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Sample Record for 2023-04-18-24

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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: 2023-04-18-24
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: Authorization
Type of Material: Cementitious
Sample Taken Date: 04/18/2023
Date that the sample was received by the laboratory/organization performing the testing: 12/12/2012
The quantity of what the sample constitutes: 1 Bucket
A brief description of the sample: PLC Blended Cement
From where was the sample collected: Source
Laboratory sample identification: CM23R301
Structure unique identifier:
Structure name:
The fabricator/manufacturer/facility name: Pan Pacific Cement

Material Information

Brand: Pan Pacific
Mill: Tan Thang
Type of Cementitious Material: Blended Cement
Test results on following page(s): 9

Test Results

Test 1 of 9

DIME Test ID: 2023-04-18-24-1
Test Method: ASTM C109-21: Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube Specimens)
Verified Date: 08/09/2023
Date Tested: 06/23/2023
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 1 was eliminated from the average for being outside allowable limits per 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 110.00 %
The amount of water used 48.4 %
Compressive strength of 1st specimen 4162 psi
Compressive strength of 2nd specimen 3815 psi
Compressive strength of 3rd specimen 3929 psi
Average Compressive strength (to nearest 10 psi) 3870 psi

Test 2 of 9

DIME Test ID: 2023-04-18-24-2
Test Method: ASTM C109-21: Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube Specimens)
Verified Date: 08/09/2023
Date Tested: 06/27/2023
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 2 was eliminated from the average for being outside allowable limits per ASTM C109
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 110.00 %
The amount of water used 48.4 %
Compressive strength of 1st specimen 4735 psi
Compressive strength of 2nd specimen 4403 psi
Compressive strength of 3rd specimen 5054 psi
Average Compressive strength (to nearest 10 psi) 4890 psi

Test 3 of 9

DIME Test ID: 2023-04-18-24-3
Test Method: ASTM C109-21: Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube Specimens)
Verified Date: 08/09/2023
Date Tested: 07/18/2023
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 ASTM C109
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 110.00 %
The amount of water used 48.4 %
Compressive strength of 1st specimen 5659 psi
Compressive strength of 2nd specimen 5917 psi
Compressive strength of 3rd specimen 5351 psi
Average Compressive strength (to nearest 10 psi) 5790 psi

Test 4 of 9

DIME Test ID: 2023-04-18-24-4
Test Method: ASTM C185-15a: Standard Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement Mortar
Verified Date: 08/09/2023
Date Tested: 06/21/2023
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 3.113
Water Content 236
The amount of flow (In percent) 89 %
The amount of water used (In percent) 67.43 %
Net Weight of Sample 842.5 grams
Air Content 7 %

Test 5 of 9

DIME Test ID: 2023-04-18-24-5
Test Method: ASTM C188-15: Standard Test Method for Density of Hydraulic Cement
Verified Date: 08/09/2023
Date Tested: 06/20/2023
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 3.113 g/cm^3

Test 6 of 9

DIME Test ID: 2023-04-18-24-6
Test Method: ASTM C204-11: Standard Test Methods for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by Air-Permeability Apparatus
Verified Date: 08/09/2023
Date Tested: 06/23/2023
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 103 seconds
Fineness 4019 cm^2/g

Test 7 of 9

DIME Test ID: 2023-04-18-24-7
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: 08/09/2023
Date Tested: 06/21/2023
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:
Mass of Water 165 g
Mass of Dry Cement 650 g
Water required for normal consistency 25.50 %

Test 8 of 9

DIME Test ID: 2023-04-18-24-8
Test Method: ASTM C191-13: Standard Test Methods for Time of Setting of Hydraulic Cement by Vicat Needle
Verified Date: 08/09/2023
Date Tested: 06/21/2023
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:
Type of Water Used Type IV grade reagent water
Initial time of setting 160 min
Final time of setting no data

Test 9 of 9

DIME Test ID: 2023-04-18-24-9
Test Method: ASTM C430-8: Standard Test Method for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by the 45-μm (No. 325) Sieve
Verified Date: 08/09/2023
Date Tested: 06/29/2023
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) 3 %
Fineness of the cement as the corrected percentage passing the 45 micrometers sieve (No. 325) 97 %