CHAPTER IV
GUIDE SCHEDULE FOR SAMPLING AND TESTING MATERIALS (2005)
All engineers and inspectors involved in materials control must know which materials need to be sampled and tested before being incorporated into the work. They
must also know where, when and how to take the samples, what size the samples must be, what field tests are required and how they are conducted. Some of this
information has been included in previous chapters.
As a further aid and guide to the engineer and inspector, the Department has developed the following "Guide Schedule for Sampling and Testing Materials". This
Schedule gives the minimum rates for sampling and sizes for each type of sample needed for the tests indicated. The sampling location, individual taking the
sample and where the test will generally be performed is also shown in the schedule.
It is important to note that the rates shown in the Schedule are the minimums considered desirable to provide effective control of materials and they should not be
reduced without written approval by the RMS. When conditions are unusual or the quality varies considerably, the sampling rate should be increased so as to attain
an adequate level of uniformity and workmanship consistent with the intent of the specifications and project requirements.
MASSACHUSETTS HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
GUIDE SCHEDULE FOR SAMPLING AND TESTING MATERIALS
ACC : ACCEPTANCE TESTING: sampling and testing for acceptance
of material before use. Although most materials reaching the
project job site have been tested by project sampling or
certified as meeting specification requirements, this only
represents a small sample tested from a large lot of materials.
A sample passing the test means that the sampled material
meets our requirements but not all the materials in the large lot
automatically pass to that quality. There is a possibility that
materials delivered may come from a different lot than tested, or
materials may have been contaminated, degraded or changed
since last sampled for acceptance. A visual inspection with
subsequent approval must be performed by the Resident
Engineer or project engineers/inspectors before the material
is incorporated into the project. The visual inspection of the
delivered material is to identify the material and compare it with
the accompanied test reports, identification tags, or certifications,
to check to see if there has been substitutions, damage due to
shipment, or apparent defects in the material. If such deficiencies
exist or the material has a non-uniform appearance, it should be
rejected for use until it can be retested or replaced.
D
: DISTRICT: Materials Section Personnel/Lab.
DME : DISTRICT MATERIALS ENGINEER (or THE ASSISTANT).
IA
: INDEPENDENT ASSURANCE: Inspection, sampling and
testing to assure the correctness of job and plant control
procedures. RMS must be notified at least 14 days before
each inspection is due.
P
: PROJECT: Job Site/Personnel/Lab.
QC : QUALITY CONTROL: Tested stock stored and maintained
by the producers at their facilities.
RMS : RESEARCH AND MATERIALS SECTION: Personnel/Lab.
SC : SOURCE CONTROL: Inspection, sampling and testing by or
for RMS for acceptance of material at the source, in lieu of
project sampling. Project must submit three copies of RMS-768
at least 14 days before expected delivery. Two copies will be
returned (P & DME), stating: material acceptable, subject to
project inspection, or acceptance sampling is required. Return
notification must be on project before material may be
incorporated in the work.
MATERIAL
TEST
MINIMUM SAMPLES REQUIRED
SAMPLE
SIZE
SAMPLING
LOCATION
SAMPLED
BY
WHERE
TESTED
50 lbs.
P/Pit
P or D
P or D
75 lbs
P
(being
placed)
RMS
(or DME)
RMS
Same
50 lbs.
P/Pit
P or D
P or D
75 lbs
P
(being
placed)
RMS
(or DME)
RMS
Visual Inspection, % Passing
#200 Sieve, Soil Classification
& Max. Density, Percolation
as required.
Same
TESTS PERFORMED
Soil from excavation for
embankment (150.40;
150.62)
ORDINARY BORROW
(M1.01.0)
ACC 1 per 5,000 c.y. for each type of
soil from each source.
Select granular backfill
from excavation
(150.65)
SPECIAL BORROW
(M1.02.0)
ACC 1 per 5,000 c.y. or fraction thereof
from each source.
Existing soil below
subgrade in cuts
(170.60)
ACC 1 per type of soil encountered, as
required.
50 lbs.
