761330
- Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
- Publish Date: May 2011
- Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.4 x 1.3 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.85 pounds
- Page Count: 528
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