700  MATERIAL DETAILS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR SAMPLING MATERIALS
For small quantities, see 106.03.
Material Specification Section Number Quantity Represented by Sample Size of Sample

Group 0 and 1 Materials Aggregate and Aggregate Soil mixtures

 The initial sample from each stockpile representing 1800 tons (1640 metric tons) or 2600 tons (2360 metric tons) or 5200 tons (4720 metric tons) or fraction thereof shall have a sieve analysis performed, up to three subsequent samples that do not require any additional quantitative or qualitative tests and meet all the requirements of their intended use will be permitted to represent 1800 tons (1640 metric tons) or 2600 tons (2360 metric tons) or 5200 tons (4720 metric tons) or fraction thereof, using the sieve analysis results of initial sample.  Such subsequent samples shall represent only material from the same stockpile and shall have the same sample date as the initial sample.
Group 0 and 1 Materials Coarse aggregate 703.02, 703.08 Each 2600 tons (2360 metric tons) or fraction thereof Size Nos. 3 thru 10 Size Nos. 1, 2, and 24

60 to 70 lb (27 to 32 kg)
100 lb (45 kg)
  703.04, 703.05, 703.10

Each 5200 tons (4720 metric tons) or fraction thereof Size Nos. 3 thru 10 Size Nos. 1, 2, and 24

60 to 70 lb (27 to 32 kg)
100 lb (45 kg)

Group 2 Materials Coarse aggregate

703.02, 703.04, 703.05, 703.10

Each 2600 tons (2360 metric tons) or fraction thereof Size Nos. 3 thru 10 Size Nos. 1, 2, and 24

60 to 70 lb (27 to 32 kg)
100 lb (45 kg)

Group 0 and 1 Materials Fine aggregate

 703.02, 703.03 Each 1800 tons (1640 metric tons) or fraction thereof 30 to 40 lb (14 to 18 kg)
 

703.04, 703.05, 703.06

 Each 5200 tons (4720 metric tons) or fraction thereof 30 to 40 lb (14 to 18 kg)

Group 2 Materials Fine aggregate

703.02, 703.03, 703.04, 703.05, 703.06

 Each 1800 tons (1640 metric tons) or fraction thereof 30 to 40 lb (14 to 18 kg)

Group 0, 1, and 2 Materials Aggregate base

 703.17 Each 5200 tons (4720 metric tons) or fraction thereof 70 lb (32 kg)

Group 0, 1, and 2 Materials Crushed aggregate

 703.18 Each 5200 tons (4720 metric tons) or fraction thereof 70 lb (32 kg)

Group 0, 1, and 2 Materials Backfill

518.03, 603.02, 605.02

 Each 5200 tons (4720 metric tons) or fraction thereof 70 lb (32 kg)

Group 0, 1, and 2 Materials Mineral filler

 703.07 First shipment, each company 1/2 gal (2 L)

Group 0, 1, and 2 Materials Lime

 659.03 First shipment, each company 1 qt (1 L)

Bearing pads; preformed and elastomeric

 711.21 Each shipment, each thickness

1 piece, 6 ´ 6 in
(150 ´ 150 mm)
  711.23 No samples required. Certified or mill certificate for steel and test requirements described in 711.23
Asphalt concrete 301, 403, 302, 441, 442, 446, 448 Acceptance, Monitoring and Verification samples as per applicable specification.  
Asphalt materials 702.01 Certified asphalt cement:  At refinery, random sample as directed by the Laboratory.  At asphalt concrete plant, one sample for each project, except for inconsequential quantities. 1 pt (0.5 L)
    Non-Certified asphalt must be sampled and approved by the Department before use. 1 pt (0.5 L)
  702.02, 702.03, 702.04, 702.05, 702.06, 702.07 Field or plant storage:  each tank.  Not inspected at refinery:  each tank car, tank truck, distributor, and shipment of packages.  Inspected at refinery or certified:  as directed by the Laboratory Solid or semi-solid, 1 pt (0.5 L) Liquids, 1 qt (1 L)
Bituminous pipe joint filler 706.10 Use material from approved list. 1 pt (0.5 L)
Bolts, high-strength steel, nuts, and washers 711.09 Each lot, each diameter, each length 3 bolts, nuts, and washers
    Submit certified test data[1]
Borrow 203.02, 703.16 Sampled only when requested by the Engineer

