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Point of View: A Brief History of Highway Quality Assurance
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01015126

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Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/07386826

Abstract:

Highway quality assurance has evolved over approximately four decades and encompasses all the programs and procedures for controlling and accepting construction quality. In this article, a statistical engineer who has been involved first-hand traces the development of quality assurance measures and methods, including bonus provisions and performance-related specifications, and presents lessons learned and tasks ahead.

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Language:

English

Authors:

Weed, Richard M

Pagination:

pp 30-32

Publication Date:

2005-11

Serial:

TR News

Issue Number: 241
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISSN: 0738-6826

Media Type:

Print

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Photos (4)

Subject Areas:

Construction; Highways; History; I50: Construction and Supervision of Construction

Files:

TRIS, TRB

Created Date:

Jan 10 2006 2:44PM

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