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ASTM Standards for Measurement Methods in Construction Projects (Concrete, Steel, Earthwork & More) – For Quantity Surveyors & Cost Engineers in the USA

Module 1: Introduction to ASTM Standards in Construction Measurement

1.1 Overview of ASTM International and its role in U.S. construction
1.2 Importance of ASTM standards for QS and Cost Engineers
1.3 Integration of ASTM with ACI, AISC, and other U.S. codes
1.4 Navigating ASTM specifications for estimation and measurement

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Module 2: ASTM Standards for Concrete – Material Properties

2.1 ASTM C150 – Portland Cement specifications
2.2 ASTM C33 – Aggregates for concrete measurement and quality
2.3 ASTM C260, C494 – Admixtures and water content control
2.4 ASTM C143 – Slump test and its implications in BOQ and cost

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Module 3: ASTM Standards for Concrete – Testing & Measurement Methods

3.1 ASTM C39 – Compressive strength testing and reporting
3.2 ASTM C231 – Air content measurement
3.3 ASTM C138 – Unit weight & yield calculations
3.4 ASTM C31 – Sampling and curing of specimens

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Module 4: ASTM Standards for Reinforcing Steel (Rebar)

4.1 ASTM A615 – Deformed and plain carbon steel bars
4.2 ASTM A706 – Low-alloy steel reinforcing bars
4.3 ASTM A1035 – High-strength corrosion-resistant rebar
4.4 ASTM A370 – Testing methods for steel properties

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Module 5: ASTM Standards for Structural Steel

5.1 ASTM A36 – Carbon structural steel
5.2 ASTM A992 – Structural steel shapes for buildings
5.3 ASTM A572 – High-strength low-alloy steel
5.4 ASTM E8/E8M – Tension testing of steel for QS reporting

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Module 6: ASTM Standards for Earthwork & Soil Testing

6.1 ASTM D698 – Standard Proctor compaction test
6.2 ASTM D1557 – Modified Proctor test
6.3 ASTM D6938 – In-place density & moisture content
6.4 ASTM D4318 – Atterberg limits for soil classification

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Module 7: ASTM Standards for Aggregates & Base Materials

7.1 ASTM C136 – Sieve analysis of aggregates
7.2 ASTM D448 – Sizes of coarse aggregate
7.3 ASTM C131 – Los Angeles abrasion test for aggregates
7.4 ASTM D698 & D1557 – Use in base and sub-base measurement

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Module 8: ASTM Standards for Asphalt & Pavement Works

8.1 ASTM D692 – Aggregates for asphalt mix
8.2 ASTM D946 – Penetration-grade asphalt binder
8.3 ASTM D1559 – Marshall stability and flow test
8.4 ASTM D2726 – Bulk specific gravity of compacted asphalt

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Module 9: ASTM Standards for Masonry & Blockwork

9.1 ASTM C90 – Load-bearing concrete masonry units
9.2 ASTM C270 – Mortar for unit masonry
9.3 ASTM C780 – Mortar testing methods
9.4 ASTM C140 – Sampling and testing of masonry units

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Module 10: ASTM Standards for Timber & Woodworks

10.1 ASTM D198 – Static tests of lumber in structural sizes
10.2 ASTM D143 – Small clear specimens of timber
10.3 ASTM D2559 – Adhesives in structural laminated wood
10.4 ASTM D4761 – Mechanical properties of lumber

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Module 11: ASTM Standards for Paints, Coatings & Finishes

11.1 ASTM D3359 – Adhesion testing of coatings
11.2 ASTM D4541 – Pull-off strength of coatings
11.3 ASTM D522 – Flexibility of paint films
11.4 ASTM D4138 – Measurement of dry film thickness

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Module 12: ASTM Standards for Pipeworks & Plumbing Materials

12.1 ASTM A53 – Steel pipe specifications
12.2 ASTM F877 – PEX water distribution piping
12.3 ASTM D1785 – PVC plastic pipes for pressure applications
12.4 ASTM D2412 – Determination of pipe stiffness

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Module 13: ASTM Standards for Concrete Pavement & Roadworks

13.1 ASTM C78 – Flexural strength of concrete
13.2 ASTM C496 – Splitting tensile strength
13.3 ASTM C174 – Measuring thickness of concrete slabs
13.4 ASTM E164 – Ultrasonic testing in pavements

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Module 14: ASTM Standards for Measurement Reporting & Documentation

14.1 Interpreting ASTM test reports for BOQ preparation
14.2 Integrating ASTM measurement data into cost estimating
14.3 ASTM formats for test records and compliance documents
14.4 Linking ASTM results to RSMeans and CSI MasterFormat

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Module 15: Case Studies & Practical Applications

15.1 Concrete measurement case study with ASTM standards
15.2 Earthwork volume measurement with ASTM soil tests
15.3 Structural steel BOQ based on ASTM grades
15.4 Final integration of ASTM standards into USA project estimation