Construction Material Testing I & II

Topics for this course:

 Personal and Worksite Safety

1. Determine and wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
2. Inspect equipment.
3. Identify unsafe conditions.
4. Apply job safety analysis.

 Plans and Specification

1. Relate plans to the field (e.g., find location on plan, establish relative elevation).

 Sampling of Soils

1. Obtain samples.
2. Document sample locations.
3. Transport samples back to the lab.
4. Identify type of materials of samples.
5. Log sample or I.D. the sample for lab testing (i.e., tracking).

Soils Sample Preparation

1. Reduce sample to test size.
2. Dry the sample.
3. Weigh the sample.
4. Process through sieve.
5. Moisture-condition the sample.

Field Density Testing

1. Identify where to take the test.
2. Determine the number of tests.
3. Identify type of material.
4. Document test location.
5. Document results.
6. Document limitations.
7. Perform assigned field density test.

Laboratory Testing of Soils

1. Perform Atterberg limit tests.
2. Perform Proctor tests.
3. Perform sieve analysis.
4. Perform Washed -No. 200 sieve.
5. Perform moisture content test.

Communication of Results

1. Inform client of presence.
2. Give a verbal report of observations to the supervisor.
3. Complete test forms.

Equipment Calibration and Maintenance

1. Verify equipment calibration.