This document outlines the requirements for accrediting testing agencies that test masonry materials. It establishes minimum qualifications for laboratory personnel, quality systems, and testing capabilities. Agencies must demonstrate adequate equipment, trained staff, proper procedures, and quality controls. The standard provides criteria for evaluating an agency's competence to perform necessary masonry tests and issues accreditation if all capabilities and qualifications are met.
This document discusses building stones and their classification and uses in construction. It begins by introducing different types of stones and their main uses in buildings, dams, bridges, and other structures. Stones are then classified geologically based on their formation, physically based on their composition, chemically based on their main minerals, and practically based on their applications. Common rock-forming minerals like quartz, feldspar, and calcite are also outlined. Key characteristics of good building stones are described, such as appearance, weight, porosity, and durability. Finally, suitable uses of different stone types like sandstone, granite, limestone, and methods to preserve stones are presented.
1. The document summarizes various tests conducted on stones to determine their material properties and suitability for construction, including hardness, crushing strength, impact resistance, resistance to fire and acids, water absorption, presence of impurities, crystallization behavior, and resistance to freezing and thawing.
2. Key tests described are the hardness test using Moh's scale, the crushing test to determine compressive strength, and the attrition test to evaluate resistance to abrasion.
3. Parameters measured include hardness index, compressive strength, impact resistance, percentage weight absorption, porosity, and effects of exposure to acids, freezing and thawing.
This document describes an experimental study comparing the structural behavior of monolithic and precast concrete portal frames. Scaled models of a monolithic frame and two precast frames (one with a corbel connection and one without) were tested under a two-point load. Test results showed that the monolithic frame had the highest deflections but lowest load capacity, while the precast frame with a corbel connection had the lowest deflections but highest load capacity. Cracks were first observed in the monolithic frame, followed by the precast frame without a corbel, with the frame with a corbel cracking at the highest loads. In conclusion, the monolithic frame was found to be the most ductile but least stiff, while
The document discusses the preliminary works involved in building construction projects. It covers topics like site and soil investigation, site clearance and setting out, site facilities, excavation and timbering, and site plant and equipment. Site investigation involves collecting data on site conditions to inform design and construction. Setting out precisely places a building on site using baselines and corner markers. Excavation removes earth and is classified by depth and type, with timbering providing support to excavation sides.
This document provides information about slip formwork construction for chimneys. It begins with an introduction to slip formwork and its use for building tall structures like silos and grain elevators in the early 20th century. It then discusses the process of slip forming involving a moving form that is jacked upwards as concrete is poured in. The document outlines the key steps, components, structural concerns and provides an example case study of slip forming used at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in India.
This document discusses the key materials and process for making concrete. Concrete is made by mixing water, cement, and aggregates (coarse and fine materials like sand and gravel). The cement acts as a glue to bind the materials together when mixed with water. Proper mixing and curing of the concrete allows it to gain strength and durability over time. Tests of the plastic and hardened concrete include slump tests to check workability and compression tests to determine strength.
This document discusses building stones and their classification and uses in construction. It begins by introducing different types of stones and their main uses in buildings, dams, bridges, and other structures. Stones are then classified geologically based on their formation, physically based on their composition, chemically based on their main minerals, and practically based on their applications. Common rock-forming minerals like quartz, feldspar, and calcite are also outlined. Key characteristics of good building stones are described, such as appearance, weight, porosity, and durability. Finally, suitable uses of different stone types like sandstone, granite, limestone, and methods to preserve stones are presented.
1. The document summarizes various tests conducted on stones to determine their material properties and suitability for construction, including hardness, crushing strength, impact resistance, resistance to fire and acids, water absorption, presence of impurities, crystallization behavior, and resistance to freezing and thawing.
2. Key tests described are the hardness test using Moh's scale, the crushing test to determine compressive strength, and the attrition test to evaluate resistance to abrasion.
3. Parameters measured include hardness index, compressive strength, impact resistance, percentage weight absorption, porosity, and effects of exposure to acids, freezing and thawing.
This document describes an experimental study comparing the structural behavior of monolithic and precast concrete portal frames. Scaled models of a monolithic frame and two precast frames (one with a corbel connection and one without) were tested under a two-point load. Test results showed that the monolithic frame had the highest deflections but lowest load capacity, while the precast frame with a corbel connection had the lowest deflections but highest load capacity. Cracks were first observed in the monolithic frame, followed by the precast frame without a corbel, with the frame with a corbel cracking at the highest loads. In conclusion, the monolithic frame was found to be the most ductile but least stiff, while
The document discusses the preliminary works involved in building construction projects. It covers topics like site and soil investigation, site clearance and setting out, site facilities, excavation and timbering, and site plant and equipment. Site investigation involves collecting data on site conditions to inform design and construction. Setting out precisely places a building on site using baselines and corner markers. Excavation removes earth and is classified by depth and type, with timbering providing support to excavation sides.
This document provides information about slip formwork construction for chimneys. It begins with an introduction to slip formwork and its use for building tall structures like silos and grain elevators in the early 20th century. It then discusses the process of slip forming involving a moving form that is jacked upwards as concrete is poured in. The document outlines the key steps, components, structural concerns and provides an example case study of slip forming used at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in India.
This document discusses the key materials and process for making concrete. Concrete is made by mixing water, cement, and aggregates (coarse and fine materials like sand and gravel). The cement acts as a glue to bind the materials together when mixed with water. Proper mixing and curing of the concrete allows it to gain strength and durability over time. Tests of the plastic and hardened concrete include slump tests to check workability and compression tests to determine strength.
The document discusses various types of construction equipment used in projects. It begins with an introduction on the importance of proper planning, selection, and use of equipment. It then categorizes equipment and discusses them in detail under categories such as excavating and transporting, compaction, hauling, hoisting, pumping, concrete construction, and asphalt equipment. Specific equipment discussed include tractors, bulldozers, graders, scrapers, power shovels, draglines, clamshells, hoes, loaders, excavators, cranes, rollers, trucks, dump trucks, mixers, pumps, and others.
Types,manufacturing and behaviour of Dimension or decorative stoneZeeshan Afzal
Dimension stone
Definition:
Dimension stones are naturally occurring rocks of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary origin which are sufficiently consolidated to enable them to be cut or shaped into blocks or slabs for use as wailing, paving and roofing material in the construction of building and other structures.
Rock Types:
Principally limestone (including marbles), sandstone, slates and granite are used as dimension stone.
