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Upgrade Site for USP800 Compliant Mobile Compounding Trailer At Building 100 and Radiology Suite Project No. 640-19-107 Schematic Documents VA Medical Center, Palo Alto, CA 08/15/2018

SECTION 01 45 29

TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION:

This section specifies materials testing activities and inspection services required during project construction to be provided by a Testing Laboratory retained by the General Contractor.

1.2 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS:

A.The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by the basic designation only.
B.American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO):
T27-11Standard Method of Test for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
T96-02 (R2006)Standard Method of Test for Resistance to Degradation of Small-Size Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in the Los Angeles Machine
T99-10Standard Method of Test for Moisture-Density Relations of Soils Using a 2.5 Kg (5.5 lb.) Rammer and a 305 mm (12 in.) Drop
T104-99 (R2007)Standard Method of Test for Soundness of Aggregate by Use of Sodium Sulfate or Magnesium Sulfate
T180-10Standard Method of Test for Moisture-Density Relations of Soils using a 4.54 kg (10 lb.) Rammer and a 457 mm (18 in.) Drop
T191-02(R2006)Standard Method of Test for Density of Soil In-Place by the Sand-Cone Method
T310-13Standard Method of Test for In-place Density and Moisture Content of Soil and Soil-aggregate by Nuclear Methods (Shallow Depth)
C.American Concrete Institute (ACI):
506.4R-94 (R2004)Guide for the Evaluation of Shotcrete
D.American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
A325-10Standard Specification for Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated, 120/105 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength
A370-12Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
A416/A416M-10Standard Specification for Steel Strand, Uncoated Seven-Wire for Prestressed Concrete
A490-12Standard Specification for Heat Treated Steel Structural Bolts, 150 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength
C31/C31M-10Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field
C33/C33M-11aStandard Specification for Concrete Aggregates
C39/C39M-12Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C109/C109M-11bStandard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars
C136-06Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
C138/C138M-10bStandard Test Method for Density (Unit Weight), Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete
C140-12Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units
C143/C143M-10aStandard Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic Cement Concrete
C172/C172M-10Standard Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete
C173/C173M-10bStandard Test Method for Air Content of freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method
C330/C330M-09Standard Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for Structural Concrete
C567/C567M-11Standard Test Method for Density Structural Lightweight Concrete
C780-11Standard Test Method for Pre-construction and Construction Evaluation of Mortars for Plain and Reinforced Unit Masonry
C1019-11Standard Test Method for Sampling and Testing Grout
C1064/C1064M-11Standard Test Method for Temperature of Freshly Mixed Portland Cement Concrete
C1077-11cStandard Practice for Agencies Testing Concrete and Concrete Aggregates for Use in Construction and Criteria for Testing Agency Evaluation
C1314-11aStandard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Masonry Prisms
D422-63(2007)Standard Test Method for Particle-Size Analysis of Soils
D698-07e1Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Standard Effort
D1140-00(2006)Standard Test Methods for Amount of Material in Soils Finer than No. 200 Sieve
D1143/D1143M-07e1Standard Test Methods for Deep Foundations Under Static Axial Compressive Load
D1188-07e1Standard Test Method for Bulk Specific Gravity and Density of Compacted Bituminous Mixtures Using Coated Samples
D1556-07Standard Test Method for Density and Unit Weight of Soil in Place by the Sand-Cone Method
D1557-09Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Modified Effort (56,000ft lbf/ft3 (2,700 KNm/m3))
D2166-06Standard Test Method for Unconfined Compressive Strength of Cohesive Soil
D2167-08)Standard Test Method for Density and Unit Weight of Soil in Place by the Rubber Balloon Method
D2216-10Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Determination of Water (Moisture) Content of Soil and Rock by Mass
D2974-07aStandard Test Methods for Moisture, Ash, and Organic Matter of Peat and Other Organic Soils
D3666-11Standard Specification for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Testing and Inspecting Road and Paving Materials
D3740-11Standard Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as used in Engineering Design and Construction
D6938-10Standard Test Method for In-Place Density and Water Content of Soil and Soil-Aggregate by Nuclear Methods (Shallow Depth)
E94-04(2010)Standard Guide for Radiographic Examination
E164-08Standard Practice for Contact Ultrasonic Testing of Weldments
E329-11cStandard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection, Testing, or Special Inspection
E543-09Standard Specification for Agencies Performing Non-Destructive Testing
E605-93(R2011)Standard Test Methods for Thickness and Density of Sprayed Fire Resistive Material (SFRM) Applied to Structural Members
E709-08Standard Guide for Magnetic Particle Examination
E1155-96(R2008)Determining FF Floor Flatness and FL Floor Levelness Numbers
E.American Welding Society (AWS):
D1.D1.1M-10Structural Welding Code-Steel