Soil, 20 lb (9 kg) Granular material, 40 lb (18 kg)

Brick, clay or shale, and concrete

 704.01, 704.02 First 10,000 units or fraction there of, subsequently each 50,000 units. 6 brick each size

Bronze, phosphor, cast and leaded

711.16, 711.17, 711.18

 When requested by Office of Structural Engineering  
Calcium chloride 712.02 Each shipment

Solid, 1 pt (0.5 L)  
Liquid, 1 qt (1 L)

Castings, iron or steel 711.07, 711.12, 711.13, 711.14

For Bridges:  When requested by the Office of Structural Engineering, Otherwise: No samples required.

Test bars coupons, and certification referencing the casting to a particular date of test bar if the casting is not marked.
Cement, hydraulic 701.01 through 701.05, 701.09 Minimum of 1 sample every 180 days per concrete plant. 1/2 gal (2 L)
    Non-Certified Cement:  Each 100 tons (100 metric tons) or fraction thereof from cars or trucks. 1/2 gal (2 L)
   

Partial Plant Inspection:  Each 100 tons (100 metric tons) or fraction thereof from cars or trucks.

 1/2 gal (2 L)
  701.07 Each 1000 bags or fraction thereof. 1 gal (4 L)
Chemical admixtures for concrete 705.12 Minimum of 1 sample every 180 days per concrete plant, each material, each company 1 qt (1 L) (plastic container)
Concrete beams 305, 451, 452 7500 yd2 (6500 m2) or less 2 beams
Concrete curing agents 705.06, 705.07 Each shipment, each material, each company

Liquids, 1 pt (0.5 L) Paper, polyethylene sheeting, or plastic coated burlap blankets, 1 piece 4 ´ 4 ft (1.0 ´ 1.0 m)
Concrete cylinders structures 499, 511 Over 20 ft (6.1 m) each day, each 200 yd3 (150 m3) or less 20 ft (6.1 m) span and under, each 50 yd3 (40 m3) or less 2 cylinders
Concrete masonry blocks 704.03 First 10,000 units or fraction thereof subsequent each 50,000 units 6 pieces, each type
Copper, sheet 711.15 Each shipment, each thickness

1 piece, 12 ´ 12 in
(300 ´ 300 mm)
Delineators 720 When requested by Laboratory 5 units each type
Embankment

203.02, 503.10, 703.16

 Sampled only when requested by the Engineer

Soil, 20 lb (9 kg) Granular material, 40 lb (18 kg)
Expansion shield anchors 712.01 Each shipment, each size

3 of each size and certified test data; [1]
Fence 607 Certified only, products must be manufactured and supplied by a certified source; sample is not required.  Inspect the items for defects or damage prior to inclusion into the project.  
Fly ash 701.13 Minimum of 1 sample every 45 days per concrete plant. 1/2 gal (2 L)
    Non-Certified Fly Ash:  Each 100 tons (100 metric tons) or fraction thereof from cars or trucks. 1/2 gal (2 L)
    Partial Plant Inspection:  Each 100 tons (100 metric tons) or fraction thereof from cars or trucks. 1/2 gal (2 L)
Glass beads 740.09 Each shipment 1 gal (4 L) split from 3 bags each bag from randomly selected racks
Guardrail and fittings 606 Certified only, products must be manufactured and supplied by a certified source; sample is not required.  Inspect the items for defects or damage prior to inclusion into the project.  
Hook bolts

Standard Drawing
BP- 2.1M

 Each 12,000 units or less 2 units,[1]
Hydra ted lime 712.04 Not on approved list, first shipment, each company, per project 1 gal (4 L)
Joint filler, preformed 705.03 Each 1,000 ft2. (100 m2) or fraction thereof, each producer, each thickness

1 piece, full width, 3 ft long (1.0 m)
Joint sealer-hot poured 705.04 Each batch number or lot number in shipment 10 lb (4.5 kg)

