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TEST NO. TITLE OF TEST METHOD Contact
103
May 2011
Calibration of Expansion Pressure Devices Contact
103
Dec 1995
Calibration of Expansion Pressure Devices Contact
 
104
May 2011
Operation and Calibration of the Electronic Hydraulic Kneading Compactor Contact
104
Mar 2000
Operation and Calibration of the Electronic Hydraulic Kneading Compactor Contact
 
105
Jun 2010
Calculations Pertaining to Gradings and Specific Gravities Contact
105
Oct 1999
Calculations Pertaining to Gradings and Specific Gravities Contact
 
106
Jun 2008
Definitions of Terms Relating to Specific Gravity Contact
106
Jun 1998
Definitions of Terms Relating to Specific Gravity Contact
 
109
May 2004
Method of Testing of Material Production Plants Contact
109
Mar 2000
Method for Testing of Weighing and Measuring Devices Contact

 

110
Jul 2007
Method of Calibration of Compaction Test Equipment Contact
110
Dec 1995
Method of Calibration of Compaction Test Equipment Contact
 
111
Nov 2006
Developing Density and Moisture Calibration Tables for the Nuclear Gauge Contact
111
Dec 2002
Developing Density and Moisture Calibration Tables for the Nuclear Gauge Contact
111
Feb 2000
Developing Density and Moisture Calibration Tables for the Nuclear Gauge Contact
 
125
Nov 2010
Sampling Highway Materials and Products Used in the Roadway Structural Sections Contact
125
Jul 2002
Sampling Highway Materials and Products Used in the Roadway Structural Sections Contact
125
Apr 2000
Sampling Highway Materials and Products Used in the Roadway Structural Sections Contact
 
201
Nov 2010
Method of Test for Soil Aggregate Sample Preparation Contact
201
Jun 2008
Method of Test for Soil Aggregate Sample Preparation Contact
201
Sep 1998
Method of Test for Soil Aggregate Sample Preparation Contact

202
Nov 2011
Method of Tests for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates Contact
202
Apr 2010
Method of Tests for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates Contact
202
Jun 2008
Method of Tests for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates Contact
202
Jan 2000
Method of Tests for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates Contact

204
Jun 2010
Method of Tests for Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit and Plasticity Index of Soils Contact
204
Jun 2008
Method of Tests for Plasticity Index of Soils Contact
204
Jul 1998
Method of Tests for Plasticity Index of Soils Contact

205
Dec 2010
Method of Test for Precentage of Crushed Particles Contact
205
Jun 2007
Method for Determining Precentage of Crushed Particles Contact
205
Jul 2006
Method for Determining Precentage of Crushed Particles Contact
205
Dec 1995
Method for Determining Precentage of Crushed Particles Contact

206
Oct 2011
Method of Test for Specific Gravity and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate Contact
206
June 2008
Method of Test for Specific Gravity and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate Contact
206
Sep1998
Method of Test for Specific Gravity and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate Contact

207
Mar 2012
Method of Test for Specific Gravity and Absorption of Fine Aggregate Contact
207
Sep 2011
Method of Test for Specific Gravity and Absorption of Fine Aggregate (This test method is only valid for projects advertised during the period September 2011 through February 2012.) Contact
207
Mar 2000
Method of Test for Specific Gravity and Absorption of Fine Aggregate Contact

208
Sep 2011
Method of Test for Apparent Specific Gravity of Fine Aggregates Contact
208
Dec 1995
Method of Test for Apparent Specific Gravity of Fine Aggregates Contact

209
Jul 2011
Method of Test for Specific Gravity of Soils Contact
209
Aug 2010
Method of Test for Specific Gravity of Soils Contact
209
Mar 2000
Method of Test for Specific Gravity of Soils Contact

211
May 2010
Method of Test for Abrasion of Coarse Aggregate by Use of the Los Angeles Abrasion Testing Machine Contact
211
Jun 2008
Method of Test for Abrasion of Coarse Aggregate by use of the
Los Angeles Rattler Machine
Contact
211
Dec 1995
Method of Test for Abrasion of Coarse Aggregate by use of the
Los Angeles Rattler Machine
Contact

