GUIDE SCHEDULE OF SAMPLING AND TESTING

AUGUST 2010

Using the Guide Schedule

Research of sampling and testing rates listed for project tests in the following Guide Schedule show that the Department’s and the
Contractor’s risk of either rejecting “good” material or accepting “bad” material range from 20% to 40%.

To reduce this risk, we recommend that the sampling rate be increased during initial production. A four-fold increase in testing frequency
will generally reduce risk to approximately 5%. The intent of increasing testing at the start of production is to insure that the Contractor’s
processes are in control and to establish acceptability requirements early.

There is a need to increase the frequency of testing for high-variability materials and when testing results do not meet specifications. The
Engineer may require the Contractor to reimburse the Department for costs resulting from failing test results, in accordance with the
specifications.

Materials incorporated in TxDOT projects are subjected to various quality assurance procedures such as testing (as outlined in this
document), certification, quality monitoring, approved lists, etc. The Engineer and testing staff should familiarize themselves with materials
to be used before work begins by reviewing the specifications, the “Materials Directory” and SiteManager’s “Assistant,” and this document.
Discuss material testing requirements with the Contractor.

Other testing required by the specifications, but not shown in the Guide Schedule, should be performed at a frequency necessary to
provide adequate confidence that materials meet specifications.

NOTE: For non-exempt federal-aid (Federal Letter of Authority [FLOA]) projects, use the “Letter of Certification of Materials Used" to
document reasons for material acceptance when a test fails. For all other projects, document the justification and explanation for
acceptance of materials that fail project tests in the project file.

Assuring the quality of the product and proper incorporation of materials into the project begins with proper sampling practices. Sampling,
testing, and construction inspection must be performed collaboratively to assure the specific attributes of the finished product reflect quality
workmanship. Sampling guidance for hot-mixed asphalt is contained in Tex-225-F, Random Selection of Bituminous Mixture Samples, and
the respective specification for that material. All remaining materials are covered by method and materials specifications, to which the
following applies.

Since the Department performs all project acceptance testing, Contractor test results are not used in the acceptance decision. As such,
the Department is verifying the quality of the product as opposed to the quality of the Contractor’s test result.

1
For acceptance testing, especially that which directly determines payment for the Contractor, sampling personnel should provide
randomness in sampling by avoiding patterned sampling routines. Examples of such sampling practices are as follows:

• Soils/flexible base: Vary sampling between stockpiling operations, completed stockpile, windrow, and project site. Vary the time of
day sampling is performed.

• Aggregates: Sample aggregates nearest the point of incorporation into the work. Vary sampling between stockpiling operations,
completed stockpile, belt sampling, and if deemed necessary, railroad cars/trucks. Vary the time of day sampling is performed.

• Concrete (structural and miscellaneous): Always sample as near as practicable to the point of placement. For strength testing,
vary the time of day or the number of truck from which the concrete is sampled. Tests for slump, air, and temperature should be
done often to ensure the consistent control of the concrete production (not applicable to miscellaneous concrete).

This Guide Schedule, effective August 2010, is applicable to all contracts associated with the 2004 Standard Specifications.

2
 This is a guide for minimum sampling and testing.
Testing frequency may need to be increased for high material variability or when test results approach specification limits.

GUIDE SCHEDULE OF SAMPLING AND TESTING

(Per Contract)

TABLE I – EMBANKMENTS, SUBGRADES, BACKFILL, AND BASE COURSES

PROJECT TESTS
LOCATION OR TIME OF FREQUENCY OF
MATERIAL OR PRODUCT TEST FOR TEST NUMBER REMARKS
SAMPLING (D) SAMPLING (F)

Materials with
Liquid Limit For type A embankment or when required by the
Tex-104-E During stockpiling PI ≤ 15: 10,000 CY
(A) plans. This test may be waived for embankment cuts
operations, from completed (F)
as directed by the Engineer. Determine a new liquid
stockpile, or project site
Materials with limit and plasticity index for each different material or
Plasticity Index (B)
Tex-106-E PI > 15: 5,000 CY notable change in material.
(A)
(F)
During stockpiling
operations, from completed Each 10,000 CY When shown on plans. This test may be waived for
Gradation Tex-110-E
stockpile, or project site (F) embankment cuts, as directed by the Engineer.
(B)
During stockpiling
EMBANKMENT Not required for ordinary compaction. Determine a new
operations, from completed
(CUTS & FILLS) Moisture/Density Tex-114-E optimum moisture and maximum density for each
stockpile, or project site
different material or notable change in material.
(B)
Not required for ordinary compaction. Determine a new
Fill: each 5,000 CY optimum moisture and maximum density for each
min. 1 per lift. different material or notable change in material.
(F) Correct the moisture contents measured by nuclear
density gauge in Tex-115-E with the moisture contents
In-place Density As designated by the
Tex-115-E determined in accordance with Tex-103-E, as
(A) Engineer
necessary for control, for each different material or
notable change in material and adjust the density
Cut: each 6,000 LF
accordingly. Materials such as RAP, gypsum, lime,
(F)
cement, and iron ore tend to bias the counts for
nuclear density gauges.

As shown above for As shown above for As shown above for

RETAINING WALL
Embankment Embankment Embankment
(NON-SELECT BACKFILL)
(Cuts and Fills) (Cuts and Fills) (Cuts and Fills)

During stockpiling
operations, from completed Each 5,000 CY
Gradation Tex-110-E
stockpile, or project site (F)
(B)

During stockpiling
RETAINING WALL For material with resistivity between 1,500 and 3,000
Resistivity operations, from completed Each 5,000 CY
(SELECT BACKFILL) Tex-129-E ohm-cm, determine chloride and sulfate content, as
(A) stockpile, or project site (F)
specified in Item 423.
(B)
During stockpiling
pH operations, from completed Each 5,000 CY
Tex-128-E
(A) stockpile, or project site (F)
(B)

3
 This is a guide for minimum sampling and testing.
Testing frequency may need to be increased for high material variability or when test results approach specification limits.

TABLE I – EMBANKMENTS, SUBGRADES, BACKFILL, AND BASE COURSES

PROJECT TESTS
LOCATION OR TIME OF FREQUENCY OF
MATERIAL OR PRODUCT TEST FOR TEST NUMBER REMARKS
SAMPLING (D) SAMPLING (F)
During stockpiling Test when backfill sources appear to contain particles
As directed by the
Soundness Tex-411-A operations, or from such as shale, caliche, or other soft, poor-durability
Engineer
completed stockpile particles.
Not required for rock backfill. For walls greater than
RETAINING WALL 500 ft. in length, perform one test per lift for every 500
(SELECT BACKFILL) ft. in length. (F)
(continued) In-place Density As designated by the One per backfill lift, Correct the moisture contents measured by nuclear
Tex-115-E
(A) Engineer. per wall density gauge in Tex-115-E with the moisture contents
determined in accordance with Tex-103-E for each
different material or notable change in material and
adjust the density accordingly.
During stockpiling
Liquid Limit operations, from completed Each 5,000 CY
Tex-104-E
(A) stockpile, or windrow (F)
(B)
During stockpiling
Plasticity Index operations, from completed Each 5,000 CY
Tex-106-E
(A) stockpile, or windrow (F)
(B)
During stockpiling
Gradation operations, from completed Each 5,000 CY
Tex-110-E
(A) stockpile, or windrow (F)
(B)
From completed stockpile at
Each 20,000 CY
Moisture/Density Tex-113-E the source Not required for ordinary compaction.
(F)
(E)
From completed stockpile at
Wet Ball Mill Each 20,000 CY
Tex-116-E the source As required by the plans.
UNTREATED BASE (A) (F)
(E)
COURSES
As required by the plans. When base material is from a
source where the District has a record of satisfactory
From completed stockpile triaxial results, the frequency of testing may be
Strength Each 20,000 CY
Tex-117-E at the source reduced to one per 30,000 CY. If any one test falls
(A) (F)
(E) below the minimum value required, the frequency of
testing will return to the original frequency of 20,000
CY.
Correct the moisture contents measured by nuclear
density gauge in Tex-115-E with the moisture contents
determined in accordance with Tex-103-E, as
Each 3,000 CY,
In-place Density As designated by the necessary for control, for each different material or
Tex-115-E min. 1 per lift
(A) Engineer notable change in material and adjust the density
(F)
accordingly. Materials such as RAP, gypsum, lime,
cement, and iron ore tend to bias the counts for
nuclear density gauges.
Thickness As designated by the Each 3,000 CY Not required where survey grade control documents
Tex-140-E
(A) Engineer (F) compliance.
4
 This is a guide for minimum sampling and testing.
Testing frequency may need to be increased for high material variability or when test results approach specification limits.

