Field Sampling and Testing Manual Section 600 Structures

FIELD SAMPLING AND TESTING MANUAL
SECTION 600
STRUCTURES
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TABLE OF CONTENTS - 600
Section 602 CONCRETE STRUCTURES
602.01 DESCRIPTION.
602.02 REQUIRED TESTS AND FREQUENCY.
A. Acceptance Samples and Tests--Field Laboratory Testing
B. Independent Assurance Samples and Tests.
1. District Laboratory Testing.
2. Materials and Research Division Testing.
C. Miscellaneous Testing.
Section 650 REPAIR AND OVERLAY OF PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE BRIDGE
DECKS WITH LOW SLUMP CONCRETE OR LATEX-MODIFIED
CONCRETE.
650.01 DESCRIPTION.
A. Acceptance Samples and Tests--Field Laboratory Testing.
1. District Laboratory Testing.
2. Materials and Research Division Testing.
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602.02 A
Section 602
CONCRETE STRUCTURES
602.01 DESCRIPTION.
This work consists of the construction of bridges, cast-in-place box culverts,

retaining walls, or portions thereof as shown on the Plans.
A. Acceptance Samples and Tests--Field Laboratory Testing. Perform one

moisture test on the aggregate before the first pour each day (see
Section 816.04 of this manual for procedure).
Perform one slump and one air test the first load each day (see
Sections 802.03 A and 802.03 B. of this manual for procedure). After the initial
load, perform air, slump, and yield tests each time a set of compression test
cylinders are cast.
Cast compression test cylinders as indicated in Table 1 (see Section 802.03 E.

of this manual for casting procedure). The engineer/manager decides when
to cast cylinders. Perform sieve analysis tests as directed by the project
engineer/manager with a minimum of two tests per project (see
Section 816.04 of this manual for test procedures).
Perform sieve analysis tests (see Section 816.04 of this manual for test
procedures) on both the coarse and fine aggregate at the following
frequencies: three tests for the first 250 cubic yards (C.Y.) of concrete, two
tests for the next 250 C.Y., and one test for each 250 C.Y. thereafter. If
aggregate sources change, the testing frequency reverts back to the initial
frequency of three tests for the first 250 C.Y. of concrete, two tests for the next
250 C.Y., and one test for each 250 C.Y. thereafter. Perform a minimum of
two tests per project. Perform additional sieve analysis tests as directed by
the project engineer/manager.
Perform aggregate sampling according to Section 816.01 of this manual.
Submit a minimum of one random sample of cement per project to the

Materials and Research Division (see Section 804.02 of this manual for
procedure).
Revised 5-99
602.02 B.1.
1. District Laboratory Testing. The District Materials Coordinator or a

designated representative must obtain these samples and conduct these
tests. Perform Independent assurance tests with equipment other than
that used by the project personnel.
Obtain one sieve analysis and physical properties sample of both coarse
and fine aggregate for the first 250 C.Y. of concrete and one sample for
each 500 C.Y. thereafter (see Sections 816.01 and 816.04 of this manual for
procedure). Obtain a minimum of one sample per project.
An alternative testing procedure for testing shale content of coarse and

fine aggregate may be used when the pit from which the aggregate
samples are obtained has at least a ten-year history of no prior test results
which exceed 50% of the specification limit.
If this criteria is met, perform an initial shale test at the beginning of the
construction season with three more random tests performed during the
remainder of the construction season. If any shale test exceeds 50% of
the specification limit or a new portion of the pit is utilized, revert testing to
the frequency mentioned previously. The Department requires Materials
Coordinators to keep a file on pits utilizing this testing procedure.
Document the testing performed each year in the file.
Record the results of air, slump, 28-day cylinder and yield tests on SFN
10069 (see Section 802.03 of this manual for procedure). The frequency
for air, slump, and yield tests is one test for every five field tests with a
minimum of one test per project. Cast one set of 28-day cylinders for
each 250 C.Y. of concrete with a minimum of one set per project.
Additionally, perform a minimum of one set of tests per bridge deck.
2. Materials and Research Division Testing. Submit one sample from every
source of water used. If the water is known to be of potable quality, it
may be used without testing.
Submit one sample of both coarse and fine aggregate per project.
C. Miscellaneous Testing. Cast one set of seven-day cylinders from the first pour
of a plant setup for each mix design. In addition to the following cylinder
frequency for each pour, cast additional cylinders from the last deck pour for
determining when the deck can be opened to traffic.
Revised 5-99
602.02 C.
TABLE 1
Cubic Yards of Concrete Number of 28-Day Cylinder Sets

