Schedule of Minimum Test Requirements Governing Items of Work

Of the DPWH Standard Specifications for Highways, Bridges and

Airports 1988
(VOLUME II)
PART C - EARTHWORK
Item 100
Item 101
Item 102
Item 103

Clearing and Grubbing

Tests:
None
Removal of Structures and Obstructions
Tests:
None
Excavation
Tests:
Same as for Items 103, 104 and 105, whichever is applicable?
Structure Excavation
If excavated materials are wasted the volume involved shall be reported, so
that quality control requirements may be adjusted accordingly. Submit Project
Engineer Certificate of Waste.
If excavated materials are incorporated into the work
Tests:

For every 1,500 m3 or fraction thereof:

1 - G, Grading Test
1 - P, Plasticity Test (LL, PL, PI)
1 - C, Laboratory Compaction Test
For every 150 mm layer in uncompacted depth:

Item 104

1 - D, Field Density
Embankment
Tests:
For every 1,500 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test
1 - P, Plasticity Test (LL, PL, PI)

Item 105
Item 106
Item 107

1 - C, Laboratory Compaction Test

For each 500 m2 of each layer of compacted fill or fraction thereof, at least
one group of three in-situ density tests. The layer shall be placed not
exceeding 200m in loose measurement or based on the result of compacted
trials
Sub grade Preparation
Tests:
Same as for Item 104
Compaction Equipment and Density Control Strips
Tests:
Same as for Items 104, 105, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206 and 300.
Overhaul
Tests:

None

PART D - SUBBASE AND BASE COURSE

Item 200

Aggregate Sub-base Course

Tests:
For every 300 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test
1 - P, Plasticity Test (LL, PL, PI)
For every 1,500 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - C, Laboratory Compaction Test
1 - Q, Quality Test (Abrasion)
For every 2,500 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - CBR, California Bearing Ratio Test
For every layer of 150 mm of compacted depth based on the result of
Compaction test trials:

At least one group of three in-situ density tests for each 500 m 2 or Fraction
thereof.
Item 201

Aggregate Base Course

Tests:
For every 300 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test
1 - P, Plasticity Test (LL, PL, PI)
For every 1,500 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - C, Laboratory Compaction Test
1 - Q, Quality Test (Abrasion)
For every 2,500 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - CBR, California Bearing Ratio Test

Item 202

Item 203

Item 204

Item 205

For every layer of 150 mm of compacted depth based on the result of

Compaction test trials:
At least one group of three in-situ density tests for each 500 m 2 or Fraction
thereof.
Crushed Aggregate Base Course
Test:
Same as item 201
For every 1,500 m3
1 F, Fractured face
Lime Stabilized Road Mix Base Course
Test:
Amount of lime to be added
3 to 13 mass percent of dry soil aggregates tests
A. Soil Aggregate
For every 300 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test
1 - P, Plasticity Test (LL, PL, PI)
For every 1,500 m3 or fraction thereof
1 - Q, Quality Test (Grading, Plasticity and Abrasion)
B. Mix
For every 300 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - C, Laboratory Compaction Test
1 - UC, Unconfirmed Compression Test
1 - CBR, California Bearing Ratio Test
C. Compacted Base Course
For every layer of 150 mm compacted depth:
1 - D, Field Density Test for every 150 m or fraction thereof
1 - T, Thickness Determination for every 150 m or fraction thereof
D. Hydrated Lime
For every 100 t or fraction thereof:
1 - Q, Quality Test
Portland Cement Stabilized Road Mix Base Course
Amount of cement to be added:
6 to 10 mass of dry soil aggregate
Tests:
A. Soil Aggregate
Same as for Item 203
B. Cement
1 - Q, Quality Test for every 2,000 bags or fraction thereof
Water
1 - Q, Quality Test/ Project Engineer's Certificate
C. Mix
For every 300 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - C, Laboratory Compaction Test
1 - UC, Unconfirmed Compression Test
1 - CBR, California Bearing Ratio Test
D. Compacted Base Course
For every layer of 150 mm compacted depth
1 - D, Field Density Test for every 150 m or fraction thereof
1 - T, Thickness Determination for every 150 m or fraction thereof
Asphalt Stabilized Road Mix Base Course
Amount of Asphalt to be added:
4 to 7 mass of dry soil aggregate
Tests:
Soil Aggregate

