Quality Control of Miscellaneous Construction Materials - Jayson - Margallo 1

QUALITY CONTROL OF
MISCELLANEOUS
CONSTRUCTION
MATERIALS
Prepared by:
JAYSON R. MARGALLO
ENGINEER III
STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
Quality control involves testing units
and determining if they are within the
specifications for the final product.
 Refers to the process of making tests to
determine the degree of compliance of
delivered or constructed materials with the
specifications
 If government laboratories, conducted

either at the regional or district level
 Otherwise, carried by DPWH accredited

laboratories only
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Quality Quality Quality
Materials Workmanship Structures
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Deformed Steel Bar – surface of which is
provided with lugs or protrusions called
deformation.
 Plain Steel Bar – without surface
deformation
 Grade - Steel bar shall be graded according to its minimum
yield strength
Grade 280 (40) bars are furnished only in sizes 3 through 6 (10 mm through 19
mm)
Grade 420 (60) bars are furnished in all sizes from 10 mm to 57 mm

TESTS ON REINFORCING STEEL BARS
1. VARIATION IN MASS
2. DEFORMATION MEASUREMENTS
3. TENSILE PROPERTIES
• YIELD STRENGTH
• TENSILE STRENGTH
• ELONGATION
4. COLD BEND TEST
5. CHEMICAL TEST (PHOSPHORUS

CONTENT)
The test determines the actual size
of the bar based on weight
Measurement per one-meter length
and determines its variation to
the standard nominal mass per
respective size of the steel bar
Variation in Mass, % :
Actual mass of specimen, kg - Nominal mass of specimen,

kg x
Variation in Mass, % =
100
Nominal mass of specimen, kg
DPWH Specification:
Variation in Mass, % : Shall not exceed 6% under nominal weight
except for bars smaller than 3/8 in. (10 mm)
plain round. In no case shall the overweight
be the cause for rejection.
 WHAT IF VARIATION IN MASS
FAILS TO MEET VARIATION IN
MASS REQUIREMENTS?
Rebar's surface is often "deformed" with ribs,
lugs or indentations to promote a better bond
with the concrete and reduce the risk of
slippage
1.) Average spacing
2.) Average Height (Height of the lug)
3.) GAP (width of the rib)

The test is intended to
determine the yield and tensile
strength of the bar as well as
its elongation, and is used to
classify the bars into grade.
Yield strength is the maximum stress
that can be applied before it begins to
change shape permanently. This is an
approximation of the elastic limit of
the steel. If stress is added to the
metal but does not reach the yield
point, it will return to its original
shape after the stress is removed.
Tensile Strength is measured by the
maximum stress that the steel can
withstand while being stretched or
pulled before breaking.
Elongation is the percentage of stretch
from the original length of the steel to
the point of failure, showing how ductile
the steel is
The test is one of the methods in
evaluating the ductile properties of
the reinforcing steel bars.
The test evaluates the ductile properties of
rebars
DPWH Specification:
Phosphorous Content, % = 0.06 Max
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Public Works and Highways
BUREAU OF RESEARCH AND STANDARDS
EDSA, Diliman, Quezon City
Lab. Re port No.:
TEST REPORT ON REINFORCING STEEL Date
Project : Construction of Curb & Gutter Brgy. Poblacion, Ibaan, Batangas

:
Kind of material : Reinforcing Steel Bar (12 mm dia., deformed )
Sample identification : Q-405-01
Quantity represented : 7808.45 kgs.
Sampled at : Jobsite
Original source : Steel Asia
Supplied by : MelJean Construction Corporation
Proposed use : For Concrete Reinforcement ( Dowels )
Spec's Item No. : AASHTO M-31 Grade 40
Sampled by : P. B. Suarez,Prec. Inst. Tech. II DPWH-Bats. 4th DEO,Lipa City 4-03-06
(Name & designation) (Office) (Date)
Submitted by : B. B. Villanueva,Eng'r. II - do - 4-19-06
(Name & designation) (Office) (Date Received)
Lab. No. : 1301-06 ( Paid under OR #2595063 )
TESTS REQUIREMENTS RESULTS

