1、Designation: C1077 17Standard 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 oforiginal adopt
2、ion 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 of Defense
3、.1. Scope*1.1 This practice identifies and defines the duties,responsibilities, and minimum technical requirements of test-ing agency personnel and the minimum technical requirementsfor equipment utilized in testing concrete and concrete aggre-gates for use in construction.1.2 This practice provides
4、 criteria for the evaluation of thecapability of a testing agency to perform designatedASTM testmethods on concrete and concrete aggregates. It can be used byan evaluation authority in the inspection or accreditation of atesting agency or by other parties to determine if the agency isqualified to co
5、nduct the specified tests.NOTE 1Specification E329 provides criteria for the evaluation ofagencies that perform the inspection of concrete during placement.1.3 This practice provides criteria for Inspection Bodies andAccreditation Bodies that provide services for evaluation oftesting agencies in acc
6、ordance with this practice.1.4 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes,which provide explanatory material and shall not be consideredas requirements of this standard.1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is there
7、sponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
8、ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards, Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2C31/C31M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete T
9、estSpecimens in the FieldC39/C39M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylin-drical Concrete SpecimensC78/C78M Test Method for Flexural Strength of Concrete(Using Simple Beam with Third-Point Loading)C117 Test Method for Materials Finer than 75-m (No. 200)Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by WashingC12
10、5 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Ag-gregatesC127 Test Method for Relative Density (Specific Gravity)and Absorption of Coarse AggregateC128 Test Method for Relative Density (Specific Gravity)and Absorption of Fine AggregateC136/C136M Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine andCoarse Agg
11、regatesC138/C138M Test Method for Density (Unit Weight), Yield,and Air Content (Gravimetric) of ConcreteC143/C143M Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-CementConcreteC172/C172M Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Con-creteC173/C173M Test Method forAir Content of Freshly MixedConcrete by the Volumetric
12、 MethodC231/C231M Test Method forAir Content of Freshly MixedConcrete by the Pressure MethodC617/C617M Practice for Capping Cylindrical ConcreteSpecimensC802 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Test Pro-gram to Determine the Precision of Test Methods forConstruction MaterialsC1064/C1064M Test
13、 Method for Temperature of FreshlyMixed Hydraulic-Cement Concrete1This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on Concreteand ConcreteAggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C09.98 onEvaluation of Laboratories.Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2017. Published Octo
14、ber 2017. Originallyapproved in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as C1077-16a. DOI:10.1520/C1077-17.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the
15、standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.*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 StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internatio
16、nally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.1C1231/C1231M Practice for Use of Unbonded Caps inDete
17、rmination of Compressive Strength of Hardened Cy-lindrical Concrete SpecimensD75/D75M Practice for Sampling AggregatesD2419 Test Method for Sand Equivalent Value of Soils andFine AggregateE4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing MachinesE11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Tes
18、tSievesE329 Specification for Agencies Engaged in ConstructionInspection, Testing, or Special InspectionE1301 Guide for Proficiency Testing by InterlaboratoryComparisons (Withdrawn 2012)32.2 ACI Standards:ACI 214-77 Recommended Practice for Evaluation ofStrength Test Results of Concrete42.3 ISO Stan
19、dards:ISO 17011 Conformity AssessmentGeneral RequirementsFor Accreditation Bodies Accrediting Conformity Assess-ment Bodies53. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this practice, refer toTerminology C125.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 evaluation
20、 authority, nan independent entity, apartfrom the testing agency being evaluated, that has the capabilityto provide an unbiased evaluation of the technical activities ofconcrete and concrete aggregates testing agencies in accor-dance with Annex A1 or Annex A2.3.2.1.1 DiscussionTwo acceptable methods
21、 of evaluationare inspection and accreditation, and these evaluations areoffered by many evaluation authorities. An inspection is anevaluation of equipment and procedures based on the TestMethods and Procedures section, along with a review of thequality system. An inspection report is the final step
22、 in theprocess for an inspection agency. The testing agency beingevaluated performs corrective actions for any deficienciesnoted, and these corrections are to be placed with the otherinspection documentation as part of the permanent record ofthe inspection. An accreditation agency uses the results o
23、f theinspection report or the results of their own onsite assessmentas one phase of the accreditation process. As a separate phase,the accreditation agency also reviews the testing agencyscorrective actions for the deficiencies noted and issues acertificate of accreditation once all of the deficienc
24、ies havebeen corrected. There is no universally accepted evaluationauthority in the construction materials testing field; therefore,testing agencies should give careful consideration when select-ing an evaluation authority to gain the most benefit from theevaluation. In most cases, a testing agency
25、will select anevaluation authority as a result of requirements in a projectspecification, or contract, or in response to local codes, or otherindustry requirements. In those circumstances, the require-ments will stipulate the acceptable evaluation authorities. Ifthere are no specific requirements an
26、d the evaluation is inanticipation of future work or to compete with other localtesting agencies, then the agency should contact the organiza-tion(s) most likely to use their services for a list of acceptableevaluation authorities. A list of evaluation authorities is pro-vided in the Qualification o