Item 206

Item 207

Same as for Item 203

Emulsified Asphalt
1 - Q, Quality Test for every 40 t or 200 drums or fraction thereof
Mix
Same as for Item 203
D. Compacted Base Course
Same as for Item 203
Portland Cement Treated Plant Mix Base Course
Amount of cement to be added:
6 to 10 mass of dry soil aggregate
Tests:
A. Soil Aggregate
Same as for Item 203
B. Portland Cement
For every 2,000 bags or fraction thereof
1 - Q, Quality Test
C. Mix
Same as for Item 204
D. Water
1 - Q, Quality Test/ Project Engineer's Certificate
E. Compacted Base Course
For every layer of 150 mm compacted depth:
1 - D, Field Density Test for every 150 m or fraction thereof
1 - T, Thickness Determination for every 150 m or fraction thereof
Aggregate Stockpile
Tests:
Same as the specified Item No. Of the Specification.

PART E - SURFACE COURSE

Item 300

Item 301
Item 302
Item 303

Item 304

Aggregate Surface Course

Tests:
For every 300 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test
1 - P, Plasticity Test (LL, PL, PI)
For every 1,500 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - C, Laboratory Compaction Test
1 - Q, Quality Test (Grading, Plasticity and Abrasion)
For every layer of 150 mm of compacted depth based on the result of
Compaction trials:
At least one group of three in-situ density tests for each 500 m 2 or Fraction
thereof
For crushed gravel or crushed stone, 1,500 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - F, Fractured face
For crushed gravel or crushed stone, 1,500 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - F, Fractured face
Bituminous Prime Coat
Quantity:
1 to 2 L/m2
Tests:
1 - Q, Quality test for every 40 t or 200 drums
Bituminous Tack Coat
Quantity:
0.2 to 0.7 L/m2
Tests:
1 - Q, Quality test for every 40 t or 200 drums
Bituminous Seal Coat
Bituminous Seal Coat
Quantity:
0.2 to 1.5 L/m2
Tests:
1 - Q, Quality test for every 40 t or 200 drums
Cover Aggregates
Quantity:
5 to 14 kg/m2
Tests:
For every 75 m3/200 kg or fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test
Bituminous Surface Treatment
Aggregates
Quantity:
13.6 to 38.0 kg/m2 if using cutback asphalt or asphalt cement 13.6 to 19.04
kg/m2 if using emulsified asphalt
Tests:
For every 75 m3/200 kg or fraction thereof:

Quantity:

Item 305

Item 306

1 - G, Grading Test
1 - P, Plasticity Test (LL, PL, PI)
For every 1,500 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - Q, Quality Test (Grading, Plasticity, and Abrasion)
1 - F, Fractured face
Bituminous Materials
1.58 to 2.04 L/m2 if using cutback asphalt or asphalt cement.1.58 to 2.04 L/m 2 if
using emulsified asphalt.

Bituminous Penetration Macadam Pavement

Aggregates
Quantity:
Using Asphalt Cement or Rapid Curing
Course (Crushed)
Key (Crushed) (13 & 11)
Cover (Crushed or Screened)
Using Emulsified Asphalt
Course (Crushed)
Choker (Crushed)
Key (Crushed) (10 & 8)
Cover (Crushed or Screened)
Bituminous Materials
Quantity:
7.2 to 11 L/m2
Tests:
Same as for Item 301
Bituminous Road Mix Surface Course
Aggregates
Tests:
Same as for Item 304
Bituminous Materials
Quantity:
Using cut-back asphalt
Using emulsified asphalt
Tests:

