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This article establishes procedures for Laboratory testing and reporting samples of grates, bearing plates, bolts, nuts and washers.  No Laboratory tests are required for automatic floodgates, manhole frames and covers or curb inlets.  Refer to [http://www.modot.org/business/standards_and_specs/SpecbookEPG.pdf#page=9 Sec 614] for MoDOT's specifications.

===614.2.1 Procedure===
Grates and bearing plates shall be tested for weight (mass) of zinc coating according to AASHTO M111. Bolts, nuts and washers shall be tested for weight (mass) of zinc coating according to AASHTO M232. Refer to [[:Category:1040 Guardrail, End Terminals, One-Strand Access Restraint Cable and Three-Strand Guard Cable Material#Field determination of weight of coating.|Field determination of weight of coating]] for additional information concerning the testing of bolts, nuts, and washers for weight (mass) of zinc coating. All test data and calculations shall be recorded in Laboratory workbooks. Test results shall then be recorded through AASHTOWARE Project (AWP).

===614.2.2 Sample Record===
The sample record shall be completed in AWP as described in [https://epg.modot.org/forms/CM/AWP_MA_Sample_Record_General.docx AWP MA Sample Record, General] and shall indicate acceptance, qualified acceptance or rejection. Appropriate remarks, as described in [[106.20 Reporting|EPG 106.20 Reporting]], are to be included in the remarks to clarify conditions of acceptance or rejection. Test results shall be reported on the appropriate templates under the Tests tab.


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