Materials Type	Material	Responsible Party	Standard	Asphalt Lab Test Method	Specification Reference
Asphalt Bases & Pavements	Asphalt Concrete Surface Course	Testing Technicians	AASHTO T30 AASHTO T166 AASHTO T209 AASHTO T283 AASHTO T305 AASHTO T308 AASHTO T312 ASTM D6752 ASTM D685	Various as Modified by the Department: AASHTO T30 AASHTO T166 AASHTO T209 AASHTO T283 AASHTO T305 AASHTO T308 AASHTO T312 ASTM D6752 ASTM D6857	609, 610, 650, 652, 661
	Asphalt Concrete Intermediate Course
	Asphalt Concrete Base Course
	Asphalt Drainage Course
	Micro-Surfacing
	Open-Graded Asphalt Friction Course
	Slurry Seal Ultrathin Hot Mix Asphalt
Asphalt, Recycled Materials	Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP)	Testing Technicians	AASHTO T30 AASHTO T308	As Modified by the Department: AASHTO T30 AASHTO T308	609, 610, & 1012 and QMS Manual
	Recycled Asphalt Shingles (RAS)

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ASPHALT BINDERS

Materials Type

Material

Responsible Party

Standard

Asphalt Lab Test Method

Specification Reference

Asphalt Binder

PG Grades(Various) 58-22

64-22

70-22

76-22

Asphalt Sub-Section

AASHTO M320

None

1020-2

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ASPHALT EMULSIONS

Materials Type	Material	Responsible Party	Standard	Asphalt Lab Test Method	Specification Reference
Asphalt Culvert Compound	Bituminous Pipe Coating	Emulsion Technician	AASHTO M190	None	1032
Asphalt Emulsified	Emulsified Asphalt, Alphabond	Emulsion Technician	None	None	1020-3
Asphalt Emulsified	Emulsified Asphalt, CMS-6	Emulsion Technician	AASHTO M208	None	1020-3
Asphalt Emulsified	Emulsified Asphalt, CMS-PX	Emulsion Technician	AASHTO M208	None	1020-3
Asphalt Emulsified	Emulsified Asphalt, CQS-1H	Emulsion Technician	AASHTO M208	None	1020-3
Asphalt Emulsified	Emulsified Asphalt, CQS-1HLM	Emulsion Technician	AASHTO M208	None	1020-3
Asphalt Emulsified	Emulsified Asphalt, CRS-1	Emulsion Technician	AASHTO M208	None	1020-3
Asphalt Emulsified	Emulsified Asphalt, CRS-1H	Emulsion Technician	AASHTO M208	None	1020-3
Asphalt Emulsified	Emulsified Asphalt,CRS-2	Emulsion Technician	AASHTO M208	None	1020-3
Asphalt Emulsified	Emulsified Asphalt, CRS-2L	Emulsion Technician	AASHTO M208	None	1020-3
Asphalt Emulsified	Emulsified Asphalt, CRS-2P	Emulsion Technician	AASHTO M208	None	1020-3
Asphalt Emulsified	Emulsified Asphalt, CSS-1H	Emulsion Technician	AASHTO M208	None	1020-3
Asphalt Emulsified	Emulsified Asphalt,CSS-1RP	Emulsion Technician	AASHTO M208	None	1020-3
Asphalt Emulsified	Emulsified Asphalt,EAP	Emulsion Technician	None	None	1020-3
Asphalt Emulsified	Emulsified Asphalt,HFMS-1	Emulsion Technician	None	None	1020-3
Asphalt Emulsified	Emulsified Asphalt,HFMS-2	Emulsion Technician	None	None	1020-3
Asphalt Emulsified	Emulsified Asphalt,HFMS-2H	Emulsion Technician	None	None	1020-3
Asphalt Emulsified	Emulsified Asphalt, Non-Tracking	Emulsion Technician	None	None	1020-3
Asphalt Emulsified	Emulsified Asphalt, PEP	Emulsion Technician	None	None	1020-3
Asphalt Emulsified	Emulsified Asphalt, PMEM	Emulsion Technician	None	None	1020-3
Asphalt Emulsified	Emulsified Asphalt, RS-1	Emulsion Technician	AASHTO M140	None	1020-3
Asphalt Emulsified	Emulsified Asphalt, RS-1H	Emulsion Technician	AASHTO M140	None	1020-3
Asphalt Emulsified	Emulsified Asphalt, RS-2	Emulsion Technician	AASHTO M140	None	1020-3
Asphalt Emulsified	Emulsified Asphalt, SS-1	Emulsion Technician	AASHTO M140	None	1020-3