Tensile Properties:
Y ield Point, Mpa 276 Min. 345
Tensile Strength, Mpa 483 Min. 483
Elongation, % 12 Min. 12
Bending Properties: No cracking on outside Satisfactory
Degree bent, 180 degrees bent portion
Actual Unit mass, kg/m - 0.868
Variation in mass, % 6.0 Max. under nominal mass 13.0 under nominal mass *
Deformation, mm
Spacing, average 8.9 Max. 7.9
Height, average 0.51 Min. 0.60
Gap 4.9 Max 4.0
Phosphorous Content, % 0.06 Max. 0.01
REMARKS : * Sample fails to meet variation in mass requirement.
Te s te d by : Che cke d by:
T. Urmaza
S. Orate CLARITA C. FLORES
J. Tagalo Engine e r V
J. B e rgonio
C. de la Cruz ATTESTED :
Witnessed by:
B ASILIA S. VILLANUEVA ANTONIO V. MOLANO, JR.

Engine e r IV Dire ctor IV
Department of Public Works and Highways
EDSA, Diliman, Quezon City
Lab. Re port No.: 6-84-06

27 June 2006
TEST REPORT ON REINFORCING STEEL Date
Const. Of 2 Storey RGR Type Sch. Bldg. At Dona Ma. Platon Laurel, Aya, Talisay, Bats.
Project : Const. Of Circumferential Road Around Lake Taal, Agoncillo, Bats.
Completion of Aya-Tranca-Talisay Road, Talisay, Bats.
Kind of material : Reinforcing Steel Bar ( 16 mm dia., deformed )
Sample identification : DMP- 5
Quantity represented : 10,000 kgs.
Sampled at : Stockpile at jobsite
Original source : Top Steel
Supplied by : Revere Construction & Supply
Proposed use : for concrete reinforcement
Spec's Item No. : PNS 49 Grade 275 NW
Sampled by : F. Opena,Lab. Tech. II DPWH-Bats. 3rd DEO 06-08-06
Submitted by : Ma. B. M. Marquez - do - 6-14-06
(Name & designation) (Office) (Date Received)
Lab. No. : 1718-06 ( Paid under OR No. 2595342 )
TESTS REQUIREM ENTS RESULTS

Tensile Properties:
Y ield Point, Mpa 275 Min. 277
Tensile Strength, Mpa 480 Min, 410 *
Elongation, % 10 Min. 27
Bending Properties: No cracking on outside Satisfactory
Degree bent, 180 degrees bent portion
Actual Unit mass, kg/m - 1.508
Variation in mass, % 6 Max. under nominal mass 4.0 under nominal mass
Deformation, mm
Spacing, average 11.1 Max. 10.5
Height, average 0.7 - 1.4 1.15
Gap 12.6 Max 12.2
Phosphorous Content, % 0.06 Max. 0.01
REM ARKS : Sample fails to meet specification
T. Urmaza
A. Empe rador
J. B e rgonio CLARITA C. FLORES
J. Tagalo Engine e r V
C. de la Cruz ATTESTED :
Witne ssed by:
B ASILIA S. VILLANUEVA ANTONIO V. M OLANO, JR.

