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