Item 307

90 kg/m2
24 kg/m2
08 kg/m2
90
10
18
08

kg/m2
kg/m2
kg/m2
kg/m2

4.5 to 7.0 mass percent of total dry

aggregate
6.0 to 10.0 mass percent of total dry
aggregate

Same as for Item 301

Mix
Tests:
For every 75 m3 / 130 t or fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test
1 - Ext., Extraction Test
1 - Sty., stability Test
1 - C, Laboratory Compaction Test
Hydrated Lime
Tests:
For every 100 t or fraction thereof:
1 - Q, Quality Test
Compacted Pavement
Tests:
For each full day's operation:
D & T (Density and Thickness Test), at least one (1) but not more than three (3)
samples shall be taken.
Bituminous Plant-Mix Surface Course - General
Aggregates
Tests:
For every 75 m3 / 200 t or fraction thereof:
1 - G & P, Grading and Plasticity Tests
For every 1,500 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - Q, Quality Test (Grading, Plasticity and Abrasion, Stripping and Bulk Specific
Gravity)
1 - F, Fractured face
Bituminous Materials
Quantity:
5.0 to 8.0 mass percent of total dry aggregate
Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test for each 40 t or fraction thereof.
Mix
Tests:
For every 75 m3 / 130 t or fraction thereof:
1 - Extraction Test
1 - Stability Test
Hydrated Lime
Tests:
For every 100 t or fraction thereof:
1 - Q, Quality Test
Mineral Filler

Tests:
Tests:

Item 308

For every 75 m3 or fraction thereof:

1 - G & P, Grading and Plasticity Tests (LL, PL, PI)
Compacted Pavement
For each full day's operation:
D & T (Density and Thickness Tests) at least one (1) but not more than three (3)
samples shall be taken.

Bituminous Plant-Mix Surface Course, Cold-Laid

Aggregates
Tests:
Same as for Item 307
Bituminous Materials
Using cut-back asphalt
4.5 to 7.0 mass percent of total dry
aggregate
Using emulsified asphalt
6.0 to 10.0 mass percent of total dry
aggregate
Tests:

Item 309

Item 310

Item 311

1 - Q, Quality Test for every 40 t or 200 drums or fraction thereof.

Mix
Tests:
Same as for Item 307
Hydrated Lime
Same as for Item 307
Mineral Filler
Tests:
For every 75 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - G & P, Grading and Plasticity Tests (LL, PL, PI)
Compacted Pavement
Tests:
Same as for Item 307
Bituminous Plant-Mix (Stockpile Maintenance Mixture)
Aggregates
Tests:
Same as for Item 307
Bituminous Materials
Quantity:
4 to 10 mass percent of total mix
Tests:
1- Q, Quality Test for every 40 t or 200 drums or fraction thereof.
Mix
Tests:
Same as for Item 307
Hydrated Lime
Tests:
Same as for Item 307
Mineral Filler
Tests:
Same as for Item 307
Compacted Pavement
Tests:
Same as for Item 307
Bituminous Concrete Surface Course, Hot-Laid
Aggregates
Tests:
Same as for Item 307
Bituminous Materials
Quantity:
5.0 to 8.0 mass percent of total dry aggregate
Tests:
Same as for Item 307
Mix
Tests:
Same as for Item 307
Hydrated Lime
Tests:
Same as for Item 307
Mineral Filler
Tests:
Same as for Item 307
Compacted Pavement
Tests:
Same as for Item 307
Portland Cement Concrete Pavement
Cement
Quantity: 9.0 bags /m3 (40 kg/bag)
Tests:
For every 2,000 bags or fraction thereof:
1 - Q, Quality Test
Fine Aggregate
Quantity:
0.50 m3 /m3 concrete
If using rounded coarse aggregate.
0.54 m3 /m3 concrete
If using angular or crushed coarse aggregate.
Tests:
For every 1,500 m3 or fraction thereof

Quantity:
Tests:

For a source not yet tested, or failed in previous quality test:

1 - Q, Quality Test (Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption,
Mortar Strength, Soundness, Organic Impurities, Unit Weight, % Clay Lumps and
% Shale).
For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test (Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption,
and Mortar Strength).
For every 75 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test
Coarse Aggregate
0.77 m3 /m3 concrete
If using rounded coarse aggregate.
0.68 m3 /m3 concrete
If using angular or crushed coarse aggregate.
For every 1,500 m3 or fraction thereof:
For a source not yet tested or failed quality tests:
1- Q, Quality Test (Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Abrasion,
Soundness and Unit Weight).
For a source previously tested and passed quality tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test (Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption and Abrasion).
For every 75 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test
Water

Tests:
1 -Certificate from Project Engineer or 1 - Q, Quality Test if source is
questionable.
Joint Filler
Poured Joint Filler
Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test on each type of ingredient for each shipment
Premolded Joint Filler
Tests:
Tests:
Tests:
Tests:

Tests:

1 - Q, Quality Test on each thickness of filler for each shipment

Special Curing Agents
1 - Q, Quality test for each shipment
Steel Bars
For every 10,000 kg or fraction thereof for each size:
1 - Q, Quality Test (Bending, Tension and Quality Analysis)
Concrete
Flexural Strength Test on Concrete Beam Samples:
1 - Set consisting of 3 beam samples shall represent a 330 m 2 of pavement, 230
mm depth, or fraction thereof placed each day. Volume of concrete not more
than 75 m3.
Completed Pavement
Thickness determination by concrete core drilling on a lot basis. Five (5) holes
per km per lane or five (5) holes per 500 m when two (2) lanes are poured
concurrently.

PART
Item 400

F - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

Piling
Timber Piles
Tests:
1 - Inspection Report for each size and shipment of Timber
Concrete Piles
Concrete
Tests:
Same as for Item 405
Reinforcing Steel
Tests:
Same as for Item 404
Structural Piles
Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test or Mill Test Certificate

1 - IR, Inspection Report

Item 401

Railings
Tests:

Concrete
Same as for Item 405, Class C
Reinforcing Steel

Tests:
Item 402

Item 403

Same as for Item 404

Timber Structures
Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test or Manufacturer's Certificate for each type of material used.
1 - IR, Inspection Report for each type and shipment of timber.
Metal Structures
Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test or Mill Test Certificate for each type of material used.
1 - IR, Inspection Report for each type and shipment of metal.

Item 404

Reinforcing Steel
Bar Reinforcement for Concrete
Tests:
For every 10,000 kg or fraction thereof for each size:
1 - Q, Quality Test (Bending, Tension and Chemical Analysis)
Wire and Wire
Mesh
Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test

Item 405

Structural Concrete
Cement
Quantity:
(40kg/bag)
Class A
9.0 bags/m3 of concrete
Class B
8.0 bags/m3 of concrete
Class C
9.5 bags/m3 of concrete
Class P
11.0 bags/m3 of concrete
Tests:
For every 2,000 bags or fraction thereof:
1 - Q, Quality Test
Fine aggregate
Quantity
For Rounded
Manufactured
Class A
0.50
0.54
Class B
0.45
0.52
Class C
0.53
0.59
Class P
0.44
0.47
Tests:
For every 1,500 m3 or fraction thereof:
For a source not yet tested or failed in previous quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test (Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption,
Mortar Strength, Soundness, Organic Impurities, Unit Weight, % Clay Lumps and
& Shale)
For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test (Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption
and Mortar Strength)
For every 75 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test
Coarse Aggregate
Quantity:

Tests:

For Rounded
For Angular or Crushed
Class A
0.77
0.68
Class B
0.82
0.73
Class C
0.70
0.68
Class P
0.56
0.65
For every 1,500 m3 or fraction thereof:
For a source not yet tested or failed in previous quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test (Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Soundness and
Unit Weight).
For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test (Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption and Abrasion).
For every 75 m3 or fraction thereof:

Tests:

1 - G, Grading Test
Water
1 - Certification from Project Engineer or 1-Q, Quality Test, if source is
questionable.
Premolded Filler for Expansion Joints

Tests:

Item 406

Item 407

1 - Q, Quality Test on each thickness of filler for each shipment.

