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Forensic Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering, Second Edition
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A complete, up-to-date guide for forensic engineersInvestigate damage, deterioration, and collapse in a structure Determine what caused the damage Develop repair recommendations Diagnose cracks Prepare files and reports Avoid civil liability
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:
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
- Kirjailija
- Robert Day
- ISBN
- 9780071761338
- Kieli
- englanti
- Paino
- 848 grammaa
- Julkaisupäivä
- 16.6.2011
- Kustantaja
- McGraw-Hill Professional
- Sivumäärä
- 528
