700 MATERIAL DETAILS

700 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR SAMPLING MATERIALS

Spec No. / Material / Material only Inspection or Sampling Requirements / Post Inspection Instructions /
203 / Embankment / Assure 203.02 Q and R materials conform to the individual material requirements. Sample materials when requested by the Engineer.
Follow S 1015 for acceptance
Soil Embankment: 50 lb (23 kg)
Granular Embankment: 50 lb (23 kg)
258 / Dowel Bar Retrofit / Silicone Sealant
Dowel Bar grout
301
302 / Asphalt Concrete Base / Project: Visually inspect delivered loads and newly placed mat
Plant: Test 1 sample in 4 days for verification. Observe other contractor QC sample and QC test 1 in 4 days.
Plant: Conduct minimum monitoring requirements. / Project: Contact project Engineer/ DCE/DET immediately if problems are seen
Plant: Compare results per 403. Report on monitoring.
305 / PC Concrete Pavement / Make two 6"x6"x4' beams for every 7500 yd² (6500 m²) or fraction thereof daily. Field test beams for required load for the specification.
Report results in CMS. / Core samples taken every 2000 sq. yds by Contractor. Conform to S 1064
306 / Cement Treated Free Draining Base / Report mix design and verification to Lab. Conform to S 1090 when determining compaction / Determine locations for thickness tolerance checks according to S 1064.
307 / Non Stabilized Drainage Base / Provide samples conforming to 703.12 for design verification. Provide in process samples as directed by the Engineer. Sample material conforming to 703.12 / Determine locations for thickness tolerance checks according to S 1064.
308 / Asphalt Treated Free Draining Base / Provide a JMF to the Lab for approval. Include 1 gal (4 L) sample of asphalt and 70 lb (32 kg) sample of aggregate / Determine locations for thickness tolerance checks according to S 1064.
409 / Sawing and Sealing Asphalt Concrete pavement Joints / Assure backer rod is on QPL at the time of use.
Inspect material for condition.
Document in CMS. / Notify District Testing if rejecting material.
If material non-performs or looks defective during use notify District testing and OMM
421 / Micro Surfacing / Project: Conduct a test strip per 421.09, inspect per 421.10 and accept per 421.11.
422 / Chip Seal with Polymer Binder / Project: Conduct a test strip per 422.05. Clean the surface per 422.06. Verify binder and aggregate application per 422.07 and 422.08. Ensure contractor quality control per 422.10. Verify all of 422.11 is met for acceptance.
423 / Fibers for Asphalt Concrete:
Polyester
Propylene
Polyproplylene / Verify type and brand name of material is on QPL at the time of use.
Document in CMS. / Notify District Testing if rejecting material.
If material non-performs or looks defective during use submit a use a 1 quart sample to the Laboratory.
424 / Asphalt Concrete (Fine Graded Polymer) / For Type A see 301,302 procedures. For Type B see 448 procedures.
442 / Asphalt Concrete / Project and Plant: See requirements for 446 or 448 as specified for the 442 item.
Plant: 1 per week have contractor take 2 1-quart samples, label and hold.
443 / Asphalt Concrete (Stone Mastic) / See 446 requirements.
446 / Asphalt Concrete / Project: Visually inspect delivered loads and newly placed mat
Project: Obtain daily mix sample for District test unless otherwise directed by the DET.
Project: Obtain 10 cores for each lot (day) within 48 hours for District test. Locate cores for sampling.
Project: See 702.04 or 702.13 for tack sample.
Plant: Conduct minimum monitoring requirements.
Plant: See 702.01 for PG binder sample / Project: Contact project Engineer/ monitoring team immediately if problems seen.
Project: Observe proper handling and quick delivery of the mix sample. Place cores in box flat side down, do not stack boxes, do not leave in weather, deliver to lab promptly.
Plant: Report on monitoring.
448 / Asphalt Concrete / Project: Visually inspect delivered loads and newly placed mat
Project: Give lot sample location to the District monitoring team unless otherwise directed by the DET.
Project: See 702.04 or 702.13 for tack sample.
Plant: Conduct minimum monitoring requirements.
Plant: See 702.01 for PG binder sample / Project: Contact project Engineer/monitoring team immediately if problems seen.
Plant: Report on monitoring.
