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The Structural Engineer, Volume 75, Issue 17, 1997
An investigation into the specification and achievement of cover to reinforcement on 25 construction sites is reported. It was that the specified cover was not achieved at a significant number of locations on each site. The reasons for this were found to include a complex of factors such as poor workmanship, unbuildable designs and detailing, poor communication, and of coordination. In turn, such factors were traced to contractual terms and conditions and a harsh economic climate which do foster collaboration. The implications of these findings are discussed. Professor L.A. Clark, M.G.K. Shammas-Toma, D.E. Seymour, P.F. Pallett and B.K. Marsh
The Chairman I would like to make a first comment, if I may. Mr Hume emphasised, quite rightly, the question of loadings that are being used for modern design, and how difficult it is sometimes to relate these loadings to current standards. I think it is relevant not just for old buildings, but for any building.