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Sample Record for 2022-01-21-14

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Project Information

Project ID: 8801 DEA: AML-CEM EFIS: AML-CEM QA Service Level:
DIST-CO-RTE-PM: 59---
Work Description: Special project for Cementitious Materials for use in Concrete Authorized Material List (AML)
Location Description:
Contractor Name: Unknown
Contractor Address: Unknown
Resident Engineer: Unknown Structure Rep.: Unknown

Sample Information

DIME Sample ID: 2022-01-21-14
TL Number from the TL Form:
Sample Submitted By Organization: CT HQ - Sacramento Cement Testing Laboratory
Sample Organization Contact: (916) 227-7071
Type of Sample: Proficiency
Type of Material: Cementitious
Sample Taken Date: 01/21/2022
Date that the sample was received by the laboratory/organization performing the testing: 01/21/2022
The quantity of what the sample constitutes: 1 sample
A brief description of the sample: Portland Cement
From where was the sample collected: Manufacturer
Laboratory sample identification: CM228223
Structure unique identifier:
Structure name:
The fabricator/manufacturer/facility name: CCRL Portland 223

Material Information

Brand: CCRL
Mill: CCRL
Type of Cementitious Material: Type II Cement

Test Results

Test 1 of 12

DIME Test ID: 2022-01-21-14-2
Test Method: ASTM C109-16a: Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube Specimens)
Verified Date: 03/17/2022
Date Tested: 02/04/2022
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: Specimen 2 was eliminated from the average for being outside allowable limits per Section 12 of ASTM C109
Test Result Compliance:
Additional Comments When Verified:
Will control cubes be used per ASTM C311? no
Age of specimen 3 days
The amount of flow 114 %
The amount of water used 48.5 %
Compressive strength of 1st specimen 4398 psi
Compressive strength of 2nd specimen 3841 psi
Compressive strength of 3rd specimen 4227 psi
Average Compressive strength (to nearest 10 psi) 4310 psi

Test 2 of 12

DIME Test ID: 2022-01-21-14-3
Test Method: ASTM C109-16a: Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube Specimens)
Verified Date: 03/17/2022
Date Tested: 02/08/2022
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:
Will control cubes be used per ASTM C311? no
Age of specimen 7 days
The amount of flow 114 %
The amount of water used 48.5 %
Compressive strength of 1st specimen 5235 psi
Compressive strength of 2nd specimen 5238 psi
Compressive strength of 3rd specimen 4996 psi
Average Compressive strength (to nearest 10 psi) 5160 psi

Test 3 of 12

DIME Test ID: 2022-01-21-14-4
Test Method: ASTM C109-16a: Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube Specimens)
Verified Date: 03/17/2022
Date Tested: 03/01/2022
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:
Will control cubes be used per ASTM C311? no
Age of specimen 28 days
The amount of flow 114 %
The amount of water used 48.5 %
Compressive strength of 1st specimen 6671 psi
Compressive strength of 2nd specimen 6808 psi
Compressive strength of 3rd specimen 6614 psi
Average Compressive strength (to nearest 10 psi) 6700 psi

Test 4 of 12

DIME Test ID: 2022-01-21-14-5
Test Method: ASTM C1038-14b: Standard Test Method for Expansion of Hydraulic Cement Mortar Bars Stored in Water (Cement Mortar Bars)
Verified Date: 03/17/2022
Date Tested: 03/09/2022
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: Expansion of Specimen #2 is out of line with the others. I eliminated it from the final reported results. Reported result is 0.005%.
Test Result Compliance:
Additional Comments When Verified:
Specimen A Initial measurement at 24 hours 0.1901 in
Specimen B Initial measurement at 24 hours 0.1806 in
Specimen C Initial measurement at 24 hours 0.1975 in
Specimen D Initial measurement at 24 hours 0.1718 in
Specimen A Final measurement at 14 days 0.1906 in
Specimen B Final measurement at 14 days 0.1817 in
Specimen C Final measurement at 14 days 0.198 in
Specimen D Final measurement at 14 days 0.1722 in
The average length of change of the four specimens 0.006 %

Test 5 of 12

DIME Test ID: 2022-01-21-14-6
Test Method: ASTM C151-15: Standard Test Method for Autoclave Expansion of Hydraulic Cement
Verified Date: 03/17/2022
Date Tested: 03/16/2022
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:
Initial length of specimen 0.1819
Final length of specimen 0.1846
Change in length of specimen(In percent) 0.03 %
Gauge Length 10

Test 6 of 12

DIME Test ID: 2022-01-21-14-7
Test Method: ASTM C185-15a: Standard Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement Mortar
Verified Date: 03/17/2022
Date Tested: 03/07/2022
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 3.156
Water Content 242
The amount of flow (In percent) 89 %
The amount of water used (In percent) 69.14 %
Net Weight of Sample 821.4 grams
Air Content 9 %

Test 7 of 12

DIME Test ID: 2022-01-21-14-8
Test Method: ASTM C188-15: Standard Test Method for Density of Hydraulic Cement
Verified Date: 03/17/2022
Date Tested: 01/31/2022
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 3.156 g/cm^3

Test 8 of 12

DIME Test ID: 2022-01-21-14-9
Test Method: ASTM C191-13: Standard Test Methods for Time of Setting of Hydraulic Cement by Vicat Needle
Verified Date: 03/17/2022
Date Tested: 03/15/2022
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 IV grade reagent water
Initial time of setting 160 min
Final time of setting 300 min

Test 9 of 12

DIME Test ID: 2022-01-21-14-10
Test Method: ASTM C204-11: Standard Test Methods for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by Air-Permeability Apparatus
Verified Date: 03/17/2022
Date Tested: 03/17/2022
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 111 seconds
Fineness 4175 cm^2/g

Test 10 of 12

DIME Test ID: 2022-01-21-14-11
Test Method: ASTM C266-15: Standard Test Method for Time of Setting of Hydraulic-Cement Paste by Gillmore Needles
Verified Date: 03/17/2022
Date Tested: 03/15/2022
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:
Initial time of setting 210 min
Final time of setting 330 min

Test 11 of 12

DIME Test ID: 2022-01-21-14-12
Test Method: ASTM C430-8: Standard Test Method for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by the 45-μm (No. 325) Sieve
Verified Date: 03/17/2022
Date Tested: 03/17/2022
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) 3.7 %
Fineness of the cement as the corrected percentage passing the 45 micrometers sieve (No. 325) 96.3 %

Test 12 of 12

DIME Test ID: 2022-01-21-14-13
Test Method: ASTM C451-13: Standard Test Method for Early Stiffening of Hydraulic Cement (Paste Method)
Verified Date: 03/17/2022
Date Tested: 03/16/2022
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:
Percent final penetration 67 %