27、f Personnel and Laboratory Evalu-ation section of the Manual of Aggregate and ConcreteTesting.6The list is merely a collection of organizations willingto provide this service and is not an endorsement of anyparticular organization. Other organizations may also be avail-able to provide this service.3
28、.2.2 external technical services, nthose services requiredby a testing agency that are provided by another organization.3.2.3 quality systems, nthose internal procedures andpractices that an agency utilizes to ensure continued compli-ance with applicable testing standards for concrete and con-crete
29、aggregates.3.2.4 testing agency, norganization that measures,examines, performs tests, or otherwise determines the charac-teristics or performance of materials or products. This includesorganizations that offer commercial testing services, an in-house quality control function, an academic institutio
30、n, or anyother organization providing the required testing services,whether performed in the laboratory or in the field.4. Significance and Use4.1 The testing and inspection of concrete and concreteaggregates are important elements in obtaining quality con-struction. A testing agency providing these
31、 services shall beselected with care.4.2 A testing agency shall be deemed qualified to performand report the results of its tests if the agency meets therequirements of this practice. The testing agency services shallbe provided under the technical direction of a registeredprofessional engineer.4.3
32、This practice establishes essential characteristics per-taining to the organization, personnel, facilities, and qualitysystems of the testing agency. This practice may be supple-mented by more specific criteria and requirements for particu-lar projects.5. Organization5.1 The following information sh
33、all be readily available forreview:5.1.1 Description of the organization, including:5.1.1.1 Complete legal name and address of the main officeand each testing agency location,5.1.1.2 Names and positions of the principal officers and theresponsible, registered professional engineer in charge, and3The
34、 last approved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.4Available from American Concrete Institute (ACI), P.O. Box 9094, FarmingtonHills, MI 48333-9094, http:/www.aci-int.org.5Available from International Organization for Standardization (ISO), 1, ch. dela Voie-Creuse, Case
35、postale 56, CH-1211, Geneva 20, Switzerland, http:/www.iso.ch.6Manual of Aggregate and Concrete Testing, Annual Book of ASTMStandards, Vol 04.02.C1077 1725.1.1.3 Description of the testing agency management struc-ture.5.1.2 Listing of the relevant technical services offered, and5.1.3 All external te
36、chnical services normally utilized.5.2 The testing agency shall designate an individual withaccess 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 substantiateperso
37、nnel qualifications as follows:6.1.1 All relevant testing services shall be provided underthe full-time technical direction of a licensed professionalengineer with at least 5 years experience in constructionmaterials testing.6.1.2 Laboratory and field supervisors shall meet the fol-lowing requiremen
38、ts:6.1.2.1 Possess at least 3 years relevant experience.6.1.2.2 Shall be certified in the relevant tests required of thepersonnel they are supervising, as outlined in 6.1.3.6.1.3 Personnel performing laboratory and field testing shallpossess current certification(s) that includes a written andperfor
39、mance examination for each relevant standard identifiedin 6.1.3.1, 6.1.3.2, and 6.1.3.3 and shall conform to therequirements identified in 6.1.4.6.1.3.1 Concrete laboratory testing certification(s) shall in-clude the following standards: Test Method C39/C39M andPractice C617/C617M or C1231/C1231M. T
40、est Method C78/C78M is also considered a relevant test if it is included on theagencys list of technical services.6.1.3.2 Aggregate laboratory testing certification(s) shallinclude the following standards: Test Methods C117, C127,C128, and C136/C136M.6.1.3.3 Concrete field testing certification(s) s
41、hall includethe following standards: Practices C31/C31M and C172/C172M, and Test Methods C138/C138M, C143/C143M, C173/C173M, C231/C231M, and C1064/C1064M.6.1.4 The certification program shall meet the followingcriteria:6.1.4.1 The written examination shall be of sufficient lengthand detail to cover
42、the test method or practice, including, asapplicable: the significance of the test or practice, sampling,specimen preparation, procedure, calculations, and reporting ofresults,6.1.4.2 The performance examination shall include a dem-onstration of the test method or practice, to document theindividual
43、s ability to correctly perform the procedure inaccordance with the standard, and6.1.4.3 The written and performance examinations shallinclude all relevant test methods that are listed in the sectionabove for the type of individual being certified.NOTE 2Alist of certification programs is provided in
44、the Qualificationof Personnel and Laboratory Evaluation section of the Manual ofAggregate and Concrete Testing.6The list is merely a collection ofcertification programs and is not an endorsement of any particularprogram. Other programs may also be available.6.1.4.4 The certification body shall estab
45、lish the period ofcertification but not to exceed five years.6.1.4.5 The period for which the certification is valid shallbe clearly and prominently stated on any documents that attestto the certification(s) held by the individual.7. Test Methods and Procedures7.1 The testing agency shall be capable
46、 of performing therequired ASTM test methods, guides, or practices in 7.2 andmay request additional evaluation for the optional methods in7.3 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, Pra
47、ctice C172/C172M,7.2.1.2 Slump, Test Method C143/C143M,7.2.1.3 Unit Weight, Yield, and Air Content, Test MethodC138/C138M,7.2.1.4 Air Content, Test Method C173/C173M (volumetricmethod), or Test Method C231/C231M (pressure method), orboth.7.2.1.5 Temperature, Test Method C1064/C1064M,7.2.1.6 Making a
48、nd Curing Test Specimens, Practice C31/C31M,7.2.1.7 Compressive Strength, Test Method C39/C39M,7.2.1.8 Capping Cylinders, Practice C617/C617M or Prac-tice C1231/C1231M.7.2.2 For Agencies Testing Concrete Aggregates:7.2.2.1 Sieve Analysis, Test Method C136/C136M,7.2.2.2 Material Finer Than 75-m (No.
49、200) Sieve, TestMethod C117, and7.2.2.3 Specific Gravity and Absorption, Test Method C127(Coarse Aggregate) and Test Method C128 (Fine Aggregate).7.3 Optional Test Methods or Practices:7.3.1 Some testing agencies conduct other tests on concreteand concrete aggregates in addition to those listed in TheRequired Test Methods and Practices Section. These optionaltest methods and practices could include any of the testmethods or practices developed by Committee C09 and con-tained in volume 04.02, as well as other related standards suchas Practice D75/D75M and Test Method D24
