Designation: C 1077 – 09

Standard Practice for

Laboratories Testing Concrete and Concrete Aggregates for
Use in Construction and Criteria for Laboratory Evaluation1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 1077; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.

1. Scope* C 40 Test Method for Organic Impurities in Fine Aggre-

1.1 This practice identifies and defines the duties, responsi- gates for Concrete
bilities, and minimum technical requirements of testing labo- C 117 Test Method for Materials Finer than 75-µm (No.
ratory personnel and the minimum technical requirements for 200) Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing
laboratory equipment utilized in testing concrete and concrete C 125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete
aggregates for use in construction. Aggregates
1.2 This practice provides criteria for the evaluation of the C 127 Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific
capability of a testing laboratory to perform designated ASTM Gravity), and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate
test methods on concrete and concrete aggregates. It can be C 128 Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific
used by an evaluation authority in the inspection or accredita- Gravity), and Absorption of Fine Aggregate
tion of a laboratory or by other parties to determine if the C 136 Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
laboratory is qualified to conduct the specified tests. Aggregates
C 138/C 138M Test Method for Density (Unit Weight),
NOTE 1—Specification E 329 provides criteria for the evaluation of Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete
laboratories that perform the inspection of concrete during placement.
C 143/C 143M Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-
1.3 If the laboratory requires external technical services to Cement Concrete
conduct tests, the external agency shall be subject to separate C 172 Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete
evaluation. C 173/C 173M Test Method for Air Content of Freshly
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the C 231 Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- Concrete by the Pressure Method
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- C 617 Practice for Capping Cylindrical Concrete Speci-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. mens
C 802 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Test Pro-
2. Referenced Documents gram to Determine the Precision of Test Methods for
2.1 ASTM Standards:2 Construction Materials
C 31/C 31M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test C 1064/C 1064M Test Method for Temperature of Freshly
Specimens in the Field Mixed Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
C 39/C 39M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cy- C 1231/C 1231M Practice for Use of Unbonded Caps in
lindrical Concrete Specimens Determination of Compressive Strength of Hardened Con-
crete Cylinders
D 75 Practice for Sampling Aggregates
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on Concrete D 2419 Test Method for Sand Equivalent Value of Soils and
and Concrete Aggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C09.98 on
Evaluation of Laboratories. Fine Aggregate
Current edition approved June 1, 2009. Published July 2009. Originally approved E 4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as C 1077 – 08a.
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E 11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Test Sieves
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on E 329 Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction
the ASTM website. Inspection and/or Testing

*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.

