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News Release from: David Ball Group | Subject: New Guidelines On Structural Stability
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 13 October 2004
New Guidelines On Structural Stability
Concrete Bridge Development Group has set up a working group to produce a guide on "Testing Durability of Concrete Structures".
With public access structures such as car parks and bridges coming under ever closer scrutiny for safety and stability, Concrete Bridge Development Group has set up a working group to produce a guide on "Testing Durability of Concrete Structures" The task group comprises prominent industry figures and is chaired by David Ball, a leading expert on watertight, corrosion-resistant concrete and founder of David Ball Group plc
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 1 Oct 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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A guidance manual for testing concrete structures will be produced which will enable asset managers to determine the remaining service life of their structures.
The document will describe how to assess whether or not remedial works are necessary.
David Ball explains, "Public safety is paramount.
The cost of testing should be viewed firstly as a safety measure and as a sound, long-term investment in the light of the serious consequences and costs involved should a structural collapse occur.
The guide will be a "working tool" for those carrying out inspections, detailing up-to-date testing procedures for chloride ion migration, rates of carbonation, degree of sulphate attack, alkali silica reaction (ASR) and other deletrious mechanisms." The group's work is particularly pertinent as the construction industry moves towards increased sustainability and gives greater consideration to whole life costing.
For further details please contact David Ball at David Ball Group plc on 01954 780687.
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