03 1000 - 347113 Maser Specifications PDF

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SECTION 031000
CONCRETE FORMING AND ACCESSORIES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:
1. Formwork for cast-in-place concrete.

2. Shoring, bracing, and anchorage.
3. Form accessories.
4. Form stripping.
B. Related Requirements:
1. Section 032000 - Concrete Reinforcing

2. Section 033000 - Cast-in-Place Concrete
1.2 UNIT PRICE - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT – NOT USED
1.3 REFERENCE STANDARDS
A. American Concrete Institute:
1. ACI 117 - Specification for Tolerances for Concrete Construction and Materials.
2. ACI 301 - Specifications for Structural Concrete.
3. ACI 318 - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete.
4. ACI 347 - Guide to Formwork for Concrete.
B. American Forest & Paper Association:
1. AF&PA - National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction.
C. American Society of Mechanical Engineers:
1. ASME A17.1 - Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators.
D. APA - The Engineered Wood Association:
1. APA/EWA PS 1 - Voluntary Product Standard - Structural Plywood.
E. ASTM International:
1. ASTM D1751 - Standard Specification for Preformed Expansion Joint Filler for Concrete
Paving and Structural Construction (Nonextruding and Resilient Bituminous Types).
2. ASTM E96 - Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials.
F. West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau:
1. WCLIB - Standard Grading Rules for West Coast Lumber.
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1.4 COORDINATION
A. Coordinate Work of this Section with other Sections of Work in forming and placing openings,
slots, reglets, recesses, sleeves, bolts, anchors, other inserts, and components of other Work.
1.5 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
A. Design, engineer, and construct formwork, shoring, and bracing in accordance with ACI 301
and ACI 318 to conform to design and applicable Town and State code requirements to achieve
concrete shape, line and dimension as indicated on Drawings.
1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Perform Work in accordance with ACI 347, ACI 301, ACI 318.
B. For wood products furnished for Work of this Section, comply with AF&PA.
C. Perform Work in accordance with NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest revision.
1.7 QUALIFICATIONS
A. Design formwork under direct supervision of Professional Engineer experienced in design of

this Work and licensed in State of New York.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 WOOD FORM MATERIALS
A. Form Materials: At discretion of Contractor.
B. Lumber Forms:
1. Application: Use for edge forms and unexposed finish concrete.
2. Boards: 6 inches or 8 inches in width, ship lapped or tongue and groove, “Standard”
Grade Douglas Fir, conforming to WCLIB Standard Grading Rules for West Coast
Lumber. Surface boards on four sides.
C. Plywood Forms:
1. Application: Use for exposed finish concrete.
2. Forms: Conform to PS 1; full size 4 x 8 feet panels; each panel labeled with grade
trademark of APA/EWA.
3. Plywood for Surfaces to Receive Membrane Waterproofing: Minimum of 5/8 inch thick;
APA/EWA “B-B Plyform Structural I Exterior” grade.
4. Plywood where “Smooth Finish” is required, as indicated on Drawings: APA/EWA “HD
Overlay Plyform Structural I Exterior” grade, minimum of 3/4 inch thick.
2.2 PREFABRICATED FORMS
A. Furnish materials in accordance with NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest revision.
B. Preformed Steel Forms: Minimum 16 gage matched, tight fitting, stiffened to support weight of
concrete without deflection detrimental to tolerances and appearance of finished surfaces.

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C. Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic Forms: Matched, tightly fitted, and stiffened to support weight of
concrete without deflection detrimental to tolerances and appearance of finished concrete
surfaces.
D. Tubular Column Type: Round, spirally wound laminated fiber, wood, or glass fiber material,
surface treated with release agent, non-reusable, sizes as indicated on Drawings.
E. Steel Forms: Sheet steel, suitably reinforced, and designed for particular use indicated on
Drawings.
F. Form Liners: Smooth, durable, grainless, and non-staining hardboard unless otherwise indicated
on Drawings.
G. Framing, Studding and Bracing: Stud or No. 3 structural light framing grade.
2.3 FORMWORK ACCESSORIES
A. Form Ties: Removable or Snap-off type, galvanized metal, free of defects capable of leaving
holes larger than 1 inch in concrete surface.
B. Spreaders: Standard, non-corrosive metal form clamp assembly, of type acting as spreaders and
leaving no metal within 1 inch of concrete face. Wire ties, wood spreaders or through bolts are
not permitted.
C. Form Anchors and Hangers:

