711Concrete Curing Materials and Admixtures

711-01FIBERS FOR CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT

SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements for fibers for concrete reinforcement. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Synthetic, fibrillated fibers, specifically engineered and manufactured for use as secondary concrete reinforcement meeting ASTM C1116 Type III. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Acceptance will be based on the product name and manufacturer appearing on the Department’s Approved List and material certification that states the product conforms to this specification.

711-02QUILTED COVERS (FOR CURING)

SCOPE. These specifications cover cotton mats to be used for curing Portland Cement concrete pavements and bases, and concrete structures. GENERAL. The mats shall consist of a filling material of cotton “bat” or “bats” covered with unsized cloth, and tufted or stitched to maintain the shape and stability of the unit under job conditions of handling. MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS

an average of not less than 32 threads in warp and not less than 28 threads in filling, having a minimum average breaking strength (grab method) of 60 pounds in the warp and of 60 pounds in the filling. The weight of the cotton cloth covering shall not fall below the specified weight by more than 5 percent. The raw materials used in the manufacture of the cotton cloth shall be raw cotton, cotton comber waste, cotton card strip waste, or combination thereof. The other physical characteristics of the cloth shall be equal to those in such material for industrial purposes.

square yard and shall have not less than 8 threads per 1 inch of warp and not less than 8 threads per 1 inch of filing. It shall be the grade known commercially as “firsts” and shall be free from avoidable imperfections in manufacture and from defects or blemishes affecting the serviceability. A tolerance in weight of minus 5 percent will be permitted.

cotton waste, cotton linters, or combinations thereof, and shall weigh not less than 12 ounces per square yard. The batting used shall not be lower in quality than a batting made of U. S. Standard Grade No. 3 Linters.

711-03PLASTIC COATED FIBER BLANKETS (FOR CURING)

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size and strength to standard 3-cord number 30 cotton thread. DIMENSIONS

width, consisting of an extension of two thicknesses of the covering material, extending along one longitudinal edge of the mat. The length of the mats shall be 2 feet 6 inches greater than the width of pavement slab to be cured.

percent. FABRICATION

of cloth joined by a lapped seam or by a seam formed by superimposing the two widths and uniting them by one row of stitches. If the seam of the latter type, the edges shall be on the inside of the finished mat.

coverings by sewing or tufting all around the periphery of the mat within 1 inch of each of the four edges of the filler, and by sewing or quilting longitudinally at intervals not greater than 4 inches, or by tufting at intervals both longitudinally and transversely, not greater than 3 inches. The sewing or tufting shall be sufficiently loose to permit substantially all of the surface of the mat to come in contact with a flat surface when in use, but not so loose as to permit the filling material to shift.

longitudinally within 1 inch of the outer edges of the flap. Along the edge of the mat opposite the flap, the filling materials shall be within 1 inch of the edges of the covering material, and the covering material shall be sewn together so as to enclose the filling material. The ends of the mats shall be finished by running an additional seam (i.e., a seam in addition to the seam holding the filling material in place) across the mats. This seam shall not be closer to the seam holding the filling material in place than 1/4 inch and not closer to the end of either covering than 1/2 inch, unless the ends of the mat are finished with an overlying or whip stitch, or in a manner which will not leave a raw edge.

shall have not less than five stitches in any 2 inches. All other sewing shall average six stitches per 1 inch and shall have not less than nine stitches in any 2 inches. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Quilted covers (for curing) will be accepted on the basis of a material certification that specifies the product conforms to this specification.

PLASTIC COATED FIBER BLANKETS (FOR CURING)

SCOPE. These specifications cover white plastic coated fiber blankets or white plastic coated absorbent synthetic fabric blankets.

711-04POLYETHYLENE CURING COVER (WHITE OPAQUE)

166 Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 4 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. The blankets shall conform to the test requirements of A.S.T.M. C171, for White burlap - polyethylene sheets, for Moisture Loss and Reflectance. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Application for approval of plastic fiber blankets shall be submitted to the Director, Materials Bureau. Upon approval, the name and manufacturer of the product will be placed on the Department's Approved List. Each roll of the blankets shall be marked with an indelible marking, every 10 feet, with the following. - Manufacturer's name and/or logo - Product name - Meet ASTM C171, White Burlap - Polyethylene Sheets, for Moisture Loss and Reflectance The product shall be accepted at the work site on the basis of the appearance of the name and manufacturer of the product on the Approved List and marking as required herein.

