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SOUTH AFRICANPAVEMENT ENGINEERING MANUALChapter 5Laboratory ManagementAN INITIATIVE OF THE SOUTHAFRICAN NATIONAL ROADS AGENCY SOC LTDDate of Issue: October 2014Second Edition
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SOUTH AFRICANPAVEMENT ENGINEERING MANUALChapter 5Laboratory ManagementAN INITIATIVE OF THE SOUTHAFRICAN NATIONAL ROADS AGENCY SOC LTDDate of Issue: October 2014Second Edition
BACKGROUND1. Introduction2. Pavement Composition and BehaviourTESTING AND LABORATORY3. Materials Testing4. StandardsYou arehere 5. Laboratory ManagementINVESTIGATION6. Road Prism and Pavement Investigations7. Geotechnical Investigations and Design Considerations8. Material SourcesDESIGN9. Materials Utilisation and Design10. Pavement DesignDOCUMENTATION AND TENDERING11. Documentation and TenderingIMPLEMENTATION12. Construction Equipment and Method GuidelinesQUALITY MANAGEMENT13. Acceptance ControlPOST CONSTRUCTION14. Post-Construction
South African Pavement Engineering ManualChapter 5: Laboratory ManagementSCOPEThe South African Pavement Engineering Manual (SAPEM) is a reference manual for all aspects of pavementengineering. SAPEM is a best practice guide. There are many relevant manuals and guidelines available forpavement engineering, which SAPEM does not replace. Rather, SAPEM provides details on these references, andwhere necessary, provides guidelines on their appropriate use. Where a topic is adequately covered in anotherguideline, the reference is provided. SAPEM strives to provide explanations of the basic concepts and terminologyused in pavement engineering, and provides background information to the concepts and theories commonly used.SAPEM is appropriate for use at National, Provincial and Municipal level, as well as in the Metros. SAPEM is avaluable education and training tool, and is recommended reading for all entry level engineers, technologists andtechnicians involved in the pavement engineering industry. SAPEM is also useful for practising engineers who wouldlike to access the latest appropriate reference guideline.SAPEM consists of 14 chapters covering all aspects of pavement engineering. A brief description of each chapter isgiven below to provide the context for this chapter, Chapter 5.Chapter 1: Introduction discusses the application of this SAPEM manual, and the institutional responsibilities,statutory requirements, basic principles of roads, the road design life cycle, and planning and time scheduling forpavement engineering projects. A glossary of terms and abbreviations used in all the SAPEM chapters is included inAppendix A. A list of the major references and guidelines for pavement engineering is given in Appendix B.Chapter 2:Pavement Composition and Behaviour includes typical pavement structures, materialcharacteristics and pavement types, including both flexible and rigid pavements, and surfacings. Typical materialsand pavement behaviour are explained. The development of pavement distress, and the functional performance ofpavements are discussed. As an introduction, and background for reference with other chapters, the basic principlesof mechanics of materials and material science are outlined.Chapter 3: Materials Testing presents the tests used for all material types used in pavement structures. Thetests are briefly described, and reference is made to the test number and where to obtain the full test method.Where possible and applicable, interesting observations or experiences with the tests are mentioned. Chapters 3 and4 are complementary.Chapter 4: Standards follows the same format as Chapter 3, but discusses the standards used for the varioustests. This includes applicable limits (minimum and maximum values) for test results. Material classification systemsare given, as are guidelines on mix and materials composition.Chapter 5: Laboratory Management covers laboratory quality management, including the ISO system. TheSouth African National Accreditation System (SANAS) is described. Guidelines are given for the laboratorymanagement of testing personnel, test methods, the testing environment and test equipment. Quality assuranceissues, and, health, safety and the environment are also discussed. Guidelines for the management of sitelaboratories are also provided. Appendix A contains an extract from the Western Cape Government MaterialsManual.Chapter 6: Road Prism and Pavement Investigation discusses all aspects of the road prism and pavementinvestigations, including legal and environmental requirements, materials testing, and reporting on the investigations.The road pavement investigations include discussions on the investigation stages, and field testing and sampling(both intrusively and non-intrusively), and the interpretation of the pavement investigations. Chapters 6 and 7 arecomplementary.Chapter 7: Geotechnical Investigations and Design Considerations covers the investigations into fills, cuts,structures and tunnels, and includes discussion on geophysical methods, drilling and probing, and stabilityassessments. Guidelines for the reporting of the investigations are provided.Chapter 8: Material Sources provides information for sourcing materials from project quarries and borrow pits,commercial materials sources and alternative sources. The legal and environmental requirements for sourcingmaterials are given. Alternative sources of potential pavement materials are discussed, including recycled pavementmaterials, construction and demolition waste, slag, fly ash and mine waste.Chapter 9: Materials Utilisation and Design discusses materials in the roadbed, earthworks (including cuts andfills) and all the pavement layers, including soils and gravels, crushed stones, cementitious materials, primes, stoneprecoating fluids and tack coats, bituminous binders, bitumen stabilized materials, asphalt, spray seals and microPreliminary SectionsPage v