Engine e r IV Dire ctor IV
Acceptance and Rejection:
 Insufficient height, insufficient circumferential coverage, or

excessive spacing of deformations shall not constitute cause for
rejection.
 No rejection shall be made on the basis of measurements if
fewer than ten adjacent deformations of each side of the bar
are measured
 In no case shall overweight ( excess mass ) of any deformed bar

be the cause for rejection
Retests
 If any tensile property of any tension test specimen is less than
that specified, and any part of the fracture is outside the middle
third of the gage length, as indicated by scribe scratches marked
on the specimen after testing, a retest shall be allowed.
Retests
 If the results of an original tension specimen fail to meet the

specified minimum requirements and are within 14 MPa ( 2000 psi )
of the required tensile strength, within 7 MPa ( 1000 psi ) of the
required yield point, or within two percentage units of the required
elongation, a retest shall be permitted on two random specimens
for each original tension specimen failure from the lot. Both retest
specimens shall meet the requirements of the specification.
 If a weight ( mass ) test fails for reasons other than flaws in the
specimen, a retest shall be permitted on two random specimens
from the same lot. Both retest specimens shall meet the
requirements of the specification.
CONCRETE HOLLOW BLOCKS (CHB)
SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONCRETE HOLLOW BLOCKS ( CHB )
ASTM C-90 : LOAD BEARING CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS
Strength Requirements:
Individual - 5.5 Mpa (800 psi) Minimum
Average - 6.9 Mpa (1000 psi) Minimum
Absorption - 240 kg/m3 Maximum
Moisture Content - 45% Maximum
ASTM C-129 : NON-LOAD BEARING CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS
Strength Requirements:
Individual - 3.45 Mpa (500 psi) Minimum
Average - 4.14 Mpa (600 psi) Minimum
Absorption - -
Moisture Content - -
SAMPLING AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS
 Delivered units shall be inspected of the following:
* It should be sound (in good condition, solid)

* Free from cracks
* Free from other defects
 One Quality Test – every 10,000 units or fraction thereof
 Specimens - 6 pcs. for one (1) quality test

* 3 specimens for compression test
* 3 specimens for Moisture Content
and Water Absorption
1. COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH TEST
2. MOSITURE CONTENT TEST
3. WATER ABSORPTION TEST

DETERMINATION OF COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH
TEST OF CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS
Significance :
Compressive Strength Test is performed

on concrete masonry units such as solid
load, hollow load, and non-load bearing
blocks in order to determine its strength
properties. The test is important for the
evaluation of compressive strength as a
basis of acceptance.
DETERMINATION OF ABSORPTION AND MOISTURE
CONTENT OF CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS
Significance:
Absorption and moisture content tests of
concrete masonry units are performed so
as to determine the actual percentage of
water and the absorption characteristic of
the concrete when subjected in a saturated
condition. The values of this are necessary
in the evaluation relative to its permissible
value of acceptance.
Department of Public Work s And Highways
EDS A, Diliman, Quezon City
Lab. Report No.: 8-300-05

23 August 2005
(Date)
TEST REPORT ON CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS
Project : Imprv't. of MP B, P oblacion Alitagtag, Batangas/Const. of School Bldg. at Cuenca NHS,
Cuenca, Batangas & Const. of MP B Poblacion 3 Sto. Tomas, Batangas
Type of Unit : Concrete Hollow Blocks, Non-Load Bearing
Quantity represented : 10,000 pcs.
Sampled at : Stockpile at Jobsite
Original source : Lito's Builders
Supplied by : MGDJ Const./Juber Const./Bedun Const.
Proposed use : Walling
Spec's Item No. : ASTM C-129
Sampled by : J. Sanciangco/F. Opena, Lab. Tech. II MGDJ Const./DPWH-Bats. 3rd DEO 7-26-05
Submitted by : Ma. Belen M. Marquez DPWH-Bats. 3rd DEO 8-05-05
(Name & designation) (Office) (Date received)
Lab. No. : 3372-05 (P aid under OR # 3709747)
SAM PLE I.D. TESTS REQUIREM ENTS RESULTS
CICC-2 Dimension Measurement, mm

Width
1 - 120
2 - 118
3 - 121
Length
1 - 400
2 - 402
3 - 401
Height
1 - 200
2 - 200
3 - 201
Compressive Strength, MN 2
Individual Unit
1 3.45 Min. 1.06*
2 3.45 Min. 1.43*
3 3.45 Min. 1.43*
Average of three(3) units 4.14 Min. 1.31*