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E 1301 Guide for Proficiency Testing by Interlaboratory 3.2.2 external technical services, n—those services required
Comparisons by a testing laboratory that are provided by another organiza-
2.2 ACI Standards: tion.
ACI 214-77 Recommended Practice for Evaluation of 3.2.3 field technician, n—an employee of the laboratory
Strength Test Results of Concrete3 who is assigned to perform sampling and testing functions
outside the laboratory.
3. Terminology 3.2.4 laboratory technician, n—an employee of the labora-
tory who is assigned to perform the actual testing operations
3.1 Definitions: primarily conducted in the laboratory.
3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this practice, refer to 3.2.5 quality systems, n—those internal procedures and
Terminology C 125. practices that a laboratory utilizes to ensure continued compli-
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: ance with applicable testing standards for concrete and con-
3.2.1 evaluation authority, n—an independent entity, apart crete aggregates.
from the testing laboratory being evaluated, that has the 3.2.6 testing laboratory, n—an organization that measures,
capability to provide an unbiased evaluation of the professional examines, performs tests, or otherwise determines the charac-
and technical activities of concrete and concrete aggregates teristics or performance of materials or products. This may
testing laboratories. include organizations that offer commercial testing services, an
3.2.1.1 Discussion—Two acceptable methods of evaluation in-house quality control function, an academic institution, or
are inspection and accreditation, and these evaluations are any other organization providing the required testing services.
offered by many evaluation authorities. An inspection is an
evaluation of equipment and procedures based on the Test 4. Significance and Use
Methods and Procedures section, along with a review of the 4.1 The testing and inspection of concrete and concrete
quality system. An inspection report is the final step in the aggregates are important elements in obtaining quality con-
process for an inspection agency. The testing laboratory being struction. A testing laboratory providing these services must be
evaluated performs corrective actions for any deficiencies selected with care.
noted, and these corrections are to be placed with the other 4.2 A testing laboratory shall be deemed qualified to per-
inspection documentation as part of the permanent record of form and report the results of its tests if the laboratory meets
the inspection. An accreditation agency uses the results of the the requirements of this practice. The testing laboratory ser-
inspection report or the results of their own onsite assessment vices shall be provided under the technical direction of a
as one phase of the accreditation process. As a separate phase, registered professional engineer.
the accreditation agency also reviews the testing laboratory’s 4.3 This practice establishes essential characteristics per-
corrective actions for the deficiencies noted and issues a taining to the organization, personnel, facilities, and quality
certificate of accreditation once all of the deficiencies have systems of the laboratory. This practice may be supplemented
been corrected. There is no universally accepted evaluation by more specific criteria and requirements for particular
authority in the construction materials testing field; therefore, projects.
testing laboratories should give careful consideration when
selecting an evaluation authority to gain the most benefit from 5. Organization
the evaluation. In most cases, a testing laboratory will select an 5.1 The following information shall be readily available for
evaluation authority as a result of requirements in a project review:
specification, or contract, or in response to local codes, or other 5.1.1 Description of the organization, including:
industry requirements. In those circumstances, the require- 5.1.1.1 Complete legal name and address of the main office
ments will stipulate the acceptable evaluation authorities. If and each laboratory location,
there are no specific requirements and the evaluation is in 5.1.1.2 Names and positions of the principal officers and the
anticipation of future work or to compete with other local responsible, registered professional engineer in charge, and
testing laboratories, then the laboratory should contact the 5.1.1.3 Description of the organization management struc-
organization(s) most likely to use their services for a list of ture.
acceptable evaluation authorities. A list of evaluation authori- 5.1.2 Listing of the relevant technical services offered, and
ties is provided in the Qualification of Personnel and Labora- 5.1.3 All external technical services normally utilized.
tory Evaluation section of the Manual of Aggregate and 5.2 The laboratory shall designate an individual with access
Concrete Testing.4 The list is merely a collection of organiza- to management who has the responsibility of seeing that
tions willing to provide this service and is not an endorsement procedures required in this document are being carried out.
of any particular organization. Other organizations may also be
available to provide this service. 6. Personnel Qualifications
6.1 Information shall be made available to substantiate
personnel qualifications as follows:
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6.1.1 All relevant testing services are provided under the
Available from American Concrete Institute (ACI), P.O. Box 9094, Farmington
Hills, MI 48333-9094, http://www.aci-int.org.
full-time technical direction of a registered professional engi-
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Manual of Aggregate and Concrete Testing, Annual Book of ASTM neer with at least 5 years experience in construction materials
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6.1.2 Supervising laboratory technicians shall possess a C 138/C 138M, C 143/C 143M, Practice C 172, Test Methods
