The SB103 Materials Analyst 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 accordance with TxDOT Test Procedures.

Pre-Requisites

There are no pre-requisites required for this class. 

Training

The SB103 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.

SB103 Materials Analyst 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 SB103 responsibilities on a TxDOT project.

Test Procedures

The below test procedures are covered in SB103. 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-128-E pH Testing of Soils and Retaining Wall Backfill 
• *Tex-129-E Resistivity of Retaining Wall Backfill Material
• *Tex-145-E Determining Sulfate Content in Soils, Colorimetric Method
• Tex-400-A Sampling Aggregate and Stone Riprap
• Tex-600-J Sampling and Testing Lime (Part 1)