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Forensic Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering

Forensic Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering

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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. 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
Product details
Edition:
2
Number of Pages:
528
Release Date:
2011-04-11
Publication Date:
2011-04-01
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0071761330
ISBN13:
9780071761338
Weight:
907 g
Height:
157 cm
Width:
235 cm
Thickness:
33 cm
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