Materials Testing 2026 - Concrete Testing Requirements ( Air , Slump , Unit Weight , Temperature and 4 Cylinder Tests )

2026-11-03

Concrete Testing Requirements ( Air , Slump , Unit Weight , Temperature and 4 Cylinder Tests ) • Unit bid price shall include all labor , time , equipment , and travel necessary to properly perform tests and provide results as specified . Travel time to and from the site to collect field cured samples shall also be considered subsidiary to the unit bid price . • Employee will be required to wear proper PPE ( Hardhat and Safety Vest at minimum ) while on the job site . • All costs associated with the employee performance testing on the location , in the lab , and the costs associated with the equipment needed to perform the testing . • One Air Test , one Unit Weight Measurement , one Slump Test , one Temperature Test , and 5 Cylinder Tests will be performed in association with each bid unit . Concrete sampling and testing shall be performed in accordance with applicable ACI and ASTM standards . • After proper curing time , cylinder testing will include cylinder breaks . One 7 day break , three 28 day breaks , and 1 hold cylinder . The hold cylinder may be disposed of once 28 day results have been determined to be satisfactory . If 28 day breaks fall below minimum required compressive strength , the hold cylinder will be used for a later test as directed by the City . • Each bid unit will include a copy of all associated testing data to accompany all invoices billed by the contractor . • All specified tests must be completed to invoice one bid unit . • A Concrete Test bid unit will be considered as one site visit with one set of tests . • An appropriately sized cooler for four cylinders , will be provided by the Contractor to store the test cylinders while they field cure . Final curing will be required at the testing lab in accordance with testing standards after cylinders have been stripped from their molds .

Montana

2026-04-29