451 / PC Concrete Pavement / Make two 6"x6"x4' beams for every 7500 yd² (6500 m²) or fraction thereof daily. Field test beams for required load for the specification.
Report results in CMS. / Core samples taken every 2000 sq. yds by Contractor. Conform to S 1064
451.08.B / Dowel Bond Breaking Material / Check new light form oil by labels on new cans. No sampling required / Report material as not approved and follow policy for non specification materials
452 / PC Concrete Pavement / Make two 6"x6"x4' beams for every 7500 yd² (6500 m²) or fraction thereof daily. Field test beams for required load for the specification.
Report results in CMS. / Core samples taken every 2000 sq. yds by Contractor. Conform to S 1064
499.02 / Water / Potable water is satisfactory.
If question about water quality, obtain 1 gallon sample.
Document in CMS. / Notify District Testing if water appears to contain sewage, oil, acid, or other matter.
503.09 / Excavation for Structures
Backfill / Sampled only when requested by the Engineer per Section 203
Soil Embankment: 50 lb (23 kg)
Granular Embankment: 50 lb (23 kg)
504 / Sheet Piling Left in Place / Use 711.03 materials
507.03 / Bearing Piles
Steel Pile Points / Only use points from suppliers on the approved list incorporated into the project plans.
Document in CMS as needed. / Notify District Testing if material non-performs or looks defective during use. Notify the contractor with non-compliance issues.
509.08 / Reinforcing Steel - Plastic support chairs / Assure plastic supports conform to supplement 1125
511 / Concrete for Structures / Make two 6"x12" cylinders for spans over 20 ft each day, each 200 yd³.
For spans 20 ft span and under, make two 6"x12" cylinders each 50 yd³ or less.
Document in CMS.
Field or Standard Cure according to ACI/ODOT specifications. / Within 24 to 48 hours after sampling, ship cylinders to Laboratory with required documentation.
515.15 / Prestressed Concrete Bridge Members -Corrosion Inhibitors / Verify manufacturer is on Approved List maintained by OMM.
Document in CMS.
526 / Approach Slabs / Make two 6"x12" cylinders for each day, each 200 yd³.
Document in CMS.
Field or Standard Cure according to ACI/ODOT specifications. / Within 24 to 48 hours after sampling, ship cylinders to Laboratory with required documentation.
601.11 / Tied Concrete Block Mats
(Slope/Channel Protection) / Verify company and brand name of material is on QPL at the time of use. Inspect material for condition.
Document in CMS. / Notify District Testing if rejecting material.
If material non-performs or looks defective during use submit a representative qty of defective material to the Laboratory.
603.02 / External Sealing Bands Joint Wrap / Verify company and brand name of material is on QPL at the time of use. Inspect material for condition.
Document in CMS. / Notify District Testing if rejecting material.
If material non-performs or looks defective during use submit a representative qty of defective material to the OMM.
609.02 / Curbing, Concrete Medians, and Traffic Islands - Stone Curbs / Contact District Testing and OMM Aggregate Section to assure stone curb conforms to requirements of 609.02
610 / Cellular Retaining Walls / 610.04.A Cellular Products will be supplied by a source on the Certified Lists for S-1073 maintained by OMM.
Received with TE-24.
Check dimension, condition and compliance with approved drawings.
Document in CMS.
610.04.B Cellular Products assure documentation is complete and approved by Lab. / Notify District Testing if rejecting material.
If material non-performs or looks defective during use notify District Testing and OMM.
613 / Low Strength Mortar Backfill / Supplier to perform trial batches of 1 cy to ensure flowable consistency.
Refer to Item 613.05 for mix design proportions.
Alternative mix will be submitted for approval 30 days prior to placement. / Notify District Testing if rejecting material.
If material non-performs or looks defective during use notify District Testing and OMM.
622 / Concrete Barriers / 622.04 Products will be supplied by a source on the Certified List for S-1073 maintained by OMM.
Received with TE-24.
Check dimension, markings, roughness or excessive cracks.
Document in CMS. / Notify District Testing if rejecting material.
If material non-performs or looks defective during use notify District Testing and OMM.
632.11 / Traffic Signal Equipment
Loop Detector Sealant / Verify manufacturer is on Approved List maintained by OMM.
Inspect for condition, appearance and package markings.
Document in CMS. / Notify District Testing if rejecting material.
If material non-performs or looks defective during use notify District Testing and OMM.
