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DPWH Minimum Testing Requirements

The document outlines the minimum testing requirements for various construction materials based on approved contract quantities, specifying the type and number of tests needed for each material. It includes detailed requirements for sample submission, including quantities and volumes for materials such as cement, asphalt, aggregates, and concrete. Additional tests may be required if there are concerns about material quality or finished structures.

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DPWH Minimum Testing Requirements

The document outlines the minimum testing requirements for various construction materials based on approved contract quantities, specifying the type and number of tests needed for each material. It includes detailed requirements for sample submission, including quantities and volumes for materials such as cement, asphalt, aggregates, and concrete. Additional tests may be required if there are concerns about material quality or finished structures.

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Minimum Testing Requirements

and Representatives

Presented by:

ENGR. ALICAN D. CASIR


Engineer II - DPWH Regional Office No. 12
Quality Assurance and Hydrology Division
Minimum Testing

Requirements
The prescribed tests on the
construction materials to be used in a project based on
approved contract quantities.

 The requirements which specify the


kind and number of tests for each pay item of works.

Note: It should be emphasized that what are specified are


the minimum number of testing only. Additional number of
tests can be required to the materials if the
owner/inspector is in doubt of the quality of materials or
the finished structures.
MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS
FOR SUBMISSION
OF SAMPLES or
REPRESENTATION
MATERIALS MINIMUM TESTING MINIMUM QTY./VOL.
REQUIREMENTS OF MATLS FOR EACH
SAMPLE SUBMITTED

1. Cement 1 Sample per 2000 10 kg


bags
2. Asphaltic Matls. 1 Sample per 40 5L
tonnes or 200 drums
3. Asphalt Mix 1 Sample per 130 20 kg
tonnes
4. Aggregates 1 Sample per 1500
cu.m
a. Course Agg. 70 kg
b. Fine Agg. 50 kg

5. Soil Agg. 1 Sample per 1500


a. Classification cu.m 20 kg
b. Routinary Test 50 kg
c. Moisture Density 50 kg
Relation & CBR

6. Non-Reinforced 2 Pipes min/ 0.5% of 2 pipes


MATERIALS MINIMUM TESTING MINIMUM QTY./VOL.
REQUIREMENTS OF MATLS. FOR EACH
SAMPLE SUBMITTED
7. Reinforced Conc. 1 Sample per 50 pipes 1 pipe ( 1m length)
Pipe or 2% of no. of pipes
8. Steel Pipe 1 Sample per 500m 2 pcs. Of 100mmlong
( Galvanized) length taken from both ends
w/o thread
9. Conc. Hollow Blocks 1 Sample per 10,000
a. Complete Test units 6 units
b. Strength 3 units
c. Moisture Content 3 units

10. Steel Bar 1 Sample per 10,000 1 meter


kgs
11. Steel 1 Sample per 10,000 1 sheet
Sheet( Galvanized) sheets

12. Wire Strand 2 meters


( Strap)
13. Gabions 1m x 2m
14. Paints 1 Sample per 100 cans 1 ( 4L can)
MATERIALS MINIMUM TESTING MINIMUM QTY./VOL.
REQUIREMENTS OF MATLS. FOR
EACH SAMPLE
SUBMITTED
15. Joint Filler ( Pe- For every shipment 1 (400 mm x 400mm)
mold)
16. Curing Compound For every shipment 1 liter
17. Conc. Cylinder 1 Set of 3 cylinders for 1 set of 3 cylinders
every 75 cu.m or day ( 6” x 12”)
of pouring
18. Conc. Beam 1 Set of 3 beam for 1 set of 3 beams
every 75 cu.m or day ( 6” x 6” x 21”)
of pouring

19. Conc. Core 5 cores/km/lane -


20. Asphalt Cores 1 core/100m/lane -

21. Water Analysis


a. Chemical Analysis 500 ml
b. Sediment Analysis 500m l
thank you!

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