An integrated approach to the development of performance test methods and their application to evaluation and design

Title: An integrated approach to the development of performance test methods and their application to evaluation and design
Author(s): R. Becker
Paper category : journal
Serial title: Materials and Structures
Abreviated Serial title: Mater. Struct.
ISSN: 1359-5997
Publisher: RILEM Publications SARL
Volume: 34
Issue: 242
Issue date: 2001-10-01
Publication year: 2001
Pages: 467 - 474
Total Pages: 8
Nb references: 9
Language: English

Abstract: The paper analyses the main features of a Performance Test Method (PTM),and demonstrates that,despite the wide range of attributes for which PTMs are required,the Performance Concept sets a unified common approach for their development.
The basic relations between the four factors:a human requirement, the relevant behavioral aspects of the building and its parts,the evolving performance criteria,and the associated PTMs for valuating compliance,establish the integrated approach presented here.
It is demonstrated that PTMs should yield Response Curves as a basic tool for evaluations,assessments and decisions,while prevalent test methods,which are assigned to yield only Pass/Fail results,may be misleading.
A procedure for relating compliance to the form of the Response Curve is suggested,with a differentiation between "brittle",concave and convex curves.

Online publication: 2001-08-27
Classification: Scientific Reports
Publication type : full_text
Public price (Euros): 0.00
doi: 10.1617/13701