Texture, Minerology and Colour:
Dimension Stone shows a wide variety of texture and minerology depending on their origin. Colour is an important aspect but does not follow agreed and standard colour scheme.
Types:
Igneous Dimension Stone.
Sedimentary Dimension Stone.
Metamorphic Dimension Stone.
Miscellaneous Dimension Stone.
Igneous Dimension Stone:
These are hard and crystalline and widely used as dimension stones but commonly termed as granite by trade.
Igneous rocks show a range from pale coloured, coarsely crystalline, quartzo feldspathic varieties to dark coloured, fine grained, basaltic rock type.
Sedimentary Dimension Stone:
Sedimentary rocks include our most common dimension stones. Sandstone and Limestone are most common in them.
These are formed by cementing of pre-existing igneous rocks and high quartz content in them makes them hard and durable building stone.
Metamorphic Dimension Stone:
These are not widely used commercially as dimension stone but are fine grained.
Cleaved slates are the principal source of roofing stone worldwide.
Included in the metamorphic rocks are the true marbles.
Miscellaneous Dimension Stone:
Some texturally and minerologically distinctive rocks are used for decorative building purposes include ironstone, flint, tufa, etc.
Extraction Method and Processing:
Extraction Method and Processing:Stone Processing:
Processing of stone is begins at the quarry or following transportation to centralized cutting sheds depending on the requirement of the contract.
Softer stones such as limestone can be shaped and dressed using hand or cut using hand saws.
Harder stones may need to be sawn using frame saws, gang saws, diamond rotary blades, high pressure water jets, etc.
Surface finishing of some stones can involve polishing using abrasive and flamejet texturing.
Classification and Uses
A presentation of transportation of concretePritam Dubey
This document discusses various methods for transporting concrete, including direct discharge through short chutes, manual transport using wheelbarrows and carts, power barrows and trucks, monorail systems, elevating towers and hoists, skips operated by cranes and cableways, belt and boom conveyors, truck mixers and agitator trucks, tremies, and concrete pumps. It provides details on the capacities and applications of different transport methods and considerations for reducing segregation during transport.
This document provides an overview of a course on concrete technology. The main topics covered include properties and testing of cement and concrete, mix design, quality control procedures, and special types of concrete. The course aims to teach students how to determine properties of concrete ingredients, design economic mixes for different uses, supervise concreting operations, and use admixtures to improve concrete properties. It also covers cement composition and testing, workability, strength and durability of concrete, and considerations for concreting in extreme weather.
The process of extracting or taking out stones from natural rocks bed is known as the Quarrying of Stones. The term ‘Quarry’ is used to indicate the exposed surface of the natural rock. The place or site from where stones are taken out is called ‘Quarry Site’.
Building stones quarrying – properties – structural requirements
Metro Underground civil structures and track structures AR.pdfAshutoshRankawat
The document discusses underground structures for metro rail systems, including tunnels and stations. It describes the types of tunnels as generally using a twin bore single track structure. It outlines three main methods for constructing tunnels: cut and cover, NATM (New Austrian Tunnelling Method), and TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine). It provides details on the construction processes for each method. It also describes the typical design of underground metro stations and the two main construction methods: cut and cover (bottom up) and top down.
Title: Millennium Bridge at London - Steel Structure Failure
This is 320 m span aluminum and steel bridge across the river Thames. This bridge has steel structure failure because it had vertical, lateral and torsional stiffness. The problem occurred because of side vibration of the bridge deck because of pedestrian lateral excitation. The main reasons for this failure were lateral stiffness of the deck and low damping potential which happens in steel structure only. This bridge was made of two dimensional cable truss. The stiffness in this bridge structure caused this failure in this bridge. Therefore, this bridge was closed for few days to fix the problem. It is therefore highly relates to steel structure failure and is suitable for the case study as well. This problem was rectified with help of installation of lateral dampers. All these characteristics of this bridge failures relates to steel structure failure.
The pile foundation uses piles to support walls, piers, and other structures. Piles can be placed individually or in clusters. Piles are used when loose soil extends to great depths, and transfer structural loads to harder soils below through end bearing and side friction. Common pile materials include timber, steel, and concrete. Piles can be load bearing, transmitting loads through end bearing and side friction, or non-load bearing, used as retaining walls or sheeting. Pile capacity is assessed through field load tests or theoretical calculations based on soil properties.
Confined masonry construction consists of masonry walls reinforced with horizontal and vertical reinforced concrete members. Vertical tie columns and horizontal tie beams confine the masonry walls, enhancing their stability, integrity, and resistance to lateral loads from earthquakes. The construction sequence involves first building masonry walls with tie columns cast in place, then constructing tie beams on top along with the slab. This improves the masonry's performance by reducing brittleness compared to conventional masonry or reinforced concrete frame construction.
The Philips CT SyncRight option provides seamless integration between CT scanners and compatible injectors, allowing communication of scanning and injection parameters. SyncRight simplifies clinical workflow by streamlining operations and reducing decision points by over 60%, allowing clinicians to focus more on patients. Key benefits include automatically loading injection protocols, modifying protocols through the scanner interface, viewing injection progress in real-time, and producing reports.
This document discusses scaffolding used in construction. It begins by defining scaffolding and its importance for worker safety. It then outlines the key components of scaffolding including standards, ledgers, transoms and fittings. Common scaffolding materials like tubular steel, aluminum alloy and timber are also described. The main types of scaffolding are discussed - supported (e.g. framed, mobile), tube and coupler (e.g. independent, putlog), and suspended. Safety considerations around scaffolding and qualifications for competent persons overseeing scaffolding work are also covered.
This document discusses the rehabilitation of structures. Rehabilitation aims to restore a structure to its original service level or intended service level that was not achieved due to deficiencies. Rehabilitation is necessary to improve surface appearance, durability, handle changes in live load patterns, or enhance load capacity. Causes of structural failure include accidents, earthquakes, floods, fire, foundation settlement, aging, underestimating loads, lack of maintenance, wrong design/detailing/construction, overlooking dimensions, and not consulting engineers. Rehabilitation methods include jacketing, shotcreting, bonding with epoxy injection, routing and sealing, stitching, grouting, overlays, and external pre-stressing. The rehabilitation process involves investigating causes,
Earthquake protection of buildings by seismic isolationgayathrysatheesan1
During the devastating February 2011 Christchurch earthquake, the iconic art gallery suffered damage and ground settlement. Triple Pendulum isolators were added at the basement level as part of the building’s repair and strengthening plan. The isolators increase the building’s seismic resilience and protect the precious art collections.
seismic isolation system for building
seismic isolation systems
seismic base isolation
seismic isolation structure
earthquake isolation systems
seismic isolation devices
seismic isolation bearings
seismic earthquake data
PPT on execution of 680 m long tunnel ensuring safety of the adjoining rail t...Rajesh Prasad
The said paper by Rajesh Prasad Executive Director RVNL has been published in IPWE international seminar held on 23/24-02-2018. The power point presentation nicely explains about how the technical challenges and administrative challenges addressed in completion of the tunnel while constructing a tunnel by the side of a railway tunnel with train operation in place and the entire area is affected by LWE activities.
