A contractor’s primary and ultimate goal is to deliver a quality concrete product. To ensure that this happens, having a detail-oriented quality control person will go a long way toward achieving these quality objectives.
The following 3 elements we’ll leave you with are considerations that quality control personnel must take into account in order to deliver the best quality concrete pours.
1. Verify proper vibration for compaction:
During the pouring process, the person in charge of quality control must monitor the consolidation or compaction, especially when there are embeds, congested rebar areas such as columns and beams, among others, vibration is key for proper consolidation of the foundation, if done correctly, it will not leave voids under the embeds or honeycombing in crowded areas.
2. Check that the curing compound is applied correctly:
Must ensure that proper curing procedures are followed, the person should read labels to determine the rate of application and drying to cure. Timing is crucial, as soon as the cement can be walked on, curing should be performed. This process should be slowed down as much as possible. He should also make sure that the equipment for applying the cure is in proper working condition. There is nothing more frustrating than watching a crew pour and place a beautiful piece of concrete and then use a malfunctioning sprayer.
3. The quality control person should not be part of the erection team:
It is essential during pours to have the quality control person be solely in their role, that person should be alone or with their team, separate from the finishers and the erection team. His focus must be 100% on verifying the quality of the concrete and making sure that the correct placement procedures are followed. If this is not their sole function, important details will be missed or there will be conflicts with product quality. Keeping quality control personnel focused exclusively on their job will result in higher quality results and happier customers.
Making sure these three steps are followed will help ensure the best quality delivery of the final product. As concrete contractors, we should all strive to do everything we can to ensure that the best qualities are maintained for the projects. Having an independent set of eyes is a key part of the formula for success.
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