P
P or D
P or D
% Passing #200 Sieve,
Soil Classification & Max.
Density, as required.
GRAVEL BORROW
(M1.03.0)
PROCESSED GRAVEL
FOR SUBBASE
(M1.03.1)
ACC 1 per 5,000 c.y. or fraction thereof
from each source.
50 lbs.
P/Pit
P or D
P or D
Sieve Analysis & Max.
Density, as required.
75 lbs
P
(being
placed)
RMS
(or DME)
RMS
Compacted soils
(150.61; 150.62;
150.64; 150.66; 401.60)
ACC 1 per 5,000 c.y.
Nuclear
Density
P
P or D
P
Same
Same
RMS
P
(by RMS)
10 lbs.
P/Pit
P or D
P or D
IA
IA
IA
IA
SAND BORROW
(M1.04.0)
SAND BORROW FOR
SUBDRAIN (M1.04.1)
For total quantity in excess of
50,000 c.y.:
1 for each 200,000 c.y.
For total quantity in excess of
50,000 c.y.:
1 for each 200,000 c.y.
For total quantity in excess of
10,000 c.y.:
1 for each 200,000 c.y.
For total quantity in excess of
50,000 c.y.:
1 for each 200,000 c.y. in
conjunction with sample of soil
being placed.
ACC 1 per 5,000 c.y. or fraction
thereof from each source.
Visual Inspection, Soil
Classification & Maximum
Density, Percolation as req'd.
Same
Visual Inspection, Field
Density & Moisture Content,
as required.
Same
Visual Inspection, Sieve
Analysis.
REMARKS
MATERIAL
LOAM BORROW
(M1.05.0) ORGANIC SOIL
ADDITIVES (M1.06.0)
TEST
QC
MINIMUM SAMPLES REQUIRED
LOAM BORROW:
5 from each source.
ORGANIC SOIL ADDITIVES
SAMPLE
SIZE
SAMPLING
LOCATION
SAMPLED
BY
WHERE
TESTED
LOAM
25 lbs.
P/Source
Contractor
Indep.
Testing
Lab.
P
P or D
RMS
Loss on Ignition,
Sieve Analysis, pH
Physical Properties,
Salt Index & Percolation,
as required.
1 Gallon
ACC 1 from each source.
LOAM
LOAM BORROW: For total quantity
25 lbs.
in excess of 1,000 c.y.:
ORG. ADD.
1 for each 1,000 c.y.
1 Gallon
TESTS PERFORMED
Visual Inspection,
Loss on Ignition,
Sieve Analysis, pH,
Salinity, Soil Analysis &
Levels of toxic elements,
as required.
IMPERVIOUS SOIL
BORROW (M1.08.0)
ACC 1 per 5,000 c.y. or fraction
thereof from each source.
50 lbs.
P/Pit
P or D
RMS
RECLAIMED PAVEMENT
BORROW MATERIAL
(M1.11.0)
ACC 1 per approved stockpile from
each source or 1 per 5000 s.y.
of RECLAIMED BORROW
MATERIAL processed in-place
50 lbs.
P
or Source
P or D
D
Visual Inspection,
Sieve Analysis, Liquid
Limit, Plasticity Index &
Max. Density, as required.
Stone Aggregates
(M2.01.0; M3.11.04A;
M4.02.03A) including
CRUSHED ROCK
SPECIAL BORROW
(M1.02.0b) and
PROCESSED GRAVEL
(M1.03.1)
ACC 1 each year from source.
**RMS 768 not required for Bit.
Conc. Or Cement Conc.
75 lbs.
Plant or
Production
Site
RMS
D or P
D
Los Angeles & Specific
Gravity.
CRUSHED STONE
(M2.01.1, M2.01.2; M2.01.3;
M2.01.4; M2.01.5; M2.01.6)
ACC 1 per 5,000 ton or fraction thereof
of each nominal size from each
source.
50 lbs.
P/Plant
P or D
D
Sieve Analysis.
75 lbs.
Plant
D
D
Los Angeles.
50 lbs.
