Forensic Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering, 2nd Edition

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. 528 pp.

This authoritative resource explains how to:

• 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

Table of Contents:

• Chapter 1. Introduction
• Chapter 2. The Assignment
• Chapter 3. The Investigation
• 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
• Chapter 9. Repairs
• Chapter 10. Crack Diagnosis
• Chapter 11. Concluding Chapter