Forensic Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering

Learn how to conduct a professional forensic geotechnical and foundation investigation

Clearly written and easy to use, this authoritative book 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

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.