minimum of 3 years relevant experience and current technician C 173/C 173M, C 231, and C 1064/C 1064M. The certification
certification. The technician certification program must include requirement is satisfied by being certified as (1) an ACI
a written examination and performance evaluation of relevant Concrete Field Testing Technician-Grade 1, or (2) a NICET
tests. Relevant tests that must be covered by the certification Construction Materials Testing-Concrete Level 1 Engineering
program are: Practice C 31/C 31M, Test Methods C 39/C 39M, Technician or higher, or (3) by an equivalent certification
C 40, C 117, C 127, C 128, C 136, C 138/C 138M, C 143/ program.
C 143M, Practice C 172, Test Methods C 173/C 173M, C 231, 6.1.7 Equivalency of other certification programs not listed
and Test Method C 1064/C 1064M. In cases where the super- in the Human Resources Section shall be determined by an
vising laboratory technician is supervising technicians who evaluation authority. The following criteria shall be used in the
only test concrete, the applicable relevant tests are the concrete determination:
tests listed in the group. Where the supervising laboratory 6.1.7.1 The written examination shall be of sufficient length
technician is supervising technicians who only test aggregates, and detail to cover the entire test method,
the applicable relevant tests are the aggregate tests listed in the 6.1.7.2 The performance evaluation shall adequately cover
group. The certification requirement is satisfied by being procedures of the test method, and
certified as (1) both an ACI Concrete Laboratory Testing 6.1.7.3 The written examination and performance evalua-
Technician-Grade 1 and an ACI Concrete Field Testing tion shall include all relevant test methods which are listed in
Technician-Grade 1, or (2) a NICET Construction Materials the section above for the type of technician being certified.
Testing - Concrete Level 1 Engineering Technician or higher,
7. Test Methods and Procedures
or (3) by an equivalent certification program.
7.1 The testing laboratory shall be capable of performing
6.1.3 Supervising field technicians shall possess a minimum
the required ASTM test methods, guides, or practices in 7.2
of 3 years relevant experience and current technician certifi-
and may request additional evaluation for the optional methods
cation. The technician certification program must include a
in 7.3 to the extent that those services are provided by the
written examination and performance evaluation of relevant
laboratory.
tests. Relevant tests which must be covered by the certification
7.2 Required Test Methods and Practices:
program are: Practice C 31/C 31M, Test Methods C 138/
7.2.1 For Laboratories Testing Concrete:
C 138M, C 143/C 143M, Practice C 172, Test Methods C 173/
7.2.1.1 Sampling, Practice C 172,
C 173M, C 231, and C 1064/C 1064M. The certification re-
7.2.1.2 Slump, Test Method C 143/C 143M,
quirement is satisfied by being certified as (1) an ACI Concrete
7.2.1.3 Unit Weight, Yield, and Air Content, Test Method
Field Testing Technician-Grade 1, or (2) a NICET Construction
C 138/C 138M,
Materials Testing-Concrete at Level 1 Engineering Technician
7.2.1.4 Air Content, Test Method C 173/C 173M (volumet-
or higher, or (3) by an equivalent certification program.
ric method), or Test Method C 231 (pressure method), or both.
6.1.4 Concrete laboratory technicians shall possess current 7.2.1.5 Temperature, Test Method C 1064/C 1064M,
technician certification. The technician program must include a 7.2.1.6 Making and Curing Test Specimens, Practice C 31/
written examination and performance evaluation of relevant C 31M,
tests. Relevant tests which must be covered by the certification 7.2.1.7 Compressive Strength, Test Method C 39/C 39M,
program are: Test Method C 39/C 39M and Practice C 617 or 7.2.2 For Laboratories Testing Concrete Aggregates:
C 1231/C 1231M. The certification requirement is satisfied by 7.2.2.1 Sieve Analysis, Test Method C 136,
being certified as (1) an ACI Concrete Laboratory Testing 7.2.2.2 Material Finer Than 75-µm (No. 200) Sieve, Test
Technician-Grade 1 or (2) an ACI Concrete Strength Testing Method C 117,
Technician, or (3) a NICET Construction Materials Testing- 7.2.2.3 Specific Gravity and Absorption, Test Method C 127
Concrete Level 1 Engineering Technician or higher, or (4) by (Coarse Aggregate) and Test Method C 128 (Fine Aggregate),
an equivalent certification program. and
6.1.5 Aggregate laboratory technicians shall possess current 7.2.2.4 Organic Impurities in Fine Aggregate, Test Method
technician certification. The technician certification program C 40.
must include a written examination and performance evalua- 7.3 Optional Test Methods or Practices:
tion of relevant tests. Relevant tests which must be covered by 7.3.1 Some laboratories conduct other tests on concrete and
the certification program are: Test Methods C 40, C 117, concrete aggregates in addition to those listed in The Required
C 127, C 128, and C 136. The certification requirement is Test Methods and Practices Section. These optional test
satisfied by being certified as (1) an ACI Concrete Laboratory methods and practices could include any of the test methods or
Testing Technician-Grade 1, or (2) a NICET Construction practices developed by Committee C09 and contained in
Materials Testing-Concrete Level 1 Engineering Technician or volume 04.02, as well as other related standards such as
higher, or (3) by an equivalent certification program. Practice D 75 and Test Method D 2419. The laboratory shall
6.1.6 Concrete field technicians shall possess current tech- have evidence of proper facilities, equipment, and trained
nician certification. This technician certification program must personnel to comply with the applicable test method or
include a written examination and performance evaluation of practice, if it is included in the scope of services as defined by
relevant tests. Relevant tests which must be covered by the the laboratory. The laboratory and the evaluation authority will
certification program are: Practice C 31/C 31M, Test Methods mutually agree upon which optional test methods or practices

