Forensic Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering, Second Edition 2nd Edition

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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:

Investigate damage, deterioration, and collapse in a structure

Determine what caused the damage

Develop repair recommendations

Diagnose cracks

Prepare files and reports

Avoid civil liability

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

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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. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Robert W. Day is a leading forensic engineer and the chief engineer at American Geotechnical in San Diego, California. He serves on advisory committees for several professional associations, including ASCE, ASTM, and NCEES. Day is the author of more than 200 published technical papers and several books, including two editions of Foundation Engineering Handbook and Geotechnical Engineer's Portable Handbook. He holds both bachelors and masters degrees in structural engineering from Villanova University and a master’s degree in civil engineering and a civil engineer degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Hardcover: 528 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 2 edition (May 2, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0071761330
ISBN-13: 978-0071761338
Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 1.2 x 9.3 inches
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Average Customer Review: 6 customer reviews
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Isaac G.

A great introduction to this topic for a Structural Engineer

January 11, 2016

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Great introduction to forensic geotechnical engineering. I appreciated that Mr. Day included many photographs and diagrams to go along with the many case studies discussed. The book doesn't go into great detail about exact calculations for failures, it is not a text book or how to type cookbook, but it is does discuss many types of failures and provides a lot of perspective on the causes of failures, indications and methods of remediation. I am a practicing Structural Engineer, not a geotechnical engineer, but I do work on foundation designs and repairs and found this book quite informative.

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D. Stanley

Summary of the topic for engineers

February 18, 2014

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Bought it used but it was like new. Good for architects and civil/structural engineers like me that don't already have a lot of knowledge about foundation problems, and for geotechnical/soils engineers with an interest in forensics. Good for me but probably a little light for geotechnical engineers that already have a lot of experience.
A lot of good stuff in this book, five stars would have been for a larger book with more of the same in greater depth.

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jrs-34637

Great book

January 9, 2013

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Very detailed discussions on soils and foundation related items. A great addition to any collection and a valuable reference book.

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Kyjocro

Three Stars

July 28, 2015

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Good general knowledge with some good schematics and case studies.

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FABIO ADRIAN ZARATE

Two Stars

September 20, 2015

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Dissapointing. Basic information for simple cases. I really thought this book was in a higher level.

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Roberto E. Balbis

Five Stars

December 31, 2016

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great reference book

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