FINE AGGREGATES TEST REQUIREMENT

REFERENCE REFERENCE
PROPERTIES PASSING REQUIREMENT TESTING REMARKS
SPECIFICATION STANDARD

Grading Range %
9.5 mm (3/8 in.) 206.5.3.2 AASHTO M6 5.1 100 Test by 3rd party
4.75 mm (No. 4) 206.5.3.2 AASHTO M6 5.1 95 to 100 Test by 3rd party
2.36 mm (No. 8) 206.5.3.2 AASHTO M6 5.1 80 to 100 Test by 3rd party
1.18 mm (No. 16) 206.5.3.2 AASHTO M6 5.1 50to 85 Test by 3rd party
600 um (No. 30) 206.5.3.2 AASHTO M6 5.1 25 to 60 Test by 3rd party
300 um (No. 50) 206.5.3.2 AASHTO M6 5.1 10 to 30 Test by 3rd party
150 um (No. 100) 206.5.3.2 AASHTO M6 5.1 2 to 10 Test by 3rd party

Deleterious Substance Limit Max , Mass%

Material finer than 75-um (No. 200) sieve: 206.5.3.2 AASHTO M6 7.1 3% Test by 3rd party
Clay lumps and friable particles 206.5.3.2 AASHTO M6 7.1 3% Test by 3rd party

Organic impurities Range

Organic impurities 206.5.3.2 AASHTO M6 7.2 Darker than Plate No. 3 Test by 3rd party
Effect of organic impurities on mortar strength 206.5.3.2 AASHTO M6 7.2 not less than 95% Test by 3rd party Perform test if impurity is darker than plate no. 3

Soundness (5 cycles) Range %

using sodium sulfate 206.5.3.2 AASHTO M6 8.1 not greater than 10% Test by 3rd party
COARSE AGGREGATES TEST REQUIREMENT

REFERENCE
PROPERTIES REFERENCE STANDARD PASSING REQUIREMENT TESTING REMARKS
SPECIFICATION

Range %
Grading (3/4") (Size no. 67) Size no.6 Size no.67 Size no.68
25.0 mm (1 in.) 206.5.3.3 AASHTO M80/M43 100 100 100 Test by 3rd party
19 mm (3/4 in.) 206.5.3.3 AASHTO M80/M43 90 to 100 90 to 100 90 to 100 Test by 3rd party
12.5 mm (1/2 in.) 206.5.3.3 AASHTO M80/M43 20 to 55 - - Test by 3rd party
9.5 mm (3/8 in.) 206.5.3.3 AASHTO M80/M43 0 to 15 20 to 55 30 to 65 Test by 3rd party
4.75 mm (No. 4) 206.5.3.3 AASHTO M80/M43 0 to 5 0 to 10 5 to 25 Test by 3rd party
2.36 mm (No. 8) 206.5.3.3 AASHTO M80/M43 - 0 to 5 0 to 10 Test by 3rd party
1.18 mm (No.16) 206.5.3.3 AASHTO M80/M43 - - 0 to 5 Test by 3rd party

Range %
Grading (3/8") (Size no. 8) Size no.8 Size no.89
12.5 mm (1/2 in.) 206.5.3.3 AASHTO M80/M43 100 100 Test by 3rd party
9.5 mm (3/8 in.) 206.5.3.3 AASHTO M80/M43 85 to 100 90 to 100 Test by 3rd party
4.75 mm (No. 4) 206.5.3.3 AASHTO M80/M43 10 to 30 20 to 55 Test by 3rd party
2.36 mm (No. 8) 206.5.3.3 AASHTO M80/M43 0 to 10 5 to 30 Test by 3rd party
1.18 mm. (No. 16) 206.5.3.3 AASHTO M80/M43 0 to 5 0 to 10 Test by 3rd party
300 um (No. 50) 206.5.3.3 AASHTO M80/M43 - 0 to 5 Test by 3rd party

Deleterious Substance Limit Max , Mass%

Material finer than 75-um (No. 200) sieve: 206.5.3.3 AASHTO M80 6.1 1% Test by 3rd party
Clay lumps and friable particles 206.5.3.3 AASHTO M80 6.1 2% Test by 3rd party

Soundness (5 cycles) Max , Mass%

using sodium sulfate 206.5.3.3 AASHTO M80 6.1 12% Test by 3rd party

Abrasion Resistance Max , Mass%

Abrasion 206.5.3.3 AASHTO M80 6.1 50% Test by 3rd party
PORTLAND CEMENT TEST REQUIREMENT

