TXDOT DESIGNATION: TEX-301–

TEST METHODS FOR HYDRAULIC CEMENT

316-D

Test Procedure for

TEST METHODS FOR HYDRAULIC CEMENT

TxDOT Designation: Tex-301–316-D

Effective Date: August 1999

1. SCOPE

1.1 The Department has based its specifications on portland cements, masonry, and blended
cement on ASTM specifications located in Volume 4.01 or AASHTO M 85.

1.2 Table 1 lists references to specific specifications and individual test methods.

2. TESTING INFORMATION

2.1 The following information pertains to the testing of portland hydraulic cement.

2.1.1 CST/M&P is solely responsible for performing or having tests performed on these
products.

2.1.2 Portland hydraulic cement, Blended Types IP and IS, and masonry cement should
conform to all requirements of the applicable Standard Specifications for Construction of
Highways, Streets, and Bridges, special provisions, or special specifications.

3. REFERENCE LOCATION
Table 1—Test Method References

Test Method Title/Description ASTM Method

Tex-301-D Normal Consistency of Hydraulic Cement ASTM C 187

Tex-302-D Time of Setting of Hydraulic Cement by Gillmore Needles ASTM C 266
Tex-303-D Time of Setting of Hydraulic Cement by Vicat Needle ASTM C 191
ASTM C 190-85
Tex-304-D Tensile Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars
(Discontinued 1991)
Tex-305-D Air Content of Hydraulic Cement Mortars ASTM C 185
Mechanical Mixing of Hydraulic Cement Pastes and Mortars
Tex-306-D ASTM C 305
of Plastic Consistency
Tex-307-D Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars ASTM C 109
Tex-308-D Autoclave Expansion of Portland Cement ASTM C 151
Tex-309-D Fineness of Portland Cement by Wagnor Turbidimeter. ASTM C 115

CONSTRUCTION DIVISION 1–2 EFFECTIVE DATE: AUGUST 1999

 TXDOT DESIGNATION: TEX-301–
TEST METHODS FOR HYDRAULIC CEMENT
316-D

Test Method Title/Description ASTM Method

Specification for Chemical Requirements on Portland

Tex-310-D ASTM C 114
Hydraulic Cement
Fineness of Portland and Pozzolan Cements by Air
Tex-311-D ASTM C 204
Permeability Apparatus (Blain)
Tex-312-D Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by the 45 µm (No. 325) Sieve ASTM C 430
Tex-313-D Early Stiffening of Portland Cement (Paste Method) ASTM C 451
Tex-314-D Density of Hydraulic Cement and like Materials ASTM C 188
Tex-315-D Text for Masonry Cements ASTM C 91
Tex-316-D Test of Type 1P Portland and other Cements. ASTM C 595

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