156.01DESCRIPTION
This Section describes the requirements for set up and maintenance of the Department’s materials field laboratory and curing facility.
156.02MATERIALS
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156.03PROCEDURE
.01 Materials Field Laboratory
Do not provide or procure the materials field laboratory or associated equipment until the RE notifies that this item is required. Within 15 days of RE notification, provide and maintain a materials field laboratory for the exclusive use of the Department at a location approved by the ME. Do not use buildings scheduled for demolition under the Contract as a materials field laboratory. The ME will not conduct testing until the materials field laboratory is ready for use. If the field laboratory is a temporary structure within State ROW , secure the necessary permits from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, and remove the structure as directed by the RE. Provide a Uniform Code Type Four Fire Permit according to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs regulations. The Contractor may obtain information concerning the permit fees and the permit application process from the Department’s Bureau of Materials. Ensure that the materials field laboratory is weatherproof with a minimum ceiling height of 7 1/2 feet. Ensure that one of the rooms has a minimum area of 450 square feet. Ensure that there is an additional room or enclosure with a concrete floor with a minimum area of 600 square feet. Ensure that each room has at least four 3 prong electrical outlets, having a minimum of two 20 ampere, 120 volt circuits. Ensure that the materials laboratory doors and windows have locks, and provide the keys to the ME. Ensure that the materials field laboratory has one or more closets of sufficient capacity for the office’s size. Provide the following for the materials field laboratory:
telephone, and broadband internet. Provide a separate telephone line for each telephone, computer modem, and fax machine specified in 156.03.01.4. Provide a field office with sufficient natural and artificial light. Provide adequate insulation, heat, and air-conditioning to maintain an ambient temperature of 68 to 80 °F.
laboratory.
and out-of-paper reception features.
Do not procure the computer system until reviewing the system req uirements with the ME. Ensure that the computer system is compatible with the Department’s construction management software and other specified software. 97 When the computer system is no longer required by the ME, the Department will remove and retain the hard drive, and return the computer system to the Contractor. The Department will retain other data storage media.
capability, and letter, legal, and ledger size capabilities. Erase the copier hard drive before removing the copier from the field office and provide the RE with a certification stating that the copier hard drive has been erased.
located as directed by the ME.
and a drain-disposal system (silt trap or similar) capable of handling elutriable material.
−94 pounds per square inch over 125 pounds per square inch, a 115 volt universal motor, an ASME safety valve, and a 25 foot air hose, equipped with a quick-change blow gun kit and nozzle kit consisting of a high-flow safety nozzle, a 6 inch extension safety nozzle, a rubber tip nozzle, a needle tip nozzle, and an air screen safety nozzle.
drying and weighing a recycled concrete aggregate sample, and other operations in which a vapor or gas is emitted. Design and construct the hood so that any operation involving testing within the hood does not require the insertion of any portion of the tester’s body, other than hands and arms. Ensure that the exhaust system is capable of producing an air speed of 80 to 120 feet per minute at the face of the opening.
humidity, and wind speed, including 2 battery operated psychrometers, 2 concrete thermometers, and 2 wind gauges. Obtain certification from an independent, ME -approved laboratory that all instruments are in good working order and have been calibrated as requested by the ME.
room temperature, with a supply of recording charts and pens.
10 × 10 × 24 inches with a 10 × 10 × 1 inch steel plate fastened to the top. Install the block on a firm foundation at a location directed by the ME.
suitable material and of sufficient size to house the mechanical sample shaker and the mechanical sieve shaker. 98
cabinet is constructed of 3/4 inch plywood or particle board and lead sheathing, or any other acceptable materials, to ensure that a radiation reading of no higher than 2 nanorads p er hour is obtained by contact measurement of the outside wall of the storage cabinet. This second cabinet must be securable and have a door equipped with a heavy -duty lock with 2 keys provided. Before this cabinet is constructed, obtain approval from the ME of the exact location, materials to be used for its construction, and locking system.
an upright position. Provide a 5/8 inch water hose at least 50 feet in length. Equip the water tank with a heater capable of maintaining a water temperature of 73 ± 3 °F.
