701-01 Portland Cement
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 Section 700 MATERIALS and MANUFACTURING SECTION 701 - HYDRAULIC CEMENTS
701-01 Portland Cement
SCOPE. This specification covers non -air entrained cements defined by AASHTO M 85. For uniformity with recognized industry terminology, Types I, II, II(MH) III, IV, V and VI may also be designated as Types 1, 2, 2(MH), 3, 4, 5 and 6 respectively. Any cement de signated with a combined classification, such as Type I/II, must meet the requirements of both types being offered. The type of cement to be used will be as shown in the plans or specifications for each contract. When specified in the contract documents, Type VI cement shall meet the requirements of AASHTO M 85 -Type I cement, and the cement color shall be white. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. All types of cement shall conform to the chemical and physical requirements of those respective types as contained in AA SHTO M 85 with the following: Any cement possessing equivalent alkali contents (Na 2O + 0.658 K 2O) in excess of 0.70% will be considered “high alkali” cement, and will be restricted for use as per the requirements of Section 501. The Department reserves th e right to impose the “Optional Chemical and Physical Requirements” of AASHTO M 85 such as Equivalent Alkalies (AASHTO T -105) and False Set (AASHTO T -186). The temperature of the cement, measured immediately prior to entering the mixing unit at a batching facility, shall not exceed 170°F. MANUFACTURER . The manufacturer shall declare the commercial name of the additions used and the amount thereof in writing to the Materials Bureau. STORAGE. The cement shall be stored at its source of supply in approve d weather -tight silos. Facilities shall be provided for maintaining such silos under Department seal control when and as directed by the Materials Bureau. All silos shall be completely empty and clean before cement is deposited therein unless the silo co ntains Department approved cement of the same type. Cement remaining in bulk storage at the mill and/or distribution terminal for a period greater than one year after completion of tests shall be re -sampled and retested before shipment. However, cement w hich has been in bulk storage at mills and/or distribution terminals more than two years from the time of original manufacture shall not be used. No cement stored by the Contractor over the winter shall be used until retested by the Materials Bureau. Bag ged cement shall not be stored at mill or terminal locations for a period longer 2 calendar years from the date of manufacture when preparing an order for shipment. SHIPMENT. All shipments of cement shall be made in accordance with Materials Method (MM) 10 or other procedural directives issued by the Materials Bureau. Conveyances for bulk cement shipment shall be of a type approved by the Department. The compartments of all such conveyances shall be completely empty and clean before any cement is loade d therein. Cement may be shipped in paper bags which conform to industry standards which have the manufacturer’s brand name, type of cement, and the date of manufacture clearly printed on the outside of the package.
701-02 Masonry and Mortar Cement
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 INSPECTION AND TESTING . All inspecti on and testing shall be in accordance with MM 10 or other procedural directives issued by the Materials Bureau. When required by the Materials Bureau, cement shall be sampled by means of an automatic sampling device constructed so as to obtain continuous samples across the full stream of cement and deliver such samples into a sealed container approved by the Materials Bureau. Tests for chemical and physical properties shall be in accordance with test methods stipulated by AASHTO M 85. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Portland cement will be considered for acceptance at mill or terminal locations in accordance with MM 10 or other procedural directives issued by the Materials Bureau.
701-02 Masonry and Mortar Cement
SCOPE. Masonry and mortar cement, used to make masonry mortar. MATERIALS Masonry Cement ASTM C91 Mortar Cement ASTM C1329 BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. The Engineer will base acceptance on each package being labeled to show ASTM conformance and its contents being in good condition.
701-03 Blended Portland Cement
SCOPE. This specification covers non -air entrained Blended Portland cement for use in Por tland cement concrete using Portland cement, Fly ash, Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBFS), Microsilica (Silica Fume), High Reactivity Pozzolan (HRP) or Limestone. GENERAL. Blended Portland cements shall meet the chemical and physical requirement s of AASHTO M 240, unless otherwise noted herein, or as modified in the project plans or specifications. The composition of the blended cement, including the percent of each constituent, shall be clearly stated on the product certification. Any blended c ement proposed for use shall be appropriately proportioned with the desired constituents to meet the applicable cementitious requirements of the specified concrete mix design.
A.Portland -Pozzolan Cement, TYPE IP. A product meeting the requirements of AA SHTO M 240 Type IP where the pozzolan portion of the blend is comprised of Fly Ash (§711 -10) meeting AASHTO M 295, Microsilica (§711 -11) meeting AASHTO M 307, or HRP (§711 -14) meeting AASHTO M 321. Typical Type IP blended cements specified for use are:
1.TYPE IP (21). Whereas the pozzolan portion of the blended product is comprised of 21% (by weight) of either of the following: Class C, F or N Pozzolan meeting the requirements of AASHTO M 295.
2.TYPE IP (8). Whereas the pozzolan portion of the blended product is comprised of 8% (by weight) of either of the following: Microsilica (§711 -11), or HRP (§711 -14).