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ASPHALT PRIME COATS

Materials Type	Material	Responsible Party	Standard	Asphalt Lab Test Method	Specification Reference
Asphalt, Prime Coat	Prime Coat (Various)	Emulsion Technician	AASHTO M208	None	1020-5

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AGGREGATES FOR ASPHALT

Materials Type

Material

Responsible Party

Standard

Asphalt Lab Test Method

Specification Reference

Aggregate, Coarse

Coarse Aggregate

Testing Technicians

AASHTO T11

AASHTO T27

AASHTO T85

AASHTO T112

AASHTO T327

ASTM D4791

ASTM D5821

AASHTO T11

AASHTO T27

AASHTO T85

AASHTO T112

AASHTO T327

ASTM D4791

ASTM D5821

1005, 1012, and

QMS Manual

Aggregate, Fine – Asphalt

Sand / Screenings

Testing Technicians

AASHTO T11

AASHTO T27

AASHTO T84

AASHTO T112

AASHTO T176

AASHTO T304

AASHTO T327

AASHTO T11

AASHTO T27

AASHTO T84

AASHTO T112

AASHTO T176

AASHTO T304

AASHTO T327

1005, 1012, and

QMS Manual

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AGGREGATES

Material	Typical Turnaround (Business Days)	Standard		Lab Test Method	Specification Reference
Material	Typical Turnaround (Business Days)	AASHTO	ASTM	Lab Test Method	Specification Reference
Coarse: #5,57,57M, 67,78M,8,9	14	T27, T112, T85, T96, T104, T19, T11, T248	C136 C142 C127 C131 C29 C117 C702 C566	None	1005-1
Fine: 2MS, 2S, 4S	14	T27, T112, T84, T104, T19, T21, T11, T248	C136 C142 C128 C87 C40 C29 C117 C702 C566	None	None
#78-M Stone for Electro-chemical	5	None	None	MT-C-ELEC	NCDOT Geotechnical Engineering Unit:MSE Retaining Walls Provision (LRFD)

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COARSE AGGREGATE

Material	Material Type	Responsible Party	Standard	GeoMaterials Lab Test Method	Specification Reference
Coarse Aggregate	Aggregate Base Course	Testing Technicians	AASHTO T11 AASHTO T27 AASHTO T87 AASHTO T89 AASHTO T90 AASHTO T265 AASHTO T307	AASHTO T87 AASHTO T89 AASHTO T90 AASHTO T180 (NCDOT Modified)	1010
Coarse Aggregate	Aggregate for Cement Treated Base	Testing Technicians	AASHTO T11 AASHTO T27 AASHTO T87 AASHTO T89 AASHTO T90 AASHTO T265	AASHTO T87 AASHTO T89 AASHTO T90 AASHTO T180 (NCDOT Modified)	1010

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SOILS

Material	Material Type	Responsible Party	Standard	GeoMaterials Lab Test Method	Specification Reference
Soils	Undisturbed Soils	Soil Mechanics Engineer	AASHTO T87 AASHTO T88 AASHTO T89 AASHTO T90 AASHTO T100 AASHTO T267 AASHTO T289 AASHTO T208 AASHTO T215 AASHTO T216 AASHTO T265 AASHTO T267 AASHTO T296 AASHTO T297 AASHTO T307 AASHTO M145 ASTM D5084 ASTM D7181	AASHTO T87 AASHTO T88 AASHTO T89 AASHTO T90 (NCDOT Modified)	N/A
Soils	Disturbed Soils	Testing Technicians	AASHTO T87 AASHTO T88 AASHTO T89 AASHTO T90 AASHTO T99 AASHTO T100 AASHTO T134 AASHTO T193 AASHTO T215 AASHTO T265 AASHTO T296 AASHTO T297 AASHTO T307 AASHTO M145 ASTM D1633 ASTM D5084	AASHTO T87 AASHTO T88 AASHTO T89 AASHTO T90 (NCDOT Modified)	N/A

