Includes specific examples with highlights and detauiled explanations of key points to consider for both standard and unusual utility forecasting situations. 12 new chapters offering ncreased-coverage of weather correction and normalization of forecasts, anticipation of redevelopment, determining the validirty of announced developments, and minimizing risk from over- or under-planning.

Designed for civil engineering students taking courses that introduce geotechnology followed by a study of foundations, this text explains several theories of contemporary soil studies and considers their application to numerous problems experienced in the field.