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701CEMENT

PA · 2026 Standard SpecificationsBook pages 647–647View official source ↗

701.1 701.1( c) MATERIAL

701.1GENERAL —Obtain cement from a producer listed in Bulletin 15 and from silos set aside for

Department use. Do not use retrieved or reclaimed cement. Do not use cement with a material temperature exceeding 150F at the time of delivery to the plant.

(a)QC. Section 106.03(a)2
(b)Certification.
1.General. Conduct a Monthly Mill Test according to ASTM C150 or ASTM C595. Submit a copy of

the Monthly Mill Test Form TR -7011 or Form TR -7015 for blended cement to the L TS for verification of compliance with Department specifications:

• Base the Monthly Mill Test on actual or historical statistical process controls.

• Specify the type of material and cross -reference the test to the bill of lading.

• Ensure that a responsible company official sign the Monthly Mill Test.

• Submit split sample with corresponding test results monthly.

2.Levels of Certification. Section 106. 03(b)3.e
(c)Handling and Transportation. Section 106.06 and as follows:

For each shipment to the project, furnish two copies of the vendor's bill of lading. Include one copy with the shipment to the project; the vendor will retain the other copy. Use a form acceptable to the LTS that contains the following information:

• Statement that material has been tested and conforms to Department specifications.

• Type of material

• Silo number

• Company lot identification

• Date of shipment

• Producer's name and location

• Consignee's name and location

• Temperature of cement

• Trailer number

• Quantity (tons) 701.1(c) 701.1( f) • Alkali content (%) —determined according to AASHTO T 105.

Ship bulk cement in clean, acceptable, metal, rubber, or plastic waterproof containers or compartments. Ship bagged cement 94 pounds net per bag) in suitable paper bags with the brand, type, and manufacturer's name printed on them. Protect cement bags from the weather. Reject cement bags with net weight more than 3% below that specified.

(d)Storage. Section 106.05 and as follows:

• Provide storage capacity sufficient to maintain the paving schedule.

• Store bulk cement in acceptable silos.

• Store bagged cement in enclosed buildings.

• Store bagged cement in stacks not exceeding eight bags in height and cover.

(e)Chemical and Physical Requirements and Testing. AASHTO M 85 and AASHTO M 240, except

sample according to PTM No. 509.

(f)Limited Number of Sources. Obtain cement for each project from a single source, unless otherwise

allowed by the Representative in writing. If using more than one source, separate cement of different types and from different sources. Use each type and source in continuous, segregated portions of the project. If possible, limit cement used in an indi

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Specifications, 2026 Edition. Pages 647–647 of 1,522.
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