B.Portland -Blast Furnace Slag Cement, TYPE IS. A product meeting the requirements of AASHTO M 240 Type IS, where the pozzolan portion of the b lend is comprised of Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBFS) meeting the requirements of AASHTO M 302 (§711 -12). The amount of GGBFS is limited to 25% of the total weight of blended product.
701-03 Blende D Portland Cement
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 C. Portland -Limestone Cement, TYPE IL. A product meeting the requirements of AASHTO M 240 Type IL, where the Portland cement is blended with Limestone meeting the requirements of AASHTO M 240.
D.Ternary Blend Cement, TYPE IT. A product meeting the requirements of AASHTO M 240 Type IT, where Portland cement is blended with two pozzolans or blended with a combination of pozzolan and Limestone. Such blends may consist of a combination of Portland -Blast Furnace Slag cement, (meeti ng the requirements of AASHTO M 240 Type IS), and a third pozzolan, meeting the requirements of either; Fly Ash (§711 -10), Microsilica (§711 -11), HRP (§711 -14) or Limestone (AASHTO M 240). MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. The individual constituents shall meet the following: Portland Cement 701-01 Type II or Type II (MH) only Fly Ash 711-10 Microsilica (Silica Fume) 711-11 Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag 711-12 High Reactivity Pozzolan (HRP) 711-14 Limestone AASHTO M 240 The manufacturer shall supply supporting documentation as noted in AASHTO M 240. Blended cement possessing equivalent alkali contents (Na 2O + 0.658 K 2O) in excess of 0.70% will be considered “high alkali” cement, and will be restricted for use as pe r the requirements of § 501. The blended cement shall remain uniform throughout the blending, shipping and storage process until it is incorporated into the concrete mixture. STORAGE. The blended cement shall be stored at its source of supply in approve d weather -tight silos. Provisions for maintaining the designated silos under Department seal control will be required when directed by the Materials Bureau. All silos shall be completely empty and clean before blended cement is deposited therein unless th e silo contains Department approved blended cement of the same type. Blended cement remaining in bulk storage at the mill, blending facility and/or distribution terminal for a period greater than one year after completion of laboratory testing must be re -sampled and tested before shipment. Blended cement that has been in storage at the mill, blending facility or distribution terminal for a period of two years from the original date of cement manufacture may not be used. Blended cement that has been store d by the supplier or batching facility over the winter must be tested by the Materials Bureau. Bagged blended cements shall not be stored at mill or terminal locations for a period longer than two calendar years from the date of blending when preparing an order for shipment. SHIPMENT. All shipments of blended cements shall be in accordance with Materials Method (MM) 10 or other procedural directives issued by the Materials Bureau. Conveyances for bulk shipment must be of a type approved by the Departmen t. The compartments of all such conveyances must be completely empty and clean before any blended cement is loaded therein. Blended cement may be shipped in paper bags which conform to industry standards which have the manufacturer’s brand name, type of cement, and the date of manufacture plainly printed on the outside of the package. INSPECTION AND TESTING. All inspection and testing shall be in accordance with MM 10 or other procedural directives issued by the Materials Bureau. When required by the Materials Bureau, blended cement shall be sampled by means of an automatic sampling device, constructed to obtain continuous samples across the full stream of blended cement, and deliver such samples into a sealed container approved by the Materials Bureau . Testing of chemical and physical properties shall be in accordance with the methods referenced in the appropriate AASHTO standards. Samples which are obtained for
701-04 Concrete Repair Material
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 Department testing shall be retained for a period of one calendar year after the date of completion of testing. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Blended cement will be considered for acceptance at mill or terminal locations in accordance with MM 10 or other procedural directives issued by the Department.
701-04 Concrete Repair Material
SCOPE. The material covered in this specification is gener ally used for shallow repairs of portland cement concrete, including repair of precast concrete products, such as pipe, cribbing, manholes, etc… GENERAL. The use of this material is limited to repair areas smaller than 5 ft2 and not deeper than 2 in. This material is meant to be applied and finished with a trowel in a horizontal position. The Department will test the material in accordance with Test Method NY 701 -13P,C following the manufacturer's proportioning and mixing in structions printed on the package. Material meeting the requirements of this specification will be placed on the Approved List. For field use, follow the manufacturers mixing and curing recommendations. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. The material shall be a p repackaged dry component: to which water or emulsified compound is added, used for concrete repair, containing no metallic expansion aides, to which no aggregate may be added, meeting the requirements of Table 701 -04. When being used for aesthetic purpose s the material’s color shall be within the Munsell Neutral Scale range stated in Table 701-04. TABLE 701 -04 CONCRETE REPAIR MATERIAL TEST REQUIREMENT Min. Max. Initial Set (minutes) Expansion (%) - 0.4 Contraction (%) - 0.0 1 Day Compressive Strength (psi) - 7 Day Compressive Strength (psi) - 28 Day Compressive Strength (psi) - 1 Day Bond Strength (psi) 200 - Freeze/Thaw Loss % (25 cycles) - 1.0 Total Chloride Content (% by weight) - 0.05 Total Sulfate Content (% by weight) - 5.0 Color, Munsell Neutral Scale 4.0 8.5 BASIS OF APPROVAL. Application for material approval shall be submitted to the Materials Bureau by the manufacturer. The application shall be accompanied by a labeled 50 lb production sample of the product; however the Materials Bureau will approve other packaging quantities on a case -by-case basis. The Department will test the material according to Test Method NY 701 -13P,C following the manufacturer's proportioning and mixing instructions printed on the package. Upon approval, the product
701-05 Concrete Grouting and Anchoring Material
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 brand name, manufacturing location a nd shelf life will be placed on the Approved List. The Department must receive a letter from the manufacturer annually certifying that no changes have been made in the formulation, manufacturing process, or manufacturing location. In the event that a lett er is not received, the product may be removed from the Approved List. Furthermore, the material may be removed from the Approved List at any time if the Department is not notified in writing of any material changes as stated above. The Department reserves the right to sample and test the material at any time. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Products will be accepted on the basis of the brand name and manufacturing location appearing on the Approved List. Such products will then be accepted on the basis of the brand name and manufacturing location printed on the sealed, non reusable container along with the month and year (i.e. 05/2011) of when the material was manufactured. The manufacturer is required to print the shelf life on the container if it is less than 12 mo nths. The expiration date of acceptance for this material shall be one calendar year from the date of manufacture or as stated in the Approved List, whichever is less.