TABLE I – EMBANKMENTS, SUBGRADES, BACKFILL, AND BASE COURSES

PROJECT TESTS
LOCATION OR TIME OF FREQUENCY OF
MATERIAL OR PRODUCT TEST FOR TEST NUMBER REMARKS
SAMPLING (D) SAMPLING (F)
During stockpiling
Liquid Limit operations, from completed Each 5,000 CY When central mix site or plant is used, windrow
Tex-104-E
(A) stockpile, or windrow (F) sampling may be waived.
(B)
During stockpiling
Plasticity Index operations, from completed Each 5,000 CY
Tex-106-E
(A) stockpile, or windrow (F)
(B)
During stockpiling
Gradation operations, from completed Each 5,000 CY
Tex-110-E
(A) stockpile, or windrow (F)
(B)
From completed stockpile at
Wet Ball Mill Each 20,000 CY
Tex-116-E the source As required by the plans.
NEW BASE (A) (F)
(E)
MATERIAL
As required by the plans. When base material is from a
source where the District has a record of satisfactory
From completed stockpile at
Strength Each 20,000 CY triaxial results, the frequency of testing may be reduced
Tex-117-E the source
(A) (F) to one per 30,000 CY. If any one test falls below the
(E)
minimum value required, the frequency of testing will
return to the original frequency of 20,000 CY.

TREATED Correct the moisture contents measured by nuclear

SUBGRADE AND density gauge in Tex-115-E with the moisture contents
BASE COURSES Each 3,000 CY, determined in accordance with Tex-103-E for each
In-place Density As designated by the
Tex-115-E min. 1 per lift different material or notable change in material and
(A) Engineer
(F) adjust the density accordingly. Materials such as RAP,
gypsum and iron ore tend to bias the counts for
nuclear density gauges.

Hydrated Lime: 1
Per Project
Commercial Lime
Slurry: each 200 All lime sources must be on TxDOT’s Lime Quality
Compliance with tons of lime (F) Monitoring Program as described in DMS-6330.
LIME During delivery to project
DMS-6350 Carbide Lime Slurry: Sample frequency for Carbide Lime Slurry may be
each 100 tons of increased as directed by the Engineer.
lime (F)
Quick Lime: 1 Per
Project

Each 2,000 bbls.

Sampling and testing may be waived when the source
Compliance with Railroad car, truck, or for each type and
CEMENT is listed in the current Material Producer List for
DMS-4600 cement bins brand
Cement. (C)
(F)

Only materials from CSTM&P approved sources listed

FLY ASH Compliance with Project samples at location
1 per Project in the Material Producer List for Fly Ash will be
MATERIAL DMS-4615 designated by the Engineer
accepted. (C)

5
 This is a guide for minimum sampling and testing.
Testing frequency may need to be increased for high material variability or when test results approach specification limits.

TABLE I – EMBANKMENTS, SUBGRADES, BACKFILL, AND BASE COURSES

PROJECT TESTS
LOCATION OR TIME OF FREQUENCY OF
MATERIAL OR PRODUCT TEST FOR TEST NUMBER REMARKS
SAMPLING (D) SAMPLING (F)

At the beginning of the project, one test must be made

Tex-101-E Roadway, after pulverization As necessary for for each 4,500 CY or 6,000 tons until the Engineer is
Pulverization Gradation
Part III and mixing control satisfied that acceptable pulverization results are being
obtained.

At the beginning of the project, determine the

Completed stockpile or
Tex-120/121-E (Part I), Each 20,000 CY appropriate moisture/density curve for each different or
Moisture-Density roadway prior to placement
or Tex-127-E (F) notable change in material. If design is done prior to
(E)
the project, test may be waived.

Perform Tex-120-E Part II on Cement, Fly Ash and

Soil-Cement Testing Tex-120-E (Part II) From roadway windrow after As necessary for Lime-Fly Ash treated materials, and Tex-121-E on
TREATED Soil-Lime Testing Tex-121-E (Part II) treatment control Lime treated materials. Verifies Da value obtained at
SUBGRADE AND COMPLETE beginning of project. At the discretion of Engineer.
BASE COURSES MIXTURE
(continued) Determine the appropriate moisture/density curve for
each different material or notable change in material.
Correct the moisture contents measured by nuclear
density gauge in Tex-115-E with the moisture contents
Each 3,000 CY,
In-place Density As designated by the determined in accordance with Tex-103-E, as
Tex-115-E min 1 per lift
(A) Engineer necessary for control, for each different material or
(F)
notable change in material and adjust the density
accordingly. Stabilizers and materials such as RAP,
gypsum and iron ore tend to bias the counts for
nuclear density gauges.

Thickness As designated by the Each 3,000 CY Not required where survey grade control documents
Tex-140-E
(A) Engineer (F) are used for compliance

TABLE I – FOOTNOTES
A- When this project acceptance test fails but the product is accepted, document the reasons for acceptance on the Letter of Certification of Materials Used or in the SiteManager Remarks field.
B- Engineer will select any of these locations or any combinations thereof with the provision that the initial sample will be obtained from the completed stockpile at the source and at least one out of ten
consecutive samples will be taken at the project site (from the windrow for treated and untreated bases and embankments when possible).
C- Attach the corresponding QM test report for SiteManager projects to satisfy project sampling and testing requirements.

D - For acceptance testing, especially that which directly determines payment for the Contractor, sampling personnel should provide randomness in sampling by avoiding patterned sampling routines.
Examples of such sampling practices are as follows:
• Soils/Flexible Base: For gradation, liquid limit, and plastic limit, vary sampling between stockpiling operations, completed stockpile, windrow, and project site. Vary the time of day sampling is
performed.
• Aggregates: Sample aggregates nearest the point of incorporation into the work. Vary sampling between stockpiling operations, completed stockpile, belt sampling, and if deemed necessary,
railroad cars/trucks. Vary the time of day sampling is performed.

E - The Engineer will sample from the completed stockpile at the source and test prior to placement.
F - Each test performed that is based on a quantity of material is considered “or fraction thereof” for calculating number of tests.

6
 This is a guide for minimum sampling and testing.
Testing frequency may need to be increased for high material variability or when test results approach specification limits.

TABLE IA – ASPHALT STABILIZED BASE (Plant Mix)

PROJECT TESTS
LOCATION OR TIME OF FREQUENCY OF
MATERIAL OR PRODUCT TEST FOR TEST NUMBER REMARKS
SAMPLING (D) SAMPLING (E)

During stockpiling
Gradation Tex-200-F Each 5,000 CY
operations, from completed
(A) Part I (E)
stockpile, or prior to mixing

During stockpiling
Liquid Limit Each 5,000 CY
Tex-104-E operations, from completed
(A) (E)
stockpile, or prior to mixing

During stockpiling
Plasticity Index Each 5,000 CY
Tex-106-E operations, from completed
(A) (E)
stockpile, or prior to mixing

When L. A. Abrasion is specified, tests are not required when

Wet Ball Mill or During stockpiling
AGGREGATE Tex-116-E or Each 20,000 CY the published value of the source, as listed in the current
L. A. Abrasion operations, from completed
Tex-410-A (E) Material Producer list for CRSQC, meets the project
(A) stockpile, or prior to mixing
specifications. (B)

Coarse Aggregate During stockpiling

Tex-460-A 1 per project per
Angularity operations, from completed Not required for crushed stone sources.
Part I source
(A) stockpile, or prior to mixing

Hot aggregate bins, feeder 1 per project per When designated by the Engineer, test may be run on
Sand Equivalent Tex-203-F
belt, or stockpile source combined aggregates when multiple sources are used.

