Encyclopedia entry
Construction quality assurance and inspectors certification program (CQA-ICP)
Geosynthetics, Vol.24(2), pp.46-49
WTI-Frankfurt-digital GmbH
Apr 2006
Abstract
Construction quality assurance (CQA) and construction quality control (CQC) are widely recognized as critically important factors in overall quality management for waste containment facilities of all types. This includes geosynthetic materials as well as natural soil materials. The best of designs and regulatory requirements will not necessarily translate to facilities that are protective of human health and environment unless they are properly constructed. Additionally, for geosynthetics, both manufacturing quality assurance (MQA) and manufacturing quality control (MQC) are equally important. Geosynthetics refer to factory fabricated polymeric materials like geomembranes, geo-textiles, geonets, geogrids, geosynthetic clay liners, etc. The natural soils involved are compacted clay liners and drainage soils of various types. The certification program focuses entirely on CQA. Two different programs are offered; one is focused on geosynthetic materials and the other on compacted clay liners. A candidate can take both programs if desired. A complimentary, but completely separate, program on CQC is available through the International Association of Geosynthetic Installers (IAGI). The value of CQA, the goal of the CQA-ICP and the requirements of the CQA-ICP are described in details. The Construction Quality Assurance-Inspectors Certification Program (CQA-ICP) is administered by the Geosynthetic Certification Institute which is a branch of the Geosynthetic Institute. Since the program began in January 2006, it is too early to present results or even feedback of the program to date.
Metrics
1 Record Views
Details
- Title
- Construction quality assurance and inspectors certification program (CQA-ICP)
- Creators
- George R KoernerRobert M Koerner
- Publication Details
- Geosynthetics, Vol.24(2), pp.46-49
- Publisher
- WTI-Frankfurt-digital GmbH
- Resource Type
- Encyclopedia entry
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- [Retired Faculty]
- Identifiers
- 991020546579304721