This document is a handbook on seismic retrofitting of buildings published by the Central Public Works Department and Indian Building Congress in association with Indian Institute of Technology Madras. It contains 16 chapters covering topics related to seismic retrofit of engineered and non-engineered buildings such as rapid visual screening, condition assessment, retrofit of masonry, concrete and steel buildings, foundations, use of fibre reinforced polymers, base isolation, quality assurance and case studies. The handbook aims to provide guidance to professionals, builders and building owners on assessing seismic vulnerability and carrying out retrofitting work to make existing structures earthquake resistant.
Configuración de una conexión al FTP Adapter en WebLogicCROSSNET S.A.C.
El documento proporciona instrucciones en 21 pasos para configurar un adaptador FTP en Weblogic, incluyendo modificar la visualización de registros, crear una conexión FTP, actualizar los detalles de la conexión como nombre de usuario, contraseña y host, y actualizar la aplicación FTP.
1. Grouting, rock bolting, shotcrete/guniting, and cable anchorage are effective methods for improving rock mass properties.
2. Grouting involves injecting a liquid into cracks and fissures in rock to fill voids and strengthen the rock mass. Common grout materials include cement and chemical grouts.
3. Rock bolting reinforces unstable rock by drilling holes and anchoring steel bolts to take load off weak planes and increase shear resistance.
This document introduces changes to China's certification procedure and implementation rules for compulsory certification of audio/video and information technology products. Key points include: 1) Allowing type testing and factory inspections to be done in parallel for overseas factories; 2) Requiring a factory quality assurance statement be submitted with applications; 3) Specifying certification modes including type testing with follow-up inspections; and 4) Classifying factories from A to D based on inspection results, with more frequent inspections for lower classes.
The document discusses various types of construction equipment used in projects. It begins with an introduction on the importance of proper planning, selection, and use of equipment. It then categorizes equipment and discusses them in detail under categories such as excavating and transporting, compaction, hauling, hoisting, pumping, concrete construction, and asphalt equipment. Specific equipment discussed include tractors, bulldozers, graders, scrapers, power shovels, draglines, clamshells, hoes, loaders, excavators, cranes, rollers, trucks, dump trucks, mixers, pumps, and others.
Types,manufacturing and behaviour of Dimension or decorative stoneZeeshan Afzal
Dimension stone
Definition:
Dimension stones are naturally occurring rocks of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary origin which are sufficiently consolidated to enable them to be cut or shaped into blocks or slabs for use as wailing, paving and roofing material in the construction of building and other structures.
Rock Types:
Principally limestone (including marbles), sandstone, slates and granite are used as dimension stone.
Texture, Minerology and Colour:
Dimension Stone shows a wide variety of texture and minerology depending on their origin. Colour is an important aspect but does not follow agreed and standard colour scheme.
Types:
Igneous Dimension Stone.
Sedimentary Dimension Stone.
Metamorphic Dimension Stone.
Miscellaneous Dimension Stone.
Igneous Dimension Stone:
These are hard and crystalline and widely used as dimension stones but commonly termed as granite by trade.
Igneous rocks show a range from pale coloured, coarsely crystalline, quartzo feldspathic varieties to dark coloured, fine grained, basaltic rock type.
Sedimentary Dimension Stone:
Sedimentary rocks include our most common dimension stones. Sandstone and Limestone are most common in them.
These are formed by cementing of pre-existing igneous rocks and high quartz content in them makes them hard and durable building stone.
Metamorphic Dimension Stone:
These are not widely used commercially as dimension stone but are fine grained.
Cleaved slates are the principal source of roofing stone worldwide.
Included in the metamorphic rocks are the true marbles.
Miscellaneous Dimension Stone:
Some texturally and minerologically distinctive rocks are used for decorative building purposes include ironstone, flint, tufa, etc.
Extraction Method and Processing:
Extraction Method and Processing:Stone Processing:
Processing of stone is begins at the quarry or following transportation to centralized cutting sheds depending on the requirement of the contract.
Softer stones such as limestone can be shaped and dressed using hand or cut using hand saws.
Harder stones may need to be sawn using frame saws, gang saws, diamond rotary blades, high pressure water jets, etc.
Surface finishing of some stones can involve polishing using abrasive and flamejet texturing.
Classification and Uses
A presentation of transportation of concretePritam Dubey
This document discusses various methods for transporting concrete, including direct discharge through short chutes, manual transport using wheelbarrows and carts, power barrows and trucks, monorail systems, elevating towers and hoists, skips operated by cranes and cableways, belt and boom conveyors, truck mixers and agitator trucks, tremies, and concrete pumps. It provides details on the capacities and applications of different transport methods and considerations for reducing segregation during transport.
This document provides an overview of a course on concrete technology. The main topics covered include properties and testing of cement and concrete, mix design, quality control procedures, and special types of concrete. The course aims to teach students how to determine properties of concrete ingredients, design economic mixes for different uses, supervise concreting operations, and use admixtures to improve concrete properties. It also covers cement composition and testing, workability, strength and durability of concrete, and considerations for concreting in extreme weather.
The process of extracting or taking out stones from natural rocks bed is known as the Quarrying of Stones. The term ‘Quarry’ is used to indicate the exposed surface of the natural rock. The place or site from where stones are taken out is called ‘Quarry Site’.
Building stones quarrying – properties – structural requirements
Metro Underground civil structures and track structures AR.pdfAshutoshRankawat
The document discusses underground structures for metro rail systems, including tunnels and stations. It describes the types of tunnels as generally using a twin bore single track structure. It outlines three main methods for constructing tunnels: cut and cover, NATM (New Austrian Tunnelling Method), and TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine). It provides details on the construction processes for each method. It also describes the typical design of underground metro stations and the two main construction methods: cut and cover (bottom up) and top down.
