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Sample Record for 2022-04-28-18

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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: 2022-04-28-18
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: Annual Source Testing
Type of Material: Cementitious
Sample Taken Date: 04/28/2022
Date that the sample was received by the laboratory/organization performing the testing: 04/28/2022
The quantity of what the sample constitutes: 1 Bucket
A brief description of the sample: Type III Portland Cement
From where was the sample collected: Source
Laboratory sample identification: CM225237
Structure unique identifier:
Structure name:
The fabricator/manufacturer/facility name: Lafarge Holcim Type III Cement

Material Information

Brand: LaFarge Holcim
Mill: Devils Slide
Type of Cementitious Material: Type III Cement
Test results on following page(s): 5

Test Results

Test 1 of 5

DIME Test ID: 2022-04-28-18-2
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: 06/21/2022
Date Tested: 05/10/2022
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 1 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 1 days
The amount of flow no data %
The amount of water used 48.5 %
Compressive strength of 1st specimen 3895 psi
Compressive strength of 2nd specimen 3570 psi
Compressive strength of 3rd specimen 3554 psi
Average Compressive strength (to nearest 10 psi) 3560 psi

Test 2 of 5

DIME Test ID: 2022-04-28-18-3
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: 06/21/2022
Date Tested: 05/12/2022
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 3 days
The amount of flow no data %
The amount of water used 48.5 %
Compressive strength of 1st specimen 4869 psi
Compressive strength of 2nd specimen 4749 psi
Compressive strength of 3rd specimen 4748 psi
Average Compressive strength (to nearest 10 psi) 4790 psi

Test 3 of 5

DIME Test ID: 2022-04-28-18-4
Test Method: ASTM C185-15a: Standard Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement Mortar
Verified Date: 06/21/2022
Date Tested: 05/25/2022
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 3.15
Water Content 242
The amount of flow (In percent) 84 %
The amount of water used (In percent) 69.14 %
Net Weight of Sample 842.7 grams
Air Content 7 %

Test 4 of 5

DIME Test ID: 2022-04-28-18-5
Test Method: ASTM C191-13: Standard Test Methods for Time of Setting of Hydraulic Cement by Vicat Needle
Verified Date: 06/21/2022
Date Tested: 06/01/2022
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:
Type of Water Used Type IV grade reagent water
Initial time of setting 68 min
Final time of setting no data

Test 5 of 5

DIME Test ID: 2022-04-28-18-6
Test Method: ASTM C187-16: Standard Test Method for Amount of Water Required for Normal Consistency of Hydraulic Cement Paste (Water Normal Consistency)
Verified Date: 06/21/2022
Date Tested: 06/01/2022
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:
Mass of Water 179 g
Mass of Dry Cement 650 g
Water required for normal consistency 28.0 %