SB101 Materials Properties Specialist is a one-day certification course. Upon completion, an SB101 Materials Properties Specialist should be able to properly sample and test soils and flexible base properties in accordance with TxDOT Test Procedures.
Pre-Requisites
There are no pre-requisites required for this class.
Training
The SB101 Training classes will be three days 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 both a written and practical examination.
Every three (3) years all SB101 Properties Specialists are required to re-certify. The re-certification course is a one-day course offered throughout the year at the HMAC.
Federally Mandated Annual Proficiency
The Texas Department of Transportation requires all SB101 Properties Specialists to participate in an Annual Proficiency Program. Participation in the Proficiency Program is MANDATORY. Failure to participate will result in inactive certification.
To learn more about the proficiency program, click here.
Test Procedures
The below test procedures are covered in SB101. 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 (Parts 1 & 2)
- Tex-103-E Moisture Content of Soils and Base Materials
- *Tex-104-E Liquid Limit of Soils and Base Materials
- *Tex-105-E Plastic Limit of Soils and Base Materials
- Tex-106-E Plasticity Index of Soils and Base Materials
- *Tex-107-E Linear Bar Shrinkage of Soils and Base Materials
- Tex-110-E Sieve Analysis of Soils and Base Materials (Part 1)
- Tex-111-E Material Passing the NO. 200 Sieve for Soils and Base Materials
- *Tex-116-E Wet Ball Mill of Flexible Base
- Tex-142-E Laboratory Classification of Soils for Engineering Purposes
- Tex-400-A Sampling Aggregate and Stone Riprap
- Tex-600-J Sampling and Testing Lime (Part 1)