Forensic Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering, Second Edition

Inbunden, Engelska, 2011

Av Robert Day, Robert W. Day, Robert W Day

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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

  • Produktinformation

    • Utgivningsdatum2011-06-16
    • Mått160 x 236 x 31 mm
    • Vikt848 g
    • FormatInbunden
    • SpråkEngelska
    • Antal sidor528
    • Upplaga2
    • FörlagMcGraw-Hill Education
    • ISBN9780071761338