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will be included in the laboratory’s evaluation. The evaluation precision within the tolerance stated in the respective test
authority shall then select which of the optional test methods or method. Participation in a proficiency sample program with
practices offered by the laboratory need to be demonstrated by relative density (specific gravity) and absorption testing is an
the personnel. acceptable alternative.
7.4 The laboratory shall use the latest version of each 8.4.4 Balances or scales for all concrete and aggregate tests
referenced method within one year of its publication unless an shall be calibrated annually.
earlier version of the standard is required by the client. 8.5 Procedures Related to Optional Test Methods:
7.5 Laboratory personnel shall have convenient access to 8.5.1 If the applicable test method requires equipment
applicable standards. calibration and does not specify a frequency, then the labora-
tory shall establish a frequency in its quality assurance program
8. Facilities, Equipment, and Supplemental Procedures and conform thereto.
8.1 General—The laboratory shall have facilities and equip- 8.5.2 In the event that the laboratory borrows or rents
ment conforming to the requirements of the applicable test equipment to perform an optional test method, the laboratory
method. This section contains equipment requirements and must be able to document that it obtained the appropriate
procedures that clarify certain provisions of the test methods. equipment and that the equipment was calibrated, standardized,
8.2 Procedures Related to Required Test Methods—In ad- or verified.
dition to standard test method requirements, the conditions 8.6 All equipment listed in this section shall be calibrated or
listed in 8.3 and 8.4 must be met. verified before being placed in service. Equipment not in
8.3 For Laboratories Testing Concrete: operating condition or out of tolerance shall be marked as such
8.3.1 Compressive Strength Testing Machines, shall con- and taken out of service until corrected.
form to the applicable requirements of Test Method C 39/
C 39M and have a capacity, loading range, and the appropriate 9. Laboratory Records and Reports
heads for specimens to be tested. Testing machines shall be 9.1 The laboratory shall maintain a system of records that
verified at least annually in accordance with Practices E 4 and permits verification of any issued report.
a report giving details of the verification shall be readily 9.2 The records of the laboratory shall contain the following
available. information:
8.4 For Laboratories Testing Concrete Aggregates: 9.2.1 Standard operating procedures, which include identi-
8.4.1 Sieve Accuracy—Verification of sieve accuracy shall fication of the test sample, transfer of the sample from the field
be performed at least annually on each sieve used in the test for to the laboratory, recording of test results,
sieve analysis (Test Methods C 117 and C 136). Any one of the 9.2.2 Calibrations or verifications of equipment required by
following three methods of verification is acceptable. Each the test method for all of the tests offered in the scope of the
method of sieve verification shall include an inspection of the laboratory’s services. The records shall include the identifica-
sieve cloth for punctures or obvious defects. tion of the specific piece of equipment, the identification of the
8.4.1.1 Verification of each sieve used according to the equipment used to perform the calibration or verification, the
procedures prescribed in the Annex of Specification E 11. name of the individual performing the calibration or verifica-
8.4.1.2 A comparison of the results of a split sample sieved tion, the date performed, and the specific criteria required for
on different sieve sets. Results shall be verified for single each piece of equipment. Where additional calibration or
operator precision to be within the acceptable range of two verification requirements have been listed in the Facilities,
results stated in the test method. Equipment, and Supplemental Procedures Section, this infor-
8.4.1.3 Participation in the sieve analysis test in an aggre- mation shall also be included in the records.
gate proficiency sample program, as described in the Quality 9.2.3 For Laboratories Testing Concrete:
Systems section. Results shall be verified for multilaboratory 9.2.3.1 Slump Cones—Dimensions.
precision to be within the acceptable range of two results stated 9.2.3.2 Density (Unit Weight) Scales—Test points used and
in the test method. the accuracy of the results.
8.4.2 Mechanical Sieve Shaker—When mechanical sieving 9.2.3.3 Pressure Air Meters—Determination of expansion
devices are used, the period of mechanical agitation shall be factor; size of the calibration vessel used; and the reading of the
checked at least annually for adequacy of sieving as described meter at the calibration test point(s).
in Test Method C 136. Mechanical agitation periods must be 9.2.3.4 Cylinder Molds—Dimensions and the results of the
established for each different type of aggregate tested. watertightness test.
NOTE 2—Different types of aggregate refer to shape and composition, 9.2.3.5 Compression Machines—Test points, corresponding
not supplier. For example, agitation periods for elongated materials may percentage of error, the calibration date, and the device used.
need to be extended, while softer materials that break down easily may 9.2.4 For Laboratories Testing Concrete Aggregates:
require a shorter period to minimize alteration of the particle size 9.2.4.1 Sieve Accuracy—Detailed results of sieve verifica-
distribution.
tions, using the procedures prescribed in the Annex of Speci-
8.4.3 Relative Density (Specific Gravity) and Absorption fication E 11, results of split sample testing, or results from the
Tests—When performing the procedures of Test Methods proficiency sample testing program.
C 127 and C 128, duplicate tests shall be made at least once 9.2.4.2 Mechanical Sieving Devices—Length of time for the
every 6 months. Results shall be verified for single operator proper efficiency of sieving.