701-05 Concrete Grouting and Anchoring Material
SCOPE. This specification covers the requirements for grouting material used to grout anchor bolts, dowels and other items in portland cement concrete. This material can also be used for forming mortar pads under bridge rail supports. GENERAL. This material should not be used in layers thi cker than 2 in. The Department will test the material according to Test Method NY 701 -11P,C following the manufacturer's proportioning and mixing instructions printed on the package. Material meeting the requirements of this specification will be placed on the Approved List. For field use, follow the manufacturers mixing and curing recommendations. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. The material shall be a prepackaged, dry component: to which water or emulsified compound is added, used for concrete repair, containin g no metallic expansion aides, to which no aggregate may be added, meeting the requirements of Table 701 -05. TABLE 701 -05 CONCRETE GROUTING AND ANCHORING MATERIAL TEST REQUIREMENT Min. Max. Initial Set (minutes) - Expansion (%) - 0.4 Contraction (%) - 0.0 1 Day Compressive Strength (psi) - 7 Day Compressive Strength (psi) - Pullout Strength (lbs) 10000 - Freeze -Thaw Loss % (25 cycles) - 1.0 Total Chloride Content (% by weight) - 0.05 Total Sulfate Content (% by weight) - 5.0 BASIS OF APPROVAL. Application for material approval shall be submitted to the Materials Bureau by the manufacturer. The application shall be accompanied by a labeled 50 lb production sample of the product; however the Materials Bureau will approve other packaging quantities on a case -by-case basis.
701-06 Shear Key Grout
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 The Department will test the material according to Test Method NY 701 -11P,C following the manufacturer's proportioning and mixing instructions printed on the package. Upon approval, the product brand name, manufacturing location a nd shelf life will be placed on the Approved List. The Department must receive a letter from the manufacturer annually certifying that no changes have been made in the formulation, manufacturing process, or manufacturing location. In the event that a lett er is not received, the product may be removed from the Approved List. Furthermore, the material may be removed from the Approved List at any time if the Department is not notified in writing of any material changes as stated above. The Department reserves the right to sample and test the material at any time. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Products will be accepted on the basis of the brand name and manufacturing location appearing on the Approved List. Such products will then be accepted on the basis of the brand name and manufacturing location printed on the sealed, non reusable container along with the month and year (i.e. 05/2011) of when the material was manufactured. The manufacturer is required to print the shelf life on the container if it is less than 12 mo nths. The expiration date of acceptance for this material shall be one calendar year from the date of manufacture or as stated in the Approved List, whichever is less.
701-06 Shear Key Grout
SCOPE. This specification covers the requirements for grout to be placed in shear keys between precast concrete structural units. GENERAL. The material must be flowable to fill the shear key with no voids. The Department will test the material in accordance w ith Test Method NY 701 -12P,C following the manufacturer's proportioning and mixing instructions printed on the package. Material meeting the requirements of this specification will be placed on the Approved List. The Approved List titled: Shear Key Grout will state the precise water -grout ratio by weight. This ratio shall not be altered. For field use, follow the manufacturers mixing and curing recommendations. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. The material shall be a prepackaged dry component: to which water or emulsified compound is added, used for concrete repair, containing no metallic expansion aides, to which no aggregate may be added. The material must meet the shear key pourability test as per Test Method NY 701 -12P,C and the requirements of Table 701 -06. TABLE 701 -06 SHEAR KEY GROUT TEST REQUIREMENT Min. Max. Initial Set (minutes) - Expansion (%) 0.02 1.0 Contraction (%) - 0.0 7 Day Compressive Strength (psi) - Freeze -Thaw Loss % (25 cycles) - 1.0 Total Chloride Content (% by weight) - 0.05 Total Sulfate Content (% by weight) - 5.0
701-07 Anchoring Materials - Chemically Curing
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 BASIS OF APPROVAL. Application for material approval shall be submitted to the Materials Bureau by the manufacturer. The application shall be accompanied by a labeled 50 lb production sample of the product; however the Materials Bureau will approve other packaging quantities on a case -by-case basis. The Department will test the material according to Test Method NY 701 -12P,C following the manufacturer's proportioning and mixing instructions printed on the package. Upon approval, the product brand name, manufacturing location a nd shelf life will be placed on the Approved List. The Department must receive a letter from the manufacturer annually certifying that no changes have been made in the formulation, manufacturing process, or manufacturing location. In the event that a lett er is not received, the product may be removed from the Approved List. Furthermore, the material may be removed from the Approved List at any time if the Department is not notified in writing of any material changes as stated above. The Department reserves the right to sample and test the material at any time. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Products will be accepted on the basis of the brand name and manufacturing location appearing on the Approved List. Such products will then be accepted on the basis of the brand name and manufacturing location printed on the sealed, non reusable container along with the month and year (i.e. 05/2011) of when the material was manufactured. The manufacturer is required to print the shelf life on the container if it is less than 12 mo nths. The expiration date of acceptance for this material shall be one calendar year from the date of manufacture or as stated in the Approved List, whichever is less.
