Vol. I in the Testing in Construction seriesPrinciples and Practice of Testing in Construction

Vol. I in the Testing in Construction series
Principles and Practice of Testing in Construction
by David Doran & Clive Cockerton

Vol. I in the Testing in Construction series.
Principles and Practice of Testing in Construction

Edited by David Doran, Consultant, formerly Chief Structural Engineer, Director of
Wimpey Laboratories, London and Clive Cockerton, GB Geotechnics Limited,
Garston, UK

An introduction to the complete guide to testing in the construction industry

From the reviews:
‘…this useful A5 book …the editors introduce the reader to various bodies associated
with the testing and approval of materials and products used in construction. …this is
an informative reference book, recommended reading for Building Engineers looking
for guidance as to why reliable testing regimes are necessary and who should
undertake them’. Building Engineer

The construction industry is constantly faced with the demands of quality, durability,
cost-effectiveness and testing programmes therefore ensure that materials will
perform to their design requirements. However, the planning, implementation and
operation of a testing programme, together with the collection and interpretation of
data, are no simple task. It is essential that a programme is established which will
provide answers to relevant questions and that the correct action has been taken
when the data has been analysed.

This volume is an introduction to the many strands of testing and forms the
foundation of a valuable guide to good practice, so essential in the current risk-
averse construction climate.

Principles and Practice of Testing in Construction will be of considerable practical
value to consulting engineers and designers, civil and structural engineers,
manufacturers, contractors and test house personnel on the international scene. It
will also form a useful reference for architects, chartered surveyors and students in
all these disciplines.

Contents
History of testing; The philosophy of testing; The collection and presentation of data;
Laboratory planning and testing equipment; Quality management; Standards and
codes of practice; Future developments; Appendices: Abbreviations, acronymns and
organisations; The Greek alphabet; Table of atomic weights; Useful websites; Index

Readership:
Consulting engineers and designers in civil and structural engineering; contractors
and testing houses; civil, structural and materials engineers in academia, government
and non- governmental research, information organisations and accreditation bodies;
architects and chartered surveyors; postgraduate and advanced undergraduates in
these disciplines.

Product Details
Softback: 256 pp hardback liberally illustrated with a colour section
Publisher: Whittles Publishing, Scotland
ISBN : 1-870325-22-2
Product Dimensions: 234 x 156 mm

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