Forensic Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering, Second Edition

Forensic Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering, Second Edition

<h4>A complete, up-to-date guide for forensic engineers</h4> <p>Fully revised and packed with current case studies, <i>Forensic Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering</i>, Second Edition provides a step-by-step approach to conducting a professional forensic geotechnical and foundation investigation. This authoritative resource explains how to: <p> <li>Investigate damage, deterioration, and collapse in a structure <li>Determine what caused the damage <li>Develop repair recommendations <li>Diagnose cracks <li>Prepare files and reports <li>Avoid civil liability</ul> <p>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. <p><b>Explains how to investigate damage due to:</b><br> 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