Learn how to conduct a professional forensic geotechnical and foundation investigationClearly written and easy to use, this authoritative book shows you step-by-step how to:
INVESTIGATE damage, deterioration, or collapse in a structureEVALUATE problems caused by settlement, expansive soil, slope movement, moisture intrusion, and moreINVESTIGATE damage from earthquakes and other natural causesDETERMINE what caused the damageDEVELOP repair recommendationsPREPARE files and reportsAVOID civil liabilityNo 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 togeotechnical and foundation investigations in forensic engineering.
Robert W. Day (San Diego, CA) has published over 200 papers, as is currently active on various committees with ASCE, ASTM, Tranportation Research Board, and received a design award from AIA. After completing his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Civil Engineering at Villanova specializing in Structural Engineering, he completed his masters in Civil Engineering and Engineer Degree at MIT.