Gerber, B and Ekenel, M (2013) Building code requirements for inspection of adhesive anchors in concrete. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(10): 06013001, ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
A proper installation of construction materials is crucial for its performance. Therefore, inspections in building construction have vital importance and are needed to verify that work considered critical to life, public safety, and property protection is being or has been performed according to the approved plans and specifications. Although inspections are required by the legally adopted building codes at certain stages, some building construction activities demand closer scrutiny. This additional level of surveillance is known as special inspection. Installation of adhesive anchors is one of the construction activities that require special inspection. This paper briefly explains the recent revisions to the inspection requirements of postinstalled adhesive anchors in accordance with the American Concrete Institute standard, which is referenced by the 2012 International Building Code, discusses the discrepancies occurring between the two documents, and recommends solutions to allow proper inspections to proceed.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | adhesive anchors; building code; construction materials and methods; inspection |
| Index terms: | building code, construction material, specification, inspection, documents, surveillance, public safety, construction activity, building construction, anchor |
| Subjects: | quality assurance, emergency and crisis management, building construction, contractual condition, professional development, monitoring and control systems, regulatory law, construction operations, geotechnical engineering, building materials |
| Topics: | Engineering Principles, Quality Management, Construction Technology, Site Management, Legal Issues, Information Management, Governance, Contract Administration, Health and Safety |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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