During stockpiling
Tex-217-F Each 10,000 CY
Decantation operations, from completed Required only for RAP and recycled aggregate.
Part II (E)
stockpile, or prior to mixing

Hydrated Lime: 1
Per Project.
Commercial Lime
Slurry: each 200
On projects requiring less than 50 tons, material from CSTM&P
Compliance with DMS- tons of lime (E)
LIME During delivery to project approved sources may be accepted on the basis of Producer's
6350 Carbide Lime
Certification without sampling.
Slurry: each 100
tons of lime (E)
Quick Lime: 1 Per
Project (C)

Sampled, tested and

One each for binder Test at least one sample taken from the project. Sample tack
Compliance with Item preapproved by CSTM&P.
and tack coat per coat at the distributor on the roadway. Sample binder at hot mix
ASPHALT BINDER 300 – Binder and Tack Take project samples when
project, per grade, plant. Binder should arrive on the project pre-approved. If not
Coat designated by the
per source. pre-approved, sample binder before use.
Engineer.

7
 This is a guide for minimum sampling and testing.
Testing frequency may need to be increased for high material variability or when test results approach specification limits.

TABLE IA – ASPHALT STABILIZED BASE (Plant Mix)

PROJECT TESTS
LOCATION OR TIME OF FREQUENCY OF
MATERIAL OR PRODUCT TEST FOR TEST NUMBER REMARKS
SAMPLING (D) SAMPLING (E)

Laboratory Density 20,000 CY

Plant or road
and/or Strength Tex-126-E (25,000 tons)
(D)
(A) (E)

Each 1,500 CY
Percent Asphalt Plant or road (2,000 tons) or days Determine correlation factors for ignition oven at a minimum of
Tex-236-F
(A) (D) production one per project.
(E)

COMPLETE MIXTURE As designated by the Each 2,500 CY

In-Place Density Not required for ordinary compaction or when air void
Tex-207-F Engineer (3,000 tons)
(A) requirements are waived.
(D) (E)

As designated by the 1 per project, per

Moisture Susceptibility Tex-530-C This test may be waived, when shown on the plans.
Engineer design

Thickness As designated by the Each 3,000 CY May be waived for level-up courses over existing pavement
Tex-140-E
(A) Engineer (E) surfaces

TABLE IA – FOOTNOTES
A- When this project acceptance test fails but the product is accepted, document the reasons for acceptance on the Letter of Certification of Materials Used or in the SiteManager Remarks field.

B- Engineer will select any of these locations or any combinations thereof with the provision that at least one out of ten consecutive samples will be taken at the project site (from the windrow for treated and
untreated bases and embankments when possible).

C- Attach the corresponding QM test report for SiteManager projects to satisfy project sampling and testing requirements.

D - For acceptance testing, especially that which directly determines payment for the Contractor, sampling personnel should provide randomness in sampling by avoiding patterned sampling routines.
Examples of such sampling practices are as follows:
• Soils/flexible base: Vary sampling between stockpiling operations, completed stockpile, windrow, and project site. Vary the time of day sampling is performed.
• Aggregates: Sample aggregates nearest the point of incorporation into the work. Vary sampling between stockpiling operations, completed stockpile, belt sampling, and if deemed necessary,
railroad cars/trucks. Vary the time of day sampling is performed.

E - Each test performed that is based on a quantity of material is considered “or fraction thereof” for calculating number of tests.

8
 This is a guide for minimum sampling and testing.
Testing frequency may need to be increased for high material variability or when test results approach specification limits.

TABLE II – SURFACE TREATMENTS

PROJECT TESTS
LOCATION OR TIME OF FREQUENCY OF
MATERIAL OR PRODUCT TEST FOR TEST NUMBER REMARKS
SAMPLING (C) SAMPLING (D)

Gradation At source or at point of One each 1,000 CY Rate may be reduced to one each 2,000 CY if the
Tex-200-F, Part I
(A) delivery (D) Engineer approves a contractor quality control plan.

Sampling and testing are not required when the

L. A. Abrasion 1 per 20,000 CY published value of the source, as listed in the current
Tex-410-A Stockpile
(A) (D) Material Producer list for BRSQC, meets the project
specifications. (B)

Sampling and testing are not required when the

Magnesium Soundness 1 per 20,000 CY published value of the source, as listed in the current
Tex-411-A Stockpile
(A) (D) Material Producer list for BRSQC, meets the project
specifications. (B)

Sampling and testing are not required when the

Surface Aggregate
Tex-612-J 1 per 20,000 CY published value of the source, as listed in the current
Classification Stockpile
Tex-411-A (D) Material Producer list for BRSQC, meets the project
(A)
specifications. (B)

Pressure Slake 1 per 20,000 CY

Tex-431-A Stockpile Same as above. Required only for lightweight aggregate.
(A) (D)

Freeze Thaw 1 per 20,000 CY

Tex-432-A Stockpile Same as above. Required only for lightweight aggregate.
(A) (D)

1 per 20,000 CY
AGGREGATE Unit Weight Tex-404-A Stockpile Same as above. Required only for lightweight aggregate.
(D)
24 hr Water Absorption 1 per 20,000 CY
Tex-433-A Stockpile Same as above. Required only for lightweight aggregate.
(A) (D)
Coarse Aggregate 1 per 20,000 CY
Tex-460-A Stockpile Only required for crushed gravel.
Angularity (D)
Deleterious Material Tex-217-F 1 per 10,000 CY
Stockpile
(A) Part I (D)
Decantation 1 per 10,000 CY
Tex-406-A Stockpile
(A) (D)
Frequency as
Flakiness Index Tex-224-F Stockpile directed by the
Engineer.
Test not used for acceptance. Compare result to
published value listed in the current Material Producer
Micro Deval Tex-461-A Stockpile 1 per project List for BRSQC. Submit sample to CSTM&P for
Soundness and LA Abrasion testing when results differ
by more than 3% points.
Required only for Limestone Rock Asphalt. Not required
White Rock Count Tex-220-F Stockpile
when CSTM&P provides inspection at the plant.
Naturally Impregnated Required only for Limestone Rock Asphalt. Not required
Tex-236-F Stockpile
Bitumen Content when CSTM&P provides inspection at the plant.

9
 This is a guide for minimum sampling and testing.
Testing frequency may need to be increased for high material variability or when test results approach specification limits.

TABLE II – SURFACE TREATMENTS

PROJECT TESTS
LOCATION OR TIME OF FREQUENCY OF
MATERIAL OR PRODUCT TEST FOR TEST NUMBER REMARKS
SAMPLING (C) SAMPLING (D)

Frequency as
directed by the
PRECOATED AGGREGATE Asphalt Content Tex-236-F Stockpile Engineer when a
target value is
specified.

Sampled, tested and

preapproved by
CSTM&P. Take project
Compliance with 1 per project, per Binder should arrive on the project pre-approved. If not
ASPHALT samples when
Item 300 grade, per source pre-approved, sample binder before use.
designated by the
Engineer from the
distributor or transport.

TABLE II – FOOTNOTES
A- When this project acceptance test fails but the product is accepted, document the reasons for acceptance on the Letter of Certification of Materials Used or in the SiteManager Remarks field.
B- Attach the corresponding QM test report for SiteManager projects to satisfy project sampling and testing requirements.

