Description: Foundation design and construction from A to Z. Get up to speed with the latest advances in residential/light commercial foundation construction and behavior with Robert Brown's Foundation Behavior and Repair, Third Edition. It's the one-stop source for instant answers on everything from the chemistry of cement to soil engineering and base foundations. This totally revised and updated industry classic brings you up-to-the-minute on every aspect of foundation design, evaluation and repair. You get tons of reliable new information on foundation stability, including new findings on roots, natural water migration, the effects of induced moisture, variations on foundation design and more. You'll also find invaluable new details on site drainage, soil chemistry, repair procedures--plus the hands-on help you need to: Identify the presence and cause of foundation distress; prevent recurring distress problems; Sidestep common problems related to land planning and site preparation; Assess the impact of foundation repair on property value; Speed up property inspection and structural evaluations; and much more.

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