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9.2.4.3 Relative Density (Specific Gravity) and Absorption 10.1.1 Internal quality assurance program, including:
Tests—Results of the duplicate sample or proficiency sample 10.1.1.1 Personnel evaluation including the method of
tests, and evaluation, the frequency of the review, the criteria used, and
9.2.4.4 Aggregate Balances—Test points, corresponding the title or name of the individual responsible for administering
percentage of error, the calibration date, and the device used. the evaluations; and technician training including a description
9.2.5 Records on laboratory personnel that document work of the levels of training, the testing used to determine when a
experience, education, on-the-job training, and methods used level has been reached and the title or name of the individual
to ensure continued competence in performing the required test responsible for administering the training,
methods, 10.1.1.2 Equipment calibration and maintenance,
9.2.6 Audits and inspections by outside agencies and all 10.1.1.3 A current library including all relevant test meth-
reports or certifications, with applicable dates, of any evalua- ods, and
tion or accreditations issued by any evaluating authorities, 10.1.1.4 Inventory of all test equipment requiring both an
9.2.7 The laboratory shall retain results of participation in initial and a subsequent periodic calibration or verification that
proficiency sample programs, including data sheets, summary is used by the laboratory to perform the test methods covered
reports and, if low proficiency sample ratings are received, a by this standard and within the laboratory’s scope of services.
record of the laboratory’s investigation into the reason for the The inventory shall include the equipment description, identi-
low ratings and corrective action taken. fication number, and next date of calibration or verification.
9.2.8 Current standard test methods and other pertinent NOTE 4—The inventory should include equipment such as scales,
reference material in a library, compression machines, and slump cones. Equipment such as tamping rods
9.2.9 Identification of the person performing the field tests, and expendable supplies such as single-use cylinder molds need not be
and included on the inventory.
9.2.10 Documents that establish the traceability to an ac- 10.1.1.5 Participation in proficiency sample programs
ceptable reference standard or a national standard for load (PSP). The laboratory shall participate in concrete or aggregate
cells, proving rings, thermometers, test weights, and test proficiency sample programs or both if the laboratory performs
equipment used for verification or calibration of laboratory testing in both areas. The PSP used must meet the following
equipment. criteria: (1) include a minimum of 10 participants, (2) issue a
9.3 Laboratory test reports shall accurately and clearly report that includes the laboratory’s results, the average of all
present the specified test results and all pertinent data. results, the standard deviation of the results, and rating(s) based
9.4 Test reports shall include the following information: on the number of standard deviations that the laboratory’s
9.4.1 Name and address of the laboratory, results vary from the grand average for the test method(s)
9.4.2 Identification of the report and the date issued, covered, (3a) include at least one of the following methods if
9.4.3 Name of the client, the laboratory tests concrete: C 39/C 39M, C 138/C 138M,
9.4.4 Project identification, C 143/C 143M, C 173/C 173M, or C 231; and, (3b) include at
9.4.5 Sample identification, least one of the following methods if the laboratory tests
9.4.6 Identification of the standard test method used, a concrete aggregates: C 136, C 127, or C 128, (4) be indepen-
notation of all known deviations from the test method, and all dent of the participating laboratories, (5) distribute samples at
requirements of the test method that were not performed by the least once annually, and (6) maintain a record of all sample test
laboratory (Note 3), results from participants for at least 3 years.
9.4.7 Test results and other pertinent data required by the
NOTE 5—For additional guidance in selecting a proficiency sample
standard, program the laboratory may wish to consult Guide E 1301.
9.4.8 Name of the registered professional engineer or his
10.1.2 The laboratory shall establish procedures for re-
designee, and
sponding to low proficiency sample program ratings. Ratings
9.4.9 Identification of results obtained from tests performed
are considered to be low if the laboratory’s result is beyond two
by other laboratories.
standard deviations from the grand average on the final report.
9.5 Corrections or additions to reports shall clearly refer-
10.1.3 The laboratory shall establish procedures for han-
ence the report being amended.
dling technical complaints from clients that includes the title or
9.6 All records required by this standard shall be safely
name of the individual responsible for handling the complaint,
stored, in confidence to the client, for at least 3 years, unless
the review system in the laboratory and the type of reply to be
otherwise required by law or governing specifications.
issued.
NOTE 3—Deviation from standard test methods may adversely affect 10.1.4 The laboratory shall establish procedures for ensur-
results. ing the quality of external technical services, such as: calibra-
tion services used by the laboratory, equipment and materials
10. Quality Systems procured by the laboratory from vendors, and subcontractors
10.1 The laboratory shall maintain a quality manual of (that is, a laboratory contracted to perform a standard test
written procedures for ensuring the quality of the services method or part of a test method). The laboratory should be able
offered (Note 6). In addition to the following information, each to demonstrate that the subcontractor is competent and is in
page in the manual shall contain a preparation or revision date compliance with the requirements of the test methods. The
to ensure the latest procedure is being followed. laboratory should maintain records of the subcontractor and