POLYETHYLENE CURING COVER (WHITE OPAQUE)

SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements for polyethylene curing covers (white opaque) to be used for curing of Portland Cement concrete. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. The blankets shall conform to the material requirements of AASHTO M171 (ASTM C171) for Polyethylene Film: White Opaque. Rolls shall be wound on serviceable handling members which extend beyond the edges of the roll, forming handles to facilitate applying the covers over concrete. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Each shipment shall be accompanied by the manufacturer's certificate attesting to the fact that the shipment meets the specified standards. Upon request, the manufacturer shall supply a record of the results of the prescribed tests as made on the samples.

711-05MEMBRANE CURING COMPOUND

SCOPE. This specification covers white-pigmented and clear membrane curing compound material and quality requirements for spray application on surfaces of newly placed Portland Cement concrete. GENERAL. Samples of membrane curing compound shall be submitted to the Materials Bureau by the manufacturer upon application for approval. Approved material shall be delivered to the work site in clean containers. The curing compound shall be agitated mechanically to a uniform consistency throughout the container immediately before use. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

vehicle, ready mixed for immediate use without alteration. When applied to freshly placed damp concrete at the rate of one gallon per 150 square feet, the compound shall adhere and present a uniform white appearance and effectively obscure the original color of the concrete. The compound applied at the specified rate shall provide a curing compound displaying the following properties:

and shall dry track-free within 4 hours.

711-06BURLAP

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square centimeter of surface area after three days.

Magnesium Oxide as a standard.

powdery and non-adherent due to weathering.

alteration containing a fugitive dye that will fade uniformly. When applied to freshly placed, damp concrete, at the rate of 1 gallon per 150 square feet, it shall provide a curing membrane displaying the following properties :

and shall dry tack-free within 4 hours.

square centimeter of surface after three days.

distinguishable upon the concrete surface for at least 4 hours after application, but shall become inconspicuous within 7 days after application. TESTS. The properties of a membrane curing compound shall be tested on laboratory specimens. Details of the tests may be obtained from the Materials Bureau. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. The approval of the membrane curing compound shall be based upon tests performed by the Materials Bureau. Upon approval by the Materials Bureau, the name of the product will be placed on an Approved List. Such products shall then be accepted on the basis of the brand name labeled on the container.

BURLAP

SCOPE. This specification covers requirements for burlap for use in curing concrete. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Burlap shall conform to the requirements of AASHTO M182. The burlap shall be made from jute or kenaf and shall weigh 10 to 12 ounces per linear yard on a 40 inch basis. Burlap shall be cleaned and free from cuts, tears, uneven weaving and contaminants. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. The burlap will be accepted on the basis of a visual inspection by the Engineer and weighing of a sample at the point of use.

711-07FORM INSULATING MATERIALS FOR COLD WEATHER CONCRETING

SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements for form insulating materials used for cold weather concreting operations. GENERAL. Insulating materials shall be:

711-08ADMIXTURES

168 Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 4 • Impervious to moisture penetration and absorption • Uniform in thickness • Durable • Easy to apply • Capable of maintaining consistent concrete temperature • Be in good condition with no ragged or open edges, cracks or holes MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS.

resistivity (R value).

manufacturer’s name and the material’s thermal resistivity (R value).

BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. The Contractor shall provide a material certification from the manufacturer that the insulating material meets the requirements of this specification and that the product R value is the same as labeled on the product.

ADMIXTURES

SCOPE. These specifications cover the material requirements for air-entraining, water-reducing and retarding, water-reducing (normal range and high range), and non-chloride accelerating admixtures used in the manufacture of Portland Cement concrete. GENERAL. All admixtures shall be in liquid form having a consistency that flows readily. The admixtures shall not contain chemicals which, when mixed with concrete, produce a condition that is injurious to the quality and durability of the concrete or reinforcing steel. This applies specifically to compounds which, when used in manufacturing process, produce a significant amount of chlorideions in the final product. (Total chlorideion content shall be less than 1000 ppm.) Admixtures manufactured from carbohydrates such as sucrose (table sugar), glucose, and maltose when used alone will not be permitted. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

containing an air-entraining agent shall conform to the following requirements:

that of concrete made with the reference admixture by more than 2 percentage points, the bleeding being computed as a percentage of the net amount of mixing water in each concrete. The net mixing water is the water in excess of that present as absorbed water in the aggregate.

shall not deviate from that of the concrete made with the reference admixture by more than ±1 hour and 15 minutes.

