Forensic geotechnical and foundation engineering
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, o...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York
McGraw-Hill
1998
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| Summary: | 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; and avoid civil liability. |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Physical Description: | xv, 460 p. ill. 24 cm |
| ISBN: | 0070164444 |