Water Absorption,kg 3 (Avg. of 3 units) - 250
Moisture Content, %(Avg .of 3 units) - 50
REMARKS : *Sample fails to meet Specification.
Che ck e d by:
Te s te d by :
L. Casanova
T. Urmaza CLARITA C. FLORES
S. Orate Engine e r V
J. Bergonio ATTESTED:
J. Tagalo
Witne s s e d by :
B ASILIA S. VILLANUEVA JUDY F. SESE

Engineer IV OIC, B ure au Dire ctor
Lab. Report No. : 3-191-05

M arch 31, 2005
(Date)
TEST REPORT ON CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS
Project Cons t. Including RROW of Molino Blvd. A guinaldo Highway (Niog Road Section)
Bacoor, Cavite
Type of Unit Concrete Hollow Blocks(Non-Load Bearing ) 6" thick
Quantity represented : 10,000 Pcs.
Sampled at Jobsite
Original source -
Supplied by E.M. Aragon Enterprises
Proposed use Manhole
Spec's Item No. : ASTM C-129 ( Non Load Bearing )
Sampled by M. Cac- Engr. II DPWH-Region IV-A, EDSA, Q.C. 3-11-05
: (Name & designation) (Office) (Date)
Submitted by -do- -do- 3-15-05
: (Name & designation) (Office) (Date received)
Lab. No. : 1108-05 (Paid under OR 3709256)
SAM PLE I.D. TESTS REQUIREMENTS RESULTS
Dimension Measurement, mm
CMB Width
1 - 150
2 - 150
3 - 150
Length
1 - 390
2 - 390
3 - 390
Height
1 - 195
2 - 195
3 - 195
Compressive Strength, MN/m 2
Individual Unit
1 3.45 Min. 4.49
2 3.45 Min. 4.63
3 3.45 Min. 4.56
Average of three (3) units 4.14 Min. 4.56

Water absorption, kg/m 3 (Average of 3 units) - 119
Moisture Content, % (Avg. of 3 units) - 35
REMARKS : Sample meets Specification.
L. Cas anova
J. Tagalo
T. Urmaza
J. B e rgonio CLARITA C. FLORES
Engine e r V
ATTESTED :
Witne s s e d by :
B ASILIA S. VILLANUEVA
Engine e r IV JUDY F. SESE
OIC, B ure au Dire ctor
REINFORCED CONCRETE CULVERT PIPE (RCCP)
Reinforced Concrete Pipe is manufactured into five (5) classes:
Class D-Load to D-Load to Concrete Strength, Concrete Strength,
produce a 0.3 produce the Mpa MPa
mm crack, ultimate load
Newton/lm/mm Newton/lm/m Wall A Wall B
of diameter m of diameter
I 40.0 60.0 27.6 Mpa (4000 psi) 27.6 Mpa (4000psi)
II 50.0 75.0 27.6 Mpa (4000 psi) 27.6 Mpa (4000 psi)
III 65.0 100.0 27.6 Mpa (4000 psi) 27.6 Mpa (4000 psi)
IV 100.0 150.0 34.5 Mpa (5000 psi) 27.6 Mpa (4000 psi)
V 140.0 175.0 41.4 Mpa (6000 psi) 41.4 Mpa (6000 psi)
Basis of Acceptance:
 Load Bearing Test - shall be determine by the results of :
a. three –edge bearing tests to produce a 0.3 mm crack and the
ultimate load (strength) of the pipe
b. Absorption test on selected samples of concrete from the wall of
the pipe
c. Visual inspection of the finished pipe to determine its
conformance with the accepted design and its freedom from
defects.
Standard Specification for Reinforced Concrete Culvert Pipe
AASHTO M 170M – 94 or ASTM C 76M -
90aCLASS II REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE - WALL B
DESIGN REQMTS. 600 mm 750 mm 900 mm 1050 mm
1200 mm
Internal Diameter, mm 600 - 620 750 – 775 900 – 925 1050 – 1080 1200 - 1230
Wall Thickness, mm 70 min. 83 min. 95 min. 108 min. 120 min.
Length, mm 990 min. 990 min. 990 min. 990 min. 990 min.
Sides variation, mm 16 max. 16 max. 16 max. 16 max. 16 max.
REINFORCEMENT
Covering, mm 19 min. 19 min. 19 min. 19 min. 19 min.
Spacing, mm 100 max. 100 max. 100 max. 150 max. 150 max.
REINFORCEMENT AREA, mm2 / linear m

