VOLUME 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 3 – PAVEMENT WORKS

3.7 BITUMINOUS TACK COAT

3.7.1 Description

This work shall consist of furnishing and applying bituminous material to a previously
prepared roadbed, in accordance with the Specifications and to the width and area
required by the Engineer.

3.7.2 Materials

Bituminous material shall be either cut back bitumen RC 30, RC 70, or rapid setting
emulsion conforming to the requirements of Section 3.4 of these Specifications. The
bituminous material shall be approved by the Engineer.

3.7.3 Construction Methods

3.7.3.1 Equipment

The Engineer may approve Construction equipment and methods (including labour
intensive methods) other than those specified hereinafter provided that the contractor
can demonstrate his ability to carry out the work to a satisfactory standard using his
proposed equipment and methods to the complete satisfaction of the Engineer. Such
approval shall be in writing and may be withdrawn at any time if the work is found to
be unsatisfactory in any respect. The equipment shall be as specified in Section 3.6,
Bituminous Prime Coat.

3.7.3.2 Cleaning Surface

The full width of surface to be treated shall be cleaned with a power brush to remove
loose dirt, sand, dust and other objectionable material. The surface to be treated
shall be dry.

3.7.3.3 Application of Bituminous Material

Immediately after cleaning the surface, bituminous material shall be applied at the
rate directed by the Engineer, but not to exceed 0.45 litres per square metre and at
the temperature within the range included in Table 3.4-6 for the particular material
being used. The tack coat shall be applied only when the surface is dry.

The tack coat material shall be uniformly distributed over the surface without
streaking. Quantities shall not deviate more than 10% from the quantity prescribed by
the Engineer. Quantities outside the specified tolerances shall be adjusted by the
Contractor at his own expense, to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

The surfaces of structures and trees adjacent to the areas being treated shall be
protected in such manner as to prevent their being splashed or damaged. No
bituminous material shall be discharged into a borrow pit or gutter. The Engineer may
direct that emulsions shall be diluted with clean water in order to control the rate of
spread. This shall be done at the Contractor’s expense.

After the tack coat is applied the Contractor shall protect it from damage until the
surface course is placed. No surfacing layer will be permitted to be placed unless the
tack coat is in a satisfactory condition to receive it and as such the tack coat shall be
applied only so far in advance of surface course placement as is necessary for this to
occur.

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3.7.4 Measurement

The quantity of bituminous material shall be measured for payment in square metres;
however, in the case of plant placed materials a record of the number of Litres of
bituminous material placed will also be kept.

The measured quantity shall be the theoretical required to comply with the Contract,
or shall be the quantity used and accepted. This should be within ± 5% of the
theoretical quantity unless there is a change in the area of coverage.

3.7.5 Payment

This work measured as provided above, shall be paid for at the Contract price per
unit of measurement. The prices and payment shall be full compensation for
furnishing and placing the materials, including all labour, equipment, tools and
incidental necessary to complete the work.

Pay item shall be:

3/7/1 Bituminous Tack Coat (plant work) Square Metre

or

3/7/1 Bituminous Tack Coat (labour intensive work) Square Metre

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