DOT batch & tech cards

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  1. CargoWahgo

    CargoWahgo Road Train Member

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    Curious at a concrete class b application. Anyone familiar with these terms? Google was not my friend.

    Dot batch card.
    (Is this a medical card?)

    Dot technicians card?


    Anyone know?
     
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  3. G.Anthony

    G.Anthony Road Train Member

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    i'm only guessing the DOT batch card is for approved concrete for highway construction like bridge supports, etc.???

    DOT tech cards...??

    i dunno, maybe as proof one can make repairs or knows the correct mix for DOT concrete..???
     
  4. truckon

    truckon Swamp Thing

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    Dont know if you googled either. But it came up with interesting results.
    Looks like both might be state issued things.


    Be nice if someone on here has the correct answer, you have me curious now.
     
  5. G.Anthony

    G.Anthony Road Train Member

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    this is what i found....(from Florida)

    8.

    Plant Personnel Requirements Concrete production facilities supplying concrete to Department projects shall have adequate qualified personnel. Batch Plant operator, certified technicians and manager of quality control are required positions for an approved concrete production facility. At the discretion of the Department, certain functions of the above positions may be combined when it can be demonstrated that the plant operation and quality of the concrete will not be detrimentally affected. CTQP Qualified Technicians utilizing equipment with a valid calibration/verification will perform Quality Control sampling and testing. This qualification of any technician shall be made available upon request.

    a.

    Batch Plant Operator Personnel who have quality control functions or who sign concrete certification/delivery tickets must demonstrate, through examination, adequate concrete related knowledge. Plant Operators shall be present during batching operations. The Plant Operator shall be qualified by the Department’s Construction Training and Qualification Program (CTQP).

    b.

    Certified Technicians Personnel who perform the tests on the plastic properties of concrete, such as slump, temperature, air content, making/curing concrete cylinders and calculating the water to cementitious materials ratio, shall be qualified as a Concrete Field Inspector – Level I by the Department’s Construction Training and Qualification Program (CTQP). Personnel who perform the tests on the hardened properties of concrete, such as strength of cylinders, shall be qualified as a Concrete Laboratory Technician – Level I by the Department’s Construction Training and Qualification Program (CTQP).

    c.

    Mix Design Technician Personnel who have quality control functions of designing a concrete mix must demonstrate, through examination, adequate concrete related knowledge. Such examinations will deal with Department specifications and concrete quality control procedures. The Mix Design Technician shall be qualified as a Concrete Laboratory Technician – Level II by the Department’s Construction Training and Qualification Program (CTQP). 5


    http://www.ctqpflorida.com/course_Prep_Materials/study_Guides/BPO Study Guide.pdf
     
    truckon Thanks this.
  6. CargoWahgo

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    Dunno hope someone with concrete experience swings by and translates it for us xD
     
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