Laboratory Testing for Building Failure Investigations
Publication: Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities
Volume 18, Issue 1
Abstract
Failure of a building or its components usually means that it is performing in an unsatisfactory way. Investigation of such a failure often uncovers deterioration or other problems with the building or component materials. Deterioration can mean loss of strength, disintegration, or corrosion of some part of the structure. Discovering the cause of such deterioration may involve removing representative samples or complete systems and testing them in the laboratory. There are a wide variety of laboratory tests available to the investigator. This forum summarizes some of the more common ones used as part of a failure investigation.
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Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities
Volume 18 • Issue 1 • February 2004
Pages: 2 - 3
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Copyright © 2004 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Jan 16, 2004
Published in print: Feb 2004
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Kimball J. Beasley, P.E., M.ASCE
Manager, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., 1350 Broadway, Ste. 206, New York, NY 10018.
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