1.3 REQUIREMENTS:

A.Accreditation Requirements: Construction materials testing laboratories must be accredited by a laboratory accreditation authority and will be required to submit a copy of the Certificate of Accreditation and Scope of Accreditation. The laboratory’s scope of accreditation must include the appropriate ASTM standards (i.e.; E329, C1077, D3666, D3740, A880, E543) listed in the technical sections of the specifications. Laboratories engaged in Hazardous Materials Testing shall meet the requirements of OSHA and EPA. The policy applies to the specific laboratory performing the actual testing, not just the “Corporate Office.”
B.Inspection and Testing: Testing laboratory shall inspect materials and workmanship and perform tests described herein and additional tests requested by COR. When it appears materials furnished, or work performed by Contractor fail to meet construction contract requirements, Testing Laboratory shall direct attention of COR to such failure.
C.Written Reports: Testing laboratory shall submit test reports to directly to the COR, Contractor, unless other arrangements are agreed to in writing by the COR. Submit reports of tests that fail to meet construction contract requirements on colored paper.
D.Verbal Reports: Give verbal notification to COR immediately of any irregularity.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EARTHWORK:

A.General: The Testing Laboratory shall provide qualified personnel, materials, equipment, and transportation as required to perform the services identified/required herein, within the agreed to schedule and/or time frame. The work to be performed shall be as identified herein and shall include but not be limited to the following:
1.Observe fill and subgrades during proof-rolling to evaluate suitability of surface material to receive fill or base course. Provide recommendations to the COR regarding suitability or unsuitability of areas where proof-rolling was observed. Where unsuitable results are observed, witness excavation of unsuitable material and recommend to COR extent of removal and replacement of unsuitable materials and observe proof-rolling of replaced areas until satisfactory results are obtained.
2.Provide part time observation of fill placement and compaction and field density testing in building areas and provide part time observation of fill placement and compaction and field density testing in pavement areas to verify that earthwork compaction obtained is in accordance with contract documents.
3.Provide supervised geotechnical technician to inspect excavation, subsurface preparation, and backfill for structural fill.
B.Testing Compaction:
1.Determine maximum density and optimum moisture content for each type of fill, backfill and subgrade material used, in compliance with ASTM D698 and/or ASTM D1557.
2.Make field density tests in accordance with the primary testing method following ASTM D6938 wherever possible. Field density tests utilizing ASTM D1556, or ASTM D2167 shall be utilized on a case by case basis only if there are problems with the validity of the results from the primary method due to specific site field conditions. Should the testing laboratory propose these alternative methods, they should provide satisfactory explanation to the COR before the tests are conducted.
a.Pavement Subgrade: One test for each 100 square yard, but in no case fewer than two tests.
b.Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk: One test for each 150 feet, but in no case fewer than two tests.
c.Trenches: One test at maximum 50 foot intervals per 2 foot of vertical lift and at changes in required density, but in no case fewer than two tests.
d.Footing Subgrade: At least one test for each layer of soil on which footings will be placed. Subsequent verification and approval of each footing subgrade may be based on a visual comparison of each subgrade with related tested subgrade when acceptable to COR. In each compacted fill layer below wall footings, perform one field density test for every 30 m (100 feet) of wall. Verify subgrade is level, all loose or disturbed soils have been removed, and correlate actual soil conditions observed with those indicated by test borings.
C.Fill and Backfill Material Gradation: One test per 50 cubic yards stockpiled or in-place source material. Gradation of fill and backfill material shall be determined in accordance with ASTM C136 or ASTM D1140.
D.Testing for Footing Bearing Capacity: Evaluate if suitable bearing capacity material is encountered in footing subgrade.
E.Testing Materials: Test suitability of on-site and off-site borrow as directed by COR.

3.2 LANDSCAPING:

A.Test topsoil for organic materials, pH, phosphate, potash content, and gradation of particles.
1.Test for organic material by using ASTM D2974.
2.Determine percent of silt, sand, clay, and foreign materials such as rock, roots, and vegetation.
B.Submit laboratory test report of topsoil to COR.