701-07 Anchoring Materials - Chemically Curing
SCOPE. This specification applies to chemically curing polymer anchoring materials used for installing steel elements such as threaded rods, deformed reinforcing bars and internally threaded steel sleeves with external deformations into concrete. GENERAL . The material must be suitable for use in outdoor conditions and shall be a non -metallic, non - shrink polymer resin supplied in prepackaged and/or premeasured containers. It shall contain no rust or corrosion promoting agents and shall be moisture insensitive. For purposes of this specification, “manufacturer/ supplier” is defined as “the entity whose brand name is listed on the adhesive container” and the term “unexpired” as it relates to the evaluation report, is defined as “currently valid, as determined by the authoring evaluation service”. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS . Chemically curing anchoring materials shall meet the following material requirements :
A.Evaluation Report: Manufacturer/ supplier shall submit to the Materials Bureau an unexpired evaluation report published by an evaluation service that is accredited per ISO/IEC 17065 and approved by the Materials Bureau. The report shall demonstrate that the adhesive anchor system qualifies to the current edition o f ACI 355.4 for cracked and uncracked concrete. An approved product whose evaluation report is no longer considered valid by the evaluation service will be subject to removal from the Approved List.
B.Chemical Resistance. Cured adhesive shall be resista nt to most chemicals and solvents. The manufacturer/supplier shall submit to the Materials Bureau a test report from an independent testing agency a ccredited to ISO/IEC17025, certifying that the adhesive meets the requirements set forth in the table below. The testing shall expose adhesive specimens to a 2000 -hour immersion in solutions of the listed de -icing salts per current ACI 355.4 for Durability Assessment.
701-07 Anchoring Materials - Chemically Curing
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 The ratio between the mean bond stress of the slices stored in the respective de -icing salts, ͞τSalt and mean bond stress of the unexposed reference slices, ͞τRef shall not be less than the specified value below. CHEMICAL RESISTANCE REQUIREMENT Chemical ͞τSalt / ͞τRef Sodium Chloride (23%) 0.9 Calcium Chloride (30%) 0.9 Magnesium Chloride (25%) 0.9
C.Manufacturer’s Printed Installation Instructions (MPII): Manufacturer/ supplier shall submit to the Materials Bureau a copy of the MPII as supplied in the packaging for the adhesive anchor system. The MPII shall comply with the requirements established in the current edition of ACI 355.4 and contain all the necessary instructions to install the adhesive anchor system correctly, including (but not limited to): gel/cure time, threaded rod/rebar sizes with corresponding drill -bit diameters, min/max embedment, storage information and applicable installation procedures (drilling, cleaning, adhesive material conditioning etc.). Changes to the MPII must be reported to the Materials Bureau. Any changes to the MPII of an Approved List product that results in the MPII no longer meeting the requirements of this specification may result in remova l of the product from the Approved List. BASIS OF APPROVAL . Application for approval of Anchoring Materials - Chemically Curing shall be made by the manufacturer or supplier to the Materials Bureau and shall include the following: • A copy of an unexpire d evaluation report showing qualification per current edition of ACI 355.4. • Independent test data (chemical resistance test results). • Manufacturer’s Printed Installation Instructions (MPII) as supplied in the packaging. • Safety Data Sheet. • Product Label . Once the submitted materials are reviewed and deemed acceptable by the Department’s Materials Bureau the applicant shall supply six 5/8 -inch diameter fully threaded steel rods, 10 inches long having a minimum tensile strength of 120 ksi along with sufficient adhesive material for testing by the Materials Bureau. A manufacturer’s or supplier’s representat ive shall be present to perform the installation of the adhesive anchors. The Department’s Materials Bureau shall perform t ensile pullout testing on the 5/8 -inch diameter rods embedded 4 inches deep in unreinforced concrete. Two sets of three tests (wet/dr y) shall be performed in accordance with Test Method NY 701 -14E, and each test shall meet the minimum required load. The minimum required pullout values for various concrete strengths are shown below: MINIMUM REQUIRED PULLOUT LOAD FOR 4 INCH EMBEDMENT DEP TH Concrete Compressive Strength (psi) 4000 4500 5000 5500 Minimum Pullout Load (lb.) 12,042 12,772 13,463 14,120 Upon test performance that meets or exceeds the requirements specified above, the Materials Bureau shall approve the product for use. After such approval , the name of the product and its manufacturer/supplier shall appear on the Approved List. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE . Products proposed for use shall be accepted on the basis of the brand and product name appearing on the Approved List, the brand and product name clearly printed on the sealed,
701-08 Vertical and Overhead Repair Material
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 non-reusable , unexpired container bearing the expiration -date of th e material and a Material Certification stating that the material (1) is the same as that appearing on the Approved List and (2) meets these specifications.
