geotechnical engineering practices in canada - the Office of ...
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• Establish specific guidel<strong>in</strong>es for determ<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g load and resistance factors, based on<br />
<strong>the</strong> number <strong>of</strong> quality <strong>of</strong> <strong>geotechnical</strong> property tests. Geotechnical eng<strong>in</strong>eers should<br />
be required to provide average and m<strong>in</strong>imum values for soil properties to help<br />
establish <strong>the</strong> variability <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> characteristic values.<br />
• Establish guidel<strong>in</strong>es for develop<strong>in</strong>g quantitative performance criteria, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g fully<br />
def<strong>in</strong>ed requirements, for an effective quality control plan for design-build<br />
contracts.<br />
• Require pro<strong>of</strong> from contractors that <strong>the</strong> desired level <strong>of</strong> quality has been<br />
accomplished, before receiv<strong>in</strong>g payment for <strong>the</strong> work completed. Consider<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g ma<strong>in</strong>tenance responsibilities or a warranty, for some duration, <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> contract.<br />
These recommendations should be considered for immediate implementation <strong>in</strong> any<br />
programs related to LRFD and alternative contract<strong>in</strong>g methods as related to <strong>geotechnical</strong><br />
<strong>eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g</strong> features.<br />
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