MATERIALS

SAMPLING
Sampling of Aggregates
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Sampling is equally as important as the testing, and the
sampler shall used every precaution to obtain samples that
will show the nature and condition of the materials which
they represent.

SECURING SAMPLES
a. Sampling from a Flowing Aggregate Stream (Bins or Belt
Discharge)
b. Sampling from the Conveyor Belt
c. Sampling from Stockpiles or Transportation Units
d. Sampling from Roadway (Bases and Sub-Bases)
Sampling of Aggregates

VIDEO ON SECURING SAMPLES

a. Sampling from a Flowing Aggregate Stream (Bins or Belt

Discharge)
b. Sampling from the Conveyor Belt
c. Sampling from Stockpiles or Transportation Units
d. Sampling from Roadway (Bases and Sub-Bases)
Sampling of Aggregates
Maximum Nominal Size of Approximate Minimum Mass of Field
Aggregates A Samples, in kg B
FINE AGGREGATES

No. 8 (2.36 mm) 10

No. 4 (4.75 mm) 10

COARSE AGGREGATES

3/8 in. (9.5 mm) 10

1/2 in. (12.5 mm) 15

3/4 in. (19.0 mm) 25

1 in. (25.0 mm) 50

1 1/2 in. (37.5 mm) 75

Sampling of Aggregates
Maximum Nominal Size of Approximate Minimum Mass of
Aggregates A Field Samples, in kg B

COARSE AGGREGATES

2 in. (50 mm) 100

2 1/2 in. (63.0 mm)) 125

3 in. (75.0 mm) 150

3 1/2 in. (90 mm) 175

Sampling of Aggregates
- For processed aggregate the maximum nominal size of particles is the largest
sieve size listed in the applicable specification, upon which any material is
permitted to be retained.
-For combined coarse and fine aggregates (eg. Base and Sub-base) minimum
weight shall be coarse aggregates minimums plus 10 kg.
-Application of the proper methods of sampling and testing of construction
materials contribute greatly to the accuracy of test results.
-Tests are made in the field or at the laboratory to determine the quality or
suitability of the materials proposed to be used.
-All samples submitted shall be tested in accordance with AASHTO/ASTM
Test Methods and Procedures and shall be governed by AASHTO/ASTM
Standard Specifications as adopted by DPWH.
Submission of Samples
-All samples should be submitted with the corresponding
sample card.
-Sample Card should be accomplished and duly signed by
authorized representative of agency submitting the sample.
-Information required in the sample card should be
complete and accurate.
-If additional information relative to the submission of
sample is required, consult the chief of the laboratory.
Sample Card
Republic of the Philippines BRS Form No. 1
Department of Public Works and Highways
BUREAU OF RESEARCH AND STANDARDS
EDSA, Diliman, Quezon City

SAMPLE CARD

Project : Construction of Molino Boulevard (Niog-Mambog Section) Bacoor, Cavite

(Name of Project) (City/Province)
Kind of material : Aggregate Subbase Coarse
Sample identification : CMB-Q2002
Quantity represented : 1,500 cu. m.
Sampled at
(Give accurate location if possible)
Original source : Island Quarry
Owner/Supplier : Sui Generis Construction
Sampled/Cast by : Marife D. Cac (Signed)
(Name of authorized representative) (Signature)
Engineer II DPWH-Region IV-A, EDSA, Quezon City 10-25-05
(Designation) (Office) (Date)
Proposed use : As Subbase materials (Item 200)
Test Desired : Quality Test with CBR
Governing Spec's : DPWH Spec's.
Shipped by : Sui Generis Construction 10-25-05
(Name and designation) (Office) (Date)
Send test results to : Sui Generis Construction
REMARKS : Pls. Rush
Bill charge to : Sui Generis Construction
Submitted by : Marife D. Cac (Signed)
(Name and date) (Signature)
DPWH-Region IV-A EDSA, Quezon City
(Office) (Mailing Address)

Received by: LBC 10-26-04

Lab. No.: 5876-04
Due Date 11-22-04
Acceptance of Samples
-Samples from DPWH projects that cannot be tested by
Region/District due to unavailability/breakdown of equipment shall be
submitted to the BRS Lab.
-Sample submitted for testing by any private agency for informational
purposes shall be referred to accredited private laboratories.
-Payment of testing fee shall be required on all samples submitted by
DPWH and other government agencies.
-Payment shall be in accordance with the latest approved “Revised
Schedule of Fees and Charges for Laboratory Testing of Construction
Materials” (D.O. 69 s.2015)
 Minimum Requirement in Submission of Samples
MATERIALS MINIMUM TESTING MINIMUM QTY./VOL.
REQUIREMENTS OF MATLS. FOR
EACH
1. Cement 1 Sample per 2000 bags SAMPLE
10 kg
SUBMITTED
2. Asphaltic Matls. 1 Sample per 40 tonnes 5 L
or 200 drums
3. Asphalt Mix 1 Sample per 130 tonnes 20 kg

