SYMPOSIA PAPER Published: 01 January 1967
STP48448S

Performance Concept in Building

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The ability to design for any desired result depends upon the ability to predict the result in advance. Performance tests become necessary when relevant theoretical knowledge is inadequate for prediction. Standards must be developed to establish minimum criteria through standard performance-type test methods. The acceptance of the performance concept by the building industry will take place only if it is always associated with the concept of measurement, measurement that is based on standard test methods, the results of which can be communicated without fear of wrong interpretation.

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Legget, R., F.
National Research Council, Ottawa, Canada
Hutcheon, N., B.
National Research Council, Ottawa, Canada
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Developed by Committee: E28
Pages: 84–95
DOI: 10.1520/STP48448S
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-6722-3
ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-6637-0