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Sample Record for 2022-12-05-43

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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: 2022-12-05-43
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: 12/05/2022
Date that the sample was received by the laboratory/organization performing the testing: 12/05/2022
The quantity of what the sample constitutes: 1 Bucket
A brief description of the sample: Slag Cement
From where was the sample collected: Source
Laboratory sample identification: CM225283
Structure unique identifier:
Structure name:
The fabricator/manufacturer/facility name: Nippon Slag

Material Information

Brand: CalPortland
Mill: Nippon Steel
Type of Cementitious Material: Slag Cement

Test Results

Test 1 of 6

DIME Test ID: 2022-12-05-43-1
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: 02/08/2023
Date Tested: 01/18/2023
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 3 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? yes
Age of specimen 7 days
The amount of flow 104 %
The amount of water used 47.8 %
Compressive strength of 1st specimen 5335 psi
Compressive strength of 2nd specimen 5063 psi
Compressive strength of 3rd specimen 4634 psi
Average Compressive strength (to nearest 10 psi) 5200 psi
Average Compressive strength (to nearest 10 psi) control group 4220 psi
Strength Activity Index of Portland Cement per ASTM C109 123 %

Test 2 of 6

DIME Test ID: 2022-12-05-43-2
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: 02/08/2023
Date Tested: 02/08/2023
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? yes
Age of specimen 28 days
The amount of flow 104 %
The amount of water used 47.8 %
Compressive strength of 1st specimen 7095 psi
Compressive strength of 2nd specimen 7303 psi
Compressive strength of 3rd specimen 6777 psi
Average Compressive strength (to nearest 10 psi) 7060 psi
Average Compressive strength (to nearest 10 psi) control group 5150 psi
Strength Activity Index of Portland Cement per ASTM C109 137 %

Test 3 of 6

DIME Test ID: 2022-12-05-43-3
Test Method: ASTM C185-15a: Standard Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement Mortar
Verified Date: 02/08/2023
Date Tested: 01/11/2023
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 2.926
Water Content 240
The amount of flow (In percent) 95 %
The amount of water used (In percent) 68.57 %
Net Weight of Sample 869.4 grams
Air Content 3 %

Test 4 of 6

DIME Test ID: 2022-12-05-43-4
Test Method: ASTM C204-11: Standard Test Methods for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by Air-Permeability Apparatus
Verified Date: 02/08/2023
Date Tested: 02/01/2023
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 115 seconds
Fineness 4256 cm^2/g

Test 5 of 6

DIME Test ID: 2022-12-05-43-5
Test Method: ASTM C430-8: Standard Test Method for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by the 45-μm (No. 325) Sieve
Verified Date: 02/08/2023
Date Tested: 02/01/2023
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) 0.4 %
Fineness of the cement as the corrected percentage passing the 45 micrometers sieve (No. 325) 99.6 %

Test 6 of 6

DIME Test ID: 2022-12-05-43-6
Test Method: ASTM C188-15: Standard Test Method for Density of Hydraulic Cement
Verified Date: 02/08/2023
Date Tested: 01/10/2023
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 2.926 g/cm^3