Title: Millennium Bridge at London - Steel Structure Failure
This is 320 m span aluminum and steel bridge across the river Thames. This bridge has steel structure failure because it had vertical, lateral and torsional stiffness. The problem occurred because of side vibration of the bridge deck because of pedestrian lateral excitation. The main reasons for this failure were lateral stiffness of the deck and low damping potential which happens in steel structure only. This bridge was made of two dimensional cable truss. The stiffness in this bridge structure caused this failure in this bridge. Therefore, this bridge was closed for few days to fix the problem. It is therefore highly relates to steel structure failure and is suitable for the case study as well. This problem was rectified with help of installation of lateral dampers. All these characteristics of this bridge failures relates to steel structure failure.
The pile foundation uses piles to support walls, piers, and other structures. Piles can be placed individually or in clusters. Piles are used when loose soil extends to great depths, and transfer structural loads to harder soils below through end bearing and side friction. Common pile materials include timber, steel, and concrete. Piles can be load bearing, transmitting loads through end bearing and side friction, or non-load bearing, used as retaining walls or sheeting. Pile capacity is assessed through field load tests or theoretical calculations based on soil properties.
Confined masonry construction consists of masonry walls reinforced with horizontal and vertical reinforced concrete members. Vertical tie columns and horizontal tie beams confine the masonry walls, enhancing their stability, integrity, and resistance to lateral loads from earthquakes. The construction sequence involves first building masonry walls with tie columns cast in place, then constructing tie beams on top along with the slab. This improves the masonry's performance by reducing brittleness compared to conventional masonry or reinforced concrete frame construction.
The Philips CT SyncRight option provides seamless integration between CT scanners and compatible injectors, allowing communication of scanning and injection parameters. SyncRight simplifies clinical workflow by streamlining operations and reducing decision points by over 60%, allowing clinicians to focus more on patients. Key benefits include automatically loading injection protocols, modifying protocols through the scanner interface, viewing injection progress in real-time, and producing reports.
This document discusses scaffolding used in construction. It begins by defining scaffolding and its importance for worker safety. It then outlines the key components of scaffolding including standards, ledgers, transoms and fittings. Common scaffolding materials like tubular steel, aluminum alloy and timber are also described. The main types of scaffolding are discussed - supported (e.g. framed, mobile), tube and coupler (e.g. independent, putlog), and suspended. Safety considerations around scaffolding and qualifications for competent persons overseeing scaffolding work are also covered.
This document discusses the rehabilitation of structures. Rehabilitation aims to restore a structure to its original service level or intended service level that was not achieved due to deficiencies. Rehabilitation is necessary to improve surface appearance, durability, handle changes in live load patterns, or enhance load capacity. Causes of structural failure include accidents, earthquakes, floods, fire, foundation settlement, aging, underestimating loads, lack of maintenance, wrong design/detailing/construction, overlooking dimensions, and not consulting engineers. Rehabilitation methods include jacketing, shotcreting, bonding with epoxy injection, routing and sealing, stitching, grouting, overlays, and external pre-stressing. The rehabilitation process involves investigating causes,
Earthquake protection of buildings by seismic isolationgayathrysatheesan1
During the devastating February 2011 Christchurch earthquake, the iconic art gallery suffered damage and ground settlement. Triple Pendulum isolators were added at the basement level as part of the building’s repair and strengthening plan. The isolators increase the building’s seismic resilience and protect the precious art collections.
seismic isolation system for building
seismic isolation systems
seismic base isolation
seismic isolation structure
earthquake isolation systems
seismic isolation devices
seismic isolation bearings
seismic earthquake data
PPT on execution of 680 m long tunnel ensuring safety of the adjoining rail t...Rajesh Prasad
The said paper by Rajesh Prasad Executive Director RVNL has been published in IPWE international seminar held on 23/24-02-2018. The power point presentation nicely explains about how the technical challenges and administrative challenges addressed in completion of the tunnel while constructing a tunnel by the side of a railway tunnel with train operation in place and the entire area is affected by LWE activities.
This document is a handbook on seismic retrofitting of buildings published by the Central Public Works Department and Indian Building Congress in association with Indian Institute of Technology Madras. It contains 16 chapters covering topics related to seismic retrofit of engineered and non-engineered buildings such as rapid visual screening, condition assessment, retrofit of masonry, concrete and steel buildings, foundations, use of fibre reinforced polymers, base isolation, quality assurance and case studies. The handbook aims to provide guidance to professionals, builders and building owners on assessing seismic vulnerability and carrying out retrofitting work to make existing structures earthquake resistant.
Configuración de una conexión al FTP Adapter en WebLogicCROSSNET S.A.C.
El documento proporciona instrucciones en 21 pasos para configurar un adaptador FTP en Weblogic, incluyendo modificar la visualización de registros, crear una conexión FTP, actualizar los detalles de la conexión como nombre de usuario, contraseña y host, y actualizar la aplicación FTP.
1. Grouting, rock bolting, shotcrete/guniting, and cable anchorage are effective methods for improving rock mass properties.
2. Grouting involves injecting a liquid into cracks and fissures in rock to fill voids and strengthen the rock mass. Common grout materials include cement and chemical grouts.
3. Rock bolting reinforces unstable rock by drilling holes and anchoring steel bolts to take load off weak planes and increase shear resistance.
This document introduces changes to China's certification procedure and implementation rules for compulsory certification of audio/video and information technology products. Key points include: 1) Allowing type testing and factory inspections to be done in parallel for overseas factories; 2) Requiring a factory quality assurance statement be submitted with applications; 3) Specifying certification modes including type testing with follow-up inspections; and 4) Classifying factories from A to D based on inspection results, with more frequent inspections for lower classes.
This document describes Standard Test Method C 39/C 39M for determining the compressive strength of cylindrical concrete specimens. It outlines the test method which involves applying a compressive axial load to molded cylinders or cores at a controlled rate until failure. The maximum load attained is used to calculate compressive strength by dividing by the cross-sectional area. Requirements are provided for the testing machine, specimen preparation, loading rates, and verification of machine accuracy. The test results are used for quality control of concrete mixes and acceptance testing.
This document contains a certificate from Altaf Nazeer certifying that the attached project report on E&M works for 10 underground metro stations was completed under the guidance of Mr. Aniruddha Kayet at Larsen & Toubro Construction Limited from January 20th to February 20th, 2016. It also contains an acknowledgement thanking Larsen & Toubro for the internship opportunity. The majority of the document then outlines Larsen & Toubro's quality management system which is in line with ISO 9001, including discussions of ISO standards, the eight clauses of the quality management system, management responsibility, resource management, and product realization.
