1、Designation: C1077 16C1077 16aStandard 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 AggregateC136C136/C136M 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
10、Practice for 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
11、Conducting 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
12、 the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C09.98 onEvaluation of Laboratories.Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2016Oct. 15, 2016. Published April 2016October 2016. Originally approved in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 20152016 asC107715a.-16. DOI: 10.1520/C1077-16. 10.1520/C1077-16A.2 For
13、referencedASTM 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 provi
14、de the user of 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 s
15、tandard as published 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
16、Determination of Compressive Strength of Hardened CylindricalConcrete SpecimensD75D75/D75M 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 a
17、nd Test SievesE329 Specification 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.
18、3 ISO Standards:ISO 17011 Conformity 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
19、evaluation authority, nan independent 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 acceptab
20、le methods of evaluation are inspection 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 th
21、e final step in the process for an 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
22、 the results of theinspection report 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
23、of the deficiencies have been corrected. 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,
24、a testing agency will select an evaluation 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 specif
25、ic requirements and theevaluation 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
26、 Qualification of Personnel and Laboratory 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 provid
27、e this service.3.2.2 external technical services, nthose services required by a testing agency that are provided by another organization.3.2.3 quality systems, nthose internal procedures and practices that an agency utilizes to ensure continued compliance withapplicable testing standards for concret
28、e and concrete aggregates.3.2.4 testing agency, norganization that measures, examines, performs tests, or otherwise determines the characteristics orperformance of materials or products. This includes organizations that offer commercial testing services, an in-house qualitycontrol function, an acade
29、mic institution, or any other organization providing the required testing services, whether performed inthe laboratory or in the field.3 The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.4 Available from American Concrete Institute (ACI), P.O. Box 9094, Farmington H
30、ills, 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-1211, Geneva 20, Switzerland, http:/www.iso.ch.6 Manual of Aggregate and Concrete Testing, Annual Book of ASTMStandards , Vol 04.02.C1077 16
31、a24. Significance and Use4.1 The testing and inspection of concrete and concrete aggregates are important elements in obtaining quality construction. Atesting agency providing these services shall be selected with care.4.2 Atesting agency shall be deemed qualified to perform and report the results o
32、f its tests if the agency meets the requirementsof 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 quali
33、ty systems ofthe testing agency. This practice may 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 ad
34、dress of the main office and each testing agency 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,
35、 and5.1.3 All external technical services normally 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 avai
36、lable to substantiate personnel qualifications as follows:6.1.1 All relevant testing services shall be provided under the full-time technical direction of a registeredlicensed professionalengineer with at least 5 years experience in construction materials testing.6.1.2 Personnel supervising laborato
37、ry testing shall possess a minimum of 3 years relevant experience and currentcertification(s).Laboratory and field supervisors shall meet the following requirements:6.1.2.1 Possess at least 3 years relevant experience.6.1.2.2 The certification(s) shall include a written examination and performance e
38、xamination 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, C138/C138M, C143/C143M, C173/C173M, C231/C231M, and C1064/C1064M. TestMethod C78/C78M is also consider
39、ed a relevant test if it is included on the agencys list of technical services.In cases where the supervision of laboratory testing is limited only to concrete testing, the certification requirements are limitedonly to the concrete tests listed Shall be certified in 6.1.2.1. Where the supervision of
40、 laboratory testing is limited only to aggregatetesting, the certification requirements are limited only to the aggregate tests listed the relevant tests required of the personnel theyare supervising, as outlined in 6.1.2.1.6.1.3.6.1.3 Personnel supervising field testing shall possess a minimum of 3
41、 years relevant experience and current certification(s).6.1.3.1 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 C172/C172M and Test Methods C138/C138M,C14
42、3/C143M, C173/C173M, C231/C231M, and C1064/C1064M.6.1.3 Personnel performing laboratory and field testing shall possess current certification(s) that includes a written andperformance examination for each relevant standard identified in 6.1.4.16.1.3.1, 6.1.4.26.1.3.2, and 6.1.4.36.1.3.3 and shallcon
43、form to the requirements identified in 6.1.56.1.4.6.1.3.1 Concrete laboratory testing certification(s) shall include the following standards: Test Method C39/C39M and PracticeC617/C617M or C1231/C1231M. Test Method C78/C78M is also considered a relevant test if it is included on the agencys listof t
44、echnical services.6.1.3.2 Aggregate laboratory testing certification(s) shall include the following standards: Test Methods C117, C127, C128, andC136C136/C136M.6.1.3.3 Concrete field testing certification(s) shall include the following standards: Practices C31/C31M and C172/C172M, andTest Methods C1
45、38/C138M, C143/C143M, C173/C173M, C231/C231M, and C1064/C1064M.6.1.4 The technician certification program shall meet the following criteria:6.1.4.1 The written examination shall be of sufficient length and detail to cover the test method or practice, including, asapplicable: the significance of the
46、test or practice, sampling, specimen preparation, procedure, calculations, and reporting of results,6.1.4.2 The performance examination shall include a demonstration of the test method or practice, to document thetechniciansindividuals ability to correctly perform the procedure in accordance with th
47、e standard, and6.1.4.3 The written and performance examinations shall include all relevant test methods that are listed in the section above forthe type of technicianindividual being certified.NOTE 2A list of technician certification programs is provided in the Qualification of Personnel and Laborat
48、ory Evaluation section of the Manual ofC1077 16a3Aggregate and Concrete Testing.6 The list is merely a collection of certification programs and is not an endorsement of any particular program. Otherprograms may also be available.6.1.4.4 The certification body shall establish the period of certificat
49、ion but not to exceed five years.6.1.4.5 The period for which the certification is valid shall be clearly and prominently stated on any documents that attest tothe certification(s) held by the individual.7. Test Methods and Procedures7.1 The testing agency shall be capable of performing the required ASTM test methods, guides, or practices in 7.2 and mayrequest additional evaluation for the optional methods in 7.3 to the extent that those services are provided by the agency.7.2 Required Test Methods and Practices:7.2.1 For Agencies Testing Concrete:7.2.1.1 Sampling