701-08 Vertical and Overhead Repair Material
SCOPE. This specification covers the requirements f or Vertical and Overhead Repair Material for placement in structural concrete repairs. GENERAL. The use of this material is limited to repair areas smaller than 4 ft2 and not deeper than 2 in, and is meant to be applied and finished with a trowel. The Materials Bureau will consider other application techniques on a case by case basis. The Department will test the material in accordance with Test Method NY 701 -17P,C f ollowing the manufacturer's proportioning and mixing instructions printed on the package. Material meeting the requirements of this specification will be placed on the Approved List. For field use, follow the manufacturers mixing and curing recommendation s. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. The material shall be a prepackaged dry component: to which water or emulsified compound is added, used for concrete repair, containing no metallic expansion aides, to which no aggregate may be added. The material shall be abl e to be placed in layers of at least 1 inch on overhead applications without the use of formwork or anchoring devices. When being used for aesthetic purposes the material’s color shall be within the Munsell Neutral Scale range stated in Table 701 -08. TABLE 701 -08 VERTICAL AND OVERHEAD REPAIR MATERIAL TEST REQUIREMENT Min. Max. Initial Set (minutes) - Expansion (%) - 0.4 Contraction (%) - 0.0 7 Day Compressive Strength (psi) - 28 Day Compressive Strength (psi) 1 Day Bond Strength (psi) - Freeze -Thaw Loss % (25 cycles) - 1.0 Total Chloride Content (% by weight) - 0.05 Total Sulfate Content (% by weight) - 5.0 Color, Munsell Neutral Scale 4.0 8.5 BASIS OF APPROVAL. Application for material approval shall be submitted to the Materials Bureau by the manufacturer. The application shall be accompanied by a labeled 50 lb production sample of the product; however the Materials Bureau will approve other p ackaging quantities on a case -by-case basis. The Department will test the material according to Test Method NY 701 -17P,C following the manufacturer's proportioning and mixing instructions printed on the package. Upon approval, the product brand name, manuf acturing location and shelf life will be placed on the Approved List. The Department must receive a letter from the manufacturer annually certifying that no changes have been made in the formulation, manufacturing process, or manufacturing location. In the event that a letter is not received, the product may be removed from the Approved List. Furthermore, the material may be removed from the
701-09 Concrete Repair Material - Rapid Hardening
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 Approved List at any time if the Department is not notified in writing of any material changes as stated above. The Department reserves the right to sample and test the material at any time. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Products will be accepted on the basis of the brand name and manufacturing location appearing on the Approved List. Such products will then be accepted on the basis of the brand name and manufacturing location printed on the sealed, non reusable container along with the month and year (i.e. 05/2011) of when the material was manufactured. The manufacturer is required to print the shelf life on the container if it is less than 12 months. The expiration date of acceptance for this material shall be one calendar year from the date of manufacture or as stated in the Approved List, whichever is less.
