<p><p><strong>References:<br></strong><em>Byrne et al. (1998)<br>Lazarte et al. (2015)<br>Porterfield, Cotton and Byrne (1994)<br>Rogbeck et al. (2003)</em></p><p><strong>Method Summary</strong></p><p>Nail installation logs should be maintained throughout the construction process to verify acceptable materials are used, the location and angle of installed nails adheres to design specifications, and appropriate construction methods are followed. Lazarte et al (2015) includes a bulleted list of items which must be observed, verified, and recorded in nail installation logs.</p><p><strong>Accuracy and Precision</strong></p><p>Verifying material quality and adequate construction processes is a straightforward process.</p><p><strong>Adequacy of Coverage</strong></p><p>Representative inspections are typically performed for materials arriving in mass quantities and construction inspection occurs during all construction processes.</p><p><strong>Implementation Requirements </strong></p><p>Confirming the quality of project materials and adequate construction methods is a straightforward process requiring minimal training or experience.</p><p><strong>General Comments</strong></p><p>As a final pre-installation check, the material delivered to the site should be confirmed to fulfill the design requirements. The construction process should be inspected and documented using nail installation logs. Nail installation logs should be maintained throughout the entire construction process in order to ensure consistent and acceptable methods and materials are used. The nail installation logs should also verify that the nails have been installed according to the specified layout and angle. High quality materials and construction methods will help to facilitate the construction process and the long-term quality of the soil nail wall. Material, excavation, and installation inspections can be implemented for both method and performance approach specifications.</p></p>