1、Designation: C1077 15C1077 15aStandard Practice forAgencies Testing Concrete and Concrete Aggregates forUse in Construction and Criteria for Testing AgencyEvaluation1This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1077; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforigi
2、nal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department o
3、f Defense.1. Scope*1.1 This practice identifies and defines the duties, responsibilities, and minimum technical requirements of testing agencypersonnel and the minimum technical requirements for equipment utilized in testing concrete and concrete aggregates for use inconstruction.1.2 This practice p
4、rovides criteria for the evaluation of the capability of a testing agency to perform designated ASTM testmethods on concrete and concrete aggregates. It can be used by an evaluation authority in the inspection or accreditation of atesting agency or by other parties to determine if the agency is qual
5、ified to conduct the specified tests.NOTE 1Specification E329 provides criteria for the evaluation of agencies that perform the inspection of concrete during placement.1.3 This practice provides criteria for Inspection Bodies andAccreditation Bodies that provide services for evaluation of testingage
6、ncies in accordance with this practice.1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibilityof the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatorylim
7、itations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2C31/C31M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the FieldC39/C39M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete SpecimensC78/C78M Test Method for Flexural Strength of Concrete (Using Simple Beam with T
8、hird-Point Loading)C117 Test Method for Materials Finer than 75-m (No. 200) Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by WashingC125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete AggregatesC127 Test Method for Relative Density (Specific Gravity) and Absorption of Coarse AggregateC128 Test Method for Relative Dens
9、ity (Specific Gravity) and Absorption of Fine AggregateC136 Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse AggregatesC138/C138M Test Method for Density (Unit Weight), Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of ConcreteC143/C143M Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-Cement ConcreteC172/C172M Practice f
10、or Sampling Freshly Mixed ConcreteC173/C173M Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric MethodC231/C231M Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure MethodC617/C617M Practice for Capping Cylindrical Concrete SpecimensC802 Practice for Conducting
11、 an Interlaboratory Test Program to Determine the Precision of Test Methods for ConstructionMaterialsC1064/C1064M Test Method for Temperature of Freshly Mixed Hydraulic-Cement Concrete1 This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates and is the direc
12、t responsibility of Subcommittee C09.98 onEvaluation of Laboratories.Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2015Aug. 1, 2015. Published March 2015October 2015. Originally approved in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 20142015 asC107714.15. DOI: 10.1520/C1077-15.10.1520/C1077-15A.2 For referencedASTM
13、 standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standardsvolume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page on the ASTM website.This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of
14、 an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Becauseit may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current versionof the standard as pub
15、lished by ASTM is to be considered the official document.*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standardCopyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States1C1231/C1231M Practice for Use of Unbonded Caps in Determination
16、of Compressive Strength of Hardened Concrete CylindersD75 Practice for Sampling AggregatesD2419 Test Method for Sand Equivalent Value of Soils and Fine AggregateE4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing MachinesE11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test SievesE329 Specification
17、for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection, Testing, or Special InspectionE1301 Guide for Proficiency Testing by Interlaboratory Comparisons (Withdrawn 2012)32.2 ACI Standards:ACI 214-77 Recommended Practice for Evaluation of Strength Test Results of Concrete42.3 ISO Standards:ISO 17011 Conform
18、ity AssessmentGeneral Requirements For Accreditation Bodies Accrediting Conformity AssessmentBodies53. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this practice, refer to Terminology C125.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 evaluation authority, nan indepen
19、dent entity, apart from the testing agency being evaluated, that has the capability toprovide an unbiased evaluation of the technical activities of concrete and concrete aggregates testing agencies in accordance withAnnex A1 or Annex A2.3.2.1.1 DiscussionTwo acceptable methods of evaluation are insp
20、ection and accreditation, and these evaluations are offered by many evaluationauthorities. An inspection is an evaluation of equipment and procedures based on the Test Methods and Procedures section, alongwith a review of the quality system.An inspection report is the final step in the process for a
21、n inspection agency.The testing agencybeing evaluated performs corrective actions for any deficiencies noted, and these corrections are to be placed with the otherinspection documentation as part of the permanent record of the inspection. An accreditation agency uses the results of theinspection rep
22、ort or the results of their own onsite assessment as one phase of the accreditation process. As a separate phase, theaccreditation agency also reviews the testing agencys corrective actions for the deficiencies noted and issues a certificate ofaccreditation once all of the deficiencies have been cor
23、rected. There is no universally accepted evaluation authority in theconstruction materials testing field; therefore, testing agencies should give careful consideration when selecting an evaluationauthority to gain the most benefit from the evaluation. In most cases, a testing agency will select an e
24、valuation authority as a resultof requirements in a project specification, or contract, or in response to local codes, or other industry requirements. In thosecircumstances, the requirements will stipulate the acceptable evaluation authorities. If there are no specific requirements and theevaluation
25、 is in anticipation of future work or to compete with other local testing agencies, then the agency should contact theorganization(s) most likely to use their services for a list of acceptable evaluation authorities. A list of evaluation authorities isprovided in the Qualification of Personnel and L
26、aboratory Evaluation section of the Manual of Aggregate and Concrete Testing.6The list is merely a collection of organizations willing to provide this service and is not an endorsement of any particularorganization. Other organizations may also be available to provide this service.3.2.2 external tec