701-09 Concrete Repair Material - Rapid Hardening
SCOPE. This specification covers the requirements for material to repair portland cement concrete where rapid strength gain is required. GENERAL. Its use is limited to areas no larger than 10 ft2 or 5 ft3 in volume for a single patch. This material is intende d for partial or full depth repairs. This material may be extended with dried, Department approved aggregate having a Nominal Maximum Aggregate Size (as defined in ASTM C125) of 1/2 inch .This material may be extended with dried Department approved CA1 coarse aggregate. This product must provide the ability to accept traffic loads within 1 hour of placement. The Department will test the material neat except where noted in Table 701 -09 to te st neat and extended according to Test Method NY 701 -21P,C following the manufacturer's proportioning and mixing instructions printed on the package. Material meeting the requirements of this specification when tested (Neat and Extended), will be placed on the Approved List. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. This material shall be a prepackaged, multi -component powdered material, containing no metallic expansion aides, and must remain workable when a minimum of 60% extended by weight with dried, Department approve d aggregate having a Nominal Maximum Aggregate Size (as defined in ASTM C125) of 1/2 inch and meets the requirements of Table 701 -09.This material shall be a prepackaged, multi -component powdered material, containing no metallic expansion aides, and must r emain workable when a minimum of 60% extended by weight with Department approved CA1 coarse aggregate and meets the requirements of Table 701 -09. When being used for aesthetic purposes the material’s color shall be within the Munsell Neutral Scale range st ated in Table 701 -09. TABLE 701 -09 CONCRETE REPAIR MATERIAL - RAPID HARDENING TEST REQUIREMENT Min. Max. Initial Set (minutes) - Expansion (%) - 0.4 Contraction (%) - 0.0 1 Hour Compressive Strength (psi) - 3 Hour Compressive Strength (psi) ** - 7 Day Compressive Strength (psi) - 1 Day Bond Strength (psi) - Freeze -Thaw Loss % (25 cycles)** - 1.0
701-10 Duct Grouting Material (Structures)
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 Total Chloride Content (% by weight) - 0.05 Total Sulfate Content (% by weight) - 5.0 Color, Munsell Neutral Scale 4.0 8.5 ** Neat and Extended BASIS OF APPROVAL. Application for material approval shall be submitted to the Materials Bureau by the manufacturer. The application shall be accompanied by a labeled 50 lb production sample of the product; however the Materials Bureau will approve other packaging quantities on a case -by-case basis. The Department will test the material according to Test Method NY 701 -21P,C following the manufacturer's proportioning and mixing instructions printed on the package. Upon approval, the product brand name, manufacturing location a nd shelf life will be placed on the Approved List. The Department must receive a letter from the manufacturer annually certifying that no changes have been made in the formulation, manufacturing process, or manufacturing location. In the event that a lett er is not received, the product may be removed from the Approved List. Furthermore, the material may be removed from the Approved List at any time if the Department is not notified in writing of any material changes as stated above. The Department reserves the right to sample and test the material at any time. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Products will be accepted on the basis of the brand name and manufacturing location appearing on the Approved List. Such products will then be accepted on the basis of the brand name and manufacturing location printed on the sealed, non reusable container along with the month and year (i.e. 05/2011) of when the material was manufactured. The manufacturer is required to print the shelf life on the container if it is less than 12 mo nths. The expiration date of acceptance for this material shall be one calendar year from the date of manufacture or as stated in the Approved List, whichever is less.
701-10 Duct Grouting Material (Structures)
SCOPE. Requirements for grout used to fill the post -tensioning ducts in concrete bridge elements. GENERAL. For field use, follow the manufacturer’s mixing and curing recommendations. Material meeting the requirements of this specification when tested will be pl aced on the Approved List. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Prepackaged, cementitious material containing no metallic expansion aides that, when mixed with water at manufacturer's stated water/cement material ratio (w/c ≤ 0.40), and meets the requirements of Table 701-10. The Department will test the material according to NYSDOT Test Method 701 -18 P,C, following the manufacturer's proportioning and mixing instructions printed on the package. TABLE 701 -10 DUCT GROUTING MATERIAL (STRUCTURES) TEST REQUIREMENT Min. Max. Initial Set (hours) 1½ Expansion (%) 0.0 0.40 Contraction (%) - 0.0 24 Hour Compressive Strength (psi) - 7 Day Compressive Strength (psi) -
701-11 Elastomeric Concrete
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 28 Day Compressive Strength (psi) - Bleed Water (%) - 0.0 Permeability (coulombs) - Fluidity efflux time, seconds Total Chloride Content (% by weight) - 0.05 Total Sulfate Content (% by weight) - 5.0 THIXOTROPIC GROUTS. If used, modify the fluidity test as follows:
A.Fluidity efflux time – 5 to 30 seconds for a 0.264 gallon (34 fl oz.) discharge of grout.
B.Allow the grout to idle for 30 minutes; then remix it for 30 seconds. Efflux time immediately after remixing ≤ 30 seconds. BASIS OF APPROVAL. Application for material approval shall be submitted to the Materials Bureau by the manufacturer. The application shall be accompanied by a labeled 50 lb production sample of the product; however the Materials Bureau will approve other p ackaging quantities on a case -by-case basis. The Department will test the material according to Test Method NY 701 -18P,C following the manufacturer's proportioning and mixing instructions printed on the package. Upon approval, the product brand name, manuf acturing location and shelf life will be placed on the Approved List. The Department must receive a letter from the manufacturer annually certifying that no changes have been made in the formulation, manufacturing process, or manufacturing location. In the event that a letter is not received, the product may be removed from the Approved List. Furthermore, the material may be removed from the Approved List at any time if the Department is not notified in writing of any material changes as stated above. The Department reserves the right to sample and test the material at any time. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Products will be accepted on the basis of the brand name and manufacturing location appearing on the Approved List. Such products will then be accepted on the basis of the brand name and manufacturing location printed on the sealed, non reusable container along with the month and year (i.e. 05/2011) of when the material was manufactured. The manufacturer is required to print the shelf life on the container if it is less than 12 months. The expiration date of acceptance for this material shall be one calendar year from the date of manufacture or as stated in the Approved List, whichever is less.
701-11 Elastomeric Concrete
SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements for elastomeric concrete. GENERAL. Supply elastomeric concrete components and primer materials in prepackaged and/or premeasured containers with the product name, manufacturer, VOC content, and mixing instructions clearly marked on each container. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS.
