Successfully Conduct and Report on Any Architectural Forensic Investigation
Architectural Forensics clearly defines the role, responsibilities, and essential work of forensic architects. This unique resource offers comprehensive coverage of building defects and failures, types of failure mechanisms, and job-critical tasks such as fieldwork, lab testing, formulating opinions, and providing expert testimony.
Packed with 300 illustrations, in-depth case studies, and numerous sample documents, this vital reference takes you step-by-step through every phase of conducting investigations...diagnosing building failures... preventing and curing building defects...and reporting on findings. The book also includes strategies for avoiding liability and resolving disputes-potentially saving vast amounts of time and money. Authoritative and up-to-date, Architectural Forensics features:
Full details on conducting investigations and reporting on architectural forensicsClear guidance on preventing and curing building defects and failuresIn-depth coverage of field work, photogrammetry, and lab testingPractical insights into litigation, dispute resolution, and expert testimonySolid business advice on presentation methods, marketing, and setting up an office and websiteInside This Complete Architectural Forensics Toolkit
* Theory and Application of Architectural Forensics * Building Systems: Design, Evaluation, and the Forensic Architect * Building Systems and Other Issues: Failures, Causes, Prevention, and Remediation * The Forensic Consultant: Investigative Techniques, Litigation, and the Final Report * Business Development * Abbreviations and Acronyms * Glossary * Sample Documents
- ISBN10 6611182241
- ISBN13 9786611182243
- Publish Date 1 January 2008
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 22 July 2009
- Publish Country US
- Imprint McGraw-Hill Companies
- Format eBook
- Language English