P/Plant
P or D
D
75 lbs.
P
(being
placed)
RMS
(or DME)
RMS
Sieve Analysis, Field Max.
Density.
Same
DENSE-GRADED
CRUSHED STONE FOR
SUB-BASE (M2.01.0;
M2.01.7)
SC
1 each year from each source
of coarse aggregate
ACC Same as for GRAVEL BORROW,
IA
Same as for GRAVEL BORROW
REMARKS
Independent Test Report
Per Specification Requirements
MATERIAL
TEST
MINIMUM SAMPLES REQUIRED
SAMPLE
SIZE
SAMPLING
LOCATION
SAMPLED
BY
WHERE
TESTED
TESTS PERFORMED
STONE SCREENINGS
(M2.05.0)
ACC Same as for SAND BORROW.
10 lbs.
P/Plant
P or D
P or D
Emulsions & other
bitumens, EXCL. PSC-1
(M3.02; M3.03; M3.04)
ACC 1 for each material from each
source, as necessary.
1 quart
P
P
RMS
Relevant tests as required.
Membrane
PSC-1
waterproofing (M3.03.3)
ACC 1 per delivered lot.
1 quart
P
P or D
RMS
Relevant tests as required.
Bituminous
FABRIC
dampproofing (M3.06.1)
ACC 1 for each kind from each source,
as necessary
3 ft. x
full width
P
P or D
RMS
Hot or cold applied,
bituminous joint or
crack, fillers or sealers
(M3.05.0, M3.05.1, M3.05.4)
ACC 1 for each material from each
source
Sample w/
Original
Sealed
Container
P
P
RMS
Relevant tests as required.
PREFORMED
BITUMINOUS JOINT
FILLER FOR
CONCRETE (M3.05.3)
ACC 1 per nominal thickness from
each source, as necessary.
12" x 12"
square
P
P
RMS
Relevant tests as required.
1 quart
Supplier/
Bit. Conc.
Plant
D
RMS
Relevant tests as required.
(Aggregate sample required)
ASPHALT
ANTI-STRIPPING
ADDITIVE (M3.10.0)
SC
1 per source per season with
Aggregate sample
Sieve Analysis.
Same
REMARKS
MATERIAL
HOT MIX
ASPHALT
(M3.11.00)
PG Binder
(M3.01.0)
Mixtures
(M3.11.03)
SAMPLING
LOCATION
SAMPLED
BY
WHERE
TESTED
2 quarts
Supplier
Supplier
RMS
Relevant tests for comformance with AASHTO M320,
as required.
Accepted on Certificate of Compliance.
Approved supplier's Binder QC Plan with
monthly certified test report
BASE:
4000 gms.
INTERMED.:
2000 gms.
TOP:
1500 gms.
Plant
D
Plant
Sieve Analysis for
computed composite
Bulk Specific Gravity
(Intermediate & Top)
Max. Specific Gravity (Base,
Intermediate & Top)
(Bitumen content checked by batch
weight print-out).
DENSE MIX, SURFACE
TREATMENT & OPEN-GRADED:
1 per 1000 tons
1000 gms.
Plant
D
Plant
Bitumen Content &
Sieve Analysis by
extraction or ignition oven.
1 for each 20,000 ton of BASE,
INTERMEDIATE & TOP & OPENGRADED SURFACE from each
producer with a min. of 1 of
each mixture per year.
AND
1 sample of Asphalt Binder in
conjunction with each sample of
mixture.
BASE:
4000 gms.
INTERMED.:
2000 gms.
TOP:
1500 gms.
PG BINDER:
1 quart
Plant
RMS
RMS
Bitumen Content &
Sieve Analysis.
Plant
RMS
RMS
Relevant tests, as required.
BASE:
3000 gms.
INTERMED.:
5600 gms.
TOP:
5100 gms.
Plant
D
Plant
Laboratory Density
6" Core
or Nuc.
Density
ea. course
P
P or D
P or D
Compacted Density.
Same
P
RMS
(or DME)
RMS
or P
Compacted Density.