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BORROW MATERIALS

Material	Material Type	Responsible Party	Standard	GeoMaterials Lab Test Method	Specification Reference
Borrow Materials	Soils	Testing Technicians	AASHTO T87 AASHTO T88 AASHTO T89 AASHTO T90 AASHTO T100 AASHTO T265 AASHTO T267 AASHTO T289 AASHTO M145	AASHTO T87 AASHTO T88 AASHTO T89 AASHTO T90 (NCDOT Modified)	1018
Borrow Materials	Aggregates	Testing Technicians	AASHTO T11 AASHTO T27 AASHTO T87 AASHTO T89 AASHTO T90 AASHTO T265	AASHTO T87 AASHTO T89 AASHTO T90 (NCDOT Modified)	1019

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SELECT MATERIALS

Material	Material Type	Responsible Party	Standard	GeoMaterials Lab Test Method	Specification Reference
Select Materials	Soils, fine or coarse aggregates	Testing Technicians	AASHTO T11 AASHTO T27 AASHTO T87 AASHTO T88 AASHTO T89 AASHTO T90 AASHTO T265 AASHTO M145	AASHTO T87 AASHTO T88 AASHTO T89 AASHTO T90 (NCDOT Modified)	1016

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CONCRETE

Material	Typical Turnaround (Business Days)	Standard		Lab Test Method	Specification Reference
Material	Typical Turnaround (Business Days)	AASHTO	ASTM	Lab Test Method	Specification Reference
Concrete Cylinders for Corrosion Inhibitors	7	None	None	C-20.1	1000-4(K)
Concrete Cylinders for Compression: Class AA, AA Slip Form, Drilled Pier, A, B, B Slip Formed, Pavement	28	T22 T23	C617 C1231 C39	None	Table 1000-1
Concrete Cylinders for Compression: Precast	28	T22 T23	C617 C1231 C39	None	Table 1077-1
Concrete Cylinders for Compression: Prestress	28	T22 T23	C617 C1231 C39	None	Table 1078-1
Concrete Cylinders for Compression, Latex Modified	7	T22 T119 T152	C617 C1231 C39	None	PSP004 Latex Modified Concrete-Very Early Strength PSP003 Latex Modified Concrete Table 1000-5
Concrete Cores for Absorption	7	None	None	None	None
Concrete Cores for Strength	5	None	C39 C42	None	None
Shotcrete	28	None	C39 C1140 C1604	None	None
Elastomeric Concrete	14	None	None	None	PSP005 Elastomeric Concrete

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CEMENT

Material	Typical Turnaround (Business Days)	Standard		Lab Test Method	Specification Reference
		AASHTO	ASTM
Cement, Portland, Type XX	14	M85 T105	C150 C114	C-XRF-10.1 C-XRF-1000.1	1024-1
Cement, Portland – For Masonry	14	None	C91	C-XRF-10.1 C-XRF-1000.1	1040-5
Cement, Portland for Stabilization	14	M85 T105	C150 C114	C-XRF-10.1 C-XRF-1000.1	542-2 1024-1
Cement, Portland, for Chemistry	7	M85 T105	C150 C114	C-XRF-10.1 C-XRF-1000.1	Hydraulic Cement Acceptance Program

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POZZOLANS

Material	Typical Turnaround (Business Days)	Standard		Lab Test Method	Specification Reference
		AASHTO	ASTM
Fly Ash	14	None	C618	C-10.0 to 10.4 XRF-4000.1	1024-5
Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag	14	M 302 Grade 100	None	C-10.0 to 10.4 XRF-4000.1	1024-6
Silica Fume	14	None	C1240 Tables 1, 2 and 3	None	1024-7

