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(#  s56  DRAWING DATA REQUIRED: None  s4  REVISIONS OF THIS SECTION:  r5,  CSI format, editorial changes: 4/97 Metric: Technical Update: 8/93 POINT OF CONTACT: Dion Dishong Phone: (303) 2369504!0*(( XM s4 #d `7#`(#?TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES Project Name (ftr B)` (#T[4/97] .01458   b-SECTION 01458 &TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES PART 1: GENERAL 1.1SUMMARY(# A.Section Includes: Requirements for the Contractor to engage a qualified, independent testing laboratory to conduct specific tests where the Contractor is required to do so in this contract.(# 1.2SUBMITTALS(# *************************************************** SELECT NUMBER OF COPIES OF REPORTS REQUIRED. NORMALLY TWO COPIES WILL BE SUFFICIENT. *************************************************** A.Test Reports: The Contractor shall provide [ ] copies of test reports to the Contracting Officer. Reports shall include testing facility name, address, telephone number, and names of full-time responsible officers.(# 1.3QUALITY ASSURANCE(# ********************************************************** THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS OPERATES A NATIONAL VOLUNTARY LABORATORY ACCREDITATION PROGRAM. INFORMATION ABOUT ACCREDITED LABORATORIES IN YOUR AREA CAN BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING: NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS NVLAP PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION A531 GAITHERSBURG MD 20899 3019754016 FAX 3019262884 ********************************************************** A.Approval of Laboratory: The qualified, independent testing laboratory, which will be conducting the specific tests required in this contract, must have authority or be licensed to operate in the State in which the project is located. The testing laboratory shall be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to the Contractor beginning work.(# B.Responsibilities of Laboratory: (# 1.` ` Test samples of mixes submitted by the Contractor.(#` 2.` ` Provide qualified personnel at project site. Cooperate with the Contracting Officer and Contractor in performance of services.(#` 3.` ` Perform specified sampling and testing of products and materials in accordance with specified standards.(#` 4.` ` Ascertain compliance of materials and mixes with requirements of specifications.(#` 5.` ` Promptly notify the Contracting Officer and Contractor of observed irregularities or nonconformance of work, products, or materials.(#` 6.` ` Perform additional tests required by the Contracting Officer.(#` 7.` ` Attend preconstruction meetings and progress meetings.(#` }&0*s's'ԌC.Limitations on Laboratory:(# 1.` ` Laboratory may not release, revoke, alter, or enlarge on requirements of specifications.(#` 2.` ` Laboratory may not approve or accept partial portions of the work.(#` 3.` ` Laboratory may not assume duties of the Contractor unless approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.(#` 1.4SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING(# A.Establishing Testing Schedule:(# 1.` ` By advance discussion with the testing laboratory, determine the time required for the laboratory to perform its test and to issue its findings.(#` 2.` ` Provide required time within the construction schedule.(#` B.Revising Testing Schedule: When construction schedule changes are necessary during construction, coordinate such changes with the testing laboratory as required.(#  PART 2: PRODUCTS A.Reports: Shall include:(# 1.` ` Date issued.(#` 2.` ` Project title and number.(#` 3.` ` Name of inspector.(#` 4.` ` Date and time of sampling or inspection.(#` 5.` ` Identification of product and specification sections.(#` 6.` ` Location in the Project.(#` 7.` ` Type of inspection or test.(#` 8.` ` Date of test.(#` 9.` ` Results of tests.(#` 10.` ` Conformance with Contract Documents.(#` B.Interpretation: When requested by the Contracting Officer, provide interpretation of test results.(#  PART 3: EXECUTION 3.1FIELD QUALITY CONTROL(# ********************************************************** SELECT NUMBER OF WORKING DAYS AFTER TESTS ARE COMPLETED FOR SUBMISSION OF TEST REPORTS. NORMALLY THREE WORKING DAYS ARE SUFFICIENT. ********************************************************** A.Contractor Requirements: See individual specifications "Field Quality Control" paragraph for specific testing requirements. When applicable, the Contractor shall:(# 1.