South African Pavement Engineering ManualChapter 5: Laboratory Managementsurfacings, concrete, proprietary and certified products and block paving.discussed.The mix designs of all materials areChapter 10: Pavement Design presents the philosophy of pavement design, methods of estimating design trafficand the pavement design process. Methods of structural capacity estimation for flexible, rigid and concrete blockpavements are discussed.Chapter 11: Documentation and Tendering covers the different forms of contracts typical for road pavementprojects; the design, contract and tender documentation; the tender process; and the contract documentation fromthe tender award to the close-out of the Works.Chapter 12: Construction Equipment and Method Guidelines presents the nature and requirements ofconstruction equipment and different methods of construction. The construction of trial sections is also discussed.Chapters 12 and 13 are complementary, with Chapter 12 covering the proactive components of road construction,i.e., the method of construction. Chapter 13 covers the reactive components, i.e., checking the construction is donecorrectly.Chapter 13: Quality Management includes acceptance control processes, and quality plans. All the pavementlayers and the road prism are discussed. The documentation involved in quality management is also discussed, andwhere applicable, provided.Chapter 14: Post-Construction incorporates the monitoring of pavements during the service life, the causes andmechanisms of distress, and the concepts of maintenance, rehabilitation and reconstruction.FEEDBACKSAPEM is a “living document”. The first edition was made available in electronic format in January 2013, and asecond edition in October 2014. Feedback from all interested parties in industry is appreciated, as this will keepSAPEM relevant.To provide feedback on SAPEM, please email sapem@nra.co.za.Preliminary SectionsPage vi
South African Pavement Engineering ManualChapter 5: Laboratory ManagementACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThis compilation of this manual was funded by the South African National Road Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL). Theproject was coordinated on behalf of SANRAL by Kobus van der Walt and Steph Bredenhann. Professor Kim Jenkins,the SANRAL Chair in Pavement Engineering at Stellenbosch University, was the project manager. The Cement andConcrete Institute (C&CI) and Rubicon Solutions provided administrative support.The following people contributed to the compilation of Chapter 5: Task Group Leader: Dave Rose, AureconDave Castro, previously Ninham Shand, now GHD AustraliaThis SAPEM manual was edited by Dr Fenella Johns, Rubicon Solutions.Photos for this chapter were provided by: Dave Rose, AureconPreliminary SectionsPage vii
South African Pavement Engineering ManualChapter 5: Laboratory ManagementTABLE OF CONTENTS1.Introduction . 11.12.South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) . 1Laboratory Quality Management . 32.12.22.33.ISO 17025 . 3Use of Software for Operation and Management of Laboratories . 6Other Important Aspects of Laboratory Management . 7Testing Personnel . 83.1Training and Qualifications for Materials Testers . 83.1.1 South African Qualification Authority and NQF Standards . 84.Test Methods . 105.Testing Environment . 115.15.26.Asphalt Laboratory . 12Chemical Laboratory . 125.2.1 Material Safety Data Sheets . 13Test Equipment. 146.16.26.3Calibration, Verification and Checks . 14Good Practise for Laboratory Equipment . 16Nuclear Gauges . 167.Quality Assurance . 198.Health, Safety and the Environment. 219.Project (Site) Laboratories. 22References and Bibliography . 25APPENDIX A: Extract from WCPA’s Materials ManualLIST OF e1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.ISO 17025 . 5Management and Technical Requirements of ISO 17025 . 5Basic Steps to Prepare a Laboratory for Accreditation . 6Internal Quality Documents . 6SAQA Qualifications for Construction Materials Testers . 8Minimum Requirements for the Calibration and Verification of Frequently used Equipment . 15SANS 3001 Nuclear Gauge Tests . 17Planning a Site Laboratory . 23Checklist for the Establishment of a Project Laboratory . 24LIST OF anizations Involved with Accreditation . 4Advanced CBR Graphical Analysis using MTS . 7Sample Storage . 11Storage of Equipment . 12Nuclear Density Gauge and Badge . 18Preliminary SectionsPage viii