C - For acceptance testing, especially that which directly determines payment for the Contractor, sampling personnel should provide randomness in sampling by avoiding patterned sampling routines.
Examples of such sampling practices are as follows:
• Aggregates: Sample aggregates nearest the point of incorporation into the work. Vary sampling between stockpiling operations, completed stockpile, belt sampling, and if deemed necessary,
railroad cars/trucks. Vary the time of day sampling is performed.

D - Each test performed that is based on a quantity of material is considered “or fraction thereof” for calculating number of tests.

10
 This is a guide for minimum sampling and testing.
Testing frequency may need to be increased for high material variability or when test results approach specification limits.

TABLE III – HYDRAULIC CEMENT CONCRETE – STRUCTURAL (Classes: C, F, H, S, DC, CO, K, LMC, or SS)
PROJECT TESTS
LOCATION OR TIME OF FREQUENCY OF
MATERIAL OR PRODUCT TEST FOR TEST NUMBER REMARKS
SAMPLING (D) SAMPLING (E)
Each 20,000 CY of
Decantation concrete (each
Tex-406-A
(B) source)
(E)
Test combined aggregate when used. At the beginning of
Each 1,000 CY of the project, one test will be made for each 500 CY of
Sieve Analysis concrete (each concrete until three consecutive passing tests are obtained.
Tex-401-A
(A) (B) source) The first test must be performed at the beginning of project
(E) production. Then frequency of testing can be reduced to one
COARSE From stockpile at concrete test per 1,000 CY of concrete.
AGGREGATE plant
Deleterious Materials 1 per project or as
Tex-413-A
(B) necessary for control

Los Angeles Abrasion Sampling and testing are not required when the published
Tex-410-A Two, each source value of the source, as listed in the current Material Producer
(A) (B) list for CRSQC, meets the project specifications. (C)
5-cycle Magnesium Sampling and testing are not required when the published
Sulfate Soundness Tex-411-A Two, each source value of the source, as listed in the current Material Producer
(A) (B) list for CRSQC, meets the project specifications. (C)
Sand Equivalent 1 per project or as
MINERAL Tex-203-F Test combined aggregate when used.
(B) necessary for control
AGGREGATE
Organic Impurities 1 per project, per
Tex-408-A
(B) source
At the beginning of the project, one test will be made for each
Each 1,000 CY of
Sieve Analysis 500 CY of concrete until three consecutive passing tests are
concrete (each
Tex-401-A obtained. The first test must be performed at the beginning
(A) (B) source)
of project production. Then frequency of testing can be
(E)
FINE From stockpile at concrete reduced to one test per 1,000 CY of concrete.
AGGREGATE plant For Fineness Modulus, test combined aggregate when used.
Fineness Modulus 1 per project or as
Tex-402-A Test to confirm material variability when strength values are
(B) necessary for control
in question.
Deleterious Material 1 per project or as Test to confirm material variability when strength values are
Tex-413-A
(B) necessary for control in question.

Only for concrete subject to direct traffic. Sampling and

Acid Insoluble Residue testing are not required when the published value of the
Tex-612-J Two, each source
(A) (B) source, as listed in the current Material Producer list for
CRSQC, meets the project specifications. (C)
MINERAL Sieve Analysis From stockpile or silo at
Tex-401-A Two, each source
FILLER (A) concrete plant

Compliance with Each 1,000 bbls.

Railroad car, truck, bags (For each type and
SILICA FUME DMS-4630
or silos brand)
(A) (E)

11
 This is a guide for minimum sampling and testing.
Testing frequency may need to be increased for high material variability or when test results approach specification limits.

TABLE III – HYDRAULIC CEMENT CONCRETE – STRUCTURAL (Classes: C, F, H, S, DC, CO, K, LMC, or SS)
PROJECT TESTS
LOCATION OR TIME OF FREQUENCY OF
MATERIAL OR PRODUCT TEST FOR TEST NUMBER REMARKS
SAMPLING (D) SAMPLING (E)

Compliance with Each 1,000 bbls.

METAKAOLIN DMS-4635 Railroad car, truck or silos (For each type and
brand)
(A) (E)
Verify if cement, fly ash, ground granulated blast furnace
Compliance with slag, and admixture sources are listed in the Material
Min. 1 design per
MIX DESIGN Standard Specification At source (if not approved) Producer List. If not, sample and submit to CSTM&P for
class, per source
Item 421.4.A testing. Water testing is contracted by the concrete supplier
(commercial lab report to be reviewed by TxDOT).
Sampled at jobsite if not
Compliance with sampled at source by 1 per batch or Sampling may be waived when the source is listed in the
JOINT MATERIAL
DMS-6300 CSTM&P; tested by shipment Material Producer List for Joint Sealers. (C)
CSTM&P. See remarks.
Sampled at jobsite if not
Compliance with sampled at source by 1 per batch or Sampling may be waived when the source is listed in the
DMS-4650 CSTM&P; tested by shipment Material Producer List for Concrete Curing Compounds. (C)
CURING COMPOUND CSTM&P. See remarks.

ASTM Sample from spray nozzle or from storage container. Ensure

% Solids Sampled at jobsite 1 per project
D 2369 container has been agitated and mixed prior to sampling.

Sampled at jobsite if not

Compliance with sampled at source by 1 per batch or Sampling may be waived when the source is listed in the
EVAPORATION RETARDANTS
DMS-4650 CSTM&P; tested by shipment Material Producer list for Evaporation Retardants. (C)
CSTM&P. See remarks.
Sampled at jobsite if not
Compliance with the Std. Only materials from CSTM&P approved sources listed in the
sampled at source by
REINFORCING STEEL Specifications & Spec. As Specified Material Producer List for Reinforcing Steel Mills and Seven
CSTM&P; tested by
Provisions Wire Steel Strand will be accepted. (C)
CSTM&P. See remarks.
3 couplers per lot
Only materials from CSTM&P approved sources listed in the
Compliance with Sampled at jobsite; Tested (500 couplers) for
MECHANICAL COUPLERS Tex-743-I Material Producer List for Mechanical Couplers will be
DMS-4510 by CSTM&P each type, model,
accepted. (C)
bar size and grade

Compliance with
Min. of 1 test per
LATEX DMS-4640 for concrete Sampled at jobsite.
project
chemical admixtures

Compliance with
DMS-6160, unless This material is approved at the job site by the Engineer on a
WATERSTOP
otherwise shown on basis of certification. No testing is required.
plans
Compliance with Sampled at jobsite if not
1 per batch or Sampling may be waived when the source is listed in the
EPOXY DMS-6100, unless pre-approved by
shipment Material Producer List for Epoxies and Adhesives. (C)
otherwise specified CSTM&P.

12
 This is a guide for minimum sampling and testing.
Testing frequency may need to be increased for high material variability or when test results approach specification limits.

TABLE III – HYDRAULIC CEMENT CONCRETE – STRUCTURAL (Classes: C, F, H, S, DC, CO, K, LMC, or SS)
PROJECT TESTS
LOCATION OR TIME OF FREQUENCY OF
MATERIAL OR PRODUCT TEST FOR TEST NUMBER REMARKS
SAMPLING (D) SAMPLING (E)

Sampling must be in accordance with Tex-407-A.

