Summary for Test 2023-10-09-19-5

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 Date10/09/2023 Sample Unique Key19
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 testing10/09/2023
Sample typeQuality Assurance A brief description of the samplePCC
The quantity of what the sample constitutes120 CY From where was the sample collectedSupplier
First name of sampler or witnessed byDorell 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 nameGranite Padaro Plant 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 collected13933
Concrete batch plant The fabricator/manufacturer designation for the sample
A detailed description of where the material sample was collectedDischarge from 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: 2023-10-09-19
DIME Test ID: 2023-10-09-19-5
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: 2023-10-25

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: Jesse Gomez
Date of test: 10/20/2023
Identification number: 0
Width of specimen: 6.00 inch
Width of specimen 2: 6.00 inch
Depth of specimen: 6.05 inch
Depth of specimen 2: 6.05 inch
Span length of specimen: 18 inch
Span length of specimen 2: 18 inch
Maximum load applied: 6800 lb
Maximum load applied 2: 7210 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: Leather 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: 590 psi
Modulus of rupture average: 575 psi
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Test was verified on 10/25/2023