212
May 2010
Method of Test for Unit Weight of Aggregate Contact
212
Jun 2008
Method of Test for Unit Weight of Aggregate Contact
212
Mar 2000
Method of Test for Unit Weight of Aggregate Contact

213
Jun 2008
Method of Test for Organic Impurities In Concrete Sand Contact
213
Nov 1999
Method of Test for Organic Impurities In Concrete Sand Contact

214
Aug 2010
Method of Test for the Soundness of Aggregates by Use of
Sodium Sulfate
Contact
214
Jun 2008
Method of Test for the Soundness of Aggregates by Use of
Sodium Sulfate
Contact
214
Dec 1995
Method of Test for the Soundness of Aggregates by Use of
Sodium Sulfate
Contact

216
Jun 2011
Method of Test for Relative Compaction of Untreated and Treated Soils and Aggregates Contact
216
Oct 2006
Method of Test for Relative Compaction of Untreated and Treated Soils and Aggregates Contact
216Feb 2000 Method of Test for Relative Compaction of Untreated and Treated Soils and Aggregates Contact

217
Jun 2011
Method of Test for Sand Equivalent Contact
217
Jun 2008
Method of Test for Sand Equivalent Contact
217
Nov 1999
Method of Test for Sand Equivalent Contact

226
Jul 2010
Method of Test for Moisture Content of Soils and Aggregates by Oven Drying Contact
226
Nov 1999
Method of Test for Moisture Content of Soils and Aggregates by Oven Drying Contact

227
Mar 2012
Method of Test for Evaluating Cleanness of Coarse Aggregate Contact
227
Dec 1999
Method of Test for Evaluating Cleanness of Coarse Aggregate Contact

229
Jun 2011
Method of Test for Durability Index Contact
229
Mar 2000
Method of Test for Durability Index Contact

231
Mar 2012
Method of Test for Relative Compaction of Untreated and Treated Soils and Aggregates Using Nuclear Gage Contact
231
Apr 2001
Method of Test for Relative Compaction of Untreated and Treated Soils and Aggregates by the Area Concept Utilizing Nuclear Gages Contact
231
Apr 2000
Method of Test for Relative Compaction of Untreated and Treated Soils and Aggregates by the Area Concept Utilizing Nuclear Gages Contact

302
Apr 2002
Method of Test for Film Stripping Contact
302
Dec 1999
Method of Test for Film Stripping Contact

304
Jun 2011
Method of Preparation of HMA for Test Specimens Contact
304
Dec1999
Method of Preparation of Bituminous Mixtures for Testing Contact

308
Aug 2010
Method of Test for Determining Bulk Specific Gravity and Density of Compacted Hot Mix Asphalt Contact
308
Jan 2000
Method of Test for Determining Bulk Specific Gravity and Density of Bituminous Mixture Contact

309
Jun 2011
Method of Test for Determining Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity and Density of Hot Mix Asphalt Contact
309
Oct 2010

Method of Test for Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity and Density of Hot Mix Asphalt

Contact
309
Jun 2004
Method of Test for Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity and Density of Bituminous Paving Mixtures Contact
309
Apr 2002
Method of Test for Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity and Density of Bituminous Paving Mixtures Contact

356
Jun 2004
Method of Test to Obtain Flexible Pavement Deflection Measurements for Determining Pavement Rehabilitation Requirements Contact

359
Aug 2003
Method of Test to Estimate the Modulus of Reaction of Existing Asphalt Concrete Pavement from Pavement Deflection Contact
359
Nov 1999
Method of Test to Predict K-Values of Existing Asphalt Concrete Roadways from Pavement Deflection Measurements Contact

368
Nov 2010
Method of Test for Optimum Bitumen Content (OBC) for Open Graded Asphalt Concrete Contact
368
Aug 2003
Standard Method for Determining Optimum Bitumen Content (OBC) for Open Graded Asphalt Concrete Contact
368
Jan 2003
Standard Method for Determining Optimum Bitumen Content (OBC) for Open Graded Asphalt Concrete Contact
368
Jan 2000
Standard Method for Determining Optimum Bitumen Content (OBC) for Open Graded Asphalt Concrete Contact
370
Mar 2012
Method of Test for Determining Moisture Content of Bituminous Mixtures or Graded Mineral Aggregates Using Microwave Ovens Contact
370
Sep 2002
Method of Determining Moisture Content of Asphalt Mixtures or Mineral Aggregate Using Microwave Ovens Contact
370
Jan 2000
Method of Determining Moisture Content of Asphalt Mixtures or Mineral Aggregate Using Microwave Ovens Contact