4. Aggregates 1 Sample per 1500 cu.m.

a. Coarse Agg. 70 kg
b. Fine Agg. 50 kg

5. Soil Agg. 1 Sample per 1500 cu.m.

a. Classification 20 kg
b. Routinary tests 50 kg
c. Moisture Density
Relation & CBR 50 kg
6. Non-Reinforced
Concrete Pipe 2 Pipes min./0.5% of no. of Pipes 2 pipes
 MATERIALS MINIMUM TESTING MINIMUM QTY./VOL.
REQUIREMENTS OF MATLS. FOR
EACH SAMPLE SUBMITTED

7. Reinforced Conc. Pipe 1 Sample per 50 pipes or

2% of no. of pipes 1 pipe (1 m length)

8. Steel Pipe (Galvanized) 1 Sample per 500 m length 2 pcs. of 100 mm

long taken from
both ends w/o
thread
9. Conc. Hollow Blocks 1 Sample per 10,000 units
a. Complete test 6 units
b. Strength 3 units
c. Moisture Content 3 units

10. Steel Bar 1 Sample per 10,000 kgs. 1 meter

11. Steel Sheet (Galvanized) 1 Sample per 1,000 sheets 1 sheet

12. Wire Strand (Strap) 2 meters

13. Gabions 1 m x 2m

14. Paints 1 Sample per 100 cans 1 ( 4L can)

1 ( 20L can)
 MATERIALS MINIMUM TESTING MINIMUM QTY./VOL.
REQUIREMENTS OF MATLS. FOR
EACH SAMPLE SUBMITTED

15. Joint Filler ( Pre-mold ) For every shipment 1 ( 400 mm x 400 mm )

16. Curing Compound For every shipment 1 liter

17. Concrete Cylinder 1 Set of 3 cylinders 1 set of 3 cylinders

for every 75 cu.m. or day of pouring ( 6” x 12” )

18. Concrete Beam 1 Set of 3 beams for 1 set of 3 beams

every 75 cu.m. or day of pouring ( 6” x 21” )

19. Concrete Core 5 cores/km/lane -

20. Asphalt Cores 1 core/100m/ lane -

21. Water Analysis
a. Chemical Analysis 500 ml
b. Sediment Analysis 500 ml

22. Structural Steel Sheet Reduced Section

(as prescribed)
Reducing Field Samples of Aggregates
to Testing Size

These methods cover the reduction of field samples to the

appropriate size for testing employing techniques that are
intended to minimize variations in measured characteristics
between the test samples so selected and the field sample.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE

These methods provide for reducing the large sample
obtained in the field to a convenient size for conducting a
number a number of tests to the smaller portion is most
likely to be a representation of the field sample
Reducing Field Samples of Aggregates
to Testing Size
SELECTION OF METHOD

Method A – MECHANICAL SPLITTER

Sample splitter shall have an even number of equal widths
chutes, but not less than a total of eight (8) for Coarse
aggregates, or Twelve (12) for Fine aggregates, which
discharge alternatively to each side of the splitter.
Reducing Field Samples of Aggregates
to Testing Size
Reducing Field Samples of Aggregates
to Testing Size
Method B – QUARTERING
Place the field sample on a hard clean, level surface and mix
the material thoroughly by turning the entire sample over
three times. With the last turning, shovel the entire sample
into a conical pile by depositing each shovelful on top of the
preceding one. Carefully flatten the conical pile to a uniform
thickness and diameter. Divide the flattened mass into four
equal quarters with a shovel or trowel and remove two
diagonally opposite quarters, including all fine material, and
brush the cleared spaces clean. Successively mix and
quarter the remaining material until the sample is reduced
to the desired size.
Reducing Field Samples of Aggregates
to Testing Size
Reducing Field Samples of Aggregates
to Testing Size

Flattening Dividing Quartered Sample

Reducing Field Samples of Aggregates
to Testing Size

Method C – MINIATURE STOCKPILE SAMPLING

(Damp Fine Aggregates Only)
Obtain a sample for each test by selecting at least five
increments of materials at random locations from the
miniature stockpile.
Reducing Field Samples of Aggregates
to Testing Size

Mixing the Sample Quartered Sample

Quartering on a canvass blanket

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