` ` Deliver to agency or laboratory at designated location, adequate samples of materials proposed to be used which require testing, along with proposed mix designs.(#` 2.` ` Cooperate with laboratory personnel, and provide access to the Work.(#` 3.` ` Provide incidental labor and facilities:(#` ` ` a.@ @ To obtain, handle, and label or identify samples at the site or at source of products and materials to be tested.(#@ ` ` b.@ @ To facilitate tests.(#@ ` ` c.@ @ To provide storage and curing of test samples.(#@ 4.` ` Ensure samples are taken by qualified testing personnel.(#` 5.` ` Coordinate the laboratory test frequency and timing with the Contracting Officer.(#` 6.` ` Ensure tests are completed according to the testing schedule.(#` }&0*s's'Ԍ7.` ` Furnish test reports within [ ] working days after tests have been completed.(#` ********************************************************** INCLUDE ONLY APPLICABLE TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION. RATES ARE FOR TYPICAL PROJECT; ADJUST FOR INDIVIDUAL PROJECT. *********************************************************** B.Building and Bridge Field Testing:(# Item` ` Location !&Reference4Frequency@@C  HRemarks Structural ` ` foundation&AASHTO T 238420 linear@@Cfield density & Fill` ` @ @  !&+04feet/lift@@C  HLmoisture content Structural` ` source !&AASHTO T 24841/500 cubic@@Cfield sample/ Fill` ` @ @  !&+04yards``>@@C  Hsplitting Structural ` ` source !&AASHTO T 9041/500 cubic@@Cplastic index Fill` ` @ @  !&+04yards Backfill` ` foundation&AASHTO T 238420 linear@@Cfield density & ` ` @ @  !&+04feet``>@@C  Hmoisture content Backfill` ` source !&AASHTO T 24841/500 cubic@@Cfield sample/ ` ` @ @  !&+04feet``>@@C  Hsplitting Backfill` ` source !&AASHTO T 9041/500 cubic@@Cplastic index ` ` @ @  !&+04feet Aggregate` ` under floor&AASHTO T 2741/500 cubic@@Cplastic index ` ` slab !&+04feet Aggregate` ` under floor&AASHTO T 23841/500 cubic@@Cfield density and ` ` slab !&+04yards``>@@Cmoisture content!!V Concrete` ` structural&ASTM C 3141 set/30 @@Ccylinder; 1 set= ` ` @ @  !&+04cubic yards @@C3 cylinders ` ` @ @  !&+04or day Concrete ` ` structural &ASTM C 14341/truck``>@@Cslump Concrete` ` structural&ASTM C 23141/truck``>@@Cair content of !!V!!V!!V!!V!!V!!V!!V!!V!!V!!V!!V!!Vfresh concrete Concrete` ` all@ @  !&AASHTO T 2641/source``>@@Cwater quality ` ` @ @  !&+049``>@@Cfor mix Paint` ` any surface&ASTM D 413841 exterior@@Cdry film thickness ` ` @ @  !&+041 interior@@C C.Roads Field Testing:(# Item` ` Location !&Reference4Frequency@@CRemarks Subgrade` ` along  !&AASHTO T 14541/1000 ``>AASHTO soil ` ` centerline&+04linear``>classification ` ` @ @  !&+04feet Subgrade` ` left shoulder&AASHTO T 23841 set/1000@@Cinplace density}&0*s's'Ԍ` ` centerline&+04cubic yards @@Cand moisture content ` ` right shoulder+04or 12inch@@C1 set= 3 tests ` ` @ @  !&+04lift Subbase/` ` left shoulder&AASHTO T 23841/1000 tons@@Cinplace density Base` ` centerline&+049``>@@Cand moisture content Asphalt ` ` finished AASHTO T 230041/1000 ``>@@Cinplace density ` ` @ @  !&+04linear feet D.Parking Area Field Testing:(# Item` ` Location !&Reference4Frequency@@CRemarks Subgrade` ` source !&AASHTO T 4541/soil class@@CAASHTO soil Q!!V!!V!!V!!V!!V!!V!!V!!V!!V!!V!!Vclassification Subgrade` ` random  !&AASHTO T 23841/1000 ``>@@Cinplace density !!V!!V!!V!!V!!V!!V!!V!!V!!V!!V!!V $"$"W$"$"W$"$"Wpattern` ` @ @  !&+cubic yards9and moisture content ` ` @ @  !&+04or 12inch@@C  HLQ!!V!!V ` ` @ @  !&+04lift Subbase/` ` random  !&AASHTO T 23841/1000 tons@@Cinplace density and Base` ` pattern !&+049``>@@Cmoisture content Asphalt ` ` random  !&AASHTO T 23041/1000 tons@@Cinplace density Concrete` ` pattern !&ASTM D 295049``>@@C  HLQ!!V!!V!!V!!V!!V!!V!!V!!V E.Building and Bridge Laboratory Testing:(# Item` ` Location !&Reference4Frequency@@CRemarks Structural ` ` source !&AASHTO T 9941/soil class@@Cmoisture/density Fillt"t"Xt"t"Xt"t"Xt"t"Xt"t"Xt"t"Xt"t"Xt"t"Xt"t"Xt"t"Xt"t"Xrelationship Structural` ` source !&AASHTO T 2741/soil class@@Csieve analysis/ Fill` ` @ @  !&+049``>@@Cunified soil Q!!V ` ` @ @  !&+049``>@@Cclassification Aggregate` ` underfloor&AASHTO T 2741/500 cubic@@Csieve analysis ` ` @ @  !&+04yards Backfill` ` source !&AASHTO T 9941/soil class@@Cmoisture/density ` ` @ @  !&+049``>@@Crelationship Backfill` ` source !&AASHTO T 2741/soil class@@Csieve analysis Concrete` ` cylinder !&ASTM C 3941/set``>@@Ccylinder compressive t"t"Xt"t"Xt"t"Xt"t"Xt"t"Xt"t"Xt"t"Xt"t"Xt"t"Xt"t"Xt"t"Xt"t"Xstrength` ` @ @  ! ` ` @ @  !