Quality Control & Inspection Flashcards

Under AIA A201, what is the purpose of the Architect's site visits during construction?

Answer: To become generally familiar with progress and quality and determine if work is in general accordance with the contract documents

A201 states the Architect is not required to make exhaustive or continuous inspections.

Under the International Building Code (IBC) Chapter 17, who typically employs the special inspector?

Answer: The owner or the registered design professional acting as the owner's agent

The IBC requires special inspectors to be engaged by the owner (or the owner's agent) to keep them independent of the contractor.

Before shop drawings are submitted to the Architect, what is the contractor's responsibility under typical general conditions?

Answer: Review, approve, and verify field measurements and coordination of the submittal

The contractor must review and approve submittals and confirm field conditions before sending them to the Architect.

A QC manager wants to identify which few defect types cause the majority of rework on a project. Which tool is most appropriate?

Answer: Pareto chart

A Pareto chart ranks causes by frequency to highlight the vital few (80/20 rule).

What does a laboratory Proctor test (ASTM D698 or D1557) determine for a soil?

Answer: Maximum dry density and optimum moisture content

The Proctor test establishes the compaction curve used to set field density acceptance criteria.

Which field device is commonly used to quickly measure in-place density and moisture of compacted fill?

Answer: Nuclear density gauge

A nuclear density gauge gives rapid in-place density and moisture readings for compaction testing.

At what stage is the punch list usually prepared?

Answer: When the contractor considers the work substantially complete

The contractor prepares the punch list of incomplete or deficient items when requesting a substantial completion inspection.