ASTM C1222-99
(Practice)Standard Practice for Evaluation of Laboratories Testing Hydraulic Cement
Standard Practice for Evaluation of Laboratories Testing Hydraulic Cement
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1.1 This practice covers the technical training and experience of laboratory testing personnel and identifies the minimum technical requirements for laboratory equipment used in testing of hydraulic cement as prescribed by ASTM.
1.2 This practice provides minimum criteria for evaluating the capability of a laboratory to perform chemical or physical tests listed in the various specifications on hydraulic cement (Note 1).
Note 1- Relevant hydraulic cement specifications are C 91, C 150, C 595, C 845, and C 1157.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation: C 1222 – 99
Standard Practice for
Evaluation of Laboratories Testing Hydraulic Cement
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 1222; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope C 191 Test Method for Time of Setting of Hydraulic Ce-
ment by Vicat Needle
1.1 This practice covers the technical training and experi-
C 204 Test Method for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by
ence of laboratory testing personnel and identifies the mini-
Air Permeability Apparatus
mum technical requirements for laboratory equipment used in
C 219 Terminology Relating to Hydraulic Cement
testing of hydraulic cement as prescribed by ASTM.
C 230 Specification for Flow Table for Use in Tests of
1.2 This practice provides minimum criteria for evaluating
Hydraulic Cement
the capability of a laboratory to perform chemical or physical
C 266 Test Method for Time of Setting of Hydraulic-
tests listed in the various specifications on hydraulic cement
Cement Paste by Gillmore Needles
(see Note 1).
C 305 Practice for Mechanical Mixing of Hydraulic Cement
NOTE 1—Relevant hydraulic cement specifications are C 91, C 150, 2
Pastes and Mortars of Plastic Consistency
C 595, C 845, and C 1157.
C 451 Test Method for Early Stiffening of Portland Cement
1.3 The SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
(Paste Method)
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
C 595 Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
C 778 Specification for Standard Sand
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
C 845 Specification for Expansive Hydraulic Cement
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
C 1005 Specification for Weights and Weighing Devices for
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Use in the Physical Testing of Hydraulic Cements
C 1157 Performance Specification for Blended Hydraulic
2. Referenced Documents
Cement
2.1 ASTM Standards:
E 4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
C 91 Specification for Masonry Cement
2.2 Other Documents:
C 109/C 109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of
ACI 116R Cement and Concrete Terminology
Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or 50-mm Cube
ASTM Manual of Cement Testing
Specimens)
3. Terminology
C 114 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Hydraulic
Cement
3.1 Definitions:
C 115 Test Method for Fineness of Portland Cement by the
3.1.1 inspection, n—a process of measuring, examining,
Turbidimeter
testing, gaging, or using other procedures to ascertain the
C 125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete
quality or state, detect errors or defects, or otherwise appraise
Aggregates
materials, products, services, systems, or environments when
C 150 Specification for Portland Cement
compared to preestablished criteria.
C 151 Test Method for Autoclave Expansion of Portland
3.1.2 Additional definitions may be found in Terminologies
Cement
C 125 and C 219, Practices E 4, and ACI 116R.
C 185 Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
Mortar
3.2.1 evaluation authority, n—an independent entity, apart
C 187 Test Method for Normal Consistency of Hydraulic
from the organization being evaluated, that can provide an
Cement
unbiased evaluation of the organization and shall have the
capability to assess the technical activities of testing laborato-
ries (see Discussion).
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C-1 on Cement and
is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C01.95 on Coordination of Standards.
Current edition approved July 10, 1999. Published September 1999. Originally
published as P 227 in 1991. Last previous edition C 1222 – 97. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.01.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.01. Available from American Concrete Institute, P.O. Box 19150, Detroit, MI
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.02. 48219.