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vendor evaluations. The selection and evaluation criteria for equipment used by the laboratory during the evaluation shall be
the subcontractor should include a review of external audits, representative of the personnel and equipment available during
inspections, certifications, and laboratory accreditations held the period between evaluations. Temporary acquisition of
by the laboratory. personnel or equipment to enhance the results of the evaluation
shall not be permitted.
NOTE 6—Other recommended quality programs for a laboratory in-
11.2 Deficiencies noted in the final report provided to the
clude: (1) Conducting within-laboratory statistical computations on con-
crete tests. Randomly selecting 10 tests per month and determining the laboratory by the evaluation authority shall be corrected within
within-test standard deviation (see ACI 214-77 and Practice C 802 for 30 days of receipt of the report.
statistical methods); (2) Participation in an interlaboratory proficiency 11.3 The laboratory shall (1) report deficiency corrections
program on concrete tests. A quarterly exchange of samples between to the accrediting body who will issue a certificate of accredi-
laboratories in accordance with Practice C 802 will provide excellent tation when their requirements are satisfied, or (2) if an
quality assurance data. inspection service is used, supplement copies of the final report
with a statement of corrective actions taken signed by the
11. Laboratory Evaluation
laboratory’s professional engineer.
11.1 The testing laboratory shall have its facilities, equip-
ment, personnel, and procedures evaluated at intervals of 12. Keywords
approximately 24 months by an evaluation authority to confirm 12.1 aggregates; concrete; criteria; evaluation; laboratory;
its ability to perform the required tests. The personnel and quality assurance (QA); testing

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee C09 has identified the location of selected changes to this practice since the last issue,
C 1077 – 08a, that may impact the use of this practice. (Approved June 1, 2009)

(1) Revised the title of Section 6 from “Human Resources” to (2) Revised Section 3 and deleted 3.1.7.
“Personnel Qualifications.”

Committee C09 has identified the location of selected changes to this practice since the last issue, C 1077 – 08,
that may impact the use of this practice. (Approved December 1, 2008)

(1) Revised 4.1. (2) Revised 11.1.

Committee C09 has identified the location of selected changes to this practice since the last issue,
C 1077 – 07a, that may impact the use of this practice. (Approved November 1, 2008)

(1) Revised 3.1.1.1. (2) Revised 10.1.1.5.

Committee C09 has identified the location of selected changes to this practice since the last issue, C 1077 – 07,
that may impact the use of this practice. (Approved December 15, 2007)

(1) Revised 10.1.1.4 and added new Note 4.

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