The document outlines the responsibilities of Mata Electric, LLC's Quality Control Manager. The Quality Control Manager oversees implementation of the Quality Control Plan, which includes three phases of inspections - Preparatory Meetings, Initial Inspections, and Follow-Up Inspections. The Quality Control Manager is responsible for documenting inspections and testing in Contractor Quality Control Reports and submitting test reports within three days. The Quality Control Manager reviews submittals, plans, and documentation for compliance with contract requirements and has the authority to stop non-compliant work.
b.Types of validation.gayathri - gayathri murali.pptxAarthi358332
This document provides an overview of pharmaceutical validation. It begins with definitions of validation and discusses the needs and purposes of validation. The major phases of validation are described as prevalidation qualification, process validation, and validation maintenance. Different types of validation are outlined, including analytical, equipment, process, cleaning, and computer system validation. Key aspects of each type are defined. The document then covers government regulation of validation and quality aspects like user requirements specification, design qualification, installation qualification, operational qualification and performance qualification of facilities.
Quality Control & Quality Assurance of MS pipelineIEI GSC
This presentation re. QC & QA of M S pipelines was made at Gujarat State Centre of the Institution of Engineers (India) at Ahmedabad by Er. Manoj Raghavan of SGS (India) Ltd.
This document discusses three levels of quality checks that are critical for building facades: 1) Product design, 2) Product manufacturing, and 3) System design and execution.
It provides examples to illustrate each level, including testing standards for product design compliance, certification processes for ensuring consistent manufacturing quality, and the use of mockups and on-site testing to validate custom system designs.
Proper quality checks at all three levels through standards compliance, third-party certification, and performance testing can help stakeholders deliver facade systems that meet design specifications and perform as intended over a building's lifespan.
This document discusses validation of equipment used in pharmaceutical manufacturing. It defines validation and its objectives, which include improving reliability and safety. The main parts of validation are described as qualification including design, installation, operational, and performance qualification. Common equipment that undergo validation are listed, such as dissolution apparatus, autoclaves, and sterilization equipment. The roles of protocols, procedures, calibration, and regulatory agencies like the FDA in the validation process are also summarized.
A validation programme involves various components in pharmaceutical organisation related to process, equipment and product.
It is a regulatory requirement for pharmaceutical companies to perform Instrument Validation on all new instruments.
Instrument Validation requires detailed knowledge of the instrumentation system being validated and is therefore usually performed by the company supplying the instrument.
This document outlines standard practices for sampling geosynthetics for testing. It describes three procedures for sampling: (1) for manufacturer's quality control testing, (2) for manufacturer's quality assurance testing during production, and (3) for purchaser's specification conformance testing upon receipt. The document provides tables to determine the appropriate number of production units to sample for each procedure based on the total number of units. It also defines key terms related to sampling geosynthetics.
Qualification and Validation have big Weightage in the Regulatory Compliance and GMP. Qualification and Validation only can guarantee about the Product Safety, Integrity, Strength, Purity and Quality assurance.
The document discusses laboratory accreditation. It explains that laboratory accreditation provides formal recognition of competent labs and allows customers to identify reliable testing services. The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) is India's authorized accreditation body. NABL uses international standards to evaluate labs and accredits them for a maximum of 2 years through a 5 stage process involving an application, assessment, corrective actions, review, and renewal. Accreditation benefits labs through increased business and confidence in their testing data.
The 10 CFR 830 Subpart A establishes quality assurance requirements for contractors working on activities affecting nuclear safety at DOE nuclear facilities. It requires contractors to (1) implement a Quality Assurance Program describing how they satisfy the quality assurance criteria, (2) submit the QAP to DOE for approval, and (3) conduct work according to the approved QAP. The QAP must address 10 quality assurance criteria related to management responsibilities, personnel training, quality improvement, documentation, work processes, design, procurement, inspection, and independent assessment.
M.Sc. Part I QUALITY IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY PPT.ppsxUMAIRASHFAQ20
This document discusses quality in analytical chemistry. It covers quality systems in chemical laboratories, types of quality standards for laboratories including ISO 9000, good laboratory practices, and national standards. It also discusses concepts of quality assurance, quality control, total quality management, quality audits and reviews. The responsibilities of the laboratory management, quality manager, and individual staff members are outlined to maintain and improve the laboratory's quality system. Sample questions asked in an examination on this topic are also provided.
U.S.F.D.A. was the pioneer in the concept of process validation.
Validation had proven to be an important tool for quality management of pharmaceutical according to ISO 9000:2000.
U.S.F.D.A. was the pioneer in the concept of process validation.
Validation had proven to be an important tool for quality management of pharmaceutical according to ISO 9000:2000.
Optimizing Gradle Builds - Gradle DPE Tour Berlin 2024Sinan KOZAK
Sinan from the Delivery Hero mobile infrastructure engineering team shares a deep dive into performance acceleration with Gradle build cache optimizations. Sinan shares their journey into solving complex build-cache problems that affect Gradle builds. By understanding the challenges and solutions found in our journey, we aim to demonstrate the possibilities for faster builds. The case study reveals how overlapping outputs and cache misconfigurations led to significant increases in build times, especially as the project scaled up with numerous modules using Paparazzi tests. The journey from diagnosing to defeating cache issues offers invaluable lessons on maintaining cache integrity without sacrificing functionality.
DEEP LEARNING FOR SMART GRID INTRUSION DETECTION: A HYBRID CNN-LSTM-BASED MODELijaia
As digital technology becomes more deeply embedded in power systems, protecting the communication
networks of Smart Grids (SG) has emerged as a critical concern. Distributed Network Protocol 3 (DNP3)
represents a multi-tiered application layer protocol extensively utilized in Supervisory Control and Data
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2. specific criteria and requirements. It can be used as a guide for
internal audits by individual users.
4.2 The intent of this practice is to provide a consensus basis
for evaluating a testing agency, with respect to that agency’s
capability to objectively and competently provide the specific
services needed by the user.
4.3 This practice may be used as a basis for accreditation.
5. Responsibilities and Duties
5.1 The agency shall ensure that only tests for which it is
adequately equipped and staffed are performed.
5.2 The agency shall ensure that personnel perform only
tests for which they are adequately trained, qualified, and
certified in accordance with applicable specifications.
5.3 The agency shall ensure that all equipment is properly
maintained in good operating condition and is calibrated as
applicable.
5.4 The agency shall perform all testing in accordance with
appropriate standards and quality control criteria. Documents
unique to the user shall be furnished to the agency.