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BOLTING MATERIAL

Material	Typical Turnaround (Business Days)	Standard		Lab Test Method	Specification Reference
Material	Typical Turnaround (Business Days)	AASHTO	ASTM	Lab Test Method	Specification Reference
Bolts, Anchor	14	M232	A307 grade A A449	None	1072-4
Bolts, High Strength	14	None	A325	None	1072-5
Bolts, High Strength with Nut and Washer	14	None	A325 A194 A563 F436	None	1072-5
Nuts	14	None	A194 A563	None	1072-5
Washers	14	None	F436	None	1072-5
Direct Tension Indicators	7	None	A325 B695	None	1072-5

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FENCING MATERIALS

Material	Typical Turnaround (Business Days)	Standard		Lab Test Method	Specification Reference
Material	Typical Turnaround (Business Days)	AASHTO	ASTM	Lab Test Method	Specification Reference
Metal Gate Posts for Chain Link Fence, Double Gate	7	M181 M232	F626 F1043	None	1050-3
Metal Gate Posts for Chain Link Fence, Single Gate	7	M181 M232	F626 F1043	None	1050-3
Metal Line Posts for Chain Link Fence	7	M181 M232	F626 F1043	None	1050-3
Metal Terminal Posts (“Corner Posts”) for Chain Link Fence	7	M181 M232	F626 F1043	None	1050-3
Brace Wire	7	None	A641	None	1050-5
Female Strap Hinge	7	M181	None	None	Table 2, Section 1050
Fencing Hardware	7	M232	None	None	1050-7
Male Strap Hinge	7	M181	None	None	Table 2, Section 1050
Tension Wire	7	M181	B211	None	1050-7
Top Brace Post	7	None	F626	None	1050-3
Chain Link Fence, xx in. Fabric	7	M181	F934	None	1050-6
Safety Fencing	7	M181	F934	None	1050-6
Vinyl Coated Chain Link Fence, Fabric	7	M181	F934	None	1050-6
Woven Wire Fence	7	M279	A116	None	1050-5
Barbed Wire	7	None	A121	None	1050-4
Galvanized fastener Inspection – Bolts, Hexnuts, washers	7	M181 M232	None	None	1050-7

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GRATES, GUARDRAIL, GUIDERAIL

Material	Typical Turnaround (Business Days)	Standard		Lab Test Method	Specification Reference
Material	Typical Turnaround (Business Days)	AASHTO	ASTM	Lab Test Method	Specification Reference
Steel Frame with XX Grates	7	M306	None	C-XRF-30.1 C-XRF-3000.1	1074-7
Bridge Anchor Plates	7	None	A36	C-XRF-30.1 C-XRF-3000.1	1046-5
Guardrail, Steel Beam	7	M180	None	C-XRF-30.1 C-XRF-3000.1	1046-2
Post, Guardrail, Steel	7	None	A36	None	1046-3
Guiderail, Cable Cable for Cable Guiderail	7	None	A30 type 1, class A	None	1046-7

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HDPE PIPE

Material	Typical Turnaround (Business Days)	Standard		Lab Test Method	Specification Reference
		AASHTO	ASTM
HDPE Plastic Pipe	14	M285 M294	D3350 D1505 D1238	None

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JOINT FILLER, LATEX

Material	Typical Turnaround (Business Days)	Standard		Lab Test Method	Specification Reference
		AASHTO	ASTM
Joint Filler, Bituminous Fiber	7	M213 T42 MIL-C-882E	None	M-1 MIL-C-882E	1028-1
Latex, Liquid	1	None	D1475 D2369	C-LM-DPS-A	1000-7

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LIMESTONE

Material	Typical Turnaround (Business Days)	Standard		Lab Test Method	Specification Reference
		AASHTO	ASTM
Subgrade Stabilizer, Chemical Hydrated Lime	7	None	C977	C-XRF-20.1 C-XRF-2010.1	1052-3
Subgrade Stabilizer, Chemical Quicklime	7	None	C977	C-XRF-20.1 C-XRF-2010.1	1052-3