&+049``>@@C Concrete ` ` aggregate&AASHTO T 2741/source``>@@Csieve analysis ` ` at source Concrete` ` aggregate &AASHTO T 9041/source``>@@Cplastic index ` ` at source #0*s's'ԌF.Roads Laboratory Testing:(#  Item` ` Location !&Reference4Frequency@@CRemarks Subbase/` ` crusher or&AASHTO T 2741/1000 tons@@Csieve analysis!!VBase` ` stockpile&+04or 1/day Subgrade` ` embankment&AASHTO T 99 41/soil``>@@Cmoisture/density ` ` @ @  !&or T 18004class``>@@Crelationship  Subbase/` ` source !&AASHTO T 18041/source``>@@Cmoisture/density ` ` @ @  !&+049``>@@Crelationship Subbase/` ` random !&AASHTO T 2741/1000 tons@@Csieve analysis Base Asphalt` ` haul truck&AASHTO T 16441/1000 tons@@C% asphalt in mix Concrete` ` @ @  !&ASTM D 21724 Asphalt` ` haul truck&AASHTO T 2741/1000 tons@@Csieve analysis!!VConcrete 3.2 FOUNDATION PILES *********************************************************** Verify that test piles are required and location is shown. *********************************************************** A.Observe load test procedure for conformance with ASTM D 1143 and verify results.(# B.Provide continuous inspection of pile installation. Maintain a record of pertinent phases of operation for submittal to the contracting Officer(# C.Auger-Placed Piles: Take and test samples of grout according to ASTM C 109 for conformance with specified strength requirements. Not less than six cubes shall be made for each day of casting. Test three cubes at 7 days and three at 28 days. (# D.Cast-in-Place Concrete Piles: Test concrete including materials for concrete as required in this section, except make two test cylinders for each day's production of each strength of concrete produced. Make compression test at 28 days. (# E.Prestressed Concrete Piles: (# 1.` ` Inspection at the Plant: Inspect forms, placement of reinforcing steel and strands, placement and finishing of concrete, and tensioning of strands. (#` 2.` ` Concrete Testing: Test concrete including materials for concrete as required in this section, except make two test cylinders for each day's production of each strength of concrete produced. Make compression test at 28 days.(#` 3.` ` Test strand for conformance with ASTM A 416 and furnish report to the Contracting Officer.(#` 4.` ` Inspect members to insure specification requirements for curing and finishes have been met. (#` $0*s's'ԌC3.3 FOUNDATION CAISSONS A.Test concrete including materials for concrete as required in this section, except make two test cylinders for each day's placement of Cconcrete. Make compression test at 28 days. (# B.Testing laboratory representative shall maintain a record of concrete used in each caisson. These records shall be compared with calculated volumes.(# C.Testing laboratory representative shall inspect the percussion hole in the bottom of each caisson to determine that the material is capable of supporting the design load. (# D.Testing laboratory representative inspect the sides and bottom for compliance with the drawings and specifications. (# *********************************************************** Verify need for topsoil testing. *********************************************************** 3.4 LANDSCAPING A.Test topsoil for organic materials, pH and gradation of particles. 1.` ` Test for organic material by using ASTM D 2974. 2.` ` Tests for pH, PHOSPHATE, and POTASH CONTENT. 3.` ` Determine percent of silt, sand, clay and foreign materials such as rock, roots, vegetation. (#` B.Topsoil shall comply with following requirements: 1.` ` Composition (By Volume): ` ` a.@ @ Organic material - minimum of 1.5 percent. ` ` b.@ @ Silt - minimum of 15 percent. ` ` c.@ @ Sand - 15 to 50 percent. ` ` d.@ @ Clay - 15 to 35 percent. ` ` e.@ @ Foreign materials - maximum of 1.0 percent 2.` ` pH - 5.0 to 7.5 C.Submit laboratory test report of topsoil to the Contracting Officer. 3.5 POSTTENSIONING OF CONCRETE A.Inspection Prior to Concreting: Inspect tendons, drape of tendons, and plates for compliance prior to concreting.(# B.Concrete Testing: As required in this section except make three test cylinders representing each area to be tensioned and cylinders shall be cured in the same manner as the concrete they represent. Make compression test prior to determine minimum specified strength required for posttensioning.(# C.Posttensioning: Observe posttensioning operation and record actual force and elongation applied to each tendon.(# D.Submit a report for the following: 1.` ` Inspection of placement and posttensioning of all strands. 2.` ` Size, number, location, and drape of strands and the posttensioning loads imposed. Check elongation of tendons within ranges established by manufacturer.