6. General Capabilities
6.1 Laboratory Testing—The laboratory testing services of
the masonry materials testing agency shall include some or all
of the following capabilities:
6.1.1 Testing of masonry units in the laboratory,
6.1.2 Testing of masonry mortars in the laboratory, and
6.1.3 Testing of aggregates for compliance with specifica-
tion requirements.
NOTE 1—Since the requirements for construction control can vary from
project to project depending upon the nature of the type, location, and
intended use of the masonry in the project, the capability of the agency for
testing should be that necessary to accomplish construction control for the
user’s specific project or special requirements.
7. Personnel Qualifications
7.1 Management and Supervision—All relevant testing ser-
vices shall be provided under the Full-Time technical direction
of a registered professional Engineer, with at least 5 years of
experience in inspecting and testing masonry materials or a
person of equivalent science-oriented education and experi-
ence.
7.1.1 It is satisfactory for a person to fill one or more of the
levels of management in an agency, Manager, Supervisor, or
Technician positions in accordance with 7 and 7.2 providing
that person is qualified position.
7.2 Supervising Laboratory Technician—The supervising
laboratory technician shall have at least five years experience
performing tests on materials. This person shall be able to
demonstrate, either by oral or written examination, or both, the
ability to perform the tests normally required in the manner
stipulated under ASTM or other governing procedures and
shall be capable of evaluating the test results in terms of
specification compliance.
8. Quality System Criteria
8.1 The agency shall establish and implement a quality
system that meets the criteria in subsections 8.2 to 8.14.
8.2 Quality System Manual (QSM)—The agency shall es-
tablish and maintain a QSM that conforms to the requirements
in Section 9. Each document in the QSM shall indicate its
preparation date. If a document is revised, the date of revision
shall be indicated on the document. The QSM shall be
available for use by laboratory staff.
8.3 Quality System Management—The agency shall desig-
nate a person(s) having responsibility for the quality system
and its implementation. The quality manager ensures that
activities are being conducted by agency staff in the manner
specified in the agency’s quality system manual and has
responsibility for maintaining and revising it. This individu-
al(s) shall have direct access to top management (see Note 2).
NOTE 2—This individual(s) may have other responsibilities (for ex-
ample, laboratory manager).
8.4 Laboratory Procedure Manual—A written laboratory
procedure manual outlining the method or inspection proce-
dure for each test or service performed by the laboratory.
NOTE 3—Inspection and testing procedures may reference published
standards.
8.5 Equipment—The agency shall calibrate or verify all
significant testing equipment associated with tests covered by
the scope of this standard which the agency performs. As a
minimum, the equipment listed in 8.5.2 shall be included if it
is associated with tests performed by the agency. Applicable
equipment shall be calibrated or verified at the intervals
specified in the agency’s QSM. The intervals specified in the
QSM shall be no greater than those indicated in 8.5.2 (see Note
4). Newly acquired equipment without manufacturer’s certifi-
cation and equipment that has not been calibrated or verified
because it has been removed from service shall be calibrated or
verified before being placed in service. The agency shall have
detailed written procedures for all in-house calibration and
verification activities not addressed in standards. These proce-
dures shall indicate the equipment required to perform the
calibration or verification. In addition to standard test method
requirements, the conditions listed in 8.5.2 must be met.
8.5.1 Calibration and Verification Records—The agency
shall maintain calibration and verification records for all
equipment specified in the QSM. Such records shall include:
8.5.1.1 Description of the equipment calibrated or verified,
including model and serial number or other acceptable identi-
fication (see Note 5),
8.5.1.2 Date the work was done,
8.5.1.3 Identification of individual performing work,
8.5.1.4 Identification of calibration or verification procedure
used,
8.5.1.5 The previous calibration or verification date and
next due date,
8.5.1.6 Identification of any calibration or verification de-
vice used, and
8.5.1.7 Specific criteria required for each piece of equip-
ment listed in 8.5.2.
8.5.2 Masonry Test Equipment:
8.5.2.1 Balances and Weights—Record must include test
points and corresponding percentage of error. Calibration must
be performed at intervals not exceeding 12 months.
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3. 8.5.2.2 Cube Molds and Tampers—Check for conformance
to the design and dimensional requirements of Test Method
C 109/C 109M. Verification must be performed at intervals not
exceeding 30 months.
8.5.2.3 Compression Test Machine—Must conform to the
applicable requirements of Test Methods C 67, C 109/C 109M,
or C 140 and have a capacity, loading range, and the appropri-
ate heads and bearing plates for the specimens tested. Verify
testing machines in accordance with Practices E 4. Record
must include test points and corresponding percentage of error.
Calibration must be performed at intervals not exceeding 12
months.
8.5.2.4 Flexural Bond Apparatus—Must conform to the
applicable requirements of Test Method C 1072. Verify the
load measuring apparatus in accordance with Practices E 4.
Record must include test points and corresponding percentage
of error. Calibration must be performed at intervals not
exceeding 12 months.
8.5.2.5 Mechanical Shakers—Check the period of mechani-
cal agitation for adequacy of sieving as described in Test
Method C 136. Record must include length of time for the
proper efficiency of sieving. Verification must be performed at
intervals not exceeding 12 months.
8.5.2.6 Mixers (for Specification C 270)—Inspect and
verify conformance to the requirements of Practice C 305.
Verification must be performed at intervals not exceeding 30
months.
8.5.2.7 Cylindrical Molds—Must comply with the require-
ments of Specification C 470/C 470M. Record must include
dimensions and results of water-tightness test. Verification
must be performed at intervals not exceeding 12 months.
8.5.2.8 Ovens—Verify settings with a certified reference
thermometer. Record must include test points, reading, and
adjustments if necessary. Calibration must be performed at
intervals not exceeding 4 months.
8.5.2.9 Sieves—Verify the accuracy of each sieve used in
the test for sieve analysis (Test Methods C 117 and C 136) in
accordance with the procedures prescribed in the Annex of
Specification E 11. Record must include detailed results of
sieve verification. Verification must be performed at intervals
not exceeding 6 months.
8.5.2.10 Thermometers—Verify using a water or oil bath
and a NIST-traceable calibrated reference temperature measur-
ing device. Record must include test points and readings at test
points. Calibration must be performed at intervals not exceed-
ing 12 months.
8.5.2.11 Timers—Check for accuracy. Record must include
test points, readings at test points. Verification must be per-
formed at intervals not exceeding 12 months.
