The SB102 Field Specialist certification is a one-day certification course that certifies an individual’s ability to properly sample and test soils and flexible base properties in the field in accordance with TxDOT Test Procedures.

Training

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The SB102 Training classes will be one day in length and focus on providing a basic understanding and knowledge of the TxDOT Test Procedures and Specifications. These classes are not pre-requisites to any certification class and participants will not earn certification.

Certification

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There is no demonstration or training; individuals must come prepared to pass examinations of associated test procedures through demonstration, verbal and practical methods.

SB102 Field Specialists are required to re-certify every three years by attending a one-day certification course.

If certification expires the specialist may not perform any SB102 responsibilities on a TxDOT project.

Test Procedures

The below test procedures are covered in SB102. Starred procedures indicate hands-on requirement for certification.*

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• Tex-100-E Sampling Soils and Base Materials
• *Tex-101-E Preparing and Testing Soils and Base Materials (Part 3)
• Tex-103-E Moisture Content of Soils and Base Materials
• *Tex-115-E Measuring In-Place Density and Moisture Content of Soils and Base Materials (Parts 1 & 4)
• *Tex-140-E Measuring Depth of Compacted Base and Treated Materials
• Tex-221-F Sampling Aggregate and Limestone Rock Asphalt (LRA)
• Tex-400-A Sampling Aggregate and Stone Riprap
• Tex-600-J, Sampling and Testing Lime (Part 1)