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FHWA TECHNICAL ADVISORY T 5080.17<br />

July 14, 1994<br />

(3) For 15 to 30 test results the standard<br />

deviation in the above formulas can be<br />

modified by the following factors.<br />

No. of Tests<br />

Modification factor for<br />

standard deviation<br />

Less than 15<br />

15<br />

20<br />

25<br />

30<br />

use table<br />

1.16<br />

1.08<br />

1.03<br />

1.00<br />

for unknown s<br />

e. Air content and slump should be accepted based on<br />

an attribute system, i.e., pass/fail. The<br />

following is a recommended criteria.<br />

Acceptance<br />

criteria<br />

Air content<br />

deviation, %<br />

Slump<br />

deviation,<br />

mm<br />

Acceptable _. .< 1.5 c 25mm<br />

Acceptable 'for<br />

trucks on<br />

the road 1.5 to 2 25 to 31.5mm<br />

_--<br />

Reject >2 > 31.5lnIn<br />

f. Testing procedures for resistance to freeze-thaw<br />

damage, deicing salt attack, and abrasion<br />

resistance are long and involved and do not lend<br />

themselves to testing on a routine basis. These<br />

tests are usually conducted to determine the<br />

durability of the concrete. It should also be<br />

noted that high strength concrete does not always<br />

insure durable concrete.<br />

.- -<br />

Attachments<br />

3.10.23<br />

m- Anthony R. Kane<br />

Associate Administrator<br />

for Program Development

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