8.5.2.12 Water Retention—Check for conformance to the
applicable requirements of Test Method C 1506. Calibration
must be performed at intervals not exceeding 30 months.
8.5.2.13 Air Content Measure—Calibrate following the pro-
cedures described in Test Method C 185. Verification must be
performed at intervals not exceeding 30 months.
8.5.2.14 Flow Table—Check using the calibration material
described in Specification C 230/C 230M. Verification must be
performed at intervals not exceeding 30 months, and when
table is moved.
8.5.2.15 Cone Penetrometer—Check for the applicable re-
quirements of Test Method C 780. Record must include mea-
sured dimensions and masses. Verification must be performed
at intervals not exceeding 12 months.
8.5.2.16 Slump Cone and Tamping Rod—Check for the
applicable requirements of Test Method C 143/C 143M.
Record must include measured dimensions. Verification must
be performed at intervals not exceeding 12 months.
8.5.2.17 Pressure Meter—Calibrate using the procedure
found in Test Method C 231. Record must include determina-
tion of expansion factor; size of the calibration vessel used; and
the reading of the meter at the calibration test point(s).
Calibration must be performed at intervals not exceeding 3
months.
8.5.2.18 Volumetric Air Meter—Verify using the procedure
found in Test Method C 173/C 173M. Record must include
dimensions and volume of meter and calibration cup. Verifi-
cation must be performed at intervals not exceeding 12 months.
NOTE 4—When a maximum calibration or verification interval for a
specific piece of test equipment is specified in a standard, the maximum
interval specified by this practice is intended to be the same as the
maximum interval specified by the standard.
NOTE 5—When standard calibration procedures are used, the standard
shall be referenced. When the procedure used has been prepared by the
agency, the in-house designation shall be referenced. It shall be indicated
if the work is performed by an outside agency.
NOTE 6—For calibration records for cube molds and tampers, mixers,
water retention apparatus, air content measure, and flow table, documen-
tation of equipment inspection by an evaluation authority is acceptable.
8.6 Inspection of Facilities—The agency shall have its
laboratory procedures and equipment evaluated at intervals of
approximately two years by an evaluation authority (see Note
7) as evidence of its competence to perform the required test.
Within 30 days of the receipt of the evaluation authority’s
written report, the agency shall address or correct any deficien-
cies cited in the report. The laboratory shall report corrections
made to the evaluation authority or include a plan of action to
implement the corrections in response to the on-site inspection
report.
NOTE 7—The AASHTO Material Reference Laboratory (AMRL), Ce-
ment and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL), the Construction
Materials Engineering Council (CMEC), the National Institute of Stan-
dards and Technology National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Pro-
gram (NVLAP), and the American Association for Laboratory Accredita-
tion (AALA) are qualified evaluation authorities.
8.7 Agency Accreditation—The agency shall possess a cer-
tificate of accreditation, (see Note 8) from a national authority
as evidence that it meets the requirement of this practice.
NOTE 8—Accreditation programs offered by AASHTO (Accreditation
Program—AAP), the Construction Materials Engineering Council
(CMEC), the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation
(AALA), and the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program
(NVLAP) are examples of programs offered by national authorities.
8.8 Proficiency Sample Testing—The agency shall partici-
pate in applicable proficiency sample programs, (see Note 9).
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4. NOTE 9—The Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL), the
AASHTO Materials Reference Laboratory (AMRL), and the Construction
Materials Engineering Council (CMEC) are providers of such programs.
8.9 Test Records—The agency shall maintain test records
that contain sufficient information to permit verification of any
test reports. Records pertaining to testing shall include trace-
ability of sample from source to agency, original observations,
calculations, derived data, and an identification of personnel
involved in sampling and testing. The agency shall prepare test
reports that clearly, accurately, and unambiguously present the
information specified in Table 1. The procedure for amending
reports shall require that the previously existing report be
clearly referenced when an amendment is made. The references
shall establish a clear audit trail from the latest issuance or
deletion to the original report and its supporting data.
NOTE 10—The requirements in Table 1 apply to the report that is used
to present the laboratory’s test results in their final form. In some cases, a
test report or test data sheet is the final form of the data.
8.10 Record Retention—Records pertaining to testing,
equipment calibration and verification, test reports, internal
quality system reviews, proficiency sample testing, test tech-
nician training and evaluation, and personnel shall be retained
by the laboratory in a secure location for a minimum of one
year.
NOTE 11—Although a one-year retention schedule is adequate in some
instances, there are many circumstances when a longer retention may be
advantageous to the agency. Records concerning the calibration and
verification of equipment are an example. Retention schedules of this type
usually require such records to be held throughout the useful life of the
equipment.
8.11 Traceability of Calibrations—The agency shall dem-
onstrate conclusively that a particular instrument or artifact
either has been calibrated by NIST or has been calibrated
against another standard or physical constant through an
unbroken chain of comparisons.
8.12 External Audit Records—The agency shall maintain
records of any external audits and documentation describing
how the deficiencies were corrected.
8.13 Proficiency Sample Records—The agency shall retain
results of participation in proficiency sample programs includ-
ing data sheets, summary reports, and documentation describ-
ing steps taken to determine the cause of poor results and
corrective actions taken.
8.14 Test Methods and Procedures—The agency shall main-
tain copies of standard and nonstandard procedures for testing
performed that is covered by the scope of the service offered by
the laboratory and shall ensure that the procedures are the most
current and are readily accessible to employees performing the
work.
9. Quality System Manual (QSM) Requirements
9.1 The agency shall establish and maintain a QSM meeting
the following requirements:
9.1.1 Organization and Organizational Policies:
9.1.1.1 The QSM shall contain the legal name and address
of the agency and that of the main office or company, if
different, and any other information needed to identify the
organization.
9.1.1.2 The QSM shall contain the ownership and manage-
ment structure of the agency. Names, affiliations, and positions
of principal and directors shall be listed.
9.1.1.3 The QSM shall contain an organization chart show-
ing relevant internal organizational components.
9.1.1.4 The QSM shall contain a list showing relevant
technical services offered.
9.1.1.5 The QSM shall contain a list showing applicable
dates of the qualifications, accreditations, and recognition of
the agency by others.
9.2 Staff:
9.2.1 The QSM shall contain an outline or chart showing
operational personnel positions and their lines of authority and
responsibility.
9.2.2 The QSM shall contain position descriptions for each
technical operational position shown on the agency’s organi-
zation chart in testing areas covered by the scope of this
practice. These descriptions shall identify the position and
include a description of the duties associated with the position,
required skills, education and experience, and supervision
exercised and received. A reference to where the required
position descriptions may be found is acceptable if they are not
included in the QSM.
