Summary for Test 2023-07-20-58-4

Test performed: ASTM C78-18

Project Information

Project IdentifiersProject ID: 215753
DEA: 050N72U4
EFIS: 0520000169
DIST-CO-RTE-PM05-SB-101-4.4/R7.7
Award Date03/01/2021
Closeout DateNot set
Work DescriptionPlease cc Office Engineer Ni Nyoman Paul on reports sent to RE and SR. Construct High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes on U.S. Route 101 and rehabilitation - Segment 4B.
Location Description101 freeway in Summerland, CA
QA Service Level1 (Verified on 05/06/2021)

Sample Information

Sample Taken Date07/20/2023 Sample Unique Key58
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 testing07/20/2023
Sample typeQuality Assurance A brief description of the sampleConcrete Test Samples
The quantity of what the sample constitutes300 CY From where was the sample collectedSupplier
First name of sampler or witnessed byDarrell Last name of sampler or witnessed byHarper
Title of sampler Telephone number of sampler
Laboratory sample identification Linked DIME Sample ID
The fabricator/manufacturer/facility nameCEMEX Santa Barbara Transportation Laboratory (TL) Number
Inspector Lot Number from the Transportation Laboratory (TL) Form Structure unique identifier
Structure name

Material Information

Material TypeConcrete The concrete mix design number231R
The truck number from where the sample was collected The batch plant ticket number from where the sample was collected12810
Concrete batch plant The fabricator/manufacturer designation for the sample
A detailed description of where the material sample was collectedDischard fron concrete truck into wheelbarrow. Where the material sample would have been placed if not sampled
From Lot No. Bag Lot No.

Test Details

DIME Sample ID: 2023-07-20-58
DIME Test ID: 2023-07-20-58-4
Testing Lab: CT D05 - Carpinteria Field Laboratory
Test Method: ASTM C78-18: Standard Test Method for Flexural Strength of Concrete (Using Simple Beam with Third-Point Loading)
Test Release Date: 2023-08-15

Test Results


Number of specimens: 2
Unit system used?: US Units
Does the testing machine measure load or stress on the beam specimen?: Load
Fracture initiates in the tension surface: Within the Middle Third of the Span Length
Is a beam dimensional correction factor used?: Yes
Input Type: Measured
Tester's full name: Darren LaChaine
Date of test: 07/30/2023
Identification number: 0
Width of specimen: 6.05 inch
Width of specimen 2: 6.05 inch
Depth of specimen: 6.10 inch
Depth of specimen 2: 6.05 inch
Span length of specimen: 18 inch
Span length of specimen 2: 18 inch
Maximum load applied: 6960 lb
Maximum load applied 2: 6220 lb
Correction Factor: 1
Correction Factor 2: 1
Curing history and apparent moisture condition of the specimen: Water Bath
If specimen was capped, ground or if leather shims were used: Shims
Defects in specimen: 0
Age of specimen: 10.5 days
Age of specimen in hours: 0 hours
Modulus of rupture: 555 psi
Modulus of rupture 2: 505 psi
Modulus of rupture average: 530 psi
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Test was verified on 8/15/2023