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Certification
Masonry Field Testing Technician
American Concrete Institute
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A Masonry Field Testing Technician is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to perform sample preparation and testing of masonry construction-related materials—including materials for brick, structural clay tile, concrete masonry units, prisms, mortars, and grouts—in the field.
Sample and test brick and structural clay tiles in compliance with ASTM C67 specimen selection, quantity, and identification requirementsSample and test concrete masonry units by removing loose materials, obtaining received weights, and following specimen selection and identification procedures per ASTM C140Evaluate field mortars using ASTM C780 procedures including sampling, mixing, preparation, and batch-to-batch variation assessment for both pre-construction and construction phasesPerform mortar consistency testing using the cone penetration method per ASTM C780 Annex A1 with appropriate apparatus and reporting requirementsAssess mortar consistency retention per ASTM C780 Annex A2 to evaluate workability over time during constructionDetermine mortar aggregate ratio in the field using ASTM C780 Annex A4 procedures and required apparatusMeasure mortar air content in the field per ASTM C780 Annex A5 using required apparatus and documentation proceduresFabricate and store molded masonry mortar cylinders and cubes for compressive strength testing per ASTM C780 Annex A6 and ASTM C109 proceduresSample grout and fabricate compressive strength specimens using masonry units and alternative methods in compliance with ASTM C1019 requirementsMeasure grout temperature and slump in the field per ASTM C1064 and ASTM C143 as part of grout quality evaluation during constructionFabricate, store, de-mold, and transport grout compressive strength specimens to the laboratory in compliance with ASTM C1019 field proceduresConstruct, obtain, and transport masonry prisms for compressive strength testing in compliance with ASTM C1314 requirements and proceduresDocument and report field testing results as a masonry field testing technician in compliance with applicable ASTM standard reporting requirements