4 cylinders for each Two cylinders shall be tested at 7 days and if the average
60 CY per class, per value is below the target value as defined in 421.4.B, the
day remaining 2 cylinders shall be tested at 28 days. If the
(For bridge railing average value of the 2 cylinders tested at 7 days meets or
and traffic railing, exceeds the target value, but is below the minimum design
Compressive Strength
Tex-418-A testing may be strength listed in Item 421 Table 5, every third sampling
(A)
reduced to 4 frequency shall be tested at 28 days. If the average value of
cylinders per 180 CY the 2 cylinders tested at 7 days meets the minimum design
per class regardless strength listed in Item 421 Table 5, the two remaining
of days) cylinders are not required to be tested. However, testing and
(E) recording the 28 day strengths would be helpful when
At point of concrete adjusting the required strength overdesign.
placement
Sampling must be in accordance with Tex-407-A.
CONCRETE For Class S, F and H ready mix concrete for bridge slab only,
Slump Tex-415-A air, slump, and temperature must be checked as necessary
to obtain a desired consistency with a minimum of the first
three loads being tested. Thereafter, test each third load for
1 test per 4 strength both slump and air content. Perform slump and air content
Entrained Air Tex-416-A or specimens tests on the same load from which strength test specimens
(A) Tex-414-A are made. Check temperature of every load for bridge slabs
and mass concrete placements. When air-entrainment
requirements have been waived by the plans but the
Temperature of Concrete concrete mix still includes an air-entrainment agent, continue
Tex-422-A
(A) to test for air at the listed frequency.

During dry run and during

Slab Thickness and Tex-423-A concrete placement Min. 6 – Max. 18 per span, as per test method. Record
1 per span
Depth of Reinforcement Part II (Bridge decks and direct locations and dimensions and place in project records.
traffic culverts)

TABLE III – FOOTNOTES

A- When this project acceptance test fails but the product is accepted, document the reasons for acceptance on the Letter of Certification of Materials Used or in the SiteManager Remarks field.
B- These Project Tests may be used for one or more projects being furnished concrete from the same plant during the same period.
C - Attach the corresponding QM test report for SiteManager projects to satisfy project sampling and testing requirements.

D - For acceptance testing, especially that which directly determines payment for the Contractor, sampling personnel should provide randomness in sampling by avoiding patterned sampling routines.
Examples of such sampling practices are as follows:
• Aggregates: Sample aggregates nearest the point of incorporation into the work. Vary sampling between stockpiling operations, completed stockpile, and if deemed necessary, railroad
cars/trucks. Vary the time of day sampling is performed.
• Concrete (structural): Always sample as near as practicable to the point of placement. For strength testing, vary the time of day or the number of truck from which the concrete is sampled.
Tests for slump, air, and temperature should be done often to ensure the consistent control of the concrete production.

E - Each test performed that is based on a quantity of material is considered “or fraction thereof” for calculating number of tests.

13
 This is a guide for minimum sampling and testing.
Testing frequency may need to be increased for high material variability or when test results approach specification limits.

TABLE IV – HYDRAULIC CEMENT CONCRETE – NON-STRUCTURAL CONCRETE (Classes: A, B, D, or E)

PROJECT TESTS
LOCATION OR TIME OF FREQUENCY OF
MATERIAL OR PRODUCT TEST FOR TEST NUMBER REMARKS
SAMPLING (C) SAMPLING (D)

Compressive 2 cylinders per 180 CY,

Strength Sampling must be in accordance with Tex-407-A.
Tex-418-A per class
Strength will be determined by 7-day specimens.
(A) At point of concrete (D)
CONCRETE
placement
Entrained Air Tex-416-A or 1 test per 2 strength When required by specifications or plans.
(A) Tex-414-A specimens Sampling must be in accordance with Tex-407-A.

Verify if cement, fly ash, ground granulated blast furnace slag,

Compliance with and admixture sources are listed in the Material Producer List. If
Min. 1 design per class,
MIX DESIGN the Standard At source if not approved. not, sample and submit to CSTM&P for testing. Water testing is
per source
Specification contracted by the concrete supplier (commercial lab report to be
reviewed by TxDOT).

1 test per project,

Compliance with Railroad car, truck, bags
SILICA FUME per class
DMS-4630 or silos
(for each type and brand)

1 test per project,

Compliance with Railroad car, truck or
METAKAOLIN per class
DMS-4635 silos
(for each type and brand)

TABLE IV – FOOTNOTES
A- When this project acceptance test fails but the product is accepted, document the reasons for acceptance on the Letter of Certification of Materials Used or in the SiteManager Remarks field.
B- Attach the corresponding QM test report for SiteManager projects to satisfy project sampling and testing requirements.

C- For acceptance testing, especially that which directly determines payment for the Contractor, sampling personnel should provide randomness in sampling by avoiding patterned sampling routines.
Examples of such sampling practices are as follows:
• Concrete (miscellaneous): Always sample as near as practicable to the point of placement. For strength testing, vary the time of day or the number of truck from which the concrete is sampled.

D- Each test performed that is based on a quantity of material is considered “or fraction thereof” for calculating number of tests.

14
 This is a guide for minimum sampling and testing.
Testing frequency may need to be increased for high material variability or when test results approach specification limits.

TABLE V – HYDRAULIC CEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENT (Classes: P, DC, CO, LMC, K, or HES)
PROJECT TESTS
LOCATION OR TIME FREQUENCY OF
MATERIAL OR PRODUCT TEST FOR TEST NUMBER REMARKS
OF SAMPLING SAMPLING (D)

Each 20,000 CY of
concrete (each
Decantation Tex-406-A
source)
(D)
Sieve Analysis As necessary for
Tex-401-A Test combined aggregate when used.
(A) control
Each 20,000 CY of
COARSE From stockpile at
concrete (each
AGGREGATE Deleterious Materials Tex-413-A concrete plant
source)
(D)
L.A Abrasion
Tex-410-A Sampling and testing are not required when the published value
(A)
of the source, as listed in the current Material Producer list for
5-Cycle Magnesium Two, each source
CRSQC, meets the project specifications.
Sulfate Soundness Tex-411-A (C)
(A)
Each 3,000 CY of
concrete (Each source
Test combined aggregate when used. No less than one per
Sand Equivalent Tex-203-F or combination of
week’s production
MINERAL sources)
AGGREGATE (D)
1 per project, per
Organic Impurities Tex-408-A
source
Sieve Analysis
Tex-401-A
FINE (A) From stockpile at As necessary for
Test combined aggregate when used.
AGGREGATE Fineness Modulus concrete plant control
Tex-402-A
(B)
Each 20,000 CY of
Deleterious Material concrete (each
Tex-413-A
(B) source)
(D)

Acid Insoluble Sampling and testing are not required when the published value
1 per project, per
Tex-612-J of the source, as listed in the current Material Producer list for
(A) source
CRSQC, meets the project specifications. (C)

At the beginning of the project one test will be made for each
MINERAL From storage at 3,000 CY of concrete 1,500 CY of concrete until three consecutive passing tests are
Sieve Analysis Tex-401-A
FILLER concrete plant (D) obtained. Then frequency of testing can be reduced to each
3,000 CY of concrete. (D)
Verify if cement, fly ash, ground granulated blast furnace slag,
Compliance with the and admixture sources are listed in the Material Producer List. If
At source, if not Min. 1 design, per
MIX DESIGN Standard Specifications not, sample and submit to CSTM&P for testing. Water testing is
approved class, per source
Item 421.4.A contracted by the concrete supplier (commercial lab report to be
reviewed by TxDOT).
15
 This is a guide for minimum sampling and testing.
Testing frequency may need to be increased for high material variability or when test results approach specification limits.

TABLE V – HYDRAULIC CEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENT (Classes: P, DC, CO, LMC, K, or HES)
PROJECT TESTS
LOCATION OR TIME FREQUENCY OF
MATERIAL OR PRODUCT TEST FOR TEST NUMBER REMARKS
OF SAMPLING SAMPLING (D)

Each 1,000 bbls.

Compliance with Railroad car, truck, (For each type and
SILICA FUME
DMS-4630 bags or silos brand)
(D)
Each 1,000 bbls.
Compliance with Railroad car, truck or (For each type and
METAKAOLIN
DMS-4635 silos brand)
(D)

Sampled at jobsite if
not sampled at source
Compliance with DMS- 1 per batch or Sampling may be waived when the source is listed in the
JOINT MATERIAL by CSTM&P; tested by
6310 shipment Material Producer List for Joint Sealers. (C)
CSTM&P. See
remarks.

