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Sample Record for 2018-07-18-6

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Project Information

Project ID: 88888 DEA: SMTL-STOCK EFIS: SMTL-STOCK QA Service Level:
DIST-CO-RTE-PM: 59---
Work Description: Special project for SMTL stock material. Object Code: 1025. J2 DEA: 912680.
Location Description:
Contractor Name: Unknown
Contractor Address: Unknown
Resident Engineer: Unknown Structure Rep.: Unknown

Sample Information

DIME Sample ID: 2018-07-18-6
TL Number from the TL Form: Unknown
Sample Submitted By Organization: CT HQ - Sacramento Cement Testing Laboratory
Sample Organization Contact: (916) 227-7071
Type of Sample: Annual Source Testing
Type of Material: Cementitious
Sample Taken Date: 07/18/2018
Date that the sample was received by the laboratory/organization performing the testing: 07/18/2018
The quantity of what the sample constitutes: 1 Bucket
A brief description of the sample: Type 1P
From where was the sample collected: Source
Laboratory sample identification: CM185820
Structure unique identifier:
Structure name:
The fabricator/manufacturer/facility name: Nevada Cement

Material Information

Brand: Nevada Cement
Mill: Fernley Nevada
Type of Cementitious Material: Blended Cement

Test Results

Test 1 of 8

DIME Test ID: 2018-07-18-6-2
Test Method: ASTM C109-11: Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50mm] Cube Specimens)
Verified Date: 03/22/2019
Date Tested: 02/15/2019
Submitted By Organization: CT HQ - Sacramento Cement Testing Laboratory
Organization Address: 5900 Folsom Boulevard,
Organization City: Sacramento
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 95819
Organization Email: ben.lenz@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: (916) 227-7071
General Comments for this Test: 3 Day Break -- Specimen 3 break was outside allowable range. Correct final result is 2910 PSI.
Test Result Compliance:
Additional Comments When Verified:
Will control cubes be used per ASTM C311? no
Compressive strength of 1st specimen (psi) 2833 psi
Compressive strength of 2nd specimen (psi) 2992 psi
Compressive strength of 3rd specimen (psi) 2682 psi
Average Compressive strength (to nearest 10 psi) 2840 psi

Test 2 of 8

DIME Test ID: 2018-07-18-6-3
Test Method: ASTM C109-11: Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50mm] Cube Specimens)
Verified Date: 03/22/2019
Date Tested: 02/19/2019
Submitted By Organization: CT HQ - Sacramento Cement Testing Laboratory
Organization Address: 5900 Folsom Boulevard,
Organization City: Sacramento
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 95819
Organization Email: ben.lenz@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: (916) 227-7071
General Comments for this Test: 7 Day Break -- Specimen 3 break was outside allowable range. Correct final result is 3570 PSI.
Test Result Compliance:
Additional Comments When Verified:
Will control cubes be used per ASTM C311? no
Compressive strength of 1st specimen (psi) 3637 psi
Compressive strength of 2nd specimen (psi) 3508 psi
Compressive strength of 3rd specimen (psi) 3123 psi
Average Compressive strength (to nearest 10 psi) 3420 psi

Test 3 of 8

DIME Test ID: 2018-07-18-6-4
Test Method: ASTM C109-11: Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50mm] Cube Specimens)
Verified Date: 03/22/2019
Date Tested: 03/12/2019
Submitted By Organization: CT HQ - Sacramento Cement Testing Laboratory
Organization Address: 5900 Folsom Boulevard,
Organization City: Sacramento
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 95819
Organization Email: ben.lenz@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: (916) 227-7071
General Comments for this Test: 28 Day Break
Test Result Compliance:
Additional Comments When Verified:
Will control cubes be used per ASTM C311? no
Compressive strength of 1st specimen (psi) 4480 psi
Compressive strength of 2nd specimen (psi) 4324 psi
Compressive strength of 3rd specimen (psi) 4576 psi
Average Compressive strength (to nearest 10 psi) 4460 psi

Test 4 of 8

DIME Test ID: 2018-07-18-6-5
Test Method: ASTM C185-15a: Standard Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement Mortar
Verified Date: 03/22/2019
Date Tested: 09/07/2018
Submitted By Organization: CT HQ - Sacramento Cement Testing Laboratory
Organization Address: 5900 Folsom Boulevard,
Organization City: Sacramento
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 95819
Organization Email: ben.lenz@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: (916) 227-7071
General Comments for this Test:
Test Result Compliance:
Additional Comments When Verified:
Specific gravity 2.956
Water Content 236
The amount of flow (In percent) 89 %
The amount of water used (In percent) 67.43 %
Net Weight of Sample 832.7 grams
Air Content 8 %

Test 5 of 8

DIME Test ID: 2018-07-18-6-6
Test Method: ASTM C188-15: Standard Test Method for Density of Hydraulic Cement
Verified Date: 03/22/2019
Date Tested: 09/07/2018
Submitted By Organization: CT HQ - Sacramento Cement Testing Laboratory
Organization Address: 5900 Folsom Boulevard,
Organization City: Sacramento
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 95819
Organization Email: ben.lenz@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: (916) 227-7071
General Comments for this Test:
Test Result Compliance:
Additional Comments When Verified:
Density of hydraulic cement 2.956 g/cm^3

Test 6 of 8

DIME Test ID: 2018-07-18-6-7
Test Method: ASTM C191-13: Standard Test Methods for Time of Setting of Hydraulic Cement by Vicat Needle
Verified Date: 03/22/2019
Date Tested: 08/29/2018
Submitted By Organization: CT HQ - Sacramento Cement Testing Laboratory
Organization Address: 5900 Folsom Boulevard,
Organization City: Sacramento
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 95819
Organization Email: ben.lenz@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: (916) 227-7071
General Comments for this Test:
Test Result Compliance:
Additional Comments When Verified:
Type of Water Used Type III grade reagent water
Time in minutes of last penetration greater than 25mm (E) 179 min
Time in minutes of first penetration less than 25mm (H) 180 min
Penetration reading at time E 25 mm
Penetration reading at time H 24 mm
Initial time of setting 179 min
Final time of setting no data
Method Used Test Method A

Test 7 of 8

DIME Test ID: 2018-07-18-6-8
Test Method: ASTM C204-11: Standard Test Methods for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by Air-Permeability Apparatus
Verified Date: 03/22/2019
Date Tested: 02/06/2019
Submitted By Organization: CT HQ - Sacramento Cement Testing Laboratory
Organization Address: 5900 Folsom Boulevard,
Organization City: Sacramento
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 95819
Organization Email: ben.lenz@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: (916) 227-7071
General Comments for this Test:
Test Result Compliance:
Additional Comments When Verified:
Method Used Test Method A
Test Time 101 seconds
Fineness 4329 cm^2/g

Test 8 of 8

DIME Test ID: 2018-07-18-6-9
Test Method: ASTM C430-8: Standard Test Method for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by the 45-μm (No. 325) Sieve
Verified Date: 03/22/2019
Date Tested: 09/28/2018
Submitted By Organization: CT HQ - Sacramento Cement Testing Laboratory
Organization Address: 5900 Folsom Boulevard,
Organization City: Sacramento
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 95819
Organization Email: ben.lenz@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: (916) 227-7071
General Comments for this Test:
Test Result Compliance:
Additional Comments When Verified:
Corrected residue, % (Rc) 8.7 %
Fineness of the cement as the corrected percentage passing the 45 micrometers sieve (No. 325) 91.3 %