3.3 ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVING:

A.Aggregate Base Course:
1.Determine maximum density and optimum moisture content for aggregate base material in accordance with ASTM D1557, Method D.
2.Make a minimum of three field density tests on each day's final compaction on each aggregate course in accordance with ASTM D1556.
3.Sample and test aggregate as necessary to insure compliance with specification requirements for gradation, wear, and soundness as specified in the applicable state highway standards and specifications.
B.Asphalt Concrete:
1.Aggregate: Sample and test aggregates in stock pile and hotbins as necessary to insure compliance with specification requirements for gradation (AASHTO T27), wear (AASHTO T96), and soundness (AASHTO T104).
2.Temperature: Check temperature of each load of asphalt concrete at mixing plant and at site of paving operation.
3.Density: Make a minimum of two field density tests in accordance with ASTM D1188 of asphalt base and surface course for each day's paving operation.

3.4 SITE WORK CONCRETE:

Test site work concrete including materials for concrete as required in Article CONCRETE of this section.

3.5 CONCRETE:

A.Batch Plant Inspection and Materials Testing:
1.Perform continuous batch plant inspection until concrete quality is established to satisfaction of COR and perform periodic inspections thereafter as determined by COR.
2.Periodically inspect and test batch proportioning equipment for accuracy and report deficiencies to COR.
3.Sample and test mix ingredients as necessary to insure compliance with specifications.
4.Sample and test aggregates daily and as necessary for moisture content. Test the dry rodded weight of the coarse aggregate whenever a sieve analysis is made, and when it appears there has been a change in the aggregate.
5.Certify, in duplicate, ingredients and proportions and amounts of ingredients in concrete conform to approved trial mixes. When concrete is batched or mixed off immediate building site, certify (by signing, initialing or stamping thereon) on delivery slips (duplicate) that ingredients in truckload mixes conform to proportions of aggregate weight, cement factor, and watercement ratio of approved trial mixes.
B.Field Inspection and Materials Testing:
1.Provide a technician at site of placement at all times to perform concrete sampling and testing.
2.Review the delivery tickets of the ready-mix concrete trucks arriving on-site. Notify the Contractor if the concrete cannot be placed within the specified time limits or if the type of concrete delivered is incorrect. Reject any loads that do not comply with the Specification requirements. Rejected loads are to be removed from the site at the Contractor’s expense. Any rejected concrete that is placed will be subject to removal.
3.Take concrete samples at point of placement in accordance with ASTM C172. Mold and cure compression test cylinders in accordance with ASTM C31. Make at least three cylinders for each 40 m3 (50 cubic yards) or less of each concrete type, and at least three cylinders for any one day's pour for each concrete type. After good concrete quality control has been established and maintained as determined by COR make three cylinders for each 80 m3 (100 cubic yards) or less of each concrete type, and at least three cylinders from any one day's pour for each concrete type. Label each cylinder with an identification number. COR may require additional cylinders to be molded and cured under job conditions.
4.Perform slump tests in accordance with ASTM C143. Test the first truck each day, and every time test cylinders are made. Test pumped concrete at the hopper and at the discharge end of the hose at the beginning of each day’s pumping operations to determine change in slump.
5.Determine the air content of concrete per ASTM C173. For concrete required to be air-entrained, test the first truck and every 20 m3 (25 cubic yards) thereafter each day. For concrete not required to be air-entrained, test every 80 m3 (100 cubic yards) at random. For pumped concrete, initially test concrete at both the hopper and the discharge end of the hose to determine change in air content.
6.If slump or air content fall outside specified limits, make another test immediately from another portion of same batch.
7.Perform unit weight tests in compliance with ASTM C138 for normal weight concrete and ASTM C567 for lightweight concrete. Test the first truck and each time cylinders are made.
8.Notify laboratory technician at batch plant of mix irregularities and request materials and proportioning check.
9.Verify that specified mixing has been accomplished.
10.Environmental Conditions: Determine the temperature per ASTM C1064 for each truckload of concrete during hot weather and cold weather concreting operations:
a.When ambient air temperature falls below 4.4 degrees C (40 degrees F), record maximum and minimum air temperatures in each 24 hour period; record air temperature inside protective enclosure; record minimum temperature of surface of hardened concrete.
b.When ambient air temperature rises above 29.4 degrees C (85 degrees F), record maximum and minimum air temperature in each 24 hour period; record minimum relative humidity; record maximum wind velocity; record maximum temperature of surface of hardened concrete.
11.Inspect the reinforcing steel placement, including bar size, bar spacing, top and bottom concrete cover, proper tie into the chairs, and grade of steel prior to concrete placement. Submit detailed report of observations.
12.Observe conveying, placement, and consolidation of concrete for conformance to specifications.
13.Observe condition of formed surfaces upon removal of formwork prior to repair of surface defects and observe repair of surface defects.
14.Observe curing procedures for conformance with specifications, record dates of concrete placement, start of preliminary curing, start of final curing, end of curing period.
15.Observe preparations for placement of concrete:
a.Inspect handling, conveying, and placing equipment, inspect vibrating and compaction equipment.
b.Inspect preparation of construction, expansion, and isolation joints.
16.Observe preparations for protection from hot weather, cold weather, sun, and rain, and preparations for curing.
17.Observe concrete mixing:
a.Monitor and record amount of water added at project site.
b.Observe minimum and maximum mixing times.
18.Measure concrete flatwork for levelness and flatness as follows:
a.Perform Floor Tolerance Measurements FF and FL in accordance with ASTM E1155. Calculate the actual overall F- numbers using the inferior/superior area method.
b.Perform all floor tolerance measurements within 48 hours after slab installation and prior to removal of shoring and formwork.
c.Provide the Contractor and the COR with the results of all profile tests, including a running tabulation of the overall FF and FL values for all slabs installed to date, within 72 hours after each slab installation.
19.Other inspections:
a.Grouting under base plates.
b.Grouting anchor bolts and reinforcing steel in hardened concrete.
C.Laboratory Tests of Field Samples:
1.Test compression test cylinders for strength in accordance with ASTM C39. For each test series, test one cylinder at 7 days and one cylinder at 28 days. Use remaining cylinder as a spare tested as directed by COR. Compile laboratory test reports as follows: Compressive strength test shall be result of one cylinder, except when one cylinder shows evidence of improper sampling, molding or testing, in which case it shall be discarded and strength of spare cylinder shall be used.
2.Make weight tests of hardened lightweight structural concrete in accordance with ASTM C567.
3.Furnish certified compression test reports (duplicate) to COR. In test report, indicate the following information:
a.Cylinder identification number and date cast.
b.Specific location at which test samples were taken.
c.Type of concrete, slump, and percent air.
d.Compressive strength of concrete in MPa (psi).
e.Weight of lightweight structural concrete in kg/m3 (pounds per cubic feet).
f.Weather conditions during placing.
g.Temperature of concrete in each test cylinder when test cylinder was molded.
h.Maximum and minimum ambient temperature during placing.
i.Ambient temperature when concrete sample in test cylinder was taken.
j.Date delivered to laboratory and date tested.

