Portland cement acceptance per AASHTO M 85 (Types I, II, V) or M 240 (blended cements). Required tests: fineness (AASHTO T 153), time of setting (AASHTO T 131), compressive strength (AASHTO T 106), soundness (AASHTO T 107), and chemical analysis (AASHTO T 105). Supplementary cementitious materials: fly ash (AASHTO M 295), slag cement (AASHTO M 302), silica fume (AASHTO M 307). TxDOT cement testing at source with Certificates of Compliance.
All work under this section shall comply with TxDOT current standards and applicable AASHTO, ASTM, and federal requirements. The Engineer has authority to accept or reject materials and workmanship that do not conform to the specifications.
Source: TxDOT Materials Testing Manual, 2024 Edition. Pages 7–8 of 25.