371
Jan 2005
Method of Test for Resistance of Compacted Bituminous Mixture to Moisture Induced Damage Contact
371
Jan 2003
Method of Test for Resistance of Compacted Bituminous Mixture to Moisture Induced Damage Contact

375
Feb 2012
Determining the In-Place Density and Relative Compaction of Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement Using Nuclear Gages Contact
375
May 2004
Determining the In-Place Density and Relative Compaction of AC Pavement Contact
375
Jan 2003
Determining the In-Place Density and Relative Compaction of AC Pavement Contact
375
Mar 1998
Determining the In-Place Density and Relative Compaction of AC Pavement Contact

382
Aug 2003
Determination of Asphalt Content of Bituminous Paving Mixtures by the Ignition Method Contact
382
Aug 2001
Determination of Asphalt Content of Bituminous Mixtures by the Ignition Method Contact
382
Jun 2001
Determination of Asphalt Content of Bituminous Mixtures by the Ignition Method Contact
382
Dec 1999
Determination of Asphalt Content of Bituminous Mixtures by the Ignition Method Contact

401
Nov 2006
Method of Test for Latex Concentration in Asphalt Emulsions Contact
401
Jun 1998
Method of Test for Latex Concentration in Asphalt Emulsions Contact

402
Nov 2006
Method for Testing Paints and other Materials Contact
402
July 1998
Method for Testing Paints and other Materials Contact

403
Nov 2006
Method of Testing Cement Treated Base and Concrete for Calcium Oxide Contact
403
Jul 1998
Method of Testing Cement Treated Base and Concrete for Calcium Oxide Contact

404
Jan 2007
Test Method for the Chemical Analysis of Portland Cement, Portland Cement Concrete, Fly Ash, Pozzolan, and Blended Cement Contact
404
Aug 1998
Test Method for the Chemical Analysis of Portland Cement, Fly Ash, Pozzolan, and Blended Cement Contact

405
Jan 2007
Methods for the Chemical Analysis of Water Contact
405
Dec 1995
Methods for the Chemical Analysis of Water Contact

415
Jan 2007
Determination of Chloride Content in Organic Additives for Portland Cement Concrete Contact
415
Dec 1995
Method for Determining the Chloride Content in Organic Additives for Portland Cement Concrete Contact

416
Jan 2007
Test Method for Concrete Admixtures Contact
416
Jan 1999
Method for the Comparison of Additives for Portland Cement Concrete Contact

417
Nov 2006
Method of Testing Soils and Waters for Sulfate Content Contact
417
Mar 1999
Method of Testing Soils and Waters for Sulfate Content Contact

421
Nov 2006
Method for Identification of Pigments and Extenders in Paints and Coatings Contact
421
Apr 2000
Method for Determination of Pigments and Extenders in Paints and Coatings Contact

422
Nov 2006
Method of Testing Soils and Waters for Chloride Content Contact
422
Apr 2000
Method of Testing Soils and Waters for Chloride Content Contact

423
Dec 2006
Method for Testing Thermoplastic Traffic Line Material Contact
423
May 1998
Method for Testing Thermoplastic Traffic Line Material Contact

434
Jan 2009
Method for Testing Epoxy Resin Adhesives, Binders and Sealants Contact
434
Nov 2006
Method for Testing Epoxy Resin Adhesives, Binders and Sealants Contact
434
Mar 2001
Method for Testing Epoxy Resin Adhesives, Binders and Sealants Contact
434
May 1998
Method for Testing Epoxy Resin Adhesives, Binders and Sealants Contact

435
Mar 2012
Method of Test for Machine Mixed, Two-Component, Type A Sealants Contact
435
Nov 2005
Method of Test for Machine Mixed, Two-Component, Type A Sealants Contact

