{"product_id":"forensic-geotechnical-and-foundation-engineering-second-edition-9780071761338","title":"Forensic Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering, Second Edition","description":"\u003cb\u003ePublisher'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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA complete, up-to-date guide for forensic engineers\u003cp\u003eFully revised and packed with current case studies, \u003ci\u003eForensic Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering\u003c\/i\u003e, Second Edition provides a step-by-step approach to conducting a professional forensic geotechnical and foundation investigation. This authoritative resource explains how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003eInvestigate damage, deterioration, and collapse in a structure\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDetermine what caused the damage\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDevelop repair recommendations\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDiagnose cracks\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePrepare files and reports\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAvoid civil liability\u003cp\u003eHelpful 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplains how to investigate damage due to: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSettlement 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert Day\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McGraw-Hill Companies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/02\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 528\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.40w x 1.30d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780071761338\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert W. Day\u003c\/b\u003e is a leading forensic engineer and the chief engineer at American Geotechnical in San Diego, California. He serves on advisory committees for several professional associations, including ASCE, ASTM, and NCEES. Day is the author of more than 200 published technical papers and several books, including two editions of \u003ci\u003eFoundation Engineering Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGeotechnical Engineer's Portable Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e. He holds both bachelors and masters degrees in structural engineering from Villanova University and a master's degree in civil engineering and a civil engineer degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McGraw-Hill Companies","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":39927155097715,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":123.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_cd59ae33-59d2-42d3-b53e-7b4ffe4ad15c.jpg?v=1647522531","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/forensic-geotechnical-and-foundation-engineering-second-edition-9780071761338","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}