Research Article
Sep 1980
Construction QA/QC Systems: Comparative Analysis
Authors: Jack H. Willenbrock, M.ASCE, and Scott ShepardAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of the Construction Division
Volume 106, Issue 3
Abstract
An analysis which compares the quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) systems adopted in the highway, nuclear power plant, and U.S. Navy construction areas with the traditional quality control approach used in building construction is presented. Full participation and support by the owner as well as the contractor and AE firm are required if a QA/QC system is to succeed. Process quality control, acceptance testing and quality assurance responsibilities must be clearly defined in the contract documents. The owner must audit these responsibilities. A contractor quality control plan, indicating the tasks which will be performed and the fact that QA/QC personnel are independent of project time/cost pressures should be submitted for approval. The architect must develop realistic specifications which consider the natural variability of material. Acceptance criteria based on the random sampling technique should be used.
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Journal of the Construction Division
Volume 106 • Issue 3 • September 1980
Pages: 371 - 387
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© 1980 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Sep 1980
Published online: Feb 11, 2021
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Jack H. Willenbrock, M.ASCE
Assoc. Prof. of Civ. Engrg., The Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park, Pa.
Scott Shepard
Lieutenant, Civ. Engrg. Corps, U.S. Navy
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