Inner cage 150 min. 300 min. 250 min. 320 min. 380 min.
Outer cage - - 150 min. 190 min. 230 min.
STRENGTH, D – Load to Produce:
0.3 mm crack, N 50 min. 50 min. 50 min. 50 min. 50 min.
Ultimate Load, N 75 min. 75 min. 75 min. 75 min. 75 min.
Absorption, % 9 max. 9 max. 9 max. 9 max. 9 max.

1200 mm
REINFORCEMENT


1200 mm
REINFORCEMENT


1200 mm
REINFORCEMENT


1200 mm
REINFORCEMENT


1200 mm
REINFORCEMENT


1200 mm
REINFORCEMENT


1200 mm
REINFORCEMENT


QUALITY CONTROL OF RCCP AND SIGNIFICANCE
 RCP are tested to assure uniformity of quality
 To check compliance with design and other
specification requirements
SAMPLING AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS

 One (1) Quality Test – every 50 pcs. or fraction thereof
 Alternative Requirements:
- 1 - set consisting of 3 cylinder samples -
For not more than 25 pipes cast in the field
- 1 – Inspection Report for each size for not more
than 25 pipes cast in the field
- For cement, fine aggregate and water – testing is
sample for Item 405 (Structural Concrete)
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Lab. Report No.: 11-151-04

17 Nove mbe r 2004
Date
TEST REPORT ON REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE
Proje ct :
Subic Port Development Project - SBMA
Kind and Clas s :
RCCP 750 mmØ Circular Class IV Wall B
Quantity re pre s e nte d :
50 pcs.
Sample d at :
Supermix Redi-Concrete Casting Yard
Original s ource :
Supermix Redi-Concrete
Propos e d us e :
Access Road
Spe c's Ite m No. :
ASTM C-76 M Class IV Wall B
Sample d by :
R. Benito-Engrs. Rep. P CI 10-23-04
(Name & de s ignation) (Office ) (Date )
Submitte d by : R. Testado- not stated A.M. Oreta & Co., Inc. 11-8-04
(Name & de s ignation) (Office ) (Date re ce ive d)
Lab. No. : 5990-04 (Paid under OR # 3708704)
TESTS REQUIREM ENTS RESULTS
Inte rnal diame te r, mm 750 - 775 765

Wall thickne s s , mm 83 Min. 100
Le ngth, mm 990 Min. 1005
Side s variation, mm 16 Max. 0
Re inforce me nt:
Cove ring, mm 13 Min. 35
Spacing, mm 100 Max. 65
Re inforce me nt Are a,, mm2/line ar m:
Inne r cage 740 Min. 498*
Oute r cage - -
Stre ngth, D- load to produce :
0.3 mm crack , N 100 Min. 83*
Ultimate load, N 150 Min. 168
Abs orption, % 9 Max. 3
Note : D-load is e xpre s s e d in ne wton pe r line ar me te r pe r mm of diame te r
REM ARKS : *Sample fails to meet Specification.
Te s te d by : L.Cas anova J. B e rgonio Che cke d by:

