Summary for Test 2026-08-14-4-1

Test performed: ASTM A970-18

Project Information

Project IdentifiersProject ID: 1000511
DEA: 06487404
EFIS: 0616000029
DIST-CO-RTE-PM06-TUL-99-35.8/37.1
Award Date01/14/2025
Closeout DateNot set
Work DescriptionCaldwell Interchange SR99/Ave280 (Visalia) - Replace Bridge Structures and Construct Roundabouts.
Location DescriptionTULARE COUNTY IN AND NEAR VISALIA FROM 0.6 MILE SOUTH OF AVENUE 280 OVERCROSSING TO 0.7 MILE NORTH OF AVENUE 280 OVERCROSSING
QA Service Level1 (Verified on 08/27/2024)

Sample Information

Sample Taken Date08/14/2026 Sample Unique Key4
Will the laboratory/organization for which you are a member perform testing on this material sample?Yes Date that the sample was received by the laboratory/organization performing the testing08/14/2026
Sample typeQuality Assurance A brief description of the sample#8 HRC 555 T-Heads (PSG Lot #2)
The quantity of what the sample constitutes150 T-head bars From where was the sample collectedSource
First name of sampler or witnessed byPeter Last name of sampler or witnessed byHarvey
Title of samplerAssistant METS Representative Telephone number of sampler7073642452
Laboratory sample identification Linked DIME Sample ID
The fabricator/manufacturer/facility namePacific Steel Group Napa Transportation Laboratory (TL) NumberTL-6034
Inspector Lot Number from the Transportation Laboratory (TL) FormB405-008-26 Structure unique identifier
Structure name Bid Item3915892

Material Information

Material TypeSMTL TM5 - Headed Bars Production or Authorization TestingAuthorization Testing
Rebar Heat Number(s)3500048073 Head Manufacturer Lot Number(s)HRC555
Rebar Size#8 Headed Bar Model NameHRC555
Size of HeadReduced Size - 4x Head Connection TypeForged
Head ShapeCircular Rebar ManufacturerNucor-Seattle
Head ManufacturerHeaded Reinforcement Corp Head FabricatorHeaded Reinforcement Corp
Material Standard CodeASTM A706 Headed Bar Unique ID4FG-17-01

Test Details

DIME Sample ID: 2026-08-14-4
DIME Test ID: 2026-08-14-4-1
Testing Lab: CT HQ - Sacramento Structural Materials Testing Laboratory
Test Method: ASTM A970-18: Standard Specification for Headed Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement (Tensile)
Test Release Date: 2026-08-25

Test Results


Number of Headed Bar Samples: 4
Input Type: Measured
Tester's full name: Steven Paine
Date of test: 08/25/2026
UTM: NA
Temperature: 0 f
NumLot #Area (sqin)Peak Load (lbf)Tensile Strength (psi)CommentsTested By
120.797246591730Ok NeckingWSP
220.797260591910Ok NeckingWSP
320.797224591450Ok NeckingWSP
420.797151590530Ok NeckingWSP

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Test was verified on 8/25/2026