633 / Traffic Signal Controllers / Inspect material for condition and conformance to shop drawings.
Manufacturer’s certified test data required for acceptance.
Refer to Handbook of Procedures for Contractor Certification of Lighting, Signing & Traffic Signal Working Drawings on OMM Manual website. / Notify District Testing if rejecting material.
653.02 / Topsoil / Obtain one (1) pint sample of material from each source and/or stockpile of visually different material from same source.
Use friction top, air tight metal container supplied by the Department.
Submit to Office of Geotechnical Engineering Operations.
Samples will include a TE-31 form or CMS print screen
657.02 / RipRap for Tree Protection / Confirm with DET that the aggregate source has a acceptable performance history. For sources with poor performance require test data conforming to ASTM D5240
658.02 / Tree Root Aeration - Aggregate / Assure source on the Certified List for S 1069 maintained by OMM
Assure aggregate meets soundness requirements. Sample sources with no soundness history and obtain a 100 lb (45 kg) sample
659.03 / Seeding and Mulching - Liming Materials / Only accept materials from suppliers licensed in Ohio. See OMM website for list of Ohio Department of Agriculture list of licensed suppliers.
Document in CMS
659.03 / Seeding and Mulching - Hydrated Lime Slurry / Verify company and brand name of material is on QPL at the time of use.
Document in CMS. / Notify District Testing if rejecting material.
If material non-performs or looks defective during use notify District Testing and OMM.
659.04 / Seeding and Mulching - Commercial Fertilizer
/ Only accept materials from suppliers licensed in Ohio. See OMM website for list of Ohio Department of Agriculture list of licensed suppliers.
Inspect material for certified analysis and condition.
Non-standard application rate require approval prior to use
Document in CMS. / Licensing is required. Notify District Testing if rejecting material.
If material non-performs or looks defective during use notify District Testing & OMM.
659.07
659.08
659.09
S1022 / Seeding and Mulching
Seeds
Legumes
Native Grasses and Wildflowers / Verify manufacturer is on certified supplier List maintained by OMM.
Received with TE-24 and description bill of lading.
Document in CMS. / Verify District approval of seed mixture.
659.14
659.15
659.16 / Seeding and Mulching - Mulch / Material should be reasonably free from foreign matter that would inhibit seed germination. / Notify District if rejecting material.
660.02 / Sodding / Verify company and brand name of material is on QPL at the time of use.
Certification required for each shipment.
Document in CMS. / Notify District Testing if rejecting material.
661 / Planting Trees Shrubs and Vines
[Trees]
[Shrubs]
[Vines] / Verify company and brand name of material is on QPL at the time of use.
Inspect material for condition.
Plant material should be sealed until use.
Document in CMS. / Final acceptance should take place after period of establishment.
Notify District Testing if rejecting material.
STANDARD MATERIALS SPECIFICATIONS
701.01
701.02
701.04
701.05
701.07
701.09 / Cement, Hydraulic
ASTM Types I, IA, II, III
Masonry
Slag Modified Type I(SM) / Verify manufacturer on Concrete Plant Batch Ticket is on Certified List for S 1028 maintained by OMM.
Verify material against bill of lading description.
Document in CMS. / Obtain one ½ gallon sample and original bill-of-lading per concrete plant every 180 days for QA. Ship sample to OMM laboratory.
Ensure that sample container is filled to capacity prior to transport.
701.10 / Micro-Silica Admixture / Verify manufacturer on Concrete Plant Batch Ticket is on Certified List for S 1045 maintained by OMM.
Verify material against bill of lading description
Document in CMS. / Obtain one ½ gallon sample and original bill-of-lading per concrete plant every 180 days for QA. Ship sample to OMM laboratory.
Ensure that sample container is filled to capacity prior to transport.
701.11 / Ground Granulated Blast Furnace (GGBF) Slag / Verify manufacturer on Concrete Plant Batch Ticket is on Certified List for S 1034 maintained by OMM.
Verify material against bill of lading description
Document in CMS. / Obtain one ½ gallon sample and original bill-of-lading per concrete plant every 180 days for QA. Ship sample to OMM laboratory.
Ensure that sample container is filled to capacity prior to transport.
701.13 / Fly Ash / Verify manufacturer on Concrete Plant Batch Ticket is on Certified List for S 1026 maintained by OMM.