T. Urma za J.Ta ga lo
S.Orate ,Jr. CLARITA C. FLORES
Witne s s e d by: Engine e r V
ATTESTED :
B ASILIA S. VILLANUEVA
Engine e r IV ANTONIO V. MOLANO, JR.
Dire ctor IV

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QUALITY CONTROL OF

 If government laboratories, conducted

 Otherwise, carried by DPWH accredited

Grade 420 (60) bars are furnished in all sizes from 10 mm to 57 mm

4. COLD BEND TEST

5. CHEMICAL TEST (PHOSPHORUS

Actual mass of specimen, kg - Nominal mass of specimen,

Nominal mass of specimen, kg

2.) Average Height (Height of the lug)

3.) GAP (width of the rib)

Lab. Re port No.:

TEST REPORT ON REINFORCING STEEL Date

Project : Construction of Curb & Gutter Brgy. Poblacion, Ibaan, Batangas

TESTS REQUIREMENTS RESULTS

B ASILIA S. VILLANUEVA ANTONIO V. MOLANO, JR.

Lab. Re port No.: 6-84-06

TESTS REQUIREM ENTS RESULTS

Witne ssed by:

B ASILIA S. VILLANUEVA ANTONIO V. M OLANO, JR.

 Insufficient height, insufficient circumferential coverage, or

 In no case shall overweight ( excess mass ) of any deformed bar

 If the results of an original tension specimen fail to meet the

ASTM C-129 : NON-LOAD BEARING CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS

 Delivered units shall be inspected of the following:

* It should be sound (in good condition, solid)

 One Quality Test – every 10,000 units or fraction thereof

 Specimens - 6 pcs. for one (1) quality test

2. MOSITURE CONTENT TEST

3. WATER ABSORPTION TEST

Compressive Strength Test is performed

Lab. Report No.: 8-300-05

CICC-2 Dimension Measurement, mm

Average of three(3) units 4.14 Min. 1.31*

B ASILIA S. VILLANUEVA JUDY F. SESE

Lab. Report No. : 3-191-05

Average of three (3) units 4.14 Min. 4.56

Sides variation, mm 16 max. 16 max. 16 max. 16 max. 16 max.

Covering, mm 19 min. 19 min. 19 min. 19 min. 19 min.

REINFORCEMENT AREA, mm2 / linear m

Outer cage - - 150 min. 190 min. 230 min.

STRENGTH, D – Load to Produce:

0.3 mm crack, N 50 min. 50 min. 50 min. 50 min. 50 min.

Ultimate Load, N 75 min. 75 min. 75 min. 75 min. 75 min.

Absorption, % 9 max. 9 max. 9 max. 9 max. 9 max.

Sides variation, mm 16 max. 16 max. 16 max. 16 max. 16 max.

Covering, mm 19 min. 19 min. 19 min. 19 min. 19 min.

REINFORCEMENT AREA, mm2 / linear m

Outer cage - - 150 min. 190 min. 230 min.

STRENGTH, D – Load to Produce:

0.3 mm crack, N 50 min. 50 min. 50 min. 50 min. 50 min.

Ultimate Load, N 75 min. 75 min. 75 min. 75 min. 75 min.

Absorption, % 9 max. 9 max. 9 max. 9 max. 9 max.

Sides variation, mm 16 max. 16 max. 16 max. 16 max. 16 max.

Covering, mm 19 min. 19 min. 19 min. 19 min. 19 min.

REINFORCEMENT AREA, mm2 / linear m

Outer cage - - 150 min. 190 min. 230 min.

STRENGTH, D – Load to Produce:

0.3 mm crack, N 50 min. 50 min. 50 min. 50 min. 50 min.

Ultimate Load, N 75 min. 75 min. 75 min. 75 min. 75 min.

Absorption, % 9 max. 9 max. 9 max. 9 max. 9 max.

Sides variation, mm 16 max. 16 max. 16 max. 16 max. 16 max.

Covering, mm 19 min. 19 min. 19 min. 19 min. 19 min.