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MATERIALS 2(QUALITY
CONTROLS) (ECCOM2A)
QUALITY CONTROLS
LEARNING OUT COMES
In this section quality control the learning outcomes will be as
follows:
• Understanding what overview of quality control,
• Knowing some of the quality terminologies,
• Understanding allocation of quality responsibilities
• Appreciation of highway construction material specification
standards,
• Understanding quality control processes, and
• Understanding various high way construction materials tests.
Understanding what overview of quality control
Quality control is an essential part of any construction
project, regardless of the type of contract. The
responsibility of determining quality standards in a high
way construction project is with the consulting engineer.
The consulting engineer will administer the contract,
monitor and ensure that the contractor constructs the
works as designed, complies with the specified
requirements, in terms of materials specifications and
good workmanship practice up to the completion of the
project.
Understanding what overview of quality control (cont’d)