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October, 2003, Charleston South Carolina
Rich has been a participant in CMH-HDBK-17 for many years and has been active in Testing and Data Review among other working groups. In recent years he has been an extremely effective chair / cochair of the Testing Working Group. Rich brings to CMH-HDBK-17 a unique insight into material testing and analysis and interpretation of test data. Whenever a test result, test procedure, or analysis methodology is questionable or uncertain, Rich pursues these issues until he is satisfied that all critical questions have been addressed and that all conclusions can be adequately substantiated. He has been relentless in maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy for the Handbook.
In addition to Rich's work in the testing area, one of his major contributions was a significant reorganization of Volume 1 Chapters 1 and 2. In this effort, Rich used a global perspective to improve the flow and content of these important introductory chapters.
It is with pleasure that we recognize Rich Fields for his hard work and dedication to the Handbook.