Forensic Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering - Tapa dura

Why did the building collapse? What caused cracking in the bridgesupports? Who's responsible for the sideways settling of the shoppingmall? These are the types of questions forensics engineers answer,often as expert witnesses in legal procedures. Clearly written andeasy to use, this authoritative book shows you how to conduct aprofessional forensic geotechnical and foundation investigation.Written by a leading forensic engineer and packed with interestingcase studies, it shows you step-by-step how to: INVESTIGATE damage,deterioration, or collapse in a structure. EVALUATE problems caused bysettlement, expansive soil, slope movement, moisture intrusion, andmore. 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, damfailure, tree roots, decomposition of organic matter, or any otherfactor--no matter what caused the structural damage, this book willhelp you pinpoint it and, if necessary, suggest a remedy. With adviceon all aspects of the process, from accepting the assignment totestifying compellingly, this book is your all-in-one guide togeotechnical and foundation investigations in forensic engineering.

Robert W. Day (San Diego, CA) has published over 200 papers, as is currently active on various committees with ASCE, ASTM, Tranportation Research Board, and received a design award from AIA. After completing his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Civil Engineering at Villanova specializing in Structural Engineering, he completed his masters in Civil Engineering and Engineer Degree at MIT.