Title:
Visual Inspection of Architectural Concrete Surface Appearance
Author(s):
James E. Klinger, Ron L. Kozikowski, Tim I. Manherz, Anthony R. DeCarlo Jr., and Bruce A. Suprenant
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
46
Issue:
6
Appears on pages(s):
40-49
Keywords:
light, angle, distance, mockup
DOI:
10.14359/51740831
Date:
6/3/2024
Abstract:
Formed and unformed surfaces (exterior and interior walls, floors, and ceilings) can be specified as architectural concrete. However, the visual inspection criteria—viewing distance and lighting—appear to apply only to exterior walls. It is unclear how to interpret a 20 ft (6 m) viewing distance for a floor or ceiling, and what light to use for an interior visual inspection.
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