Forensic Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering
Product Details
* Hardcover: 460 pages
* Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (October 1, 1998)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0070164444
* ISBN-13: 978-0070164444
* Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.4 inches
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.
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