Building Code Requirements for Inspection of Adhesive Anchors in Concrete
Publication: Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 139, Issue 10
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.
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Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 139 • Issue 10 • October 2013
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© 2013 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Dec 29, 2011
Accepted: May 7, 2013
Published online: May 8, 2013
Published ahead of production: May 9, 2013
Published in print: Oct 1, 2013
Discussion open until: Dec 12, 2013
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