Steel Reinforcement
Tests:
For every 10,000 kg or fraction thereof for each size:
1 - Q, Quality Test (Bending, Tension and Quality Analysis)
Concrete
Tests:
Compressive Strength Test on concrete cylinder samples, one (1) set consisting
of three (3) concrete cylinder samples shall be taken from each day's pouring
and to represent not more than 75 m3 of concrete or fraction thereof.
Prestressed Concrete Structures
Concrete
Tests:
Same as for Item 405, Class P
Steel Reinforcement
Same as for Item 404
Wire Strand
Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test for every 20 t or fraction thereof.
Concrete Structures
Tests:
Same tests as for Items 403, 404, 405 and 411.
Electrometric Bearing Pads will be tested to determine its quality.

Item 408

Steel Bridges
Tests:
Same tests as for Items 403 and 411.
Painting
Tests:
1 - Q, One 20-L can for every 100 cans or fraction thereof or
1 - Q, One 4-L can for every 100 cans or fraction thereof

Item 409

Welded structural Steel

Tests:
Same as for Item 403 and Inspection Report.
Treated and Untreated Timber
Tests:
IR- Inspection Report for timber
1-Q, Quality Test for preservatives
Paint
Tests:
1 - Q, One 20-L can for every 100 cans or fraction thereof or
1 - Q, One 4-L can for every 100 cans or fraction thereof.

Item 410
Item 411

PART G - DRAINAGE AND SLOPE PROTECTION STRUCTURES

Item 500

Item 501

Pipe Culverts and Storm Drains Pipes

Tests:
Quality Test for one (1) Pipe for every 50 pieces (Strength, Absorption and
Dimension)
Alternative Requirements:
Compressive Strength of one (l) set consisting of three (3) concrete cylinder
samples for not more than twenty five (25) pipes cast in the field.
Inspection Report for each size for not more than twenty five (25) pipes cast in
the field.
Cement, Fine Aggregate and Water:
Tests:
Same as for Item 405
Mortar and Joint
Cement, Fine Aggregate and Water:
Tests:
Same as for Item 405
Under
drain
s
Concrete Pipe (Non-Reinforced)
Tests:
Quality Test for 0.5% of the number of pipes of each size but not less than 2 for
Strength, Absorption and Dimension

Item 502

Item 503
Item 504
Item 505

Alternative Requirements:
Compressive Strength of one (1) set consisting of three (3) concrete cylinder
samples for not more than twenty five (25) pipes cast in the field.
Inspection Report for each size for not more than twenty five (25) pipes cast
in the field.
Clay Pipe
Tests:
Quality Test of one (1) pipe for every 200 pieces each size, with a minimum of
two (2) specimens for Strength, Absorption and Dimension.
Manholes, Inlets and Catch Basins
Concrete
Tests:
Same as for Item 405, Class A
Lids, Cast Iron Frames and Grating
Tests:
Inspection Report
Cleaning and Reconditioning of Existing Drainage Structure
Tests:
Inspection Report
Riprap and Grouted Riprap
Tests:
Same as for Item 505
Stone Masonry

Cement
Quantity:
Tests:
Quantity:
Tests:

Tests:
Tests:
Item 506
Item 507

Item 508

Item 509

5 bags / m3
For every 2,000 bags or fraction thereof:
1 - Q, Quality Test
Fine Aggregate
0.17 m3 / m3
For every 1,500 m3 or fraction thereof
1- Q, Quality Test (Same as for Item 405)
For every 75 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test
Stone
Inspection Report
Water
1-Certificate from Project Engineer or 1-Q, Quality test, if source is
questionable.