Sampled at jobsite if
Compliance with not sampled at source
1 per batch or Sampling may be waived when the source is listed in the
by CSTM&P; tested by
DMS-4650 shipment Material Producer List for Concrete Curing Compounds. (C)
CSTM&P. See
CURING COMPOUND remarks.
At point of concrete
ASTM Sample from spray nozzle or from storage container. Ensure
% Solids placement – spray 2 per project
D 2369 container has been agitated and mixed prior to sampling.
nozzle
Sampled at jobsite if
EVAPORATION Compliance with not sampled at source
1 per batch or Sampling may be waived when the source is listed in the
by CSTM&P; tested by
RETARDANTS DMS-4650 shipment Material Producer list for Evaporation Retardants. (C)
CSTM&P. See
remarks.
Compliance with the Std. Only materials from CSTM&P approved sources listed in the
REINFORCING STEEL Specifications & Spec. As Specified Sampled at jobsite if Material Producer List for Reinforcing Steel Mills and Seven Wire
Provisions not sampled at source Steel Strand will be accepted. (C)
by CSTM&P; tested by
CSTM&P. See Refer to Tex-711-I for
Sampling may be waived when the source is listed in the
MULTIPLE PIECE TIE BARS remarks. sampling rates if not
Material Producer List for Multiple Piece Tie Bar Producers. (C)
CSTM&P approved.

Sampled at jobsite if
Compliance with not pre-approved by One batch per Sampling may be waived when the source is listed in the
EPOXY
DMS-6100 CSTM&P. See shipment Material Producer List for Epoxies and Adhesives. (C)
remarks.

16
 This is a guide for minimum sampling and testing.
Testing frequency may need to be increased for high material variability or when test results approach specification limits.

TABLE V – HYDRAULIC CEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENT (Classes: P, DC, CO, LMC, K, or HES)
PROJECT TESTS
LOCATION OR TIME FREQUENCY OF
MATERIAL OR PRODUCT TEST FOR TEST NUMBER REMARKS
OF SAMPLING SAMPLING (D)

Sampling shall be in accordance with Tex-407-A.

When the contract requires the project testing to be by the
Engineer, the frequency and job control testing will be in
accordance with the item of work.
Strength 2 cylinders for every
Tex-448-A or At point of concrete Split sample verification testing used when contractor performs
10 contractor job
(A) (B) Tex-418-A placement job control testing.
control tests
When job control testing by the contractor is waived by the plans,
the frequency of sampling shall be one test (2 specimens) for
each 3,000 SY of concrete or fraction thereof or per day and split
sample verification testing shall be waived.

Slump is not required for slip-formed pavement.

Slump Tex-415-A Sampling shall be in accordance with Tex-407-A.
When the contract requires the project testing to be by the
CONCRETE 1 test for every 10 Engineer, the frequency and job control testing will be in
contractor job control accordance with the item of work.
tests Split sample verification testing used when contractor performs
At time and location
Entrained Air Tex-416-A or job control testing.
strength specimens are
(A) Tex-414-A made When air-entrainment requirements have been waived by the
plans but the concrete mix still includes an air-entrainment agent,
continue to test for air at the listed frequency.

1 test for every 10

Temperature Tex-422-A contractor job control
tests

Every 500 feet

Thickness Tex-423-A Center of each lane Methods other than Tex-423-A may be shown on the plans.
(D)

TABLE V – FOOTNOTES
A- When this project acceptance test fails but the product is accepted, document the reasons for acceptance on the Letter of Certification of Materials Used or in the SiteManager Remarks field.
B- When a project test does not meet the specified strength requirements and a reduced pay factor is assigned, the analysis shall be documented on the Letter of Certification of Materials Used.
C - Attach the corresponding QM test report for SiteManager projects to satisfy project sampling and testing requirements.
D- Each test performed that is based on a quantity of material is considered “or fraction thereof” for calculating number of tests.

17
 This is a guide for minimum sampling and testing.
Testing frequency may need to be increased for high material variability or when test results approach specification limits.

TABLE VI – ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT (Items 341, 342, 344, and 346)
PROJECT TESTS
LOCATION FREQUENCY OF
MATERIAL OR PRODUCT TEST FOR TEST NUMBER REMARKS
(Per Design) SAMPLING

L. A. Abrasion
Tex-410-A
(A) Sampling and testing are not required when the published value of the
1 per project, per
source, as listed in the current Material Producer list for BRSQC,
Magnesium Sulfate source
meets the project specifications. (C)
Soundness Tex-411-A
(A)

Approximately 1 per Testing frequency may be reduced or eliminated based on a

Micro Deval Tex 461-A
every 12 Sublots satisfactory test history.
Stockpile
COARSE AGGREGATE
(B) Gradation used to determine that no more than 20% passes a #8
Gradation Tex-200-F sieve.
As directed by the
Deleterious Material & Engineer
Tex-217-F The Engineer may perform tests on independent or split samples to
Decant verify Contractor test results.
Flat and Elongated
Tex-280-F
Particles 1 per project, per The timing of when the test is performed is at the discretion of the
Coarse Aggregate Tex-460-A source Engineer.
Angularity Part I

Tex-217-F
Decant RAP not allowed in Item 342.
Part II Stockpile As directed by the
RAP
(B) Engineer
Plasticity Index Tex-106-E Plasticity Index only required when the Decant exceeds 5%.

Bar Linear Shrinkage Tex-107-E Does not apply to Item 342.

The Engineer may perform tests on independent or split samples to

Organic Impurities Tex-408-A Stockpile As directed by the
FINE AGGREGATE verify Contractor test results.
(B) Engineer
Gradation used to determine if the material meets gradation
Gradation Tex-200-F
requirements of fine aggregates.

Bar Linear Shrinkage Tex-107-E

As directed by the The Engineer may perform tests on independent or split samples to
MINERAL FILLER Bin or Silo
Engineer verify Contractor test results.
Gradation Tex-200-F

Does not apply to Item 342.

Stockpiles, hot bins 1 per project, per
COMBINED AGGREGATE Sand Equivalent Tex-203-F The timing of when the test is performed is at the discretion of the
or feeder belts source, per design
Engineer.

18
 This is a guide for minimum sampling and testing.
Testing frequency may need to be increased for high material variability or when test results approach specification limits.

TABLE VI – ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT (Items 341, 342, 344, and 346)
PROJECT TESTS
LOCATION FREQUENCY OF
MATERIAL OR PRODUCT TEST FOR TEST NUMBER REMARKS
(Per Design) SAMPLING

Sampled, tested
and pre-approved
Compliance with Item 1 each for binder Test a minimum of one sample taken from the project. Sample tack
by CSTM&P.
300 and tack coat per coat at the distributor on the roadway. Sample binder at hot mix plant.
ASPHALT BINDER Project test sampled
Binder & Tack Coat project, per grade, Binder should arrive on the project pre-approved. If not pre-approved,
at the Plant for
(A) per source sample binder before use.
Binder & Road for
Tack Coat

PROJECT TESTS PROJECT INDEPENDENT

ASSURANCE TESTS
MATERIAL OR TEST FREQUENCY
TEST FOR LOCATION LOCATION FREQUENCY REMARKS
PRODUCT NUMBER (Per Design)

Engineer Truck
Asphalt Content (%) Determine correlation factors for ignition oven use at a
Tex-236-F Sample Minimum 1 per Lot
(A) minimum of one per project.
(D)
1 per 10 Lots
Truck Sample Plant only if compactor
Voids in Mineral
Tex-207-F Produced 1 per Sublot Truck is shared by Does not apply to Item 342.
Aggregates (VMA)
(D) Contractor and
State
Engineer Truck Minimum 1 per 12
Gradation Determine correlation factors for ignition oven use at a
Tex-236-F Sample Sublots
(A) minimum of one per project.
(D) (E)

Boil Test Tex-530-C Truck Sample Unless waived by the Engineer.