South African Pavement Engineering ManualChapter 5: Laboratory Management1.INTRODUCTIONThis chapter covers the principal aspects of laboratory quality management, required to ensure the reliability oftesting by materials testing laboratory facilities. Testing of road construction materials and products plays a critical,and integral, role in the assessment of pavement construction quality. Hence, the need to have reliable test resultsis vital.Testing of road construction materials and products is carried out for various purposes: Materials investigationsDevelopment of mix designsQuality controlEvaluation of processed materials and productsResearch and developmentConstruction materials typically tested in the course of road construction projects could, depending on the scope ofthe project, include: Soils, gravel and rocksCrushed aggregatesMaterials TestingStabilized materialsTesting of road constructionmaterials and products plays acritical role in relation to theassessment of pavementconstruction quality. Hence,reliable test results are vital.AsphaltBitumen and bituminous productsCement and cementitious materialsConcrete and concrete productsSteel reinforcementNote that not all laboratory facilities have the capacity to test all of the different types of materials. There arevarious types of testing facilities in South Africa which fulfil different primary functions. The four main classes oflaboratory are defined by their functions: Independent, accredited, or referenceIndependent, accredited or research and development environmentSupervised, inspection or quality controlPrescribed, or inspected regularlyWhen selecting a laboratory facility to carry out testing requirements for a particular project, consider the following: Does the laboratory work in accordance with a documented quality management system designed to assurethe quality of test results produced? Is the laboratory able to perform the scope of testing required?Can the laboratory carry out the required testing within the project timeframe?Is the laboratory independent and free from any undue pressures or conflicts of interest that may adverselyaffect the quality of work? This is an ISO 17025 requirement.1.1South African National Accreditation System (SANAS)The South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) is the single national body recognised by the South Africangovernment. It gives formal recognition/accreditation to Laboratories, Certification Bodies, Proficiency TestingScheme Providers and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) test facilities, which are competent to carry out specific tasks.SANAS is responsible for the accreditation of laboratories to ISO 17025:2005, “General Requirements for theCompetence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories”. SANAS should not beconfused with the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS).SABS is the organisation responsible for publishing standards, method,specifications or procedures. Historically, the procedures or standards werepublished and referenced by a SABS number (e.g., SABS 1083). Currently thestandard, method or procedure is referenced with a SANS (South African NationalStandards) reference number, e.g., SANS 1083.Section 1: IntroductionPage 1The StandardISO 17025:2005 is knownas the Standard, as isreferred to as such in thischapter.
South African Pavement Engineering ManualChapter 5: Laboratory ManagementSANAS certificates are a formal recognition that an organisation is competent to perform specific tasks.presents a number of useful courses to assist laboratory facilities in obtaining accreditation: SANASLaboratory systems: This course gives guidance in the implementation of a system in a laboratory and alsoindicates what is required during an assessment.Technical assessing techniques: This course gives accredited facilities an insight into how assessments arecarried out by SANAS, and practically demonstrates how assessment techniques can be used to maximiseaccreditation benefits.Internal auditing: This course guides laboratory personnel on the purpose of an internal audit and how toprepare for, and carry out, the internal audit within the laboratory.Overview of accreditation: This course informs management and staff of applicant facilities on the SANASaccreditation process and requirements. It highlights benefits of accreditation and how SANAS fits into the globalaccreditation structure.Documenting the system: This course gives direction to what documentation is required in the various tiers ofthe documented system.Section 1: IntroductionPage 2
South African Pavement Engineering ManualChapter 5: Laboratory Management2.LABORATORY QUALITY MANAGEMENTA Quality Management System (QMS) is defined as a set of policies, processes and procedures required for planningand execution, i.e., production, development and service, in the core business area of an organization. QMSintegrates the various internal processes within the organization and provides a process approach for projectexecution. QMS enables the organizations to identify, measure, control and improve the various core businessprocesses that ultimately lead to improved business performance.A primary objective of a testing laboratory should be to generate technically valid results. To achieve this, alaboratory should operate under an appropriate quality management system that assures the quality of test results.Factors relevant to a laboratory’s ability to produce precise, accurate testand calibration data, include: Technical competence of staffValidity and appropriateness of test methodsTraceability of measurements and calibrations to national standardsSuitability, calibration and maintenance of test equipmentTesting environmentSampling, handling and transportation of test itemsQuality assurance of test and calibration data2.1Accredited LaboratoriesA laboratory’s fulfilment of therequirements of ISO 17025 meansthat the lab
South African Pavement Engineering Manual Chapter 5: Laboratory Management Preliminary Sections Page v SCOPE The South African Pavement Engineering Manual (SAPEM) is a reference manual for all aspects of pavement
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