0-25 1
26-50 2
51-75 3
76-100 4
101-150 5
151-200 6
201-250 7
Contact the Materials and Research Division for cylinder requirements on

pours exceeding 250 C.Y.
There are a number of situations where small amounts of concrete are

required for specification compliance, e.g., apron of a pipe. There is no
particular requirement covering the sampling and testing in these situations.
Therefore, the requirement is that the engineer/manager notify the District
Laboratory to confirm that the materials used are approved materials tested
in other phases of the work.
Revised 5-99
650.02 B.1.
Section 650
REPAIR AND OVERLAY OF PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE BRIDGE DECKS WITH

LOW SLUMP CONCRETE OR LATEX-MODIFIED CONCRETE.
650.01 DESCRIPTION.
This work consists of removing unsound concrete or chloride contaminated

sound concrete with mechanical or hydro-demolition equipment and replacing
and resurfacing the bridge deck with low-slump concrete or latex-modified
concrete.
A. Acceptance Samples and Tests--Field Laboratory Testing. Perform one

moisture test on the coarse and fine aggregate before the first pour of the
day (see Section 816.04 of this manual for procedure).
Obtain one sieve analysis sample of each coarse and fine aggregate per
75 C.Y. of concrete.
Perform one slump, air, and yield test from the first load each day (see
Sections 802.03 A., 802.03 B., and 802.03 C. of this manual for procedure).
After the initial load, perform two air, slump, and yield tests per day. Cast
one set of each seven- and 28-day compression test cylinders per lane or per
500 S.Y. of overlay, whichever is less (see Section 802.03 E. of this manual for
procedure). A set is defined as two cylinders. Cast these cylinders from
concrete placed at approximately the 1/3 and the 2/3 points of the
placement area.
Submit one random sample of cement per project to the Materials and
Research Division (see Section 804.02 of this manual for procedure).
For latex modified concrete, the latex modifier is accepted by certification.
1. District Laboratory Testing. The District Materials Coordinator or a

designated representative must obtain these samples and conduct these
tests.
Submit one sieve analysis and physical properties sample of both coarse
and fine aggregate for every 1,000 S.Y. of overlay.
Revised 5-99
650.02 B.1.
Perform Independent Assurance tests with equipment other than that

used by project personnel. Record the results of air, slump, and yield tests
on SFN 10069. The frequency for the Independent Assurance tests is one
air, slump, and yield test per deck overlay.
2. Materials and Research Division Testing. Submit one sample of both

coarse and fine aggregate per project.
Revised 5-99

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FIELD SAMPLING AND TESTING MANUAL

This work consists of the construction of bridges, cast-in-place box culverts,

602.02 REQUIRED TESTS AND FREQUENCY.

A. Acceptance Samples and Tests--Field Laboratory Testing. Perform one

Cast compression test cylinders as indicated in Table 1 (see Section 802.03 E.

Perform aggregate sampling according to Section 816.01 of this manual.

Submit a minimum of one random sample of cement per project to the

B. Independent Assurance Samples and Tests.

1. District Laboratory Testing. The District Materials Coordinator or a

An alternative testing procedure for testing shale content of coarse and

Cubic Yards of Concrete Number of 28-Day Cylinder Sets

Contact the Materials and Research Division for cylinder requirements on

There are a number of situations where small amounts of concrete are

REPAIR AND OVERLAY OF PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE BRIDGE DECKS WITH

This work consists of removing unsound concrete or chloride contaminated

650.02 REQUIRED TESTS AND FREQUENCY.

A. Acceptance Samples and Tests--Field Laboratory Testing. Perform one

For latex modified concrete, the latex modifier is accepted by certification.

B. Independent Assurance Samples and Tests.

1. District Laboratory Testing. The District Materials Coordinator or a

Perform Independent Assurance tests with equipment other than that

2. Materials and Research Division Testing. Submit one sample of both

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