27、hnical services, nthose services required by a testing agency that are provided by another organization.3.2.3 field technician, nan employee of the agency who is assigned to perform sampling and testing functions outside thelaboratory.3.2.4 laboratory technician, nan employee of the agency who is as
28、signed to perform the actual testing operations primarilyconducted in the laboratory.3.2.3 quality systems, nthose internal procedures and practices that an agency utilizes to ensure continued compliance withapplicable testing standards for concrete and concrete aggregates.3 The last approved versio
29、n of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.4 Available from American Concrete Institute (ACI), P.O. Box 9094, Farmington Hills, MI 48333-9094, http:/www.aci-int.org.5 Available from International Organization for Standardization (ISO), 1, ch. de la Voie-Creuse, Case postale 56, CH-1
30、211, Geneva 20, Switzerland, http:/www.iso.ch.6 Manual of Aggregate and Concrete Testing, Annual Book of ASTMStandards , Vol 04.02.C1077 15a23.2.4 testing agency, norganization that measures, examines, performs tests, or otherwise determines the characteristics orperformance of materials or products
31、. This includes organizations that offer commercial testing services, an in-house qualitycontrol function, an academic institution, or any other organization providing the required testing services, whether performed inthe laboratory or in the field.4. Significance and Use4.1 The testing and inspect
32、ion of concrete and concrete aggregates are important elements in obtaining quality construction. Atesting agency providing these services mustshall be selected with care.4.2 Atesting agency shall be deemed qualified to perform and report the results of its tests if the agency meets the requirements
33、of this practice. The testing agency services shall be provided under the technical direction of a registered professional engineer.4.3 This practice establishes essential characteristics pertaining to the organization, personnel, facilities, and quality systems ofthe testing agency. This practice m
34、ay be supplemented by more specific criteria and requirements for particular projects.5. Organization5.1 The following information shall be readily available for review:5.1.1 Description of the organization, including:5.1.1.1 Complete legal name and address of the main office and each testing agency
35、 location,5.1.1.2 Names and positions of the principal officers and the responsible, registered professional engineer in charge, and5.1.1.3 Description of the testing agency management structure.5.1.2 Listing of the relevant technical services offered, and5.1.3 All external technical services normal
36、ly utilized.5.2 The testing agency shall designate an individual with access to management who has the responsibility of seeing thatprocedures required in this document are being carried out.6. Personnel Qualifications6.1 Information shall be made available to substantiate personnel qualifications a
37、s follows:6.1.1 All relevant testing services are shall be provided under the full-time technical direction of a registered professionalengineer with at least 5 years experience in construction materials testing.6.1.2 Supervising Personnel supervising laboratory technicianstesting shall possess a mi
38、nimum of 3 years relevant experienceand current technician certification. The technician certification program must include a written examination and performanceexamination of relevant tests. Relevant tests that must be covered by the certification program are: Practices certification(s).C31/C31M, C
39、172/C172M, and C617/C617M or C1231/C1231M, and Test Methods C39/C39M, C117, C127, C128, C136,C138/C138M, C143/C143M, C173/C173M, C231/C231M, and C1064/C1064M. Test Method C78/C78M is also considered arelevant test if it is included on the agencys list of technical services. In cases where the superv
40、ising laboratory technician issupervising technicians who only test concrete, the applicable relevant tests are the concrete tests listed in the group. Where thesupervising laboratory technician is supervising technicians who only test aggregates, the applicable relevant tests are the aggregatetests
41、 listed in the group.6.1.2.1 The certification(s) shall include a written examination and performance examination for the following standards andshall conform to the requirements identified in 6.1.5: Practices C31/C31M and C617/C617M or C1231/C1231M, and Test MethodsC39/C39M, C117, C127, C128, C136,
42、 C138/C138M, C143/C143M, C173/C173M, C231/C231M, and C1064/C1064M.In cases where the supervision of laboratory testing is limited only to concrete testing, the certification requirements are limitedonly to the concrete tests listed in 6.1.2.1. Where the supervision of laboratory testing is limited o
43、nly to aggregate testing, thecertification requirements are limited only to the aggregate tests listed in 6.1.2.1.6.1.3 Supervising Personnel supervising field technicianstesting shall possess a minimum of 3 years relevant experience andcurrent technician certification. The technician certification
44、program must include a written examination and performanceexamination of relevant tests. Relevant tests that must be covered by the certification program are: Practices certification(s).C31/C31M and C172/C172M and Test Methods C138/C138M, C143/C143M, C173/C173M, C231/C231M, and C1064/C1064M.6.1.3.1
45、The certification(s) shall include a written examination and performance examination for the following standards andshall conform to the requirements identified in 6.1.5: Practices C31/C31M and C172/C172M and Test Methods C138/C138M,C143/C143M, C173/C173M, C231/C231M, and C1064/C1064M.6.1.4 Concrete
46、 laboratory technicians shall possess current technician certification. The technician certification program mustinclude a written examination and performance examination of relevant tests. Relevant tests that must be covered by thecertification program are: Test Method C39/C39M and Practice C617/C6
47、17M or C1231/C1231M. Test Method C78/C78M is alsoconsidered a relevant test if it is included on the agencys list of technical services.6.1.5 Aggregate laboratory technicians shall possess current technician certification. The technician certification program mustinclude a written examination and pe
48、rformance examination of relevant tests. Relevant tests that must be covered by thecertification program are: Test Methods C117, C127, C128, and C136.C1077 15a36.1.4 Concrete field techniciansPersonnel performing laboratory and field testing shall possess current technician certification.The technic
49、ian certification program must include a written examination certification(s) that includes a written and performanceexamination of relevant tests. Relevant tests thatfor each relevant standard identified in 6.1.4.1 must be covered by the certificationprogram are: Practices C31/C31M and C172/C172M and Test Methods C138/C138M, C143/C143M6.1.4.2, C173/C173M,C231/C231M, and C1064/C1064M6.1.4.3 and shall conform to the requirements identified in 6.1.5.6.1.4.1 Concrete laboratory testing certification(s) shall include the following standards: Test Method C39/C39M and P