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test shall be not less than 90 percent of the control concrete, at the same air content, containing the reference admixture at 48 hours, 7 days and 28 days.

test shall not exceed a weight loss of 4.0 percent in 25 cycles in a 10% NaC1 solution.

removal of the specimens from the molds and final measurements taken at the end of 14 days of air drying. The specimens shall be moist-cured for 14 days followed by 14 days of air drying. Length change shall not be greater than ± 20% of similar concrete containing the reference admixture.

the requirements outlined in ASTM C494 for Type C or Type E admixtures.

admixtures shall reduce the quantity of mixing water required to produce concrete of a given consistency, and retard the setting of concrete. Concrete containing this admixture shall conform to the following requirements:

shall be reduced at least 5.0 percent when compared to that of the reference concrete without the admixture under test.

be increased by at least 50 percent when compared to that of the reference concrete without the admixture under test.

under test, when compared to concrete without the admixture under test, shall be equal or greater at 48 hours, 7 days and 28 days.

test shall not exceed a weight loss of 4.0 percent, in 25 cycles in a 10% NaC1 solution.

removal of the specimens from the molds and final measurements taken at the end of 14 days of air drying. The specimens shall be moist-cured for 14 days followed by 14 days of air drying. Length change shall not be greater than ± 35% of similar concrete containing the reference admixture.

quantity of mixing water required to produce concrete of a given consistency. Concrete containing this admixture shall meet the requirements of the water reducing and retarding admixtures above except that the time of setting of the concrete containing the admixture under test shall not deviate from that of similar concrete without the admixture under test used as a reference by more than ±1 hour and 15 minutes.

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admixture shall reduce the quantity of mixing water required to produce concrete of a given consistency. Concrete containing this admixture shall conform to the following requirements:

shall be reduced at least 12.0 percent when compared to that of the reference concrete without the admixture under test.

compared to that of the reference concrete shall not be more than 1 hour earlier nor 1 hour, 30 minutes later.

under test when compared to concrete without the admixture under test shall be as follows: Compressive Strength, minimum percent of control: 1 day 3 days 140% 125% 7 days 28 days 115% 110% The compressive strength of the concrete containing the admixture under test at any test age shall be not less than 100% of that attained at any previous age.

test shall not exceed a weight loss of 4.0 percent in 25 cycles in a 10% NaC1 solution.

removal of the specimens from the molds and final measurements taken at the end of 14 days of air drying. The specimens shall be moist-cured for 14 days followed by 14 days of air drying. Length change shall not be greater than ± 35% of similar concrete containing the reference admixture. SAMPLING AND TESTING. A one quart sample of admixture shall be submitted to the Materials Bureau by the manufacturer applying for approval, except that for Water-reducing (High Range) admixtures, two quarts will be required. The manufacturer shall submit information on the formulation of the product including the raw materials from which it is compounded, data from tests performed in accordance with these specifications and a description of the manufacturing process. Data from tests performed in accordance with ASTM C260 for air-entraining agents and ASTM C494 for water-reducing and retarding, water-reducing (normal range and high range), and non-chloride accelerating admixtures may be substituted. The Department will test the submitted admixture sample according to written Department instructions. The test procedures are available from the Materials Bureau upon request. The Department reserves the right to monitor the performance of any previously approved admixture. Samples of admixture may be taken from actual concrete operations and retested by the Materials Bureau. BASIS OF APPROVAL. The approval of the admixture shall be based upon the submitted information and tests performed by the Materials Bureau. Upon approval by the Materials Bureau, the name of the product will be placed on the Approved List.

711-09EMULSIFIED CARBON BLACK

171 Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 4 BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Admixtures will be accepted on the basis of the brand name appearing on the Approved List and the product containers plainly labeled with the brand name. Any admixtures sampled from actual concrete operations and retested in the Materials Bureau shall give substantially the same results, at the same dosage rate, as the original tests. Any significant change will be cause for rejection of that material and may require a resubmission of the admixture by the manufacturer for a complete retest to determine specification compliance. The admixture may be withdrawn from the Approved List during the retest period.

