Principles and Practice of Testing in Construction

An introduction to the complete guide to testing in the construction industry - Vol.I in the Testing in Construction series Principles and Practice of Testing in Construction.

Vol.I in the Testing in Construction series Principles and Practice of Testing in Construction.

Edited by David Doran, Consultant, formerly Chief Structural Engineer, Director of Wimpey Laboratories, London and Clive Cockerton, GB Geotechnics Limited, Garston, UK.

An introduction to the complete guide to testing in the construction industry.

Summary:.

The construction industry is constantly faced with the demands of quality, durability, cost-effectiveness and testing programmes therefore ensure that materials will perform to their design requirements.

However, the planning, implementation and operation of a testing programme, together with the collection and interpretation of data, are no simple task.

It is essential that a programme is established which will provide answers to relevant questions and that the correct action has been taken when the data has been analysed.

This first volume is an introduction to the subject presenting information and guidance which is also applicable to all subsequent volumes.

In addition to a brief history of the subject, the authors deal with issues of fundamental importance, including laboratory planning, quality control and handling data.

As a stand-alone volume it presents a concise appreciation of this important aspect of construction and as part of the series it forms the foundation of a valuable guide to good practice.

Contents.

* History of testing.

* The philosophy of testing.

* The collection and presentation of data.

* Laboratory planning and testing equipment.

* Quality management; Standards and codes of practice.

* Future developments.

* Appendices: Abbreviations, acronymns and organisations, The Greek alphabet.

* Table of atomic weights.

* Useful websites.

* Index.

Readership:.

* Consulting engineers and designers in civil and structural engineering.

* contractors and testing houses; civil, structural and materials engineers in academia, government and non-governmental research.

* information organisations and accreditation bodies; architects and chartered surveyors.

* postgraduate and advanced undergraduates in these disciplines.

ISBN 1-870325-22-2 234 x 156 mm 200pp liberally illustrated with an 8pp colour section.

hardback £60.

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