QCML Criteria for Welded Steel Wire Fabric Manufacturers (M8.01.2)

This criteria was qualified by MassDOT as of the date posted: September 26, 2023

For Welded Steel Wire Fabric Manufacturers to be listed on the Qualified Construction Materials List (QCML), products must meet the requirements of Subsection M8.01.2 of MassDOT’s Standard Specifications, contract special provisions, and all Material and Testing Requirements outlined herein.

Material Properties

Welded Steel Wire Fabric shall meet the requirements of M8.01.2 as well as AASHTO M 336M/ M 336.

Submittal and Testing Requirements

AASHTO Product Evaluation & Audit Solutions Testing Requirements:

• The following criteria must be met as part of the product submission.
  • The Welded Steel Wire Fabric facility must follow the Reinforcing Steel and Wire Work Plan under the AASHTO Product Evaluation & Audit Solutions program (formerly known as NTPEP).
  • The Welded Steel Wire Fabric facility must undergo the AASHTO Product Evaluation & Audit Solutions annual audit and provide MassDOT RMS the audit number from the most recent audit.
  • AASHTO Product Evaluation & Audit Solutions shall find that the facility is in compliance with the Reinforcing Steel and Wire Work Plan.

Product Listing, Expiration, and Re-Approval

Once approved, the Welded Steel Wire Fabric Manufacturer will be listed on the MassDOT QCML. The Manufacturer's facility shall remain on the approved list unless one of the following occurs:

• If the Welded Steel Wire Fabric Manufacturer is not audited by AASHTO Product Evaluation & Audit Solutions on the most recent audit cycle in accordance with the Reinforcing Steel and Wire Work Plan.
• If the Manufacturer no longer meets the minimum requirements of the AASHTO Product Evaluation & Audit Solutions Reinforcing Steel and Wire Work Plan. 
• MassDOT RMS determines that the Manufacturer or their products no longer meet the minimum requirements of the Standard Specifications.