EMULSIFIED CARBON BLACK

SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements for Emulsified Carbon Black, which is used as a coloring agent in mortar or concrete. GENERAL. The method of test shall conform to the requirements of AASHTO T 106, the standard method of test for compressive strength of hydraulic cement mortars. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Emulsified Carbon Black shall be a uniform colloidal dispersion of standard carbon black in a liquid medium. The air content of the concrete shall not be changed by more than 10% by addition of 2%, by weight of cement, of the dispersed carbon black. The ash content shall not exceed 3% by weight of the finished product. At least 25% of the commercial product shall be carbon black. The Emulsified Carbon Black shall be stable and shall have the same effect on the air entrainment, after standing for a period of 28 days, as specified above. The color produced on the broken surface after the seven day test shall be equal to that produced by a previously established standard of color. The Emulsified Carbon Black shall show uniform dispersion in mortars or concrete when used in concentrations necessary to produce the desired pigmentation. TEST. Test specimens shall be prepared as follows: Portland Cement Type 2 containing 2% by weight of Emulsified Carbon Black shall be used with standard Ottawa Sand to prepare 1:2.75 compressive cubes. The compressive strength of these cubes at the age of seven days and thereafter shall be not less that 85% of the strength of similar cubes with no pigment added. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. This material will be considered for acceptance in stock lot quantities at manufacture of supply locations in accordance with procedural directives of the Materials Bureau.

711-10FLY ASH

SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements for fly ash when used as a partial replacement for Portland Cement in Portland Cement concrete. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Fly ash shall conform to the chemical and physical requirements for Mineral Admixture, Class F listed in AASHTO M 295 including Table 2 (except for Footnote A). Loss of Ignition shall not exceed 4.0%.

Director, Materials Bureau. All silos shall be completely empty and clean before fly ash is deposited therein unless the silo contains fly ash of the same type. Fly ash remaining in bulk storage at the source of distribution terminal for a period greater than one year after completion of tests will be resampled and retested by the Materials Bureau before

711-11MICROSILICA

172 Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 4 shipment or use. However, fly ash which has been in bulk storage at sources or distribution terminals more than two years from the time of original manufacture shall not be used.

by the Materials Bureau. Conveyances for bulk fly ash shipment shall be of a type approved by the Director, Materials Bureau. The compartments of all such conveyances shall be completely empty and clean before any fly ash is deposited therein.

by the Materials Bureau. Tests for chemical and physical properties shall be in accordance with test methods stipulated by AASHTO M 295 as modified in test methods prescribed by the Materials Bureau.

as Class C or N. The Department's evaluation may include laboratory testing, field trials and other related work required to determine equivalency with specified materials, mix designs, and performance. Use of alternates is subject to approval by the Director, Materials Bureau. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Fly ash will be considered for acceptance at the source or terminal locations in accordance with procedural directives issued by the Materials Bureau.

MICROSILICA

SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements for Microsilica (Silica Fume) for use in enhancing the performance properties of Portland Cement Concrete, shotcrete and other mixtures. GENERAL. Supply Microsilica admixture in bulk form as a dry powder. When necessary for testing purposes, or in special placement situations, the admixture may be supplied in bags or barrels. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. For approved list consideration, submit supporting documentation showing conformance with the standard and optional physical and chemical requirements of AASHTO M 307 SILICA FUME, and the following:

MONITOR SAMPLING. For monitor sampling of previously approved materials, follow the procedures directed in Materials Procedure 90-1 or Materials Method 10. The Department will monitor the product for conformity with the standard physical and chemical requirements of AASHTO M 307 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 admixture for each manufacturing or supply location to the Materials Bureau. Provide a Quality Control report for each manufacturing or supply location. The report will be required prior to Departments evaluation of the product, and annually thereafter. Details of the Quality Control report are available from the Materials Bureau. If the material will be manufactured or supplied from multiple locations, identify each location separately. Submit a separate sample and Quality Control Report for each manufacturing or supply location.

711-12GROUND GRANULATED BLAST- FURNACE SLAG

173 Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 4 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 list evaluation, provide a certification declaring conformance to this, and the applicable AASHTO specification, the production lot number, the date of manufacture, and the date tested. Clearly state the chemical and physical properties as required by AASHTO M 307, and the pH of the material. Provide supporting data, relative to these specifications, detailing the performance of the product when used in concrete mixtures. Provide a manufacturer’s label clearly stating the product and manufacturer’s name and a Material Safety Data Sheet for each product submitted for approved list evaluation. The Department will test the submitted sample in accordance with these specifications and Department instructions. The review process requires a minimum of 30 calendar days. Test procedures are available from the Materials Bureau upon request. Upon approval, the name of the manufacturer and the product will be placed 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 Microsilica from 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.