1. Do not use anchors and hangers exposed concrete leaving exposed metal at concrete
surface.
2. Symmetrically arrange hangers supporting forms from structural steel members to
minimize twisting or rotation of member.
3. Penetration of structural steel members is not permitted.
D. Form Release Agent: Colorless mineral oil that will not stain concrete, or absorb moisture, or
impair natural bonding or color characteristics of coating intended for use on concrete.
E. Bituminous Joint Filler: Comply with ASTM D1751.
F. Nails, Spikes, Lag Bolts, Through Bolts, Anchorages: Size, strength, and character to maintain
formwork in place while placing concrete.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verify lines, levels, and centers before proceeding with formwork. Verify that dimensions agree
with construction plans.
B. When formwork is placed after reinforcement resulting in insufficient concrete cover over
reinforcement, before proceeding, request instructions from Engineer.

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3.2 INSTALLATION
A. Earth Forms:
1. Earth forms are only permitted if authorized by the Engineer.
2. Trench earth forms neatly, accurately, and at least 2 inches wider than footing widths
indicated on Drawings.
3. Trim sides and bottom of earth forms.
4. Construct wood edge strips at top of each side of trench to secure reinforcing and to
prevent trench from sloughing.
5. Form sides of footings where earth sloughs.
6. Tamp earth forms firm and clear them of debris and loose material before depositing
concrete.
B. Formwork General:
1. Provide top form for sloped surfaces steeper than 1.5 horizontal to 1 vertical to hold
shape of concrete during placement, unless it can be demonstrated that top forms can be
omitted.
2. Construct forms to correct shape and dimensions, mortar-tight, braced, and of sufficient
strength to maintain shape and position under imposed loads from construction
operations.
3. Camber forms where necessary to produce level finished soffits unless indicated
otherwise on Drawings.
4. Carefully verify horizontal and vertical positions of forms. Correct misaligned or
misplaced forms before placing concrete.
5. Complete wedging and bracing before placing concrete.
6. Erect formwork, shoring, and bracing to achieve design requirements according to ACI
301 and ACI 318.
C. Form Removal:
1. Do not remove forms or bracing until concrete has gained sufficient strength to carry its
own weight and imposed loads, and removal has been approved by Engineer.
2. Loosen forms carefully; do not wedge pry bars, hammers, or tools against finish concrete
surfaces scheduled for exposure to view.
3. Store removed forms in manner that surfaces to be in contact with fresh concrete will not
be damaged. Discard damaged forms.
4. Leave forms in place for minimum number of days according to ACI 347.
5. Form Release Agent:
a. Apply according to manufacturer instructions.
b. Apply prior to placement of reinforcing steel, anchoring devices, and embedded
items.
c. Do not apply form release agent where concrete surfaces are indicated to receive
special finishes or applied coverings that are affected by agent. Soak inside
surfaces of untreated forms with clean water. Keep surfaces coated prior to
placement of concrete.
6. Form Cleaning:
a. Clean forms as erection proceeds to remove foreign matter within forms.
b. Clean formed cavities of debris prior to placing concrete.
c. Flush with water or use compressed air to remove remaining foreign matter.
d. During cold weather, remove ice and snow from within forms. Do not use de-icing
salts. Do not use water to clean out forms, unless formwork and concrete

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construction proceed within heated enclosure; use compressed air or other dry
method to remove foreign matter.
7. Reuse and Coating of Forms: Thoroughly clean forms and reapply form coating before
each reuse. For exposed work, do not reuse forms with damaged faces or edges. Apply
form coating to forms in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications. Do not coat
forms for concrete indicated to receive “scored finish”. Apply form coatings before
placing reinforcing steel.
D. Forms for Smooth Finish Concrete:

1. Use steel, plywood, or lined-board forms.
2. Use clean and smooth plywood and form liners, uniform in size, and free from surface
and edge damage capable of affecting resulting concrete finish.
3. Install form lining with close-fitting square joints between separate sheets without
springing into place.
4. Use full-sized sheets of form liners and plywood wherever possible.
5. Tape joints to prevent protrusions in concrete.
6. Apply forming and strip wood forms in a manner to protect corners and edges.
7. Level and continue horizontal joints.
8. Keep wood forms wet until stripped.
E. Framing, Studding, and Bracing:

1. Maximum Spacing of Studs:
a. Boards: Maximum 16 inches o.c.
b. Plywood: 12 inches o.c.
2. Size framing, bracing, centering, and supporting members for sufficient strength to
maintain shape and position under imposed loads from construction operations.
3. Construct beam soffits of material minimum 2 inches thick.
4. Distