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Sample Record for 2023-09-25-39

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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: 2023-09-25-39
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: 09/25/2023
Date that the sample was received by the laboratory/organization performing the testing: 09/25/2023
The quantity of what the sample constitutes: 1 Bucket
A brief description of the sample: Blended cement
From where was the sample collected: Source
Laboratory sample identification: CM235376
Structure unique identifier:
Structure name:
The fabricator/manufacturer/facility name: Cushenbury Type IL Cement

Material Information

Brand: Mitsubishi
Mill: Cushenbury
Type of Cementitious Material: Blended Cement
Test results on following page(s): 9

Test Results

Test 1 of 9

DIME Test ID: 2023-09-25-39-1
Test Method: ASTM C185-15a: Standard Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement Mortar
Verified Date: 04/23/2024
Date Tested: 10/24/2023
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 3.075
Water Content 235
The amount of flow (In percent) 85 %
The amount of water used (In percent) 67.14 %
Net Weight of Sample 839.9 grams
Air Content 7 %

Test 2 of 9

DIME Test ID: 2023-09-25-39-2
Test Method: ASTM C191-13: Standard Test Methods for Time of Setting of Hydraulic Cement by Vicat Needle
Verified Date: 04/23/2024
Date Tested: 10/18/2023
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:
Test Result Compliance:
Additional Comments When Verified:
Type of Water Used Type IV grade reagent water
Initial time of setting 143 min
Final time of setting no data

Test 3 of 9

DIME Test ID: 2023-09-25-39-3
Test Method: ASTM C204-11: Standard Test Methods for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by Air-Permeability Apparatus
Verified Date: 04/23/2024
Date Tested: 10/19/2023
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 170 seconds
Fineness 5172 cm^2/g

Test 4 of 9

DIME Test ID: 2023-09-25-39-4
Test Method: ASTM C430-8: Standard Test Method for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by the 45-μm (No. 325) Sieve
Verified Date: 04/23/2024
Date Tested: 10/19/2023
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 5 of 9

DIME Test ID: 2023-09-25-39-5
Test Method: ASTM C188-15: Standard Test Method for Density of Hydraulic Cement
Verified Date: 04/23/2024
Date Tested: 10/11/2023
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:
Density of hydraulic cement 3.075 g/cm^3

Test 6 of 9

DIME Test ID: 2023-09-25-39-6
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: 04/23/2024
Date Tested: 10/18/2023
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:
Test Result Compliance:
Additional Comments When Verified:
Mass of Water 172 g
Mass of Dry Cement 650 g
Water required for normal consistency 26.50 %

Test 7 of 9

DIME Test ID: 2023-09-25-39-7
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: 04/23/2024
Date Tested: 11/16/2023
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: 3 day
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 3740 psi
Compressive strength of 2nd specimen 3510 psi
Compressive strength of 3rd specimen 3730 psi
Average Compressive strength (to nearest 10 psi) 3660 psi

Test 8 of 9

DIME Test ID: 2023-09-25-39-8
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: 04/23/2024
Date Tested: 11/20/2023
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: 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 7 days
The amount of flow 110.00 %
The amount of water used 48.4 %
Compressive strength of 1st specimen 4437 psi
Compressive strength of 2nd specimen 4270 psi
Compressive strength of 3rd specimen 4661 psi
Average Compressive strength (to nearest 10 psi) 4350 psi

Test 9 of 9

DIME Test ID: 2023-09-25-39-9
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: 04/23/2024
Date Tested: 12/11/2023
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: 28 day
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 5325 psi
Compressive strength of 2nd specimen 5629 psi
Compressive strength of 3rd specimen 5615 psi
Average Compressive strength (to nearest 10 psi) 5520 psi