A.Physical Test Requirements . Elastomeric concrete will conform to the following physical test requirements:
701-12 Concrete Repair Material - High Early Strength
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 TESTS PROCEDURE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Resilience ASTM C579 -01 70% 5-Hr. Compressive Strength ASTM C579 -01 (modified) 500 psi 24-Hr. Compressive Strength ASTM C579 -01 (modified) 2000 psi 7-Day Tensile ASTM D638 150 psi 7- Day Tear ASTM D624 40 lb f/in Pot Life Gardco GT -S Gel Timer 5 minutes
B.Materials Details. The manufacturer will submit Material Detail Sheets to the Materials Bureau for approval. Upon approval, the manufacturer, product name, and the Material Detail Number will be placed on the Department’s Approved List.
C.Field Evalu ation. To maintain Approved List status, the elastomeric concrete will be evaluated by the Materials Bureau or a designated representative at six -month intervals for a period of two years from the date of installation. If the material is performing as designed a t the end of the two -year evaluation approved status will continue. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Acceptance of this material will be based on the manufacturer =s name appearing on the Department =s Approved List for Materials and Equipment. The supplier shall p rovide two copies of the Approved Material Detail Sheets and Material Safety Data Sheets through the Contractor to the Engineer as part of the evidence of acceptability for the material at least 14 days prior to shipment of the product to the job site.
701-12 Concrete Repair Material - High Early Strength
SCOPE. This specification covers a high early strength repair material, consisting of a dry component made up of ceme nting medium and fine aggregate to which water or an emulsified compound is added. The resulting mixture is generally used in repair of portland cement concrete pavement. GENERAL. This material is intended for partial or full depth repairs, can be extende d with dried, Department approved aggregate having a Nominal Maximum Aggregate Size (as defined in ASTM C125) of 1/2 inch and provide at least 30 minutes of working time. This material is intended for partial or full depth repairs, has the ability to be ex tended with Department approved CA1 aggregate, and provide at least 30 minutes of working time. This product must provide the ability to accept traffic loads within 3 hours of placement. For field use, follow the manufacturer’s mixing and curing recommendations. Material meeting the requirements of this specification when tested (neat and extended) , will be placed on the Approved List. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. The material shall be a prepackaged, multi -component powdered material, used for concrete repair, containing no metallic expansion aides. The product must remain workable when extended with u p to 60% by weight with coarse aggregate, and meet the requirements of Table 701 -12. When being used for aesthetic purposes the material’s color shall be within the Munsell Neutral Scale range stated in Table 701 -12. TABLE 701 -12 CONCRETE REPAIR MATERIAL - HIGH EARLY STRENGTH TEST REQUIREMENT Min. Max.
701-13 Rapid Hardening Hydraulic Cement
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 Initial Set (minutes) 30 - Expansion (%) - 0.4 Contraction (%) - 0.0 3 Hour Compressive Strength (psi) ** - 7 Day Compressive Strength (psi) ** - 1 Day Bond Strength (psi) - Freeze -Thaw Loss % (25 cycles) - 1.0 Total Chloride Content (% by weight) - 0.05 Total Sulfate Content (% by weight) - 5.0 Color, Munsell Neutral Scale 4.0 8.5 ** Neat and Extended BASIS OF APPROVAL. Application for material approval shall be submitted to the Materials Bureau by the manufacturer. The application shall be accompanied by a labeled 50 lb production sample of the product; however the Materials Bureau will approve other packaging quantities on a case -by-case basis. The Department will test the material according to Test Method NY 701 -21P,C following the manufacturer's proportioning and mixing instructions printed on the package. Upon a pproval, the product brand name, manufacturing location and shelf life will be placed on the Approved List. The Department must receive a letter from the manufacturer annually certifying that no changes have been made in the formulation, manufacturing proc ess, or manufacturing location. In the event that a letter is not received, the product may be removed from the Approved List. Furthermore, the material may be removed from the Approved List at any time if the Department is not notified in writing of any material changes as stated above. The Department reserves the right to sample and test the material at any time. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Products will be accepted on the basis of the brand name and manufacturing location appearing on the Approved List. Such products will then be accepted on the basis of the brand name and manufacturing location printed on the sealed, non reusable container along with the month and year (i.e. 05/2011) of when the material was manufactured. The manufacturer is required to print the shelf life on the container if it is less than 12 months. The expiration date of acceptance for this material shall be one calendar year from the date of manufacture or as stated in the Approved List, whichever is less.
701-13 Rapid Hardening Hydraul Ic Cement
SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements for Rapid Hardening Hydraulic Cement for use in concrete placements where the required accelerated strength cannot be achieved using ordinary Portland Cement mixtures. GENERAL . Supply the Rapid Hardening Hydraulic Cement in bulk form as a dry powder. When necessary for testing purposes, or in special placement situations, the product may be supplied in bags or barrels. Any Rapid Hardening Hydraulic Cement which contains air ent raining or other additives or admixtures will be subject to use limitations as directed by the Materials Bureau.