9.2.3 The QSM shall contain a brief biographical sketch,
noting the education, work experience, licensure, and certifi-
cations of technical staff involved in testing areas covered by
the scope of this practice. Alternatively, the QSM may contain
a reference to the location of the biographical sketches.
9.2.4 The QSM shall contain a document that describes the
method(s) used to ensure that all agency technical staff are
trained and qualified to perform tests covered by the scope of
this practice. In addition to the description of training methods,
the document shall indicate which position(s) or employee(s) is
responsible for the agency training program and maintenance
of training records.
NOTE 12—There may be several methods employed for differing
conditions of staff experience and background, including on-the-job
apprentice training (one on one) for new employees with little or no
experience in laboratory or inspection work; formal in-house training
sessions for certification, rating, or competency evaluation; and training
by external organizations. An individual with prior experience performing
a specific test need only have competency confirmed by the agency.
9.2.5 The QSM shall contain a document describing the
method(s) used to evaluate staff competency to ensure that
each test covered by the scope of this practice is performed in
accordance with standard procedures. This description shall
include the frequency of evaluations for each technician and
TABLE 1 Test Report Requirements (see Note 10)
—Name and address of the testing laboratory
—Identification of the report and the date issued
—Name and address of the client or identification of the project
—Description and identification of the test sample
—Date of receipt of the test sample
—Date(s) of test performance
—Identification of the standard test method used and a notation of any known
deviations from the test method
—Test results and other pertinent data required by the standard test method
—Name of the person(s) accepting technical responsibility for the test report
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5. indicate which position(s) or employee(s) is responsible for
evaluating staff competency and maintaining records. These
procedures shall ensure that each technician performing the test
method is evaluated.
NOTE 13—Proficiency sample testing may be useful in evaluating staff
competency, however, it should be used in conjunction with observation
with actual testing performed.
9.2.6 The QSM shall contain a form(s) for recording train-
ing and competency evaluations activities summarized under
9.2.4 and 9.2.5 including the name of the trainee, name of the
evaluator, test method evaluated, the date, and results. The
manual shall require that the agency maintain these forms and
other information for a sufficient period to permit verification
of any training and competency evaluations. Performance
evaluation forms shall be maintained at the frequency required
in the QSM.
9.3 Facilities and Equipment:
9.3.1 Inventory—The QSM shall contain an inventory of
major sampling, testing, calibration, and verification equip-
ment associated with the test methods covered by the scope of
this practice. A reference to where the inventory is located is
acceptable if it is not included in the QSM. The inventory shall
include, for each piece of major equipment, the name, manu-
facturer, and model and serial number.
NOTE 14—An identification number assigned by the agency or other
unique identifying information may be substituted for the model and serial
number if this is the practice normally followed by the agency.
NOTE 15—Major equipment includes equipment such as shakers, physi-
cal or chemical analysis instruments, balances, baths, ovens, microscopes,
molds, and computing equipment dedicated to testing. Equipment such as
chairs, desks, and file cabinets may be excluded. Major equipment does
not usually include expendable items such as miscellaneous glassware,
sieves, scrapers, and tampers.
9.3.2 Equipment Calibration and Verification:
9.3.2.1 The QSM shall contain a list(s) giving a general
description of equipment for performing tests covered by the
scope of this practice that require calibration or verification.
For each item listed the list shall include the interval of
calibration or verification, a reference to the calibration or
verification procedures used (see Note 15) and the location of
calibration and verification records.
NOTE 16—In addition to being in the QSM, this information may also
be included in the calibration and verification records on each piece of
equipment.
9.3.2.2 The QSM shall contain a document that describes
the agency’s method for ensuring that the calibration and
verification procedures are performed for all required equip-
ment at the specified intervals. This document shall include the
position of the individual(s) responsible for ensuring that
calibration and verification activities are carried out and
procedures for handling equipment that is new, removed from
service, out of calibration, or defective.
9.3.2.3 The QSM shall contain in-house equipment calibra-
tion and verification procedures, when they cannot be refer-
enced in applicable standards or have a reference to their
location.
9.3.2.4 The QSM shall contain certificates or other docu-
ments that establish the traceability of in-house equipment or
reference standards used for calibration or verification or have
a reference to their location in the agency.
9.4 Test Records and Reports:
9.4.1 The QSM shall contain a document that describes
methods used by the agency to produce test results and to
prepare, check, and amend test reports.
9.4.2 The QSM shall contain typical test report forms that
illustrate the manner in which test results and supporting
information (see 8.9) are documented.
NOTE 17—A printout showing a typical test record is acceptable if the
agency uses electronic media for report storage.
9.5 Sample Management—The QSM shall contain a docu-
ment describing procedure(s) for sample identification, storage,
retention, and disposal of samples.
NOTE 18—In this context, the term “storage” refers to what is done
before testing. The term “retention” refers to what is done after testing.
9.6 Diagnostic and Corrective Action:
9.6.1 The QSM shall contain a document(s) describing
participation in proficiency sample and on-site inspection
programs, method used to identify poor results, and procedures
followed when poor results occur or deficiencies occur.
9.6.2 The QSM shall contain a document outlining the
method(s) used in responding to external technical complaints.
9.7 Internal Quality System Review—The QSM shall con-
tain a document describing the scope of internal quality system
reviews, establishing the frequency of these reviews, identify-
ing individuals responsible for the review, describing the
distribution of reports to managements, and identifying the
location of resulting records.
9.8 Subcontracting—The QSM shall contain a document
describing the policies that the agency follows relative to
subcontracting, if it engages in such activities. A reference to
where the policies may be found is acceptable if they are not
included in the QSM. These policies shall include procedure
followed by the agency in selecting competent subcontractors
who meet the requirements of this practice and reporting the
results of testing performed by subcontractors. If the agency
does not engage in such activities, the QSM shall contain a
statement to that effect.
10. Keywords
10.1 evaluation; human resources; masonry material testing;
organization; physical resources; qualifications and minimum
requirements; quality control; quality system manual; quality
systems; records
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6. SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Committee C15 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(C 1093 – 07) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved July 1, 2008.)
(1) Additional information was added to subsection 9.2.6.
(2) Section 8.2 was modified to include specific calibration
requirements for the various apparatuses referenced. The
former Table 1 was removed, and additional equipment was
added that is used in masonry testing.
(3) Section 2, Referenced Documents, was added.
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