RSS Archives - G3 Quality

Use of Concrete Maturity to Determine Opening to Traffic Concrete Strength

August 22, 2022 by G3 Quality

There is a new section in Section 40 of the 2018 (RSS) October 2021, that will free the contractor from the variability of modulus of rupture (MOR) flexural beams and reduce disputes for early opening to traffic. Section 40-1.03L now gives the contractor an alternative to MOR testing, by following … Read More

Industry News | Materials Testing & Inspection | Pavement & Materials Design

Is this the elimination of MOR flexural beams for Caltrans?

July 18, 2022 by G3 Quality

The above blog title is the most frequently asked question I am receiving from contractors as of late. Since the revised standard specifications (RSS) addition of compressive strength cylinders for concrete pavement acceptance, I am being asked, do we still need to make flexural beams? The quick answer, it depends … Read More