Forensic Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering

why Did The Building Collapse? What Caused Cracking In The Bridge

supports? Who's Responsible For The Sideways Settling Of The Shopping

mall? These Are The Types Of Questions Forensics Engineers Answer,

often As Expert Witnesses In Legal Procedures. Clearly Written And

easy To Use, This Authoritative Book Shows You How To Conduct A

professional Forensic Geotechnical And Foundation Investigation.

written By A Leading Forensic Engineer And Packed With Interesting

case Studies, It Shows You Step-by-step How To: 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. Sulfate Attack, Dam

failure, Tree Roots, Decomposition Of Organic Matter, Or Any Other

factor—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.

robert W. Day Is A Leading Forensic Engineer And The Chief Engineer At American Geotechnical In San Diego, California. The Author Of Over 200 Published Technical Papers, He Serves On Advisory Committees For Several Professional Associations, Including Asce, Astm, And Ncees. He Holds Both Bachelor's And Master's Degrees In Structural Engineering From Villanova University And A Master's In Civil Engineering And A Civil Engineer Degree From The Massachusetts Institute Of Technology.

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defines Forensic Engineering As The Investigation Of A Damaged Or Deteriorated Structure, And Distinguishes It From Design Using Observation, Testing, And Deduction To Figure Out The Cause Of The Damage Or Deterioration. Primarily For Engineers Hired As Investigators Or Expert Witnesses In Legal Cases, Reviews The Basic Procedures, Identifies Specific Problems Typically Encountered Such As Settlement And Moisture Intrusion, Discusses The Forensic Engineer's Role In Developing Repairs, And Presents Strategies For Avoiding Civil Liability. Such Strategies Might Also Interest Design Engineers. Annotation C. By Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.