ASFE: Initial Curing of Concrete Test Specimens in the Field: Who Is Responsible for What?

September 22, 2011 rockman Miscellaneous Comments Off on ASFE: Initial Curing of Concrete Test Specimens in the Field: Who Is Responsible for What?
Concrete cylinder curing chest

Concrete cylinder curing chest

In ASFE Practice Alert 52, their Construction Materials Engineering and Testing Committee looks at changes in ACI Standard 301-10, Specification for Structural Concrete related to the initial curing of concrete test specimens in the field. The new language is ambiguous as to who is responsible for what, creating a potential for claims and/or delays. The document provides suggestions for CoMET consultants to avoid these issues. It is available for free to ASFE members. [Source: ASFE Mailing List. Image: Humbolt]

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November 16, 2007 rockman Standards and Codes Comments Off on ASFE: Fighting Back Against Expert Witnesses

The ASFE website has an interesting article on the ethics involved in expert witness testimony. They have been at the forefront of that arena since the publication of Recommended Practices for Design Professionals Engaged in the Resolution of Construction Industry Disputes, a document endorsed by 37 major organizations. The most interesting part in my mind was how they point out the role of an expert witness is to provide an opinion as to whether the standard of care was followed or not. According to ASFE, many expert witnesses do not do the necessary research to determine what the standard of care is. More…

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