... A screening method for determination of spill and leakage of 12 different antibiotic substances has been developed. The method is based on wipe sampling where the sampling procedure has been simplified for screening purposes. After sample processing, the antibiotic substances are determined...

... This paper presents a two-phase study of spill and leakage of antibiotics in hospitals. The first phase was a screening of spill and leakage at 21 hospital wards in 16 hospitals. Phase two was an extended investigation, where different measures to reduce spill and leakage were implemented...

... be used to select appropriate repair procedures. water penetration leakage masonry field testing wind-driven rain wind pressure Journal of ASTM International, Vol. 5, No. 3 Paper ID JAI100817 Available online at www.astm.org Gerald A. Dalrymple, P.E.1 and A. Rhett Whitlock, Ph.D., P.E.1...

... Many city mandated facade inspections require the inspection team to evaluate whether the building facade is vulnerable to water leakage. Due to the large number of facades that require inspection, the professional charged with this essential task must be trained to determine quickly if a facade...

... leakage Robert .1. Kudder, I Kenneth M. Lies, 1and Brian A. Faith2 Ambiguities, Changes, and Contradictions in Building Wall Literature Reference: Kudder, R. J., Lies, K. M., and Faith, B. A., "Ambiguities, Changes, and Contradictions in Building Wall Literature," Performance of Exterior Building Walls...

... for safe operation may be determined. tribology hydraulics lubrication surface roughness bearings seals piston rings cylinders leakage Kristian T~nder1 Tribology of Hydraulic Systems: Hydrodynamic Effects of Surface Roughness Reference: Tender, K., "Tribology of Hydraulic Systems...

... Analysis of root cause failure mechanisms in hydraulic systems suggests that poor overall system specification, leakage and contamination issues are the dominant failure contributors. The paper examines how the Russian Theory of Inventive Problem Solving, TRIZ, is beginning to be applied...

.... This paper presents the author's experience investigating and repairing waterproofing problems in newly constructed curtain walls. The author presents examples of design, workmanship and construction management problems that contribute curtain wall leakage problems, and presents a summary of the repair...

... is favorable and they are particularly beneficial for complex or high risk projects. Quality Assurance Program exterior building walls water infiltration communication leakage performance Paul G. Johnson~ BUILDING EXTERIOR WALL WATER INFILTRATION CONTROL USING QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAMS REFERENCE...

... An exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) is typically designed as a surface-sealed, barrier wall. Water leakage can occur through these wall systems at failed sealant joints and openings in the EIFS lamina, or from other components of the wall such as windows, HVAC through-wall units, etc...

... ASTM has recently standardized a methodology for measuring the leakage of residential air distribution systems to unconditioned zones [ASTM Test Method for Determining the External Air Leakage of Air Distribution Systems by Fan Pressurization (E 1554-93)]. The standard includes two alternative...

... Integral water repellent admixtures have played an important role in improving performance of architectural concrete block by minimizing penetration of water into the concrete block wall. The ASTM E 514-90 Test Method for Water Penetration and Leakage through Masonry is commonly used to measure...

... with installed wall systems. Many investigators have attempted to apply performance standards for new assemblies to problematic buildings; and this often leads to the wrong conclusion regarding the cause of building leakage. This research explores the appropriate use of water test procedures for field...

.... water permeance masonry field test unit masonry exterior wall surface cavity wall drainage wall leakage Maureen T. Brown A CRITICAL REVIEW OF FIELD ADAPTING ASTM E 514 WATER PERMEABILITY TEST METHOD REFERENCE: Brown, M.T., "A Critical Review of Field Adapting ASTM E 514 Water Permeability Test...

... whether or not application of hydrophobic sealers may be effective in limiting leakage and deterioration in trafficked concrete building decks, or if a membrane coating system is required. A typical program for this determination is discussed. hydrophobic sealers membranes coatings leakage...

... in ASTM C 957. This paper describes and critiques the rationale for these tests. elastomers test methods ASTM specifications liquid membranes water-proofing concrete buildings decks leakage adhesion crack bridging split slab construction abrasion chemical resistance laitance...

... of reliable measurements of the flow resistances between the zones of such a building. This report analyzes a fan-pressurization technique for measuring the interzonal leakage (inverse flow resistance) in a multi-zone building. The technique involves two blower doors, one in each of the two zones between...

... The balanced fan depressurization method has been modified for application to high-rise apartment buildings in order to measure the overall air leakage and the wall air leakage of an apartment unit simultaneously. The method requires the use of two sets of fan pressurization apparatus. One...

... A significant problem, especially in long-term tests, is leakage through the fittings and membrane. To avoid the first of these two sources of error, a cell with fittings enclosed in a back pressure chamber has been developed. To reduce leakage through the membrane, various cell fluids have been...

... This paper identifies and places into perspective relevant information that would assist in focusing future research and development on test methods to measure the smoke leakage characteristics of door assemblies. The concept of smoke compartmentation is introduced and developed. The importance...