COMPLETE Unless waived by the Engineer.

Indirect Tensile – Dry Tex-226-F 1 per project
MIXTURE Does not apply to Item 342.

Tex-212-F Engineer Truck

Moisture Content
Part II Sample

1 per 10 Lots
1 per Sublot only if compactor
Lab Molded Density Truck Sample
Tex-207-F 1 per Lot for Item Truck is shared by
(A) (D)
342 Contractor and
State
1 per project
Drain Down Test Engineer Truck
Tex-235-F 1 per Lot for Item Not required for Item 341 and Item 344.
(A) Sample
342
Hamburg Wheel
Engineer Truck Sample during production.
Tracker Tex-242-F 1 per project
Sample Does not apply to Item 342.
(A)

19
 This is a guide for minimum sampling and testing.
Testing frequency may need to be increased for high material variability or when test results approach specification limits.

TABLE VI – ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT (Items 341, 342, 344, and 346)
PROJECT TESTS
FREQUENCY
MATERIAL OR PRODUCT TEST FOR TEST NUMBER LOCATION REMARKS
(Per Design)

In-Place Air Voids Roadway Two cores taken per Sublot and averaged.
Tex-207-F 2 cores per Sublot
(A) (D) Does not apply to Item 342.

Segregation
Profile Tex-207-F
Part V
(A)
Does not apply to Item 342.
Joint Density Tex-207-F Roadway
(A) Part VII
1 per project
Tack Coat
Tex-243-F
ROADWAY Adhesion

Immediately behind
Thermal Profile Tex-244-F
paver

Ride Quality
Type A
Tex-1001-S Travel Lanes As per Specification
Type B
(A)

Tex-246-F
Permeability Roadway 1 per project Only applies to Item 342.
Part I

Collect invoices and manufacturer’s certification for material delivered and

Compliance with Sampled, tested, and
FABRIC UNDERSEAL ensure the material is on the approved Material Producer List. Verify
DMS-6220 approved by CSTM&P
approved test stamp.

TABLE VI – FOOTNOTES
A- When this project acceptance test fails but the product is accepted, document the reasons for acceptance on the Letter of Certification of Materials Used or in the SiteManager Remarks field. This letter
is required only for Asphalt Content and/or Gradation when production of complete mixture is suspended as required by QC/QA specifications.
B- Sampling may be performed at the plant, quarry, or both. Aggregate properties may be re-tested at any time during the project. These project tests may be used for one or more projects furnishing hot
mix with the same aggregate source.
C- Attach the corresponding QM test report for SiteManager projects to satisfy project sampling and testing requirements.
D - Perform random sampling as specified in Tex-225-F, Random Selection of Bituminous Mixture Samples.
E - Each test performed that is based on a quantity of material is considered “or fraction thereof” for calculating number of tests.

20
 This is a guide for minimum sampling and testing.
Testing frequency may need to be increased for high material variability or when test results approach specification limits.

TABLE VII – ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT (Items 334)

(Refer to DMS-9210, Limestone Rock Asphalt (LRA) for testing requirements for Item 330.)
PROJECT TESTS
FREQUENCY
MATERIAL OR PRODUCT TEST FOR TEST NUMBER LOCATION REMARKS
(Per Design) (F)

L. A. Abrasion
Tex-410-A
(A) Sampling and testing are not required when the published value of the
source, as listed in the current Material Producer list for BRSQC, meets
Magnesium Sulfate the project specifications. (D)
Soundness Tex-411-A
(A)

To determine that no more than 20% passes a #8 sieve.

Gradation Tex-200-F The timing of when the test is performed is at the discretion of the
Engineer.
Stockpile 1 per project, Testing frequency may be reduced or eliminated based on a
COARSE AGGREGATE Micro Deval Tex-461-A (B) per source satisfactory test history.

Flat and Elongated The timing of when the test is performed is at the discretion of the
Tex-280-F
Particles Engineer.
Only applies to gravel. Unless otherwise shown on plans.
Coarse Aggregate Tex-460-A
The timing of when the test is performed is at the discretion of the
Angularity Part I
Engineer.

Deleterious Material The timing of when the test is performed is at the discretion of the
Tex-217-F
and Decant Engineer.

Bar Linear
Tex-107-E
Shrinkage The timing of when the test is performed is at the discretion of the
Engineer.
Organic Impurities Tex-408-A Stockpile 1 per project,
FINE AGGREGATE
(B) per source
Not required for Item 330.
Gradation Tex-200-F Used to determine if the material meets gradation requirements of fine
aggregates.
Bar Linear
Tex-107-E
Shrinkage
1 per project,
MINERAL FILLER Bin or Silo
per source
Gradation Tex-200-F The timing of when the test is performed is at the discretion of the
Engineer.
Sand Equivalent Tex-203-F Stockpiles, hot bins or 1 per project,
COMBINED AGGREGATE
feeder belts per source
Sampled, tested and
Compliance with pre-approved by Test a minimum of one sample from production. Sample tack coat at
Item 300 1 each for binder and
CSTM&P. Project test the distributor on the roadway. Sample binder at hot mix plant. Binder
ASPHALT BINDER tack coat per project,
Binder & Tack Coat sampled at the Plant should arrive on the project pre-approved. If not pre-approved, sample
per grade, per source
(A) (C) for Binder & Road for binder before use.
Tack Coat

21
 This is a guide for minimum sampling and testing.
Testing frequency may need to be increased for high material variability or when test results approach specification limits.

TABLE VII – ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT (Items 334)

(Refer to DMS-9210, Limestone Rock Asphalt (LRA) for testing requirements for Item 330.)
PROJECT TESTS
FREQUENCY
MATERIAL OR PRODUCT TEST FOR TEST NUMBER LOCATION REMARKS
(Per Design) (F)

Asphalt Content (%) Minimum of

Engineer Truck Sample Determine correlation factors for ignition oven use at a minimum of one
Tex-236-F 1 per 5,000 tons
(A) (E) per project.
(F)
Truck Sample
Voids in Mineral 1 per 5,000 tons
Tex-207-F Plant Produced
Aggregates (VMA) (F)
(E)

Gradation Minimum 1 per 5,000

Determine correlation factors for ignition oven use at a minimum of one
Tex-236-F Truck Sample tons
(A) per project.
(F)
The timing of when the test is performed is at the discretion of the
Boil Test Tex-530-C 1 per project
COMPLETE MIXTURE Engineer.
Tex-212-F 1 per 5,000 tons Performed by CSTM&P at the point of production for payment
Moisture Content
Part II (F) calculations.

Hydrocarbon-Volatile 1 per 5,000 tons The timing of when the test is performed is at the discretion of the
Tex-213-F
Content (F) Engineer.
Truck Sample
Lab Molded Density 1 per 5,000 tons
Tex-207-F
(A) (F)

Hveem Stability 1 per 5,000 tons The timing of when the test is performed is at the discretion of the
Tex-208-F
(A) (F) Engineer.

The timing of when the test is performed is at the discretion of the

Tack Coat Adhesion Tex-243-F Roadway 1 per project
Engineer.

ROADWAY Ride Quality

Type A
Tex-1001-S Travel Lanes As per Specification Engineer may verify Contractor’s results.
Type B
(A)

TABLE VII – FOOTNOTES

A- When this project acceptance test fails but the product is accepted, document the reasons for acceptance on the Letter of Certification of Materials Used or in the SiteManager Remarks field.
B- Sampling may be performed at the plant, quarry, or both. Aggregate properties may be re-tested at any time during the project.
C- Or as called for in the Specifications.
D - Attach the corresponding QM test report for SiteManager projects to satisfy project sampling and testing requirements.
E - Perform random sampling as specified in Tex-225-F, Random Selection of Bituminous Mixture Samples.
F - Each test performed that is based on a quantity of material is considered “or fraction thereof” for calculating number of tests.