CHEMICAL TEST REQUIREMENT

REFERENCE PASSING
PROPERTIES REFERENCE STANDARD REQUIREMENT TESTING REMARKS
SPECIFICATION
TYPE 1
Magnesium oxide (MgO), max, % 206.5.1 ASTM C 150 Table 1 6 Test by 3rd Party
Sulfur trioxide (S03), max, % 206.5.1 ASTM C 150 Table 1 Test by 3rd Party
When (C3A) is 8% or less 3
When (C3A) is more than 8% 3.5
Loss on ignition, max, % 206.5.1 ASTM C 150 Table 1 Test by 3rd Party
When limestone is not an ingredient 3
When limestone is an ingredient 3.5
Insoluble residue, max, % 206.5.1 ASTM C 150 Table 1 0.75 Test by 3rd Party

PHYSICAL TEST REQUIREMENT

REFERENCE PASSING
PROPERTIES REFERENCE STANDARD REQUIREMENT Record REMARKS
SPECIFICATION
TYPE 1
Air content of mortar, volume, %” 206.5.1 ASTM C 150 Table 3 Test by Cement Supplier
Minimum
Maximum 12
Fineness, specific surface, m2/kg 206.5.1 ASTM C 150 Table 3 Test by 3rd Party
Minimum 260
Maximum
Soundness, Autoclave expansion, Max, % 206.5.1 ASTM C 150 Table 3 0.80 Test by 3rd Party
Compressivc strength, MPa 206.5.1 ASTM C 150 Table 3 Test by 3rd Party
1 day
3 days 12
7 days 19
Time of setting, minutes Vicat test 206.5.1 ASTM C 150 Table 3 Test by 3rd Party
Time of setting, minutes, not less than 45
Time of setting, minutes, not more than 375
FLY ASH TEST REQUIREMENT

CHEMICAL TEST REQUIREMENT

REFERENCE REFERENCE Fly Ash
PROPERTIES TESTING REMARKS
SPECIFICATION STANDARD Type F

Total of :
Silicon dioxide (SiO2)
aluminum oxide (Al2O3) 206.5.5 ASTM C 618 70 Test by 3rd Party
iron oxide (Fe2O3),
min, %

Sulfur trioxide (SO3), max, % 206.5.5 ASTM C 618 5 Test by 3rd Party
Moisture content, max, % 206.5.5 ASTM C 618 3 Test by 3rd Party
Loss on ignition, max, % 206.5.5 ASTM C 618 6 Test by 3rd Party

PHYSICAL TEST REQUIREMENT

REFERENCE REFERENCE Fly Ash
PROPERTIES TESTING REMARKS
SPECIFICATION STANDARD Type F
Fineness: 206.5.5 ASTM C 618
Amount retained on 45 µm (No. 325) sieve max % 34 Test by 3rd Party
Strength activity index 206.5.5 ASTM C 618
With portland cement, at 7 days, min % of control 75 Test by 3rd Party
With portland cement, at 28 days, min % of control 75 Test by 3rd Party
Water requirement, max % of conctrol 206.5.5 ASTM C 618 105 Test by 3rd Party
Soundness, Autoclave expansion and contraction, Max 206.5.5 ASTM C 618 0.80 Test by 3rd Party

Density, max variation from average, % Test by 3rd Party

206.5.5 ASTM C 618 5
ADMIXTURE TEST REQUIREMENT

FOR ACCEPTANCE OF LOT AND MEASURING UNIFORMITY

REFERENCE REFERENCE
PROPERTIES PASSING REQUIREMENT TESTING
SPECIFICATION STANDARD

Appearance 206.5.4 ASTM C494 1.3.3 As per Manufacturer stated limits Test by 3rd Party
Color 206.5.4 ASTM C494 1.3.3 As per Manufacturer stated limits Test by 3rd Party
Residue by Oven Drying 206.5.4 ASTM C494 1.3.3 As per Manufacturer stated limits Test by 3rd Party
Specific Gravity 206.5.4 ASTM C494 1.3.3 As per Manufacturer stated limits Test by 3rd Party
WATER TEST REQUIREMENT
NOTE: AASHTO T26 REFERED IN SPECIFICATION IS DISCONTINUED.

ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR QUESTIONABLE WATER SUPPLIES

CHEMICAL PROPERTIES REFERENCE STANDARD REFERENCE STANDARD PASSING REQUIREMENT TESTING

Sulfate as SO4, max ppm 206.5.2 TS 200 206.5.2 1300 Test by 3rd Party
Alkalies as (Na2O + 0.658 K2O) max ppm 206.7 AASHTO 157 4.1.4 600 Test by 3rd Party
pH Value DPWH ITEM 714 DPWH BLUE BOOK 50000 Test by 3rd Party
Chloride Ion max ppm DPWH ITEM 714 DPWH BLUE BOOK 1000 Test by 3rd Party