Materials and Tests
The Materials and Tests Division (MTD) provides service and expertise in materials quality and technology for the Texas transportation system. The division is responsible for developing and maintaining TxDOT’s specifications and test procedures, testing materials for compliance with specifications, and administering the Quality Monitoring and Quality Assurance Programs. It provides assistance to the field in resolving materials-related problems and implementing the use of new or improved materials.
Ryan C. Barborak, P.E., serves as director. Contact us with questions or comments.
Contractors
Inspection and Testing
- Inspection and Testing Rates
- Test Procedures
- Material Inspection Guide (MIG)
- Project Records Checklist
- Materials Management
Asphalt
- Asphalt Binder Inspection and Sampling Guide
- Asphalt Binder Dashboard
- Asphalt Materials and Uses
- Asphalt Emulsion
- Superpave Binder Materials Selection Procedures
- Superpave Binder Specification
Soils and Aggregates
Quality Assurance Program -
Design-Bid-Build (DBB-QAP)
- QAP for Design-Bid-Build Projects
- Guide Schedule of Sampling and Testing for Design-Bid-Build Projects
Quality Assurance Program -
Design-Build (DB-QAP)
- QAP for CDA/Design-Build Projects
- Guide Schedule of Sampling and Testing for Design-Build Projects
- Design-Build QAP Implementation Guide
- Independent Assurance Quality Plan (IAQP) Template
- Owner Verification Report Guide
- Owner Verification Report Template
- Nonconformance Report (NCR) Guidelines
- NCR Non-Bridge Steel Template
- NCR Concrete Template
- NCR Steel Template
TxDOT Specifications