22
 This is a guide for minimum sampling and testing.
Testing frequency may need to be increased for high material variability or when test results approach specification limits.

TABLE VIII – ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT (Item 340)

PROJECT TESTS

MATERIAL OR PRODUCT TEST FOR TEST NUMBER LOCATION FREQUENCY (E) REMARKS

L. A. Abrasion
Tex-410-A
(A) Sampling and testing are not required when the published value of the
1 per project,
source, as listed in the current Material Producer list for BRSQC,
Magnesium Sulfate per source
meets the project specifications. (C)
Soundness Tex-411-A
(A)
Approximately one
every 5,000 tons of Testing frequency may be reduced or eliminated based on a
Micro Deval Tex 461-A
production satisfactory test history.
Stockpile (E)
COARSE AGGREGATE
(B)
Gradation Tex-200-F Gradation to determine that no more than 20% passes a #8 sieve.
As directed by the
Engineer The Engineer may perform tests on independent or split samples to
Deleterious verify Contractor test results.
Tex-217-F
Material & Decant
Flat and Elongated
Tex 280-F
Particles
1 per project, The timing of when the test is performed is at the discretion of the
Coarse Aggregate Tex-460-A per source Engineer.
Angularity Part I

Decant Tex-217-F The Engineer may perform tests on independent or split samples to
Stockpile As directed by the verify Contractor test results.
RAP
(B) Engineer
Plasticity Index Tex 106-E Plasticity Index only required when the Decant exceeds 5%.

Bar Linear
Tex-107-E The Engineer may perform tests on independent or split samples to
Shrinkage
verify Contractor test results.
Organic Impurities Tex-408-A Stockpile As directed by the
FINE AGGREGATE
(B) Engineer
Gradation used to determine if the material meets gradation
Gradation Tex-200-F requirements of fine aggregates.

Bar Linear
Tex-107-E
Shrinkage As directed by the The Engineer may perform tests on independent or split samples to
MINERAL FILLER Bin or Silo
Engineer verify Contractor test results.
Gradation Tex-200-F

Stockpiles, hot bins or 1 per project, The timing of when the test is performed is at the discretion of the
COMBINED AGGREGATE Sand Equivalent Tex-203-F
feeder belts per source Engineer.
Sampled, tested and
Compliance with Test a minimum of 1 sample taken from the project. Sample tack coat
pre-approved by 1 each for binder and
Item 300 at the distributor on the roadway. Sample binder at hot mix asphalt.
ASPHALT BINDER CSTM&P. Plant for tack coat per project,
Binder & Tack Coat Binder should arrive on the project pre-approved. If not pre-approved,
Binder & Road for Tack per grade, per source
(A) sample binder before use.
Coat

23
 This is a guide for minimum sampling and testing.
Testing frequency may need to be increased for high material variability or when test results approach specification limits.

TABLE VIII – ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT (Item 340)

PROJECT TESTS

MATERIAL OR PRODUCT TEST FOR TEST NUMBER LOCATION FREQUENCY (E) REMARKS

Asphalt Content Truck Sample Determine correlation factors for ignition oven use at a minimum of
Tex-236-F Minimum of 1 per day
(%) (D) one per project.
Truck Sample
Voids in Mineral
Tex-207-F Plant Produced 1 per day
Aggregates (VMA)
(D)
Gradation Determine correlation factors for ignition oven use at a minimum of
Tex-236-F Minimum 1 per day
(A) one per project.
Truck Sample
Boil Test Tex-530-C 1 per project Unless waived by the Engineer.
COMPLETE MIXTURE
Indirect Tensile – 1 per project, per
Tex-226-F Unless waived by the Engineer.
Dry design
Lab Molded
Density Tex-207-F 1 per day
(A)
Truck Sample
Hamburg Wheel
Tracker Tex-242-F 1 per project Sample during production.
(A)

Tack Coat The timing of when the test is performed is at the discretion of the
Tex-243-F Roadway 1 per project
Adhesion Engineer.
Selected by the
Air Voids 1 per day
Tex-207-F Engineer
ROADWAY (A) (2 Cores)
(D)
Ride Quality
Type A
Tex 1001-S Travel Lanes As per Specification Engineer may verify Contractor’s results.
Type B
(A)
Collect invoices and manufacturer’s certification for material delivered
Compliance with Sampled, tested, and
FABRIC UNDERSEAL and ensure the material is on the approved Material Producer List.
DMS-6220 approved by CSTM&P
Verify approved test stamp.

TABLE VIII – FOOTNOTES

A- When this project acceptance test fails but the product is accepted, document the reasons for acceptance on the Letter of Certification of Materials Used or in the SiteManager Remarks field. This letter
is required only for Asphalt Content and/or Gradation when production of complete mixture is suspended as required by QC/QA specifications.

B- Sampling may be performed at the plant, quarry, or both. Aggregate properties may be re-tested at any time during the project. These project tests may be used for one or more projects furnishing hot
mix with the same aggregate source.

C- Attach the corresponding QM test report for SiteManager projects to satisfy project sampling and testing requirements.
D - Perform random sampling as specified in Tex-225-F, Random Selection of Bituminous Mixture Samples.
E - Each test performed that is based on a quantity of material is considered “or fraction thereof” for calculating number of tests.

24
 This is a guide for minimum sampling and testing.
Testing frequency may need to be increased for high material variability or when test results approach specification limits.

TABLE IX – MICROSURFACING (Item 350)

PROJECT TESTS
LOCATION OF FREQUENCY
MATERIAL OR PRODUCT TEST FOR TEST NUMBER REMARKS
SAMPLING (B) (Per Design)
5-Cycle
Sampling and testing are not required when the published value of the
Magnesium Sulfate
Tex-411-A source, as listed in the current Material Producer list for BRSQC
Soundness Stockpile 1 per project, per
AGGREGATE meets the project specifications. (C)
(A) (B) source
Tex-200-F
Gradation
Part II

Stockpile 1 per project, per

COMBINED BLEND Sand Equivalent Tex-203-F
(B) source
Sampled, tested, and
Compliance with pre-approved by Test a minimum of one sample during production. Sample tack coat at
1 each for binder and
Item 300 Binder & CSTM&P. Project test the distributor on the roadway. Sample binder at microsurfacing
ASPHALT BINDER tack coat per project,
Tack Coat sampled at the Plant machine. Binder should arrive on the project pre-approved. If not pre-
per grade, per source
(A) for Binder & Road for approved, sample binder before use.
Tack Coat
Each 2,000 bbls. For
Compliance with Railroad car, truck or Sampling and testing may be waived when the material is listed in the
CEMENT each type and brand
DMS-4600 cement bins Approved Producer List for Cement.
(D)
Compliance with During delivery to 1 per project, per All Lime sources must be on TxDOT's Lime Quality Monitoring
HYDRATED LIME
DMS-6350 project source Program as described in DMS-6330.

Asphalt Content Tex-236-F

COMPLETE MIX During production 1 per day

Tex-200-F Part II Determine correlation factors for ignition oven use at a minimum of
Gradation
Tex-236-F one per project.

TABLE IX – FOOTNOTES
A- When this project acceptance test fails but the product is accepted, document the reasons for acceptance on the Letter of Certification of Materials Used or in the SiteManager Remarks field. This
letter is required only for Asphalt Content and/or Gradation when production of complete mixture is suspended as required by QC/QA specifications.
B- Sampling may be performed at the plant, quarry, or both. Aggregate properties may be re-tested at any time during the project. These project tests may be used for one or more projects furnishing hot
mix with the same aggregate source.
C- Attach the corresponding QM test report for SiteManager projects to satisfy project sampling and testing requirements.
D - Each test performed that is based on a quantity of material is considered “or fraction thereof” for calculating number of tests.

25