Summary for Test 2021-05-04-5-3

Test performed: CTM 670-December 2013

Project Information

Project IdentifiersProject ID: 215063
DEA: 032F5704
EFIS: 0300020615
DIST-CO-RTE-PM03-PLA-80-46.3/63.5
Award Date09/23/2020
Closeout Date08/11/2023
Work DescriptionReplace 4 Bridges (OC) on Highway 80 from Crystal Springs to Cisco Grove (Baxter, Drum Forebay)
Location DescriptionNot set
QA Service Level1 (Verified on 11/16/2020)

Sample Information

Sample Taken Date05/04/2021 Sample Unique Key5
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 testing05/06/2021
Sample typeQuality Assurance A brief description of the sampleBarsplice Griptwist coupler
The quantity of what the sample constitutes4 From where was the sample collectedJob Site
First name of sampler or witnessed byJames Last name of sampler or witnessed byDoe
Title of sampler Telephone number of sampler
Laboratory sample identification Linked DIME Sample ID
The fabricator/manufacturer/facility nameVinton BarSplice Transportation Laboratory (TL) Number
Inspector Lot Number from the Transportation Laboratory (TL) FormS5001221 Structure unique identifier
Structure name

Material Information

Material TypeSMTL TM5 - Couplers Production or Authorization TestingProduction Testing
Service or UltimateUltimate Material Standard CodeASTM A706
Material Grade60 Rebar ManufacturerCamblin Steel
Coupler ManufacturerBarsplice Intermediate Assembler or Fabricator
Rebar Size#8 Coupler ModelBarsplice Griptwist coupler
Coating StandardsUncoated Shape of RebarStraight
Rebar Hoop Diameter Rebar Hoop Fabricator
Coupler Component Heat/Lot Number(s)A201479 Rebar Heat Number(s)2021990
Rebar Size 2 Coupler Unique IDNot set

Test Details

DIME Sample ID: 2021-05-04-5
DIME Test ID: 2021-05-04-5-3
Testing Lab: CT HQ - Sacramento Structural Materials Testing Laboratory
Test Method: CTM 670-December 2013: Method of Tests for Mechanical and Welded Reinforcing Steel Splices (Cyclical/Fatique Tensile with Slip)
Test Release Date: 2021-05-10

Test Results


Number of Samples Tested: 1
Input Type: Measured
Tester's full name: fsaylor
Date of test: 05/06/2021
UTM: 400kip
Temperature: 72.00 f
Halo ID:
NumSampleNumber of CyclesSizeMfg. Lot Number(s)Slip (inch)Area (sqin)Peak Load (lbf)Peak Stress (psi)CommentsTested By
13No. 8/25mm100.797438394156OK Neckingfsaylor

General comments (publicly viewable) (Max 1000 characters): OK Necking
Test Graph
Source: Bluehill Data Point File
WARNING: position or load not found in data points imported from Instron machine.

Test was verified on 5/10/2021