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https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/27432/critical-issues-in-transportation-for-2024-and-beyond

QUALITY CONTROLS FOR STEEL CONSTRUCTION

DEVELOPMENTS IN THE STEEL INDUSTRY PERMITTING THE USE OF A WIDE VARIETY OF STRUCTURAL STEELS, THE EVER-INCREASING USE OF WELDED DESIGNS, AND THE RAPID PACE OF TODAY'S CONSTRUCTION ARE PLACING GREAT RESPONSIBILITY ON THE INSPECTION PHASE OF STRUCTURAL-STEEL PRODUCTION, FABRICATION AND ERECTION. BETTER AND MORE CLOSELY SUPERVISED INSPECTION OF STEEL IS REQUIRED FROM ROLLING MILL THROUGH FABRICATION PLANT TO ERECTION AND FINAL PAINTING. THE SUPPLIER FACES THE CONFLICTING INTERESTS OF LOWERED COST VS. A QUALITY PRODUCT - WITH THE FIRST OF MAJOR IMPORTANCE TO HIS PRODUCTION STAFF. THE OWNER MUST BE CONVINCED THAT HE CAN ECONOMICALLY AFFORD THE BEST INSPECTION AND THAT THE INSPECTION AGENCY SHOULD BE SELECTED BY NEGOTIATION RATHER THAN COMPETITIVE BIDDING. THE ENGINEER MUST KEEP IN CLOSE CONTACT WITH THE INSPECTOR AND MUST BACK HIM UP FULLY IN THE MILL, IN THE FABRICATION SHOP AND AT THE ERECTION SITE. PROPER APPLICATION OF PAINT IS MOST IMPORTANT IN REDUCING MAINTENANCE. THE CURRENT PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTS HAVING FIELD INSPECTION OF BUILDINGS PERFORMED ON THE BASIS OF INFREQUENT VISITS TO THE SITE BY THE DESIGNING ENGINEER IS SUBJECT TO CRITICISM. BECAUSE OF A LACK OF UNDERSTANDING BY THOSE ON THE JOB AS TO THE BASIC DESIGN REQUIREMENTS AND BEHAVIOR OF MATERIALS, THIS PRACTICE OFTEN LEADS TO COSTLY CORRECTIVE ACTION OR INFERIOR WORK. IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT THIS PRACTICE BE GIVEN CLOSE SCRUTINY BY THE ENGINEERING PROFESSION.

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    • Vol 35, No 10, PP 76-78, 5 PHOT
  • Authors:
    • Brumer, M
    • Stahl, F
  • Publication Date: 1965-10

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  • Accession Number: 00214800
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Oct 20 1970 12:00AM