Forensic Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering by Robert W. Day

Forensic Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering

Features

Cover Type: Hard Cover with 460 pages

Published by: McGraw-Hill Professional

Edition: 1st Edition October 1, 1998

Written in: English

ISBN 10 Number: 0070164444

ISBN 13 Number: 978-0070164444

Book Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.4 inches

Weighs: 1.9 pounds

Product Description
Learn how to conduct a professional forensic geotechnical and foundation investigation

Clearly written and easy to use, this authoritative book shows you step-by-step how to:

INVESTIGATE damage, deterioration, or collapse in a structure

EVALUATE problems caused by settlement, expansive soil, slope movement, moisture intrusion, and more

INVESTIGATE damage from earthquakes and other natural causes

DETERMINE what caused the damage

DEVELOP repair recommendations

PREPARE files and reports

AVOID civil liability

No matter what caused the structural damage, this book will help you pinpoint it and, if necessary, suggest a remedy. With advice on all aspects of the process, from accepting the assignment to testifying compellingly, this book is your all-in-one guide to geotechnical and foundation investigations in forensic engineering.

Book Info
Presents how to conduct a professional forensic geotechnical & foundation investigation as written by a leading forensic engineer. Text is packed with interesting case studies, showing you step by step how to investigate damaged structures, evaluate the damage, determine the cause, & develop repair recommendations. DLC: Evidence, Expert - U.S.

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