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Sample Record for 2022-12-27-14

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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: 2022-12-27-14
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: Annual Source Testing
Type of Material: Cementitious
Sample Taken Date: 12/27/2022
Date that the sample was received by the laboratory/organization performing the testing: 12/27/2022
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: CM235310
Structure unique identifier:
Structure name:
The fabricator/manufacturer/facility name: Seattle NewCem Slag Cement

Material Information

Brand: LaFarge North America
Mill: Seattle
Type of Cementitious Material: Slag Cement
Test results on following page(s): 6

Test Results

Test 1 of 6

DIME Test ID: 2022-12-27-14-1
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: 05/17/2023
Date Tested: 02/15/2023
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 7 days
The amount of flow 104 %
The amount of water used 48.4 %
Compressive strength of 1st specimen 3550 psi
Compressive strength of 2nd specimen 3472 psi
Compressive strength of 3rd specimen 3495 psi
Average Compressive strength (to nearest 10 psi) 3510 psi
Average Compressive strength (to nearest 10 psi) control group 4220 psi
Strength Activity Index of Portland Cement per ASTM C109 83 %

Test 2 of 6

DIME Test ID: 2022-12-27-14-2
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: 05/17/2023
Date Tested: 03/08/2023
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 48.4 %
Compressive strength of 1st specimen 5276 psi
Compressive strength of 2nd specimen 5120 psi
Compressive strength of 3rd specimen 5273 psi
Average Compressive strength (to nearest 10 psi) 5220 psi
Average Compressive strength (to nearest 10 psi) control group 5150 psi
Strength Activity Index of Portland Cement per ASTM C109 101 %

Test 3 of 6

DIME Test ID: 2022-12-27-14-3
Test Method: ASTM C185-15a: Standard Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement Mortar
Verified Date: 05/17/2023
Date Tested: 03/01/2023
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:
Specific gravity 2.833
Water Content 238
The amount of flow (In percent) 87 %
The amount of water used (In percent) 68.00 %
Net Weight of Sample 843.3 grams
Air Content 5 %

Test 4 of 6

DIME Test ID: 2022-12-27-14-4
Test Method: ASTM C204-11: Standard Test Methods for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by Air-Permeability Apparatus
Verified Date: 05/17/2023
Date Tested: 03/13/2023
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 102 seconds
Fineness 4009 cm^2/g

Test 5 of 6

DIME Test ID: 2022-12-27-14-5
Test Method: ASTM C430-8: Standard Test Method for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by the 45-μm (No. 325) Sieve
Verified Date: 05/17/2023
Date Tested: 03/08/2023
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:
Corrected residue, % (Rc) 7 %
Fineness of the cement as the corrected percentage passing the 45 micrometers sieve (No. 325) 93 %

Test 6 of 6

DIME Test ID: 2022-12-27-14-6
Test Method: ASTM C188-15: Standard Test Method for Density of Hydraulic Cement
Verified Date: 05/17/2023
Date Tested: 03/09/2023
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 2.833 g/cm^3