Equipment Checklist for AASHTO T 265-93
Laboratory Determination of Moisture Content

 

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 operation condition (i.e. clean, tight and serviceable). Inspection shall occur at least annually, or whenever there is reason to suspect nonconformance with the standard.

 

 

Item Containers (Moisture Content)
Description As described in AASHTO 265, Sec. 3.3 (metallic, tinned steel or aluminum)
     
Calibration Item See the general statement above. (serviceable lids with no rust or corrosion)
Calibration Procedure
Calibration Interval
 

Item Balance(s)
Description Conforms to AASHTO M 231, Table 2 (accuracy to 0.1 percent of sample mass).
     
Calibration Item Accuracy and condition
Calibration Procedure AASHTO M 231, Sec. 4.2 and 4.3
Calibration Interval Not stated
 

Item Oven
Description Thermostatically controlled, forced draft, 110C + 5
     
Calibration Item Temperature
Calibration Procedure AASHTO 265, sec. 3.1
Calibration Interval Not stated