GROUND GRANULATED BLAST- FURNACE SLAG

SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements for ground granulated blast-furnace slag when used as a partial replacement for portland cement in portland cement concrete. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBFS) shall conform to the chemical and physical requirements for Grade 100 or 120, as classified in AASHTO M 302.

approved 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 GGBFS is deposited therein unless the silo contains Department specification GGBFS of the same type. GGBFS remaining in bulk storage at the mill and/or distribution terminal for a period greater than one year after completion of tests shall be resampled and retested before shipment. However, GGBFS which 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 GGBFS stored by the Contractor over the winter shall be used until retested by the Materials Bureau. SHIPPING. All shipments of ground granulated blast-furnace slag shall be made in accordance with procedural directives issued by the Materials Bureau. Conveyances for bulk shipment shall be of a type approved by the Department. The compartments of all such conveyances shall be completely empty and clean before any GGBFS is loaded therein. INSPECTION AND TESTING. All inspection and testing shall be in accordance with procedural directives issued by the Materials Bureau. When required by the Materials Bureau, GGBFS shall be sampled by means of an automatic sampling device constructed so as to obtain continuous samples across the full stream of GGBFS and deliver such samples into a sealed container approved by the Materials Bureau.

711-13CALCIUM NITRITE BASED CORROSION INHIBITORS

174 Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 4 Tests for chemical and physical properties shall be in accordance with test methods stipulated by AASHTO M 302. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Ground granulated blast-furnace slag will be considered for acceptance at mill or terminal locations in accordance with procedural directives issued by the Materials Bureau.

CALCIUM NITRITE BASED CORROSION INHIBITORS

SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements for corrosion inhibitors used in the manufacture of Portland Cement Concrete. GENERAL. The corrosion inhibitor shall consist of a calcium nitrite solution. The admixture shall not contain chemicals which, when mixed with concrete, produce a condition that is injurious to the quality and durability of the concrete or reinforcing steel. MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS. The corrosion inhibitor shall consist of a calcium nitrite solution , containing 30 +/- 2% calcium nitrite solids by weight and having a specific gravity of 1.27 +/- 0.02. The corrosion inhibitor when used in the manufacturing process shall not produce a significant amount of chlorideions in the final product ( Less than 1000 ppm, as determined by the Department). The pH shall be greater than 8. SAMPLING AND TESTING. A two quart sample of admixture shall be submitted to the Materials Bureau by the manufacturer applying for approval. Along with the sample, the Manufacturer shall provide information to include the manufacturer's name and address, a copy of the product literature, material safety data sheets, and written certification stating that the material meets the physical and chemical requirements of this specification ( 711-13, Calcium Nitrite Based Corrosion Inhibitors ). The Department will test the sample for specific gravity and percent calcium nitrite in accordance with written Department instructions. The Sampling and testing procedure is available from the Materials Bureau upon request. Upon testing by the Materials Bureau, if the sample submitted is within tolerance, it will be placed on the Department's Approved List of Materials for corrosion inhibitors. In order to ensure their quality, regular monitor sampling and testing will be performed at the point of use. The concrete batching facility is typically the point of use. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. The initial approval of the admixture shall be based upon the submitted information and tests performed by the Materials Bureau. Upon approval by the Materials Bureau, the name of the product will be placed on the Approved List. Such products shall then be accepted on the basis of the brand name labeled plainly on the containers.

711-14HIGH REACTIVITY POZZOLAN

SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements for High Reactivity Pozzolan for use in enhancing the performance properties of Portland Cement Concrete, shotcrete and other mixtures. GENERAL. Supply the High Reactivity Pozzolan admixture in bulk form as a dry powder. When necessary for testing purposes, or in special placement situations, the admixture may be supplied in bags or barrels. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. For approved list consideration, submit supporting documentation showing conformance with the standard and optional physical and chemical requirements of AASHTO M 321 HIGH REACTIVITY POZZOLANS FOR USE IN HYDRAULIC CEMENT CONCRETE, MORTAR, AND GROUT, and the following:

711-15MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLEMENTARY CEMENTITIOUS MATERIALS