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C 1222
3.2.1.1 Discussion—One such evaluation authority is the rience in the testing of hydraulic cement; however, a person
Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL). Labo- with equivalent science-oriented education or experience hav-
ratory inspection is broadened into accreditation programs by ing satisfactorily directed testing of hydraulic cement is ac-
such independent authorities as the National Voluntary Labo- ceptable.
ratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP), American Associa-
7. Testing and Additional Requirements
tion for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) AASHTO Accredi-
7.1 Testing Requirements—The organization shall have the
tation Program (AAP), and others established.
capability of performing tests associated with its range of
3.2.2 laboratory technician, n—an employee of the labora-
services (see Note 2). The laboratory shall have the facilities
tory who is assigned to perform the actual testing operations
and equipment required for preparing, storing, conditioning,
primarily conducted in the laboratory.
and testing specimens.
3.2.3 quality systems, n—those internal procedures and
practices that a laboratory utilizes to ensure continued compli-
NOTE 2—The range of services of a testing laboratory may involve
either chemical testing or physical testing, or both. The laboratory need
ance with applicable testing standards.
not perform all tests listed in the applicable ASTM specification, but rather
3.2.4 subcontracting, n—employing another organization to
have the required equipment and demonstrate the ability to perform the
provide testing services that the laboratory contracted to
procedures within its reported range of services.
provide.
7.1.1 The laboratory shall use the latest version of each
3.2.5 testing laboratory, n—an organization that measures,
referenced ASTM standard within one year of its publication in
examines, performs tests, or otherwise determines the charac-
the Annual Book of ASTM Standards except where an earlier
teristics or performance of materials or products. This may
version is specifically required.
include organizations that offer commercial testing services, an
7.1.2 Laboratory personnel shall have convenient access to
in-house quality control function, an academic institution, or
applicable standards.
any other organization providing the specified testing services.
7.2 Additional Requirements—The following requirements
4. Significance and Use
apply to only those tests performed by the laboratory. They are
intended to supplement certain provisions of the standard test
4.1 The testing of hydraulic cement is an important element
methods.
in obtaining quality construction. A testing laboratory must be
7.2.1 Water storage recording thermometers shall be
selected with care.
checked for accuracy at least every six months by comparing
4.2 A testing laboratory shall be deemed qualified to per-
their output with that of a mercury in glass thermometer,
form and report the results of its tests if the laboratory meets
graduated in 0.5°C divisions, placed in the water adjacent to
the requirements of this practice.
the probe of the recording thermometer. Adjustments shall be
4.3 This practice provides guidance for evaluating the
made if differences in the observed readings exceed 1°C.
organization, personnel, facilities, and quality systems of the
7.2.2 General-purpose weighing devices and weights shall
laboratory. This practice may be supplemented by criteria and
be checked at least annually and shall conform to the require-
requirements for particular projects.
ments of Specification C 1005.
7.2.3 Analytical balances and reference masses shall be
5. Documentation of Organization
checked at least annually and shall conform to the requirements
5.1 The following information shall be readily available for
of Test Methods C 114.
review:
7.2.4 The 45-μm (No. 325) sieve fineness nozzles shall be
5.1.1 A description of the organization, including the com-
checked at least every six months using the flow rate test
plete legal name and address of the main office and each
procedure described in the ASTM Manual of Cement Testing.
laboratory location, names and positions of the principal
7.2.5 Flow tables shall be checked at least every 2 ⁄2 years
officers and the individual in charge of the laboratory,
using the calibration material described in Specification C 230.
5.1.2 A description of the organization management struc-
7.2.6 Compression machines shall be verified, in accor-
ture, and
dance with Practices E 4 at least annually to determine if
5.1.3 A listing of the range of services offered.
indicated loads, with and without the maximum load indicator
(when so equipped), are accurate to 61.0 %.
6. Human Resources
7.2.7 Compression machine bearing blocks shall be checked
6.1 The manager of the laboratory shall be a chemist,
for planeness in accordance with the requirements of Test
materials analyst, or an engineer and a full-time employee of
Method C 109/C 109M at least annually using a straightedge
the organization having at least three years supervisory expe-
and feeler stock and shall be refinished if found to be out of
tolerance.
7.2.8 Air content measures (400 mL) sha
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