VOLUME II

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PART A - FACILITIES FOR THE ENGINEER………………………………….. 1

PART B - OTHER GENERAL REQUIREMENTS………………………….… 5

PART C - EARTHWORK……………………………………………………… 6

ITEM 100 - Clearing and Grubbing…………………………………………… 6

101 - Removal of Structures and Obstruction………………………….. 10
102 - Excavation……………………………………………………….. 13
103 - Structure Excavation…………………………………………….. 20
104 - Embankment……………………………………………….……. 28
105 - Subgrade Preparation……………………………………………. 37
106 - Compaction Equipment and
Density Control Strips……………………………………….… 41
107 - Overhaul………………………………………………………… 44

PART D – SUBBASE AND BASE COURSE………………………………… 46

ITEM 200 - Aggregate Subbase Course………………………………….…... 46

201 - Aggregate Base Course………………………………………….. 51
202 - Crushed Aggregate Base Course………………………………… 54
203 - Lime Stabilized Road Mix Base Course………………………… 56
204 - Portland Cement Treated Stabilized
Road Mix Base Course………………………………….…….. 64
205 - Asphalt Stabilized Road Mix Base Course…………………….. 66
206 - Portland Cement Treated
Plant Mix Base Course………………………………………… 68
207 - Aggregate Stockpile…………………………………………….. 71

PART E - SURFACE COURSES…………………………………………..… 72

ITEM 300 - Aggregate Surface Courses……………………………………... 72

301 - Bituminous Prime Coat……………………………………….…. 75
302 - Bituminous Tack Coat…………………………………………... 78
303 - Bituminous Seal Coat…………………………………………… 80
304 - Bituminous Surface Treatment…………………………………. 84
305 - Bituminous Penetration
Macadam Pavement…………………………………………… 89
306 - Bituminous Road Mix Surface Course…………………………. 95
307 – Bituminous Plant – Mix

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 Surface Course – General……………………………………... 101
308 - Bituminous Plant – Mix
Surface Course, Cold – Laid………………………………….. 116
309 - Bituminous Plant – Mix
(Stockpile Maintenance Mixture)…………………………….... 118
310 - Bituminous Concrete Surface Course, Hot – Laid……………… 121
311 - Portland Cement Concrete Pavement…………………………… 123

PART F - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION………………………………………. 162

ITEM 400 - Piling…………………………………………………………….. 162

401 - Railings………………………………………………………….. 197
402 - Timber Structures……………………………………………….. 201
403 - Metal Structures…………………………………………………. 208
404 - Reinforcing Steel………………………………………………… 264
405 - Structural Concrete……………………………………………… 268
406 - Prestressed Concrete Structure………………………………….. 282
407 - Concrete Structures……………………………………………… 295
408 - Steel Bridges…………………………………………………….. 323
409 - Welded Structural Steel…………………………………………. 330
410 - Treated and Untreated Timber………………………………….. 353
411 - Paint……………………………………………………………… 357

PART G - DRAINAGE AND SLOPE PROTECTION

STRUCTURES……………………………………………………. 367

ITEM 500 - Pipe Culverts and Storm Drains………………………………….. 367

501 - Underdrains………………………………………………………. 375
502 - Manholes, Inlets and Catch Basins………………………………. 378
503 - Cleaning and Reconditioning
Existing Drainage Structures……………………………………. 382
504 - Riprap and Grouted Riprap………………………………………. 385
505 - Stone Masonry…………………………………………………….. 389
506 - Hand – Laid Rock Embankment……………………………….… 394
507 - Sheet Piles………………………………………………………... 396
508 - Concrete Slope Protection………………………………………... 398
509 - Gabions…………………………………………………………… 400

PART H - MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES…………………………………. 404

ITEM 600 - Curb and/or Gutter………………………………………………... 404

601 - Sidewalk…………………………………………………………... 408
602 - Monuments, Markers and Guide Posts…………………………… 411
603 - Guardrail………………………………………………………….. 413
604 - Fencing……………………………………………………………. 417
605 - Road Sign…………………………………………………………. 420
606 - Pavement Markings……………………………………………….. 424
607 - Reflective Pavement Studs……………………………………….. 428
608 - Topsoil…………………………………………………………….. 432
609 - Sprigging…………………………………………………………. 434
610 - Sodding…………………………………………………………… 439

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 611 - Tree Planting…………………………………………………….… 442
612 - Reflectorized Thermoplastic
Pavement Markings……………………………………………… 449

PART I - MATERIALS DETAILS…………………………………………….. 452

ITEM 700 - Hydraulic Cement…………………………………………………. 452

701 - Construction Lime (Hydrated)……………………………………. 453
702 - Bituminous Materials……………………………………………… 456
703 - Aggregates ………………………………………………………… 463
703A - Mineral Filler……………………………………………………… 473
704 - Masonry Units…………………………………………………….. 475
705 - Joint Materials…………………………………………………….. 476
706 - Concrete, Clay, Plastic and Fiber Pipe…………………………... 480
707 - Metal Pipe…………………………………………………………. 483
708 - Concrete Curing Materials and Admixtures………………………. 487
709 - Paints………………………………………………………………. 488
710 - Reinforcing Steel and Wire Rope…………………………………. 492
711 - Fence and Guardrail………………………………………………. 494
712 - Structural Metal…………………………………………………… 497
713 - Treated and Untreated Timber……………………………………. 510
714 - Water……………………………………………………………… 511

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