Concrete and Steel Construction: Quality Control and Assurance

The book presents all of the quality control and assurance protocols and non-destructive test methods necessary for concrete and steel construction projects, including steel materials, welding and mixing, and testing. It covers welding terminology and procedures, and discusses welding standards and procedures during the fabrication process, as well as the welding codes. It also considers the total quality management system based on ISO 9001, and utilizes numerous international and industry building standards and codes.

• Covers AISC, ACI, BS, and AWS codes



• Examines methods for concrete quality control in hot and cold weather applications, as well as material properties



• Illustrates methods for non-destructive testing of concrete and for steel welding—radiographic, ultrasonic, and penetration and other methods.



• Addresses ISO 9001 standards—designed to provide organizations better quality control systems



• Includes a checklist to be considered as a QA template

Developed as a handbook for industry professionals, this book also serves as a resource for anyone who is working in construction and on non-destructive inspection testing for concrete and steel structures.