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Structural and Foundation Failures: A Casebook for Architects, Engineers and Lawyers

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I read this valuable book two decades ago and recently decided to revisit it.

In short chapters, it presents 32 case studies of structural and foundation failures involving buildings, parking garages, bridges, and a few other types of structures. What makes the book really shine is that the technical analyses are accompanied by legal analyses which illuminate the business and professional ramifications of these failures.

Though the book was published in 1982 (and is out of print), nearly all of the information and insight it provides will remain relevant for decades to come, and you can simply apply an inflation factor to adjust the noted costs.

I consider reading this book to be a mandatory component in the training of practicing structural and geotechnical engineers, so I strongly recommend trying to find a used copy. And of course a second edition would be most welcome!