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METALS

Material	Typical Turnaround (Business Days)	Standard		Lab Test Method	Specification Reference
Material	Typical Turnaround (Business Days)	AASHTO	ASTM	Lab Test Method	Specification Reference
Light Standard, High Mount	14	None	None	C-XRF-30.1 C-XRF-3000.1	1401
Metal Alloy – For Chemistry	14	Various	Various	C-XRF-30.1 C-XRF-3000.1	Various
Metal Rail, XX Bar	14	None	A36 A123	C-XRF-30.1 C-XRF-3000.1	1074-5
Clamp Bars	14	None	A36 A123	C-XRF-30.1 C-XRF-3000.1	1074-5
Aluminized Corrugated Steel Pipe Culvert, xx Gage, xx in thick, xx in	14	M36	None	C-XRF-30.1 C-XRF-3000.1	1044-5
Reinforcing Steel, (Plain Epoxy Coated) Reinforcing Steel Bar Supports	14	None	None	None	None
Sheet Steel, Aluminum	14	M196	None	C-XRF-30.1 C-XRF-3000.1	1032
Sheet Steel, Aluminum Coated	14	M36 M274	None	C-XRF-30.1 C-XRF-3000.1	1032
Sheet Steel, Plain for Guardrail - xx gage	14	M36	None	C-XRF-30.1 C-XRF-3000.1	1046
Sheet Steel, Zinc Coated	14	M36	None	C-XRF-30.1 C-XRF-3000.1	1032
Sheet Steel, Zinc Coated for Metal Pipe - xx Gage	14	M36	None	C-XRF-30.1 C-XRF-3000.1	1032
Overhead Sign Assembly, Steel	14	None	B695, Class 55	C-XRF-30.1 C-XRF-3000.1	1096
Structural Steel	14	Various	Various	C-XRF-30.1 C-XRF-3000.1	1072
Aluminum Structural Base Plate	14	None	None	C-XRF-30.1 C-XRF-3000.1	SP

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WATER

Material	Typical Turnaround (Business Days)	Standard		Lab Test Method	Specification Reference
		AASHTO	ASTM
Water – For Miscellaneous Use	7	T26	D512 D1125 D516	W-15.5 Standard Methods for Examination of Water and Wastewater	1024-4
Water for Concrete	14	T26	D512 D1125 D516	W-15.5 Standard Methods for Examination of Water and Wastewater	1024-4

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ZINC

Material	Typical Turnaround (Business Days)	Standard		Lab Test Method	Specification Reference
		AASHTO	ASTM
Zinc	7	M120	None	C-XRF-30.1 C-XRF-3000.1	1076
Zinc Coating Check – Hardware	7	M111	None	None	1076

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PAINT

Material	Typical Turnaround (Business Days)	Standard		Lab Test Method	Specification Reference
		AASHTO	ASTM
Painting Structural Steel	14	Various	Various	Various	1080

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CHEMISTRY OTHER

Material	Typical Turnaround (Business Days)	Standard		Lab Test Method	Specification Reference
Material	Typical Turnaround (Business Days)	AASHTO	ASTM	Lab Test Method	Specification Reference
Chemical Lab Cable Guiderail	14	M30 Type 1, class A	None	None	1046-7
Chemical Lab Chloride Content	7	T260	None	C-4.0 XRF-1100	None
Chemical Lab Concrete Core	14	None	C-1084	M/T C-12.5 C-XRF-1000.2	None
Chemical Lab Grout Mix	14	None	None	C-XRF-20.1 C-XRF-20.2	None
Chemical Lab Loop/Lead in Cable	14	None	D1248	None	1098-8 1098-9
Chemical Lab Messenger Cable	14	None	A90	Procedures for Determining the Amount of Zinc on Extra High Tensile Strength Steel Messenger Wire	1098-3
Chemical Lab Metal Composition	14	Varies	None	C-XRF-30.1 C-XRF-3000.1	Varies
Chemical Lab neoprene	5	M251	None	None	1079-2
Chemistry, Other	Varies	Varies	Varies	Varies	Varies

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