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Sample Record for 2021-08-30-9

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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: 2021-08-30-9
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: 08/30/2021
Date that the sample was received by the laboratory/organization performing the testing: 08/30/2021
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: CM215153
Structure unique identifier:
Structure name:
The fabricator/manufacturer/facility name: Cemex

Material Information

Brand: Cemex
Mill: Rizhao China
Type of Cementitious Material: Slag Cement

Test Results

Test 1 of 6

DIME Test ID: 2021-08-30-9-2
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: 11/02/2021
Date Tested: 10/11/2021
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: 7 day 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 115 %
The amount of water used 48.0 %
Compressive strength of 1st specimen 5204 psi
Compressive strength of 2nd specimen 4970 psi
Compressive strength of 3rd specimen 4876 psi
Average Compressive strength (to nearest 10 psi) 5020 psi
Average Compressive strength (to nearest 10 psi) control group 4610 psi
Strength Activity Index of Portland Cement per ASTM C109 109 %

Test 2 of 6

DIME Test ID: 2021-08-30-9-3
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: 11/02/2021
Date Tested: 11/01/2021
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 -- Specimen 2 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 28 days
The amount of flow 115 %
The amount of water used 48.0 %
Compressive strength of 1st specimen 6868 psi
Compressive strength of 2nd specimen 7502 psi
Compressive strength of 3rd specimen 7063 psi
Average Compressive strength (to nearest 10 psi) 6970 psi
Average Compressive strength (to nearest 10 psi) control group 5470 psi
Strength Activity Index of Portland Cement per ASTM C109 127 %

Test 3 of 6

DIME Test ID: 2021-08-30-9-4
Test Method: ASTM C185-15a: Standard Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement Mortar
Verified Date: 11/02/2021
Date Tested: 10/01/2021
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 2.933
Water Content 253
The amount of flow (In percent) 92 %
The amount of water used (In percent) 72.29 %
Net Weight of Sample 867.8 grams
Air Content 2 %

Test 4 of 6

DIME Test ID: 2021-08-30-9-5
Test Method: ASTM C430-8: Standard Test Method for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by the 45-μm (No. 325) Sieve
Verified Date: 11/02/2021
Date Tested: 10/01/2021
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) 0.5 %
Fineness of the cement as the corrected percentage passing the 45 micrometers sieve (No. 325) 99.5 %

Test 5 of 6

DIME Test ID: 2021-08-30-9-6
Test Method: ASTM C188-15: Standard Test Method for Density of Hydraulic Cement
Verified Date: 11/02/2021
Date Tested: 09/21/2021
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 2.933 g/cm^3

Test 6 of 6

DIME Test ID: 2021-08-30-9-7
Test Method: ASTM C204-11: Standard Test Methods for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by Air-Permeability Apparatus
Verified Date: 11/02/2021
Date Tested: 10/07/2021
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 122 seconds
Fineness 4374 cm^2/g