(#` /%0*s's'ԌCE.Compression Test Reports:(# 1.` ` Furnish certified compression test report to the Contracting Officer. On test report indicate following information: (#` ` ` a.@ @ Cylinder identification number and date cast. C` ` b.@ @ Specific location at which test samples were taken. ` ` c.@ @ Type of concrete, slump, and percent air. ` ` d.@ @ Compressive strength of concrete in psi. ` ` e.@ @ Weight of lightweight structural concrete in pounds per cubic feet. (#@ ` ` f.@ @ Weather conditions during placing. ` ` g.@ @ Temperature of concrete in each test cylinder when test cylinder was molded. (#@ ` ` h.@ @ Maximum and minimum ambient temperature during placing. ` ` i.@ @ Ambient temperature when concrete sample in test cylinder was ` ` @ @ taken. (#@ ` ` j.@ @ Date delivered to laboratory and date tested. 3.6FLOOR SLABS (# (# A. Test flatness and levelness according to ASTM E 1155.(# *********************************************************** Testing of reinforcement bars is required for major projects in the State of California. Check with structural engineer for testing in other locations. *********************************************************** 3.7 CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT A.Perform sampling at the fabricating plant. Take two samples from each 25 tons or fraction thereof of each size of reinforcing steel (No. 5 through No. 18). (#  B.Make one tensile and one bend test from each pair of samples obtained. (# C.Written report shall include, in addition to test results, heat number, manufacturer, type and grade of steel, and bar size.(# 3.8 SHOTCRETE A.Inspection and Material Testing: 1.` ` Provide field inspection and testing service to certify that shotcrete has been applied according to drawings and specifications. (#` 2.` ` Periodically inspect and test proportioning equipment for accuracy and report deficiencies to the Contracting Officer. (#` 3.` ` Sample and test mix ingredients as necessary to insure compliance with specifications. (#` 4.` ` Sample and test aggregates daily and as necessary for moisture content. Report instances of excessive moisture to the Contracting Officer. (#` 5.` ` Certify that ingredients and proportions and amounts of ingredients in shotcrete conform with approved trial mixes. (#`  B.Shotcrete Sampling: (# 1.` ` Provide a technician at site of placement to perform shotcrete sampling.(#` 2.` ` Take cores according to ACI 506R. (#` 3.` ` Insure maintenance of water-cement ratio established by approved trial mix. (#` 4.` ` Verify specified mixing has been accomplished. }&0*s's'ԌC.Laboratory Tests of Field Sample Panels: (# 1.` ` Test compression test core for strength according to ACI 506R. For each test series of three cores, test one core at 7 days and one core at 28 days. Use the remaining core as a spare to be tested at either 7 or 28 days as required. Compile laboratory test reports as follows: Compressive strength test shall be the result of one core, except when the one core shows evidence of improper sampling or testing, in which case it shall be discarded and strength of the spare core shall be used. (#` 2.` ` Submit certified compression test reports to the Contracting Officer. On the test report, indicate the following information: a.@ @ Core identification number and date cast. (#` ` ` b.@ @ Specific location at which test samples were taken. ` ` c.@ @ Compressive strength of shotcrete in psi. ` ` d.@ @ Weather conditions during placing. ` ` e.@ @ Temperature of shotcrete in each test core when test core was ` ` @ @ taken. (#@ ` ` f.@ @ Maximum and minimum ambient temperature during placing. ` ` g.@ @ Ambient temperature when shotcrete sample was taken. ` ` h.@ @ Date delivered to laboratory and date tested.  D.Submit inspection reports certification and instances of noncompliance to the Contracting Officer.(# 3.9 MORTAR AND GROUT ` ` (#` A.Take and test samples of mortar and grout according to ASTM C 91 for conformance with specified strength requirements. (# ************************************************************ Verify need for and extent of Structural Steel Inspection and testing services with the Structural Engineer. *********************************************************** 3.10 STRUCTURAL STEEL A.Provide shop and field inspection and testing services to certify structural steel work is done in according to drawings and specifications. (# 1.` ` Welding shall conform with AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code. (#` 2.` ` Prefabrication Inspection: ` ` a.