3.6 REINFORCEMENT:

A. Review mill test reports furnished by Contractor.

3.7 STRUCTURAL STEEL:

A. General: Provide shop and field inspection and testing services to certify structural steel work is done in accordance with contract documents. Welding shall conform to AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code.

3.8 TYPE OF TEST:

Approximate Number of Tests Required
A.Earthwork:
Laboratory Compaction Test, Soils ASTM D1557 (ASTM D698)10
Field Density, Soils ASTM D6938 (ASTM D1556, D2167)85
Fill/Backfill Material Gradation, ASTM C136 (ASTM D1140)7
B.Landscaping:
Topsoil Test, (ASTM D2974, etc.)3
C.Aggregate Base:
Laboratory Compaction, (ASTM D1557)2
Field Density, (ASTM D1556)20
Aggregate, Base Course Gradation (AASHTO T27)2

D. Asphalt Concrete:

Field Density, (ASTM D1188)20
E.Concrete:
Making and Curing Concrete Test Cylinders (ASTM C31)12
Compressive Strength, Test Cylinders (ASTM C39)12
Concrete Slump Test (ASTM C143)6
Concrete Air Content Test (ASTM C173)6
3.19 Technical Personnel Required:

A. Contractor is responsible for hiring the third-party inspector.

Technicians to perform tests and inspection listed above.

B. Contractor shall employ a utility locator service company to survey the site prior to commencing construction and locate and mark out all existing underground utilities. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to repair/replace any damage caused to existing underground utilities.

C. Laboratory will be equipped with concrete cylinder storage facilities, compression machine, cube molds, proctor molds, balances, scales, moisture ovens, slump cones, air meter, and all necessary equipment for compaction control.

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