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MONITOR SAMPLING. For monitor sampling of previously approved materials, follow the procedures directed in Materials Procedure 90-1 or Materials Method 10. The Department will monitor the product for conformity with the physical and chemical requirements of AASHTO M 321 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 admixture for each manufacturing or supply location to the Materials Bureau. Provide a Quality Control report for each manufacturing or supply location. The report will be required prior to Departments evaluation of the product, and annually thereafter. Details of the Quality Control plan are available by contacting the Materials Bureau. If the material will be manufactured or supplied from multiple locations, identify each location separately. Submit a separate sample and Quality Control 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 list evaluation, provide a certification declaring conformance to this, and the applicable AASHTO specification, the production lot number, the date of manufacture, and the date tested. Clearly state the chemical and physical properties as required by AASHTO M 321, and the pH of the material. Provide supporting data, relative to these specifications, detailing the performance of the product when used in concrete mixtures. Provide a manufacturer’s label clearly stating the product and manufacturer’s name and a Material Safety Data Sheet for each product submitted for approved list evaluation. The Department will test the submitted sample in accordance with these specifications and Department instructions. The review process requires a minimum of 30 calendar days. Test procedures are available from the Materials Bureau upon request. Upon approval, the name of the manufacturer and the product will be placed 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 High Reactivity Pozzolan 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.

MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLEMENTARY CEMENTITIOUS MATERIALS

SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements for Miscellaneous Supplementary Cementitious Materials for use as a partial replacement for ordinary Portland cement (OPC) in enhancing the performance properties of Portland Cement Concrete, shotcrete and other mixtures. GENERAL. Supply the Miscellaneous Supplementary Cementitious Materials in bulk form as a dry powder. When necessary for testing purposes, or in special placement situations, the admixture may be supplied in bags or barrels. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. For approved list consideration, submit supporting documentation showing the beneficial use of the product relative to the enhancement of physical properties of concrete mixtures as per the requirements in Table 711-15-1:

MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLEMENTARY CEMENTITIOUS MATERIALS

176 Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 4 TABLE 711-15 - 1 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES PROPERTY REQUIREMENT Fineness (AASHTO T 192) 10% maximum percent retained on the 45-µm (#325) sieve. Compressive Strength (AASHTO T 22) Set of 2 cylinders tested at 3, 7, 14, 28, and 56 days. At least two concrete test batches must contain 10% and 20% replacement for OPC and compare to a reference mixture containing 100% OPC. Compressive strength of each test batch must equal or exceed 85% of the reference batch @ 28 days. Permeability (AASHTO T 277) Avg. of 3 specimens sampled from each test batch described above. Total average charge passed must be ≤ than the reference batch @ 56 days. Strength Activity Index (ASTM C 311) 85% minimum @ 28 days using 30% replacement for OPC. Alkali Silica Reactivity (ASTM C441) 35% minimum reduction of mortar expansion @14 days using 10 and 20% replacement for OPC. Reactive Oxides (Al2O3, + SiO2 + Fe2O3) (AASHTO T105) 70% minimum. Uniformity of Reactive Oxides ±7.0% maximum variation between any two samples. Chloride Content (AASHTO T 260 Proc. B) 0.20% maximum. LOI (ASTM C 311) 6.0% maximum. SO3 (ASTM C 311) 3.0% maximum. Moisture Content (ASTM C 311) 3.0% maximum. 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 a sample of the admixture for each manufacturing or supply location to the Materials Bureau in accordance with Materials Method 10 (for High Reactivity Pozzolans). Provide a Facility Report for each manufacturing or supply location. The report will be required prior to Departments evaluation of the product, and annually thereafter. Details of the Facility Report outline are available by contacting the Materials Bureau. If the material will be manufactured or supplied from multiple locations, submit a separate sample and 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 list evaluation, provide a certification declaring conformance to this specification, the production lot number, the date of manufacture, and the date tested. Clearly state the chemical and physical properties as required by this specification, and the pH of the material. Provide supporting data, relative to these specifications, detailing the performance of the product when used in concrete mixtures. Provide a manufacturer’s label clearly stating the product and manufacturer’s name and a Material Safety Data Sheet for each product submitted for approved list evaluation. The Department will test the submitted sample in accordance with these specifications and Department

711-16SYNTHETIC MACROFIBERS FOR PCC PAVEMENT

177 Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 4 instructions. Test procedures are available from the Materials Bureau upon request. Upon approval, the name of the manufacturer and the product will be placed 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 material 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.

SYNTHETIC MACROFIBERS FOR PCC PAVEMENT

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711-99FOR SITE MANAGER USE