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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 | Core Drill | |
| Description | For obtaining cylindrical core specimens | |
| Calibration Item | See the general statement above | |
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| Item | Moisture conditioning storage tank | |
| Description | A water tank for submerging specimens in prior to testing | |
| Calibration Item | Temperature | |
| Calibration Procedure | AASHTO T 24 Sec. 6.3 Record reading from a thermometer |
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| Calibration Interval | None stated | |
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| Item | End preparation tools | |
| Description | Tools to create an essentially smooth end face, perpendicular to the specimens longitudinal axis, and of the same diameter as that of the body of the specimen | |
| Calibration Item | See the general statement above | |
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| Item | Capping materials | |
| Description | Used to cap the ends of the core specimen | |
| Calibration Item | See AASHTO T 231 | |
| Calibration Procedure | AASHTO T 231 | |
| Calibration Interval | See AASHTO T 231 | |
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| Item | Scale (ruler) | |
| Description | Used to measure the length and diameter to determine the length/diameter ratio | |
| Calibration Item | See the general statement above | |
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