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Accuracy and Dimensional Control in Building

Book
1980
An Foras Forbartha
€ 7.95 

This paper explains the nature of dimensional deviation in prefabricated elements and that the development of designs should include a clear approach to accommodate or control deviations when they do occur.

INTRODUCTION

The Historic Context

Definitions

Defects and Failures Due to Deviation

Quality and Productivity

 

UNDERSTANDING DIMENSIONAL DEVIATION

The Nature of Deviation

Induced Deviation

Setting out Deviations

Manufacturing Deviations

Location Deviation

Zero Positive or Negative Induced Deviations

Inherent Deviation

Mathematical Approach to Deviation

Deterministic Approach

Stochastic Approach

Application of Stochastic Approach to Worksizing

Reference Conditions

Temperature

Humidity or Moisture Content

Age

Stress

Design Procedure

Methods of Measurement

 

A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO DIMENSIONAL CONTROL

Building Team Methodologies

The Application of the Building Team Methodologies

General

Designer

Manufacturer

Builder

 

COLLECTIVE OF INFORMATION FOR FUTURE USE

General

Factors Influencing Accuracy

Taking the Measurements

Recording the Measurements

Analysing the Measurements

 

CONCLUSION

General

Controls

Where is the Design Process

How Much Control

 

APPENDIX A

Sheets for the Collection of Data for Future Use

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Author: Nicholas M. Ryan.

Prefabricated, tolerance, environmental conditions, weatherproof joints, permitted deviation, machine made, plumbness,

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