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Day, Robert. Forensic Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering, Second Edition. US: McGraw-Hill Professional, 2011.

Forensic Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering, Second Edition

Authors: Robert Day

Published:  April 2011

eISBN: 9780071761345 0071761349 | ISBN: 9780071761338
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  • Contents
  • Preface
  • Chapter 1. Introduction
  • 1.1 Definition of a Forensic Engineer
  • 1.2 Types of Damage
  • 1.3 Typical Clients
  • 1.4 Legal Process
  • 1.4.1 Civil Litigation
  • 1.4.2 Important Legal Terms
  • 1.4.3 Discovery
  • 1.4.4 Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • 1.4.5 Trial
  • 1.5 Examples
  • 1.6 Outline of Chapters
  • Part 1 Assignment and Investigation
  • Chapter 2. The Assignment
  • 2.1 Preliminary Information
  • 2.2 Accepting the Assignment
  • Chapter 3. The Investigation
  • 3.1 Planning the Investigation
  • 3.2 Site Investigation
  • 3.3 Document Search
  • 3.4 Analysis and Conclusions
  • 3.5 Report Preparation
  • Part 2 Forensic Geotechnical and Foundation Investigations
  • Chapter 4. Settlement of Structures
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Allowable Settlement
  • 4.3 Classification of Cracking Damage
  • 4.4 Component of Lateral Movement
  • 4.5 Collapsible Soil
  • 4.6 Backfill Settlement
  • 4.7 Other Causes of Settlement
  • 4.8 Change in Properties with Time
  • 4.9 Case Studies
  • Chapter 5. Expansive Soil
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Swelling of Desiccated Clay
  • 5.3 Types of Expansive Soil Movement
  • 5.4 Foundation Design for Expansive Soil
  • 5.5 Pavements
  • 5.6 Flatwork
  • 5.7 Case Study
  • Chapter 6. Lateral Movement
  • 6.1 Typical Causes of Lateral Movement
  • 6.2 Allowable Lateral Movement of Buildings
  • 6.3 Rock Fall
  • 6.4 Surficial Slope Failures
  • 6.5 Gross Slope Failures
  • 6.6 Landslides
  • 6.7 Debris Flow
  • 6.8 Slope Softening and Creep
  • 6.9 Trench Cave-Ins
  • 6.10 Dam Failures
  • Chapter 7. Other Geotechnical and Foundation Problems
  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Earthquakes
  • 7.3 Erosion
  • 7.4 Deterioration
  • 7.5 Tree Roots
  • 7.6 Bearing Capacity Failures
  • 7.7 Historic Structures
  • 7.8 Unusual Soil
  • 7.9 Retaining Walls
  • 7.10 Shrinkage Cracking of Concrete Foundations
  • 7.11 Timber Decay of Foundations
  • 7.12 Soluble Soil Particles
  • Chapter 8. Groundwater and Moisture Problems
  • 8.1 Groundwater
  • 8.2 Moisture Migration through Floor Slabs
  • 8.3 Moisture Migration through Basement Walls
  • 8.4 Pipe Breaks and Clogs
  • 8.5 Surface Drainage
  • Part 3 Repairs and Crack Diagnosis
  • Chapter 9. Repairs
  • 9.1 Development of Repair Recommendations
  • 9.2 Repair of Slab-on-Grade Foundations
  • 9.3 Other Foundation Repair Alternatives
  • 9.4 Repair of Surficial Slope Failures
  • 9.5 Repair of Gross Slope Failures and Landslides
  • Chapter 10. Crack Diagnosis
  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.2 Pavements Cracks
  • 10.3 Cracks in Walls
  • 10.4 Foundation Cracks
  • 10.5 Ground Cracks and Fissures
  • 10.6 Damage due to Earthquakes
  • 10.7 Cracking to Repaired Structures
  • Part 4 Reducing Potential Liability
  • Chapter 11. Concluding Chapter
  • 11.1 Future Outlook for Forensic Engineering
  • 11.2 Reducing Potential Liability
  • 11.3 Preparation of Reports and File Management
  • 11.4 Engineering Jargon, Superlatives, and Technical Words
  • 11.5 Strategies to Avoid Civil Liability
  • Appendix A. Recommended Practices for Design Professionals Engaged as Experts in the Resolution of Construction Industry Disputes (ASFE)
  • Appendix B. Case Management Order
  • Appendix C. References
  • Index