What is the purpose of a batch ticket, and what information must it contain for FDOT projects?

• A. Records materials and proportions for traceability; include time, batch ID, cement type and amount, aggregate sizes, water, admixtures, and yield.
• B. Only the batch ID and time.
• C. A record of the weather conditions only.
• D. A note about the color of cement.

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is that a batch ticket serves as a traceable record of exactly what went into a batch of concrete for quality control and project accountability. For FDOT projects, this ticket must capture all the materials and how much of each was used, so inspectors and producers can verify the mix design was followed and reproduce the batch if needed. The essential details include the time the batch was produced, a batch identification, the cement type and amount, the sizes and amounts of aggregates, the amount of water, the dosages and types of admixtures, and the yield (the total produced volume). Together, these items let you confirm compliance with the approved mix design and know precisely what was used in that batch. Notes about weather or the color of cement aren’t part of the required batch-ticket content and aren’t used for traceability or mix verification.