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 engineersFully 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 structureDetermine what caused the damageDevelop repair recommendationsDiagnose cracksPrepare files and reportsAvoid civil liabilityHelpful 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
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Chapter 1. Introduction
Part 1: Assignment and Investigation
Chapter 2. The Assignment
Chapter 3. The Investigation
Part 2: Forensic Geotechnical and Foundation Investigations
Chapter 4. Settlement of Structures
Chapter 5. Expansive Soil
Chapter 6. Lateral Movement
Chapter 7. Other Geotechnical and Foundation Problems
Chapter 8. Groundwater and Moisture Problems
Part 3: Repairs and Crack Diagnosis
Chapter 9. Repairs
Chapter 10. Crack Diagnosis
Part 4: Reducing Potential Liability
Chapter 11. Concluding Chapter
Appendix A. Recommended Practices for Design Professionals Engaged as Experts in the Resolution of Construction Industry Disputes (ASFE)
Appendix B. Case Management Order
Appendix C. References
Index
