Forensic Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering [Hardcover]

Robert Day (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0070164444 | ISBN-13: 978-0070164444 | Publication Date: October 1, 1998 | Edition: 1

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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Why did the building collapse? What caused cracking in the bridge supports? Who's responsible for the sideways settling of the shopping mall? These are the types of questions forensics engineers answer, often as expert witnesses in legal procedures. Clearly written and easy to use, this authoritative book shows you how to conduct a professional forensic geotechnical and foundation investigation. Written by a leading forensic engineer and packed with interesting case studies, it 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. Sulfate attack, dam failure, tree roots, decomposition of organic matter, or any other factor--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.

About the Author

Robert W. Day is a leading forensic engineer and the chief engineer at American Geotechnical in San Diego, California. The author of over 200 published technical papers, he serves on advisory committees for several professional associations, including ASCE, ASTM, and NCEES. He holds both bachelor's and master's degrees in structural engineering from Villanova University and a master's in civil engineering and a civil engineer degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,432,190 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reference, October 2, 2002

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This review is from: Forensic Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering (Hardcover)

This is great reference book. The information is presented in a logical and concise format but with the detail and depth needed to enable the reader to make an educated evaluation. This book covers all the fine points of a forensic investigation from administration to data collection to final report. A must have in any forensic or geotechnical office. Highly recommended.