AASHTO R 60, T 11 (including a mechanical washing machine), T 23, T 27, T 99, T 119, T 121, T 152, T 248, and T 309. Provide 4 units or the number specified by the ME, of the testing apparatus to satisfy the inspection and testing frequency anticipated. In addition, ensure that scales are electronic, except for those required for AASHTO T 121. Ensure that scales are inspected and certified by an independent scale company accredited according to the International Organization of Standards/International Electrotechnical Commission 17025, or a State or county Office of Weights and Measures. Provide the ME with a copy of the certification at the time of installation. Ensure that the scales are re-certified annually, or every 6 months if directed by the ME.
.02 Materials Field Laboratory Maintenance
Maintain the materials field laboratory including furnishings, equipment, lavatories including toiletries, and utilities for the duration of the Contract or until no longer required by the ME. Provide services for the utilities specified in
.01.1. Provide for utility disconnection when the field office is no longer required by the ME. Provide we ekly
janitorial and waste disposal service, and snow removal service as needed. Provide 1 case of letter, legal, and ledger sized paper every 2 months. Repair or replace inoperable or defective communication equipment, office furnishings, office equipment , laboratory equipment, and laboratory testing equipment within 24 hours. The Contractor is not responsible for cost of replacing or repairing items that are lost or damaged due to misuse.
.03 Curing Facility
Do not provide or procure the curing facility or associated equipment until the RE notifies that this item is required. Within 15 days of RE notification, provide and maintain a curing facility for the exclusive use of the Department at a location approved by the ME. Do not use buildings scheduled for demolition under the Contract as a materials field laboratory. The ME will not conduct testing until the curing facility is ready for use. Maintain the curing facility until no longer requi red by the ME. Assume that the curing facility will be required for a minimum of 1 month after Completion. If the curing facility is a temporary structure, secure the necessary permits from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, and remove the structure as directed by the RE. Ensure that the curing facility is weatherproof with a minimum ceiling height of 7 1/2 feet. Ensure that the curing facility has a concrete floor and a minimum area of 300 square feet. The room shall have a minimum of thre e 3 prong electrical outlets. Ensure that the curing facility doors and windows have locks, and provide all keys to the ME. Provide the following for the curing facility:
Provide a curing facility with sufficient natural and artificial light. Provide adequate insulation, heat, and air - conditioning to maintain an ambient temperature of 68 to 80 °F.
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−94 pounds per square inch over 125 pounds per square inch, a 115 volt universal motor, an ASME safety valve, and a 25 foot air hose, equipped with a Quick-Change Blow Gun Kit and Nozzle Kit consisting of a high-flow safety nozzle, a 6 inch extension safety nozzle, a rubber tip nozzle, a needle tip nozzle, and an air screen safety nozzle.
room temperature.
position. Provide a 5/8 inch water hose at least 50 feet in length. Equip the water tank with a he ater capable of maintaining a water temperature of 73 ± 3 °F.
.04 Curing Facility Maintenance
Maintain the curing facility including furnishings and curing facility equipment for the duration of the Contract or until no longer required by the ME. Provide services for utilities specified in 156.03.03.1. Provide for utility disconnection when the curing facility is no longer required by the ME. Provide weekly janitorial and waste disposal service and snow removal service as needed. Repair or replace inoperable or defective furnishings and curing facility equipment within 24 hours. The Contractor is not responsible for cost of replacing or repairing items that are lost or damaged due to misuse.
.05 Nuclear Density Gauge
Provide for the Department’s exclusive use and for the duration of the Project a nuclear density gauge calibrated to the manufacturer’s specifications, with the following minimum features and capabilities:
to transfer data from the density gauge to the microcomputer system and with data communication software.
1.0 minute, with ±0.3 percent accuracy.
Provide a nuclear density gauge for the exclusive use of the ME using one of the following methods:
States Nuclear Regulator y Commission (USNRC) licensed third party on the Department’s New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) License. The Contractor is barred from purchasing gauges on the Department’s New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) license. Perform calibration and servicing of the gauge, other than routine wipe tests, every 24 months. The ME may direct additional calibrations, when necessary. Supply a replacement gauge for the Department’s use during the calibration and servicing period.
.06 Flexural Beam Testing Equipment
Provide the following testing equipment and apparatus:
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