438
Dec 2006
Method for Determination of Rheological Properties Contact
438
Jan 2002
Method for Determination of Rheological Properties of Chemical Adhesives Using a Dynamic Shear Rheometer Contact
438
Jan 2001
Method for Determination of Rheological Properties of Chemical Adhesives Using a Dynamic Shear Rheometer Contact

504
Jun 2010
Method of Test for Determining Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method Contact
504
Dec 1999
Method of Test for Determining Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method Contact

518
Jun 2010
Method of Test for Unit Weight of Fresh Concrete Contact
518
Nov 1999
Method of Test for Unit Weight of Fresh Concrete Contact

521
Feb 2001
Method of Test for Compressive Strength of Molded Concrete Cylinders Contact
Note:
ASTM C39, which was previously specified for this test, has been superceded and should not be used for routine quality assurance testing. California Test Method 521 should be used instead. A Contract Change Order may be needed to implement this change for an on-going contract.  

526
Mar 2012
Method of Test for Operation of California Highway Profilograph and Evaluation of Profiles Contact
526
Apr 2002
Operation of California Profilograph and Evaluation of Profiles Contact
526
Jan 2000
Operation of California Profilograph and Evaluation of Profiles Contact

533
Jun 2010
Method of Test for Ball Penetration in Fresh Portland Cement Concrete Contact
533
Nov 1999
Method of Test for Ball Penetration in Fresh Portland Cement Concrete Contact

534
Nov 2006
Method of Test for Water Retention Efficiency of Liquid Membrane-Forming Concrete Curing Compounds Contact
534
Dec 1995
Method of Test for Water Retention Efficiency of Liquid Membrane-Forming Concrete Curing Compounds Contact

535
Jun 2010
Method of Test for Determining Application Rate of Concrete Curing Compound in the Field Contact
535
Nov 1999
Method of Test for Determining Application Rate of Concrete Curing Compound in the Field Contact

539
Jun 2010
Method of Test for Sampling Fresh Concrete Contact
539
Feb 2001
Method of Test for Sampling Fresh Concrete Contact
Note:
ASTM C172, which was previously specified for this test, has been superceded and should not be used for routine quality assurance testing. California Test Method 539 should be used instead. A Contract Change Order may be needed to implement this change for an on-going contract.  

 540
Sep 2010
Method of Test for Making, Handling, and Storing Concrete Compressive Test Specimens in the Field Contact
 540
Nov 2005
Method for Making, Handling, and Storing Concrete Compressive Test Specimens in the Field Contact
540
Jul 2001
Method for Making, Handling, and Storing Concrete Compressive Test Specimens in the Field Contact
540
Oct 1999
Method for Making, Handling, and Storing Concrete Compressive Test Specimens in the Field Contact

541
Nov 2010
Method of Test for Flow of Grout Mixtures (Flow Cone Method) Contact
541
Feb 2000
Method of Test for Flow of Grout Mixtures (Flow Cone Method) Contact

543
Jul 2001
Method of Test for Determining Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method Contact
Note:
ASTM C173, which was previously specified for this test, has been superceded and should not be used for routine quality assurance testing. California Test Method 543 should be used instead. A Contract Change Order may be needed to implement this change for an on-going contract.  

547
Mar 2012
Method of Test for Operation of Bridge Profilograph and Evaluation of Profiles Contact
547
Mar 2000
Operation of Bridge Profilograph and Evaluation of Profiles Contact

548
Mar 2002
Method of Test for Evaluation of Aggregate for Lean Concrete Base (LCB) Contact
548
Mar 2000
Method of Test for Evaluation of Aggregate for Lean Concrete Base (LCB) Contact

556
Jun 2010
Method of Test for Slump of Fresh Portland Cement Concrete Contact
556
Nov 2003
Method of Test for Slump of Fresh Portland Cement Concrete Contact

642
Nov 2006
Method of Test for Coefficient of Retro-Reflection of Retro-Reflective Sheeting for Highway Signs Contact
642
Dec 1995
Method of Test for Coefficient of Retro-Reflection of Retro-Reflective Sheeting for Highway Signs Contact