@ @ Review design and shop detail drawings for size, length, type and location of all welds to be made. (#@ ` ` b.@ @ Approve welding procedure qualifications either by prequalification or by witnessing qualifications tests. (#@ ` ` c.@ @ Approve welder qualifications either by certification or retesting. (#@ ` ` d.@ @ Approve procedure for control of distortion and shrinkage ` ` @ @ stresses. (#@ ` ` e.@ @ Approve procedures for welding according to applicable portions of Section 4, AWS D1.1. (#@ 3.` ` Fabrication and Erection: ` ` a.@ @ Inspect welding equipment for capacity, maintenance and working condition. (#@ ` ` b.@ @ Verify specified electrodes and handling and storage of electrodes according to AWS D1.1 (#@ ` ` c.@ @ Inspect preparation and assembly of materials to be welded for conformance with AWS D1.1. (#@ ` ` d.@ @ Inspect preheating and interpass temperatures for conformance with Table 4.2, AWS D1.1. (#@ % 0*s's'Ԍ` ` e.@ @ Verify that quality of welds meet the requirements of Paragraph 10.17, AWS D1.1. Verify quality of shop and field butt welds greater than 1/2 inch by ultrasonic procedure. Ultrasonic procedure shall conform to Section 6, Part C, AWS D1.1. (#@ ` ` f.@ @ Correction of rejected welds shall be made in according to Paragraph 3.7, AWS D1.1. (#@ ` ` g.@ @ Inspect high-strength bolted connections according to AISC M 017 using ASTM A 325 or A 490 bolts. (#@ B.Submit inspection reports, record of welders and their certification, and identification, and instances of noncompliance to the Contracting Officer.(# *********************************************************** Verify need for and extent of Steel Decking Inspection and testing services with Structural Engineer. *********************************************************** 3.11 STEEL DECKING A.Provide field inspection and testing services to insure steel decking has been installed according to drawings and specifications.(# B.Submit inspection reports, certification, and instances of noncompliance to the Contracting Officer.(# 3.12 SHEAR CONNECTOR STUDS A.Provide field inspection and testing services required by Section 7, AWS D.1 to insure shear connector studs have been installed according to drawings and specifications. (# B.Submit inspection reports, certification, and instances of noncompliance to the Contracting Officer.(# *********************************************************** Verify need for sprayed-on fireproofing inspection and testing services with the Architect. *********************************************************** 3.12 SPRAYED-ON FIREPROOFING A.Provide field inspection and testing services to certify sprayed-on fireproofing has been applied according to the specifications. (# B.Use approved test areas installation as criteria for inspection of work. (#  C.Test sprayed-on fireproofing for thickness and density according to ASTM E 605. (# 1.` ` Thickness gauge specified in ASTM E 605 may be modified for pole extension so that overhead sprayed material can be reached from floor. (#` D.Location of test areas for field tests as follows: (# 1.` ` Thickness: Select one bay per floor, or one bay for each 10,000 square feet of floor area, whichever provides for the greater number of tests. Take thickness determinations from each of the following locations: Metal deck or concrete slab, beam and column. (#` % 0*s's'Ԍ2.` ` Density: Take density determinations from each floor, or one test from each 10,000 square feet of floor area, whichever provides for the greater number of tests, from each of the following areas: Flat portion of deck, beam bottom flange, beam web, and equivalent areas from the top of lower beam flange.(#` E.Submit inspection reports, certification, and instances of noncompliance to the Contracting Officer.(# 4.1METHOD OF MEASUREMENT(# **************************************************** WHEN A "LUMP SUM" CONTRACT IS USED, DELETE THE TITLE PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT, AND BOTH ARTICLES FROM THIS SECTION. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT WILL BE ADDRESSED IN PART 4 OF SECTION 01009 GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS OR SECTION 01010 SUMMARY OF WORK. **************************************************** A.Units: The work described in this section will not be measured for payment.(# 4.2BASIS OF PAYMENT(# A.Payment: No direct payment for the work described under this section will be made. Consideration for this item shall be included in the bid price for other items of the Contract.(# 0,END OF SECTION