Geotechnical Engineering Firms---IBC Special Inspection
Geotechnical Engineering Firms---IBC Special Inspection
(OP)
In your neck of the woods, do these firms typically engage in special inspection of structural materials(concrete, masonry, steel) per IBC Chapter 17?





RE: Geotechnical Engineering Firms---IBC Special Inspection
Pure geotechnical engineering firms typically, in my experience, do not perform these inspections.
However, many firms engaged in geotechnical engineering also perform construction materials testing and inspection services (CMT).
My current employer has personnel trained to inspect a range of materials, including structural steel and coatings. Previous employers have not had such personnel.
Typical CMT testing and inspection (with regard to structures) is generally limited to testing fresh concrete and concrete specimens (as well as mortars and grouts), testing compaction and/or bearing strength of soils, and (possibly) inspecting the type and placement of reinforcing steel for cast-in-place work.
Hope this is helpful,
Jeff
Jeffrey T. Donville, PE
TTL Associates, Inc.
www.ttlassoc.com
RE: Geotechnical Engineering Firms---IBC Special Inspection
RE: Geotechnical Engineering Firms---IBC Special Inspection
Thank you so much for the valuable information.
Henri2
RE: Geotechnical Engineering Firms---IBC Special Inspection
Concrete: ACI Inspector Program or International Code Council (ICC) Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector
Masonry: ICC Structural Masonry Special Inspector
Steel: ICC Structural Steel and Welding Special Inspector or AWS certification
A description of the ICC certification requirements can be found at www.iccsafe.org