643
Jun 2007
Method for Determining Field and Laboratory Resistivity and pH Measurements for Soil and Water Contact
643
Nov 1999
Method for Estimating the Service Life of Metal Culverts Contact

662
Mar 2012
Method of Test for Seam Quality Control Standard for Helical Lock Seam Corrugated Metal Pipe Contact
662
Oct 1997
Seam Quality Control Standard for Helical Lock Seam Corrugated Metal Pipe Contact

663
Mar 2012
Method of Test for Bridge Bearing Pads Contact
663
Dec 1995
Method of Testing Bridge Bearing Pads Contact

664
Mar 2012
Method of Test for Crushing of Longitudinally Welded Steel Tubular Products (Universal Crushing Test) Contact
664
Oct 1997
Method of Test for Crushing of Longitudinally Welded Steel Tubular Products (Universal Crushing Test) Contact

665
Mar 2012
Method of Test for Seam Quality Control of Helical Continuously Welded Seam Corrugated Metal Pipe Contact
665
Oct 1997
Method of Test for Seam Quality Control of Helical Continuously Welded Seam Corrugated Metal Pipe Contact

666
Mar 2012
Method of Test for Fracture and Deflection of Metal Traffic Signal Section Housing Contact
666
Nov 1998
Method of Test for Fracture and Deflection of Metal Traffic Signal Section Housing Contact
 
669
Nov 2006
Test Method for Non-Reflective and Reflective Pavement Markers Contact
669
Jan 2003
Test Method for Non-Reflective and Reflective Pavement Markers Contact
669
Aug 2002
Test Method for Non-Reflective and Reflective Pavement Markers Contact
669
Jul 1998
Test Method for Non-Reflective and Reflective Pavement Markers Contact

670
Feb 2011
Method of Tests for Mechanical and Welded Reinforcing Steel Splices Contact
670
Sep 2004
Method of Tests for Mechanical and Welded Reinforcing Steel Splices Contact
670
May 2004
Method of Tests for Mechanical and Welded Reinforcing Steel Splices Contact
670
Oct 1999
Method of Tests for Steel Reinforcing Bar Butt Splices Contact

674
Mar 2012
Method of Test for Fence Posts and Braces Contact
674
Oct 1997
Method of Test for Fence Posts and Braces Contact
674
Sep 2005
Method of Test for Fence Posts and Braces Contact

681
Aug 2001
Method for Testing Creep Performance of Concrete Anchorage Devices Contact
681
Oct 1999
Method for Testing Creep Performance of Concrete Anchorage Devices Contact

682
Aug 2001
Method for Determining Ultimate Tensile Strength of Concrete Anchorage Devices Contact
682
Oct 1999
Method for Determining Ultimate Tensile Strength of Concrete Anchorage Devices Contact

683
Aug 2001
Method for Testing Deflection and Bending Strength of Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Poles Contact
683
Oct 1999
Method for Testing Deflection and Bending Strength of Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Poles Contact

684
Nov 2006
Method of Test for Anti-Grafitti Materials on Retroreflective Sheeting for Highway Signs Contact
684
Aug 2002
Method of Test for Anti-Grafitti Materials on Retroreflective Sheeting for Highway Signs Contact

685
Feb 2008
Method for Holiday Detection in Epoxy-Coated Reinforcing Steel Contact
685
Dec 2002
Method for Holiday Detection in Epoxy-Coated Reinforcing Steel Contact

686
Feb 2008
Method for Evaluating Bend Test Results of Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Coatings on ASTM Designation: A934/A 934/M Steel Reinforcement Contact
686
Dec 2002
Method for Evaluating Bend Test Results of Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Coatings on ASTM Designation: A934/A 934/M Steel Reinforcement Contact

687
Feb 2008
Method of Tests for Measuring Epoxy Coating Thickness on Steel Reinforcing Bars, Wire Mesh, and Dowel Bars using Type 2 Test Instruments Contact
687
Aug 2003
Method of Tests for Measuring Epoxy Coating Thickness on Steel Reinforcing Bars, Wire Mesh, and Dowel Bars using Type 2 Test Instruments Contact

 

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