Construction Program Management and Inspection Guide

SAMPLE
5.4.3 – Embankment Material Under Bridge Foundations
Appendix B: Quality Assurance Resources
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION GUIDE (5/01/04)
QC Sampling and Testing Requirements
Lot Size Sublot Size/
Quality Test Test Point of Sampling
Characteristic Method Frequency Sampling Method
Total Quantity of
AASHTO T11 Embankment 1 Sample/ From In-Place Random
Gradation AASHTO T27 Material Type / Placement Lift of T2, T248
Source / Project Location Embankment
Segment
Maximum Dry AASHTO T99 Total Quantity of
Density and (Method C) Embankment 1 Sample/ From In-Place Random
Optimum AASHTO T180 Material Type / Placement Lift of T2, T248
Moisture (Method D) Source / Project Location Embankment
Content Segment
Maximum Total Quantity of
Stone Size Visual/Tape Backfill Material Minimum From In-Place Random
(< 75 mm) Type / Source / 4/Lift/Day Lift of Backfill Visual
Project Segment
Maximum Total Quantity of
Lift Thickness Rod/Grade Embankment Minimum From In-Place Random
(< 300 mm) Stake Material Type / 4/Lift/Day Lift of Visual
Source / Project Embankment
Segment
Total Quantity of Gravel Borrow:
In-Place Embankment 1 Sample/
Density and AASHTO T310 Material Type / Each Lift/
Moisture Content (Method B) Source / Project Placement From Random
(Per Targets) Segment Location/Day Compacted T310
Embankment
Crushed Stone:
N/A
B–35