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| All equipment shall be inspected for compliance with appropriate dimensions, as stated in each standard, as well as to determine if it is in satisfactory operating condition (i.e.; adherence of mortar, deformed molds, etc.). Inspection shall occur at least annually, or whenever there is reason to suspect nonconformance with the standard. |
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| Item | Testing machine | |
| Description | A machine having sufficient capacity and capable of providing the rates of loading prescribed in Section 7.5 | |
| Calibration Item | Load reading | |
| Calibration Procedure | T 22 Section 5.1.1 AASHTO T 67 (ASTM E 4) |
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| Calibration Interval | At installation, after relocation, after repair or adjustment, after a maximum of 18 months elapsed time (12 months preferred), whenever there is a question of accuracy | |
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| Item | Neoprene pad caps | |
| Description | Neoprene pads positioned inside steel extrusion position controllers, See AASHTO T 22 Annex | |
| Calibration Item | Number of uses | |
| Calibration Procedure | None stated | |
| Calibration Interval | Each pad limited to 100 uses | |
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