FIELD INSPECTION HANDBOOK

This on-the-job reference tool provides concise engineering, technological, and practical guidelines to ensure that every phase in the construction of a building or facility conforms exactly with the design intent. It shows how clearly defined tests can be made to make certain the best end-product is produced, whether it is an office building, dam, bridge, or any other structure. Written by 17 highly regarded experts, the handbook covers both general construction and heavy and specialty construction. It features full chapters on construction surveying, excavation, foundations, structural concrete, structural steel, pavements, electrical construction, and more and includes the responsibilities of the inspector and the avoidance of disputes and claims. An essential tool for all civil and mechanical engineers, contractors, inspectors, architects, and managers and supervisiors at construction projects, the handbook helps to prevent questionable methods and potential quality problems and to bring projects in on time.