701-14 Chemically Curing Adhesives for Pcc Paveme Nt Applications
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. For approved list consideration, submit documentation showing conformance to ASTM C1600 “ Standard Specification for Rapid Hardening Hydraulic Cement”. The chemical composition and declaration of additives must be furnished when requested by the Department. MONITOR SAMPLING. For monitor sampling of previously approved materials, follow the same procedures as directed in Materials Method 10 for High Reactivity Pozzolans. The Department will monitor the product for conformity with the physical and chemical requirements at its discretion. BASIS OF APPROVAL. Manufacturers or material suppliers desiring to have products considered for inclusion on the Approved List shall submit one 5 gallon sample of the cement for each manufacturing or supply location to the Materials Bureau. Provide a Facility Report for each manufacturing or supply location. The report will be required prior to Departments evaluation of the product. Details of the Facility Report outline plan are available by contacting the Materials Bureau. If the material will be manufactured or supplied from multiple locations, submit a separate sample a nd Facility Report for each location. Submit laboratory test results from a testing laboratory that is accepted by the Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL) indicating conformance to this specification. For each sample submitted for approved li st evaluation, provide a certification declaring conformance to this specification, the production lot number, the date of manufacture, the date tested, a manufacturer’s label clearly stating the product and manufacturer’s name and a Material Safety Data S heet. The Department will test the submitted sample in accordance with these specifications and Department instructions. Test procedures are available from the Materials Bureau upon request. Upon approval, the name of the manufacturer and the product wil l be placed on the Approved List. Any use limitations assigned to the product will be designated on the Approved List. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE . Each shipment will be considered for acceptance where it will be incorporated into the concrete. Acceptance will be based on the product name appearing on the Approved List, and a material certification indicating conformance to this specification. The Department reserves the right to monitor the performance of any previously approved cementitious mat erial from actual concrete production. If the monitor test results indicate that the sampled product does not meet this specification, the concrete incorporating the product represented by the sample may be rejected.
701-14 Chemically Curing Adhesives Fo R Pcc Pavement Applications
SCOPE. This specification covers polymer anchoring materials for use in non -tension or non -continuous loading applications, specifically, the installation of dowel bars and longitudinal tie bars in Portland Cement Concrete (PC C) pavements. GENERAL. The material shall be a non -metallic, non -shrink polymer resin supplied in prepackaged and/or premeasured containers. It shall contain no rust or corrosion promoting agents and shall be moisture insensitive. Packaged stability of each component in original unopened containers stored in temperatures between 40°F and 90°F shall be a minimum of six months. The mixing instructions, setting time and expiration date of the material shall appear on each container. CHEMICAL RESISTANCE. Cured adhesive shall be resistant to most chemical reagents. The manufacturer shall certify that the adhesive meets the following chemical resistances when tested in accordance with ASTM D543 Method A: Gasoline Hydraulic Brake Fluid Motor Oil Sodium Chloride (5%) Calcium Chloride (5%)
701-99 for Site Manager Use
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Manufacturers shall supply independent test results meeting the following criteria:
A.Pullout Testing: Use unreinforced concrete with a recommended compressive strength greater tha n 4000 psi. Test rods shall be 1inch diameter and 5/8 -inch diameter, fully threaded steel. A minimum of three tests for each diameter or test rod shall be performed and each test result must meet the minimum required pullout values. The minimum required pullout values for various concrete strengths are shown below: TABLE 701 -1 1 INCH DIAM. THREADED ROD WITH 10 INCH EMBEDMENT Concrete Strength (psi) ≤ 4000 4500 5000 5500 Minimum Pullout Load (lb) 51,120 54,225 57,150 59,940 TABLE 701-2 5/8 INCH DIAM.THREADED ROD WITH 4 INCH EMBEDMENT Concrete Strength (psi) ≤ 4000 4500 5000 5500 Minimum Pullout Load (lb) 8,593 9,113 9,630 10,080 Results from testing using lesser embedment depths will be accepted provided they achieve the minimum pullout strength required for the embedment depths noted in the tables above. BASIS OF APPROVAL. Application for approval of 701 -14 Chemically Curing Adhesives for PCC Pavement Applications shall be submitted to the Materials Bureau by the Manufac turer accompanied by the products latest data sheets, MSDS sheets and independent test data conforming to the requirements of this specification. Additional laboratory analysis may be carried out by the Materials Bureau. Upon approval by the Materials Bure au, the product will be placed on the Approved List. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Chemically curing adhesives for PCC pavement applications will be accepted on the basis of the product appearing on the Approved List and a material certification that the product supplied is the same material that appears on the Approved List, and that it conforms to this specification.
701-99 for Site Manager Use
SECTION 702 - BITUMINOUS MATERIALS (Last Revised September, 2016) SCOPE. These specifications cover the material requirements and testing methods of bituminous materials :
A.Performance -Graded (PG) Binders for Paving.
B.Miscellaneous Asphalt Cements.
C.Synthetic Resins.
D.Anionic and Cationic Asphalt Emulsions.
Source: New York Standard Specifications, 2024 Edition. Pages 850–864 of 1,264.