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| 28021 Coker-Vail Rd * Holden, LA 70744 * Phone: (225)567-2700 * Fax: (225)567-3089 |
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| Quality Control Policy Statement |
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| *Testing Methods* |
| At Gainey's Concrete Products, Inc., the single most important factor in quality control is management's committment to produce quality products. Management implements a quality control program that monitors quality and reports on conformance with requirements. |
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| Concrete Slump Test A slump test is performed for each 150 cubic yards of concrete, or once per day, whichever comes first. Slump tests are performed in accordance with ASTM C143. |
| *Gainey's Concrete Products follows NPCA's Best Practices in Quality Guidelines. |
| *Gainey's Quality Program is qualified by the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development. |
| *Inspections* |
| Prepour Our Quality Control Inspector inspects each form (once set is complete) for proper blockout location, cage position, pallet height, and presence of form oil. Post-Pour After products are stripped from the forms, they are inspected for conformance with the design. Post-pour inspection records are kept on file for a minimum of three years. |
| Left: Compressive strength test performed in Gainey's Quality Control Lab (click to enlarge) |
| Left: Quality Control Inspector checking design during post-pour inspection. (click to enlarge) |
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| Compressive Strength Test The Quality Control Inspector casts and cures cylinders in a standard manner and performs cylinder breaks in our DOTD approved quality control lab. At least four cylinder breaks are performed for each 150 cubic yards of concrete mix. (Left: click on photos to enlarge) |
| ACI Level 1 Field Testing Our Quality Control Inspector is certified as a Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I. Certification designates that individual has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to properly perform and record the results of seven basic field tests on freshly mixed concrete. |
| Final Inspection Prior to shipment, products are inspected to assure design |
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| conformance and proper identification. Inspections are documented by delivery drivers and the delivery manager. |
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