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Articles Tagged with ''testing''

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AAMA Updates Heat Build-Up Test Method

November 13, 2018
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association updated a document describing a standardized test to evaluate heat build-up effects due to infrared exposure on fenestration products.
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waterproofing codes

Waterproofing Code: Reporting

Section 1803.6
July 31, 2018
Where geotechnical investigations are required, a written report of the investigations shall be submitted to the building official by the permit applicant at the time of permit application.
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waterproofing codes

Waterproofing Code: Basis of Investigation

Section 1803.3
July 17, 2018
Soil classification shall be based on observation and any necessary tests of the materials disclosed by borings, test pits or other subsurface exploration made in appropriate locations.
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Roofing Codes

Roofing Code: Wind Resistance of Clay and Concrete Tile

Section 1504.2
July 10, 2018
ind loads on clay and concrete tile roof coverings shall be in accordance with Section 1609.5.
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Almir Maksumic

Raths, Raths & Johnson Expands Forensic Testing Expertise

June 15, 2018
Almir Maksumic, an accomplished construction specialist with nationally recognized forensic engineering consulting firms and testing laboratories, has recently joined the firm.
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AISI Updates Fourteen S900-Series Test Standards

May 16, 2018
All test standards have been approved by the ANSI and are available for downloading free of charge.
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AISI Publishes New Test Standard

May 9, 2018
AISI S919 completes the suite of 2017 Edition Standards.
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ASTM Test Supports “KEE” Roofing Membranes

April 16, 2018
A new ASTM International test method will support the growing use of roofing membranes that contain ketone ethylene ester polymer blends.
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AGC Chemicals Americas

AGC Chemicals Expands Resin Testing Lab

February 8, 2018
Now the lab has the technology and services required to test fluoropolymer-based powder coating systems, which are growing in popularity due to their long life and environmental advantages.
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ICC Launches New Cloud-Based Testing System

August 22, 2017
PRONTO enables candidates to take tests securely any time of day.
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