Forensic Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering
Released: Oct 01, 1998
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
Format: Hardcover, 460 pages
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Description:
Learn how to conduct a professional forensic geotechnical and foundation investigation 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
Clearly written and easy to use, this authoritative book shows you step-by-step how to:
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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