- Author
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Milton, H. J.
- Title
- Metrication in Building Design, Production, and Construction: A Compendium of 10 Papers. Final Report.
- Coporate
- National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC
- Report
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NBS SP 530
September 1978
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
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construction industry; metric system; technology assessment; standardization; conversion; management planning; building codes; learning transfer
- Identifiers
- metrication
- Abstract
- This publication is a compendium of ten papers prepared during 1977 by Hans J. Milton, Technical Consultant on metrication and dimensional coordination to the NBS Center for Building Technology. It may be used as an information and general reference document in the metric subject area. International experience has enabled the author to refer to precedent in other English-speaking countries which have preceded the United States in the change to metric (SI). The papers are directed at the disciplines of building design, production, and construction. However, they contain much information which could be adapted for use in other sectors of the economy. Some of the subject areas addressed are: management and economics of metrication; specific product metrication; public construction sector role in metrication; building standards and codes in metrication; graphic design in metrication; and, United States' opportunities in metrication. A subject index has been included for ready reference to specific metric topics.