Construction Program Management and Inspection Guide

Verify:
▼ Foundation-bearing stratum in the field is the same as
that considered in design.
▼ All unsuitable material is removed from below the
footing.
▼ Required fill material is placed in accordance with
specifications.
▼ Reinforcing steel and concrete are placed in accordance
with contract plans and specifications.
▼ Limits of pay for structural excavation.
Structural Steel
Review these items:
▼ Procedures for fabrication shop inspection. Verify
compliance on current project.
▼ Erection sequence and equipment requirements for
lifting. Verify compliance with the approved erection
plan.
▼ Field connecting and splicing. Focus on field splicing,
specifically the inspection procedures employed for field
welds and high-strength bolting; welder certifications;
required and field-applied torque; method for
calibrating torque wrenches.
▼ Bearing seats at correct elevation and alignment.
▼ Expansion devices properly set.
▼ Field cleaning, priming, and painting.
General Structural Concrete
Review:
Appendix D: Inspections-in-Depth
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION GUIDE (5/01/04)
▼ Minutes from the prepour meeting (attend if possible).
▼ Forms for support, tightness, form release agent, defects
in the lumber, and removal of debris.
▼ Approvals of the formwork and falsework and means of
checking deflections during concrete placement
operations.
▼ Approved mix design and source of materials; verify
proper sequence for adding admixtures.
▼ Condition, tying, and support of the reinforcing steel
and other imbedded items such as conduits, void spaces,
bolts for railings, etc.; ensure damage to coatings is
repaired.
▼ Inspection and record procedures used for documenting
that reinforcing steel and other imbedded items are
placed in accordance with the plans and that the
number, sizes, and splice lengths of bars are verified and
correctly summarized for pay purposes.
▼ Record heat numbers of reinforcement delivered and
installed; verify correlation to test reports or
certifications.
▼ Methods used in placing and finishing the concrete.
▼ Air content and strength testing.
▼ Time between batching and placement of each load of
concrete.
▼ Procedures for assuring that the riding surface, curbs,
and walks, etc., conform to the proper grades and crosssection.
▼ Final finishing and curing procedures.
▼ Fabrication, erection, alignment, and quality of
workmanship in the railings.
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