MATERIALS MANUAL

DUTIES OF A MATERIALSMAN

CHAPTER I - SOILS

General Information
Soil Properties and Laboratory Tests
Classification of Soils
Soil Survey and Sampling
Soil Stabilization
Field Control

CHAPTER II - CONCRETE

General Information
Physical Properties
Classes and Uses of Concrete
Control of the Concrete Materials
Field Control Inspection of Concrete Mixture
Field Control Tests
Concrete Samples
Shipment and Care of Samples
Report on Concreting Work
Summary of Tests Required

CHAPTER III – BITUMINOUS MATERIALS

Significant Properties
Sampling
Tests
Design
Control of Bituminous Construction

CHAPTER V – MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

Portland Cement
Reinforcing Steel
Concrete Pipe

CHAPTER VI – STANDARD METHOD OF SAMPLING AND TESTING