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Application of Quality Assurance Specifications for PCC Pavement - Ans Quality assurance
requirements shall be as specified in the applicable edition of the department's publication
entitled:
the contractor - Ans Quality control of pavement is the responsibility of...
Section 601 & 901 - Ans PCC Concrete production and pavement construction must
conform to which sections of the department specs?
Slip form method - Ans The method of paving that uses mobile side forms
Conventional method - Ans the method of paving that uses stationary forms
Authorized Concrete Field Tester - Ans Performs QC testing including measuring slump &
air content, making cylinders, taking temperature of concrete, and adjusting water at the job
site
The Sampling Plan - Ans The schedule formulated by the DOTD Inspector and the district
laboratory engineer outlining the minimal sampling and testing frequency for all materials used
on a project
, Purpose of on site inspection prior to paving - Ans To compare the plans and field
conditions to determine if there are any discrepancies, and to check equipment to be used on
the project
The Project Engineer - Ans Who should the DOTD Certified Inspector is to notify if
discrepancies are found during the on site inspection?
The Materials Sampling Manual - Ans The minimal sampling frequency by section and
material can be found where?
PCC Plant Report - Ans The document submitted by the contractor for acceptance by the
district laboratory engineer that indicates the intended source of materials and the mix design
to be used on the project
District Laboratory Engineer - Ans Establishes lots prior to beginning concrete placement
operations
Lots - Ans Used to divide pavement for coring operations to determine pavement
thickness for acceptance purposes, and for compressive strength testing of pavement cores or
cylinders for acceptance purposes
The Project Engineer - Ans Who is responsible for providing lot limit information to the
contractor?
PCC Pavement Lot - Ans An identifiable area of approximately 4000 square yards paid
under the same item number