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.... . ,.., ,., content by sampling and testing the material in accordance with the specified test method listed in 120-10.2. 120-10.1.4.2 Density Testing Requirements: Ensure compliance to the requirements of 120-10.2 by Nuclear Density testing in accordance with FM 1-T 238. Determine the in-place moisture content for each density test. Use Florida Method FM 1-T 238, FM 5-507 (Determination of Moisture Content by Means of a Calcium Carbide Gas Pressure Moisture Tester), or ASTM D 4643 (Laboratory Determination of Moisture Content of Granular Soils By Use of a Microwave Oven) for moisture determination. 120-10.1.4.3 Soil Classification: Perform soil classification tests on the sample collected in 120-10.1.4.1, in accordance with AASHTO T-88. Classify soils in accordance with AASHTO M-145 in order to determine compliance with embankment utilization requirements. Unless required by the Engineer, do not test or classify materials for stabilized subgrade or base. 120-10.1.5 Department Verification: The Engineer will conduct a Verification testIs) in order to accept all materials and work associated with 120-10.1.4. The Engineer will verify the Quality Control results if they meet the Verification Comparison Criteria, otherwise the Engineer will implement Resolution procedures. The Engineer will select test locations, including Station, Offset, and Lift, using a Random Number generator based on the Lots under consideration. Each Verification test evaluates all work represented by the Quality Control testing completed in those LOTs. In addition to the Verification testing, the Engineer may perform additional Independent Verification (IV) testing. The Engineer will evaluate and act upon the IV test results in the same manner as Verification test results. When the project requires less than four Quality Control tests per material type, the Engineer reserves the right to accept the materials and work through visual inspection. 120-10.1.6 Reduced Testing Frequency: When no Resolution testing is required for 12 consecutive verified LOTs, or if required, the QC test data was upheld, reduce the QC density testing to one test every two LOTs by identifying the substantiating tests in the Density Log Book and notifying the Engineer in writing prior to starting reduced frequency of testing. Generate random numbers based on the two LOTs under consideration. When Quality Control test frequency is reduced to one every two LOTs, obtain the Engineer's approval to place more than one LOT over an untested LOT. Assure similar compaction efforts for the untested LOTs. If the Verification test fails, and Quality Control test data is not upheld by Resolution testing the Quality Control testing will revert to the original frequency of one Quality Control test per LOT. The results of the Independent Verification testing will not affect the frequency of the Quality Control testing. 120-10.2 Acceptance Criteria: Obtain a minimum Quality Control (QC) density of 100% of the standard Proctor maximum density as determined by AASHTO T 99, Method C, with the following exceptions: 1) embankment constructed by the hydraulic method as specified in 120-8.3; 2) material placed outside the standard minimum slope as specified in 120-8.2.4; and 3) other areas specifically excluded herein. 120-10.3 Additional Requirements: 120-10.3.1 Frequency: Conduct QC sampling and testing at a minimum frequency listed in the table below. The Engineer will perform Verification sampling and tests at a minimum frequency listed in the table below. . ,., . f'1 . .., . ., . '"1 . .., . .., . rt . I""l . . ...., . ,.., . r'l . .., . f""l ... ., . r-, 09/09 01000-33 03-4122.F .