Title:
Performance-Based Specifications for Concrete
Author(s):
Peter Taylor
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
26
Issue:
8
Appears on pages(s):
91-93
Keywords:
Specifications; performance; prescriptive; responsibility
DOI:
Date:
8/1/2004
Abstract:
The topic of performance-based specifications for concrete is raising considerable discussion in the concrete construction industry. Current construction specifications are predominantly prescriptive with some performance aspects. This article presents a hybrid approach to altering current specifications that is feasible for implementation in today’s construction environment.