Hand-Laid Embankment
Tests:
Inspection Report
Sheet Piles
Timber Sheet Piles
Tests:
Inspection Report
Concrete Sheet Piles
Tests:
Same as for Item 400
Steel Sheet Piles
Tests:
Same as for Item 403
Concrete Slope Protection
Bed Course
Tests:
Same as for Item 200
Steel Reinforcement
Tests:
Same as for Item 404
Concrete
Tests:
Same as for Item 405
Gabions
Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test for each shipment.

PART H - MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES

Item 600

Curb and or Gutter

Concrete
Quantity:
0.078 m3 / m (Curb only)
0.092 m3 / m (Curb and Gutter, Type A)
0.149 m3 / m (Curb and Gutter, Type B)
0.074 m3 / m (Curb and Gutter, Type C)
Tests:
Same as for Item 405

Item 601

Tests:
Sidewalk

Joint Filler
Same as for Item 311

Concrete
Same as for Item 405, Class A
Premolded Expansion Joint Filler
Tests:
Same as for Item 311
Monuments, Markers and Guide Posts
Concrete
Tests:
Same as for Item 405
Reinforcing Steel
Tests:
Same as for Item 404
Timber
Tests:
Same as for Item 410
Paint
Tests:
Same as for Item 411
Guardrail
Steel Posts
Tests:
Same as for item 403
Timber Posts
Tests:
Same as for Item 410
Concrete
Tests:
Same as for Item 405
Reinforcing Steel
Tests:
Same as for Item 404
Rail
Tests:
Inspection Report
Paint
Tests:
Same as for Item 411
Tests:

Item 602

Item 603

Item 604

Fencing
Barbed Wire, Chain Link Fabric
Tests:
Tests:
Tests:

Item 605
Item 606
Item 607
Item 608
Item 609
Item 610
Item 611

1 - Q, Quality Test
Concrete Post
Same as for Item 405
Reinforcing Steel
Same as for Item 404

Road Sign
Tests:
Inspection Report
Pavement Markings
Tests:
Same as for Item 411
Reflective Pavement Studs
Tests:
Inspection Report
Topsoil
Tests:
Inspection Report
Sprigging
Tests:
Inspection Report
Sodding
Tests:
Inspection Report
Tree Planting
Tests:
Inspection Report

PART I - MATERIALS
Item 700
Item 701
Item 702
Item 703

DETAILS

Hydraulic Cement
Tests:
Same as for Item 405
Construction Lime (Hydrated)
Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test for every 100 t or fraction thereof.
Bituminous Materials
Tests:
Same as for Items 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 309 and 310.
Aggregate

Item 703(a)
Item 704
Item 705
Item 706

Item 707
Item 708
Item 709
Item 710

Item 711

Item 712
Item 713
Item 714

Tests:
Same as for Item of work specified in the Bill of Quantities.
Mineral Filler
Tests:
Same as for Item 307
Masonry Units
Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test for every 10,000 units or fraction thereof.
Joint Materials
Tests:
Same as for Item 311 and 500.
Concrete, Clay Plastic and Fiber Pipe
Concrete Pipe
Tests:
Same as for Item 500
Clay and other type of pipes
Tests:
Refer to the applicable requirements of AASHTO Tests and Specifications.
Metal Pipe
Tests:
Same as for Item 400
Concrete Curing Materials and Admixtures
Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test for each shipment

Paints

Tests:
Same as for Item 411
Reinforcing Steel and Wire Rope
Reinforcing Steel
Tests:
Same as for Item 404
Wire Rope
Tests:
Same as for Item 406
Fence and Guardrail
Fence
Tests:
Same as for Item 604
Guardrail
Tests:
Same as for Item 603
Structural Metal
Tests:
Same as for Items 403 and 409
Treated and Untreated Timber
Tests:
Same as for Item 410
Water
Tests:
Certificate from Project Engineer or 1-Q, Quality Test, if source is questionable.

Marlou mhamay Montana Maranga /Jan. 2009