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This document is a Testing Laboratory Services specification (Section 01 45 29) detailing requirements for materials testing and inspection services during construction. The specification outlines comprehensive testing protocols for earthwork, soil compaction, aggregate base course, asphalt concrete paving, and site work concrete, with specific requirements for testing laboratory accreditation, reporting, and inspection procedures. Key testing requirements include field density tests for pavement subgrade, curbs, gutters, and sidewalks, with precise testing frequencies (e.g., one test per 335 m2 for pavement subgrade), and mandates for testing aggregate gradation, wear, soundness, and asphalt concrete temperature and density. The document is associated with a Department of Veterans Affairs project (Solicitation Number 36C24225B0025) for resurfacing roadways and a patient parking lot at the Albany VAMC, and specifies that testing laboratories must be accredited by a laboratory accreditation authority and meet specific ASTM and OSHA standards for construction materials testing.
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11-01-18
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): |
| T27-11 | Standard 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 |
| T99-10 | Standard 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 |
| T180-10 | Standard 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 |
| T310-13 | Standard 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): |
| A370-12 | Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products |
| A416/A416M-10 | Standard Specification for Steel Strand, Uncoated Seven-Wire for Prestressed Concrete |
| C31/C31M-10 | Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field |
| C33/C33M-11a | Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates |
| C39/C39M-12 | Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens |
| C109/C109M-11b | Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars |
| C136-06 | Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates |
| C138/C138M-10b | Standard Test Method for Density (Unit Weight), Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete |
| C140-12 | Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units |
| C143/C143M-10a | Standard Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic Cement Concrete |
| C172/C172M-10 | Standard Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete |
| C173/C173M-10b | Standard Test Method for Air Content of freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method |
| C330/C330M-09 | Standard Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for Structural Concrete |
| C567/C567M-11 | Standard Test Method for Density Structural Lightweight Concrete |
| C780-11 | Standard Test Method for Pre-construction and Construction Evaluation of Mortars for Plain and Reinforced Unit Masonry |
| C1019-11 | Standard Test Method for Sampling and Testing Grout |
| C1064/C1064M-11 | Standard Test Method for Temperature of Freshly Mixed Portland Cement Concrete |
| C1077-11c | Standard Practice for Agencies Testing Concrete and Concrete Aggregates for Use in Construction and Criteria for Testing Agency Evaluation |
| C1314-11a | Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Masonry Prisms |
| D422-63(2007) | Standard Test Method for Particle-Size Analysis of Soils |
| D698-07e1 | Standard 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-07e1 | Standard Test Methods for Deep Foundations Under Static Axial Compressive Load |
| D1188-07e1 | Standard Test Method for Bulk Specific Gravity and Density of Compacted Bituminous Mixtures Using Coated Samples |
| D1556-07 | Standard Test Method for Density and Unit Weight of Soil in Place by the Sand-Cone Method |
| D1557-09 | Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Modified Effort (56,000ft lbf/ft3 (2,700 KNm/m3)) |
| D2166-06 | Standard 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 |
| D2216-10 | Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Determination of Water (Moisture) Content of Soil and Rock by Mass |
| D2974-07a | Standard Test Methods for Moisture, Ash, and Organic Matter of Peat and Other Organic Soils |
| D3666-11 | Standard Specification for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Testing and Inspecting Road and Paving Materials |
| D3740-11 | Standard Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as used in Engineering Design and Construction |
| D6938-10 | Standard 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 |
| E164-08 | Standard Practice for Contact Ultrasonic Testing of Weldments |
| E329-11c | Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection, Testing, or Special Inspection |
| E543-09 | Standard 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 |
| E709-08 | Standard Guide for Magnetic Particle Examination |
| E1155-96(R2008) | Determining FF Floor Flatness and FL Floor Levelness Numbers |
| F3125/F3125M-15 | Standard Specification for High Strength Structural Bolts, Steel and Alloy Steel, Heat Treated, 120 ksi (830 MPa) and 150 ksi (1040 MPa) Minimum Tensile Strength, Inch and Metric Dimensions |
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 Resident Engineer. When it appears materials furnished, or work performed by Contractor fail to meet construction contract requirements, Testing Laboratory shall direct attention of Resident Engineer to such failure. |
| C. | Written Reports: Testing laboratory shall submit test reports to Resident Engineer, Contractor, unless other arrangements are agreed to in writing by the Resident Engineer. Submit reports of tests that fail to meet construction contract requirements on colored paper. |
| D. | Verbal Reports: Give verbal notification to Resident Engineer 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 Contracting Officer’s Representative (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 the 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 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 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 335 m2 (400 square yards), but in no case fewer than two tests. |
| b. | Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk: One test for each 90 m (300 feet), but in no case fewer than two tests. |
3.2 ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVING:
| A. | Aggregate Base Course: |
| 1. | Determine maximum density and optimum moisture content for aggregate base material in accordance with ASTM D1557. |
| 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 ensure 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 stockpile and hotbins as necessary to ensure compliance with specification requirements for gradation. |
| 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. |
3.3 SITE WORK CONCRETE:
Test site work concrete including materials for concrete as required in Article CONCRETE of this section.
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