Joint sealer, preformed elastomeric

 705.11 Each lot, each design 1 piece, 3 ft (1.0 m) long and certified test data
Lead, sheet 711.19 When requested by Office of Structural Engineering  
Lumber

507, 517, 606, 607, 710, 711, 712

 

 Certified only, products must be manufactured and supplied by a certified source; sample is not required.  Inspect the items for defects or damage prior to inclusion into the project.  
Jute matting 712.11 1 sample each 100 rolls, each company 1 piece, 4 ft (1.5 m) long, full width of roll
Excelsior matting 712.11 1 sample each 100 rolls, each company 1 piece, 4 ft (1.5 m) long, full width of roll
Paint 708 Each b atch, each component Two 1 pt (0.5 L) metal friction top cans per batch per component
Pipe-corrugated polyethylene

707.31, 707.32, 707.33

 

 Certified only, products must be manufactured and supplied by a certified source; sample is not required.  Inspect the items for defects or damage prior to inclusion into the project.  
Pipe-corrugated metal

707.01, 707.02, 707.03, 707.04, 707.05, 707.07, 707.11, 707.12, 707.13, 707.14, 707.15, 707.21, 707.22, 707.23, 707.24, 707.25

 Certified only, products must be manufactured and supplied by a certified source; sample is not required.  Inspect the items for defects or damage prior to inclusion into the project.  
Pipe-clay and concrete drain tile 706.07 706.09 First 1000 tile or fraction thereof.  Subsequently each 2000 tile or fraction thereof.[2] 5 tile, each diameter
Pipe-vitrified clay, nonreinforced concrete, reinforced concrete, and reinforced concrete elliptical less than 24 in (600 mm) in diameter or span 706.01, 706.04, 706.06, 706.08, 706.02, First 400 pipe or fraction thereof.[2] 2 pipe, each diameter or span
    Each subsequent 400 pipe or fraction thereof 1 pipe, each diameter or span
   

Pipe accepted under ASTM C 655, Table 2 of ASTM C 655 applies

 ASTM C 655 Requirements
Pipe-welded and seamless steel 748.06 Each shipment, each diameter Two pieces, 30 in (1.0 m) long from the same length, 1 from each end.  Certified test data[1]
Precast concrete 602, 604, 609.05, 610.01, 706.05, 706.051, 706.052, 706.13, 706.15, 725.08, Certified only, products must be manufactured and supplied by a certified source; sample is not required.  Inspect the items for defects or damage prior to inclusion into the project.  
Preservative treatment for lumber 712.06

As directed by the Office of Materials Management.

 1 qt (1 L)
Sodium chloride 712.03 Each Purchase Order 1 pt (0.5 L)
Reinforcing steel 709.00 through 709.15 Certified only, products must be manufactured and supplied by a certified source; sample is not required.  Inspect the items for defects or damage prior to inclusion into the project.  
Steel, prestressing strand 711.27 Each reel, each size

1 piece 10 ft (3.0 m) long; certified mill tests[1]

Steel tubing 707.10

As directed by the Office of Materials Management.

1 piece, 2 ft (0.6 m) long; 3 pieces 2 ´ 9 in (50 ´ 225 mm) long; certified mill tests[1]

Structural steel 711.01

Sampled only on request of the Office of Structural Engineering

 
Tie bars

Standard Drawing
BP- 2.1 M

 Each 10 tons (10 metric tons) or less 1 bar[1]
Topsoil  653.02 Each source of doubtful quality 1 pt (0.5 L)
Water 499.02 Each source of doubtful quality 1 gal (4 L) (plastic container)
Waterproofing fabric 711.24 Each shipment, each company 1 piece, 3 ft (1.0 m) long, full width of roll
[1]     Documented proof of domestic origin. 
[2]     Sample not required, unless requested on quantities as follows:  Diameters less than 24 in (600 mm) less than 100 ft (30 m); diameters over 24 to 36 in (600 to 900 mm) less than 75 ft (25 m); diameters over 36 to 60 in (900 to 1500 mm) less than 50 ft (15 m); diameters over 60 in (1500 mm) less than 25 ft (8 m).