MINIMUM SAMPLES REQUIRED
SC
1 sample per lot each month
(Certification must appear on
delivery slip to mix plant or project.)
ACC BASE, INTERMEDIATE, TOP
COURSE
1 per 1000 tons .
IA
Compact
Base
Course &
Pavement
(M3.11.09)
SAMPLE
SIZE
TEST
ACC BASE, INTERMEDIATE, TOP
COURSE
1 per day
AND
For project total quantity in excess
of 3,000 ton:
1 core for each 1,000 ton or
fraction thereof of each course.
As needed for Nuc. Density Test
IA
For project total quantity in excess
of 20,000 ton:
1 per centerline mile or fraction
of single highway.
or
2 per centerline mile or fraction
of divided highway.
TESTS PERFORMED
REMARKS
MATERIAL
CEMENT &
CEMENT
CONCRETE
MATERIALS
(M4.00.0)
TEST
MINIMUM SAMPLES REQUIRED
SAMPLE
SIZE
SAMPLING
LOCATION
SAMPLED
BY
WHERE
TESTED
TESTS PERFORMED
CEMENT
(M4.01.0 & .1)
SILICA FUME
(M4.06.0) FLY
ASH (M4.01.2)
SLAG
(M4.02.00)
SC
&
IA
1 per 5,000 c.y. of concrete
produced each year from each
source from each plant,
with a minimum of 1 per year.
Taken in conjunction with
samples of aggregates.
12 lbs.
Plant
RMS
RMS
Relevant tests, as required.
FINE
AGGREGATE
(M4.02.02A)
IA
Same as for, and in conjunction
with, CEMENT & COARSE
AGGREGATE.
25 lbs.
Plant
RMS
RMS
Specific Gravity, Sieve
Analysis, F.M., Color
& Strength, as required.
**SC Same as for STONE AGGS.,
Sheet 2 **RMS 768 NOT
REQUIRED FOR CEM. CONC.
ACC 1 per day per plant
25 lbs.
Plant
RMS
RMS
F.M., Color &
Strength, as required.
10 lbs.
Plant
D
Plant
Moisture, Sieve Analysis
& F.M.
COARSE
AGGREGATE
(M4.02.02B)
ACC 1 of each size, as necessary.
75 lbs.
Plant
D
D
Sieve Analysis.
75 lbs.
Plant
RMS
RMS
Los Angeles &
Specific Gravity.
WATER
(M4.02.04)
ACC Only if purity is questionable.
1 gal.
Concrete
Plant
RMS
RMS
Relevant tests, as required.
ADDITIVES
(M4.02.05) &
Admixtures
ACC Sufficient to determine
performance with the particular
concrete ingredients to be used.
As req'd.
As directed
RMS or
Supplier
ACC 1 Test per 150 c.y. or fraction
thereof for each pour of each
class, minimum one test a day.
Five
6" x 12"
or 4" x 8"
cylinders
P
P or D
P, D or
RMS
Same
P
RMS
P
(by RMS)
& RMS
CEMENT CONCRETE
-Structural (M4.02.00,
M4.06.0, M4.06.1)
IA
IA
Same as for, and in conjunction
with, CEMENT & FINE AGG.
For project quantity in excess
of 500 c.y.:
1 per 3,000 c.y. or fraction thereof
of "Structural Concrete".
RMS or All relevant tests.
Supplier
Air Content, Slump,
Temperature &
Compressive Strength.
Same
REMARKS
Mill Analysis Report furnished with each
delivery to concrete plant.
Accepted on Certificate of Compliance
and mill test report.
Accepted on annual Certificate of
Compliance.
MATERIAL
PRECAST CONCRETE
UNITS (M4.02.14)
PRESTRESSED
CONCRETE BEAMS
(M4.03.00)
BRICKS
(M4.05.0; M4.05.2)
CEMENT CONC. BLOCKS
(M4.05.1; M4.05.3)
TEST
SC
MINIMUM SAMPLES REQUIRED
1 for each kind from each source,
as necessary, including all
concrete ingredients & other
integral elements.
SAMPLING
LOCATION
SAMPLED
BY
WHERE
TESTED
Plant
RMS
Plant
& RMS
Same
RMS
RMS
Relevant tests, as
required.
Plant
RMS
P&
RMS
Air Content, Slump,
Temperature & Compressive
Strength, Time of Set.
Same
Same
RMS
(or D)
Relevant tests/Mfrs.
analysis, as required.
BRICK:
10 Ea.
BLOCK:
5 Ea.
OTHER:
As req'd.
10 Ea.
Plant
RMS
RMS
UNITS: Dimensions,
Absorption & Strength.
OTHER: As required.
P
P
RMS
(or D)
Same
Relevant tests, as required.
SAMPLE
SIZE
Concrete:
Five
6" x 12"
or 4" x 8"
cylinders
OTHER:
As req'd.
ACC CONCRETE: 1 test per pour.
Concrete:
Five
CONC. INGREDIENTS, STRANDS,
6" x 12"
REINF. & OTHER ELEMENTS:
or 4" x 8"
Sufficient to check conformance.
cylinders
OTHER:
(Inspector's signature must appear
As req'd.
on Manufacturer's certificate)
ACC CEMENT CONC. BRICK or BLOCK
1 per year of each kind and size
from each source, including
ingredients, as necessary.
ACC Clay Brick only
Epoxy Bonding Compound
(M4.05.5)
ACC 1 per source annually.
COMPD.:
4 oz. ea.
P
RMS
RMS
PIPE & CULVERT
SECTIONS (M5.01.0 thru
M5.06.0 and/or Contract
Special Provisions)
SC STANDARD PIPES:
&
1 test per year for each kind,
ACC size and class from each supplier.
SHEET
METAL:
6" X 6"
Square &
1 quart
of asphalt
coating
OTHERS:
1 full size
pipe or as
directed
Supplier
RMS
RMS
Same
As req'd
for kind
of pipe
Same
CONCRETE and HDPE PIPES:
Manufacturer's certification for
all sizes and classes delivered,
required upon completion of work.
SPECIAL PIPES:
On demand.
TESTS PERFORMED
REMARKS
Air Content, Slump,
Temperature & Compressive
Strength, Time of Set.
Seven cylinders required for concrete
design strength over 5000 psi.
Accepted on Certificate of Compliance
and QPL list. Submit sample for testing
prior to use if supplier not previously
tested and listed on the QPL list.
Accepted on Certificate of Compliance and
QPL list. Engineer has to verify that the
product is qualified for the intended use.
Relevant tests, as required.
Accepted on Certificate of Compliance
with Independent test report.
Visual inspection by project.
RMS
RMS or Relevant tests, as required.
Supplier
Accepted on Certificate of Compliance
and QPL list.
Visual inspection by project.
RMS
RMS or Relevant tests, as required.
Supplier
Accepted on Certificate of Compliance.
Visual inspection by project.
MATERIAL
TEST
MINIMUM SAMPLES REQUIRED
SAMPLE
SIZE
SAMPLING
LOCATION
SAMPLED
BY
WHERE
TESTED
TESTS PERFORMED
REMARKS
ELECTRICAL CONDUITS
(M5.07.0 thru M5.07.2)
PULL & JUNCTION
ACC Each delivery.
UL labeling required
Delivered
lot
P
P
P
Visual
Accepted on Certificate of Compliance.
Visual inspection to determine each
section contains letter "UL".
INORGANIC AMENDMENTS
(M6.01.0)
FERTILIZER (M6.02.0)
SEED (M6.03.0)
ACC Container labeling indicating
conformance with specification
requirements. Certificate of
compliance required with each
delivery.
Delivered
lot
P
P
D
Visual
Accepted on Certificate of Compliance.
PERMANENT PAVEMENT
MARKINGS (M7.01.03 thru
M7.01.24)
SC PAINTS: 1 per batch, prior to use.
or
ACC THERMOPLASTIC: 1 per batch,
prior to use. Independent lab's
analysis required with sample.
GLASS BEADS: 1 per 100 bags,
prior to use.
OTHER: As required.
1 quart
P, Supplier
or Mfr.
P, Supplier
or Mfr.
RMS
Relevant tests, as required.
Certificate of compliance,
giving material batch no.;
must be furnished by
manufacturer or supplier
before use.
Accepted on Certificate of Compliance
and QPL list.
Submit sample for testing prior to use if
batch not previously tested and listed
on the QPL list.
PAINTS & PROTECTIVE
COATINGS (M7.02.20
thru M7.05.31)
STEEL REINFORCEMENT
(M8.01.0 thru M8.01.3,
M8.01.7, M8.01.8)
MECHANICAL REINF.
BAR SPLICER (M8.01.9)
SC
1 per batch, prior to use.
3 full bag
or carton
1 full bag
As req'd.
1 quart
Mfr.
Mfr.
RMS
1 quart
Fabricator
(shop coat)
Contract
Struct.
Insp.
RMS
Two 2 ft.
lengths
1 sq. yd.
Fabricating
Plant
Supplier
RMS
RMS
RMS
RMS
As req'd.
Same
RMS
RMS
ACC BARS: 1 for each grade and size
from each source.
Two 2 ft.
lengths
P
P
RMS
Same
ACC 1 for each size and type or grade
from each source
As req'd
P
P
RMS
Relevant test, as required.
ACC SHOP COAT FOR STRUCTURAL
MEMBERS Same.
SC
BARS: 1 for each grade and size
from each source.
WIRE MESH: 1 for each size from
each source.
OTHER: As required.
Same
Submit sample for testing prior to use.
Accepted on Certificate of Compliance
and QPL list.
Same
Certificate of Compliance and mill test
report on every delivery. Certification to
domestic material and compliance to
specified grade and designation. For
coated reinforcement, certification stating
coating complies with relevant
specification and/or using epoxy material
on the QPL list.
Accepted on Certificate of Compliance
and mill test report.
Annual verification testing as needed.
MATERIAL
ANCHOR BOLTS, NUTS &
WASHERS (M8.01.5)
FRAMES and GRATES
TEST
SAMPLE
SIZE
SAMPLING
LOCATION
SAMPLED
BY
WHERE
TESTED
TESTS PERFORMED
As req'd.
P
P
RMS
Same
1 for each heat, Code identifying
2 test
Supplier
Supplier
RMS
test bars must appear on castings.
bars
MINIMUM SAMPLES REQUIRED
ACC 1 for each size and type or grade
from each source, as necessary.
SC
or COVERS (M8.03.0)
& TREE GRATES
Structural steel, Misc. casting
& iron work, Bronze bearing
plates, Machinery,
Expansion joints and
Metal bridge rail and
Major Components for
Overhead Signs. (relevant
M8.05 items,M8.13.1)
ACC Sufficient to check conformance
with specifications. Project must
verify inspection by Commercial
Testing Agency, otherwise Certificates of Compliance and mill
analyses required prior to use.
As req'd
Fabricator
Commercial
Testing
Agency
STEEL PILES (M8.05.1)
STEEL SHEETING
(M8.05.4)
ACC 1 per type and required wt./linear ft.
For sheeting left-in-place, Certificate of Compliance and Mill
Analysis, showing compliance
with ASTM-A328, is required.
1 ft. x
full width
P
P or D
RMS
P
P
P
Supplier
RMS
RMS
Temporary Sheeting
STEEL BEAM HIGHWAY
GUARD (M8.07.0, M8.07.1)
SC
Semi-Annually for each type from
each supplier and manufacturer.
RAIL &
END 3"
x 3" min.
coupon
METAL
POST,
OFFSET
&
BACKUP
1 of each
HRDWRE
6 of each
kind
TREATED
WOOD
POSTS &
OFFSETS:
Each lot
Fabricator
REMARKS
Accepted on QPL list, Certificate of
Compliance and bill of lading.
Field verification of QPL qualified
fabrication date, materials origin and
quantities represented.
As
Mill and shop inspection
required by Commercial Testing,
when assigned by Bridge
Section, or certification
and random testing.
Weight per linear ft.
Accepted on Certificate of Compliance
and mill test report.Certification to
domestic steel material and compliance
to specified grade and designation as
required.
Accepted on Certificate of Compliance
and mill test report. Certification to
domestic steel material and compliance
to specified grade and designation as
required.
Visual inspection
Galvanizing, Unit Weight,
Dimensions and, at
random, other relevant
tests.
Commercial Fabricator All units shall be branded
Testing
& Inspection Agency's
Agency
certificate shall be
furnished in accordance
with M8.07.0.B2
Accepted on Fabricator QPL with Form 768
Mill test report and certification to
domestic steel material and compliance
to specified grade and designation as
required.
MATERIAL
FENCING:
Chain Link (M8.09.0)
Vinyl Coated Chain Link
(M8.09.1)
TEST
MINIMUM SAMPLES REQUIRED
ACC At random, during erection:
FABRIC
1 per each 5,000 LF
POSTS & TOP RAILS
TENSION WIRE
SAMPLE
SIZE
SAMPLING
LOCATION
SAMPLED
BY
WHERE
TESTED
1 ft. x
full height
P
P or D
RMS
P
P
D
Tensile Strength
P
P
P
Visual
SC
FABRIC
1 per each 5,000 LF
ELECTRICAL WIRE &
CABLE (M8.16.0 thru
M8.16.13)
ACC Each delivery.
UL labeling required.
TRAFFIC CONTROL
SIGNALS (Section 815)
ACC List of equipment to be supplied,
supplemented by catalog cuts and
other data as may be required.
MINOR SIGN
COMPONENTS: P-5/P-9
Posts, Sign Blanks,
Sheeting, Hardware, etc.
SC
Periodic sampling and testing for
each kind and type from each
supplier and manufacturer.
REMARKS
Galvanizing, Unit Weight,
Dimensions & all other
relevant tests,as required.
12" from
ea. post
& rail
3 ft.
Temporary fence
ALUMINUM HANDRAIL AND
PROTECTIVE SCREEN
(M8.13.3)
TESTS PERFORMED
1 ft. x
Manufacturer Manufacturer
full height
Delivered
lot
P
P
RMS
P
Coating, Unit Weight,
Dimensions & all other
relevant tests,as required.
Handrail from approved fabricator
accepted on Certificate of
Compliance and mill test report.
Visual (Check size of
conductor)
Accepted on Certificate of Compliance.
Qualified Materials List . Copy of the approval letter of acceptance.
Project personnel will document on Manifold Daily Report that approved
equipment was actually incorporated into the project.
As req'd
P
P
RMS
P
P
HERBICIDES (M9.02.0)
ACC Prior to use.
As req'd
P
TREATED TIMBER
(M9.05.1)
TIMBER PILES
(M9.05.6)
ACC Sufficient to check conformance
with specifications. Project must
verify Inspection by Commercial
Testing Agency. Certificate of
Compliance and Certified Report
of Treatment required prior to use.
As req'd
Treating
Plant
Accepted on approval letter of acceptance
from District Traffic Engineer
Relevant tests, as required
Accepted on Certificate of Compliance
or QPL list.
Annual verification testing as needed.
Visual inspection.
Verification of materials by project
personnel for conformance with spec.
Commercial Treating Relevant tests, as required
Testing
Plant
Agency
Accepted on Certificate of Compliance
and certified treatment report.
MATERIAL
TEST
MINIMUM SAMPLES REQUIRED
TIMBER PRESERVATIVES
field use (M9.05.5)
ACC Prior to use.
PLASTIC WATERSTOPS
(M9.07.0)
ACC 1 per size from each source
Gaskets for pipe joints
(M9.10.0)
INSULATION & WATER
PROOF JACKET
(M9.11.0 thru M9.11.5)
SC 1 per kind from each source, as
necessary
ACC Prior to use for insulating material,
asphalt coated glass fabric &
asphalt mastic cement.
SAMPLE
SIZE
SAMPLING
LOCATION
SAMPLED
BY
WHERE
TESTED
As req'd
P
P
P
3 ft.
length
P
P or D
RMS
As req'd
Supplier
RMS
RMS
As req'd
P
P
P
TESTS PERFORMED
Visual inspection.
REMARKS
Verification of materials by project
personnel for conformance with spec.
Relevant tests, as required
Visual inspection.
Accepted on Certificate of Compliance.
Annual verification as needed.
Form 768 to RMS.
PREFORMED EXPANSION
JOINT FILLER (M9.14.0)
SC
1 per kind & nominal size from
each source prior to use.
3 ft.
length
Supplier
RMS
RMS
Relevant tests, as required.
Accepted on Certificate of Compliance.
Annual verification as needed.
Form 768 to RMS.
CLOSED CELL FOAM
JOINT FILLER (M9.14.2)
SC
1 per kind & nominal size from
each source prior to use.
6 ft.
Supplier
RMS
RMS
Relevant tests, as required.
Accepted on Certificate of Compliance.
Annual verification as needed.
Form 768 to RMS.
POLYURETHANE JOINT
SEALERS (M9.14.3;
M9.14.4)
Misc. other Chalking &
Sealing Compounds,
including plastic-type &
aluminum impregnated
(Contract Special
Provisions)
SC
1 per brand, prior to use.
PLASTICTYPE:
Unopened
can of ea.
component
OTHER:
1 quart
or 1 tube
as applicable
Supplier
RMS
RMS
Relevant tests, as required.
Accepted on Certificate of Compliance.
Annual verification as needed.
Form 768 to RMS.
ACC 1 of each size per type, prior to
use. Manufacturer's Analysis
required with sample.
1 pad of
each size
or type
P or
Prestressed
Conc. Beam
Plant
P or D
or
RMS
RMS
Relevant tests, as required.
& Manufacturer's Analysis.
Sample with independent laboratory
test report and manufacturer's analysis.
ELASTOMERIC
(Neoprene) BRIDGE
BEARING PADS
(M9.14.5)
MATERIAL
LIQUID PENETRANT/
SEALANT (M9.15.0)
TEST
SC
MINIMUM SAMPLES REQUIRED
1 per kind from each source, prior
to use.
SAMPLE
SIZE
SAMPLING
LOCATION
SAMPLED
BY
WHERE
TESTED
1 quart
Supplier
RMS
RMS
TESTS PERFORMED
Relevant tests, as required.
RUBBER-COTTON DUCK,
MOLDED FABRIC BEARING
PADS (M9.16.1, M9.16.2)
ACC 1 per kind from each source, prior
to use.
CANVAS:
1 sq.yd.
OTHER:
1 pad
P
P or D
RMS
Relevant tests, as required.
ASPHALTIC BRIDGE JOINT
SYSTEM (M9.17.0, M9.17.1,
M9.17.2, M9.17.3)
ACC 1 per kind from each source
BINDER
2 quarts
AGGREG.
50 lbs.
BACKER
ROD 6 ft.
GALV. ST.
PLATE
3 ft.
P
P
RMS
Relevant tests, as required.
NEOPRENE SEALS
(M9.17.4)
ACC EXTRUDED NEOPRENE SEAL:
1 per size from each source prior
to use. Mfr's Analysis required with
the sample.
6 ft.
length
P or
Joint
Fabricator
RMS
Relevant tests, as required.
& Manufacturer's Analysis.
LUBRICANT ADHESIVE:
1 per date of Mfr., prior to use.
1 quart
Same
P or D
or
Comm.
Insp.
Agency
Same
RMS
Relevant tests, as
required.
1 per source.
As req'd
Supplier
RMS
RMS
Relevant tests, as required.
GEOTEXTILE FABRICS
(M9.50.0)
SC
REMARKS
Accepted on QPL and Form 768
Annual verification test as needed
and Form 768.
Annual verification test as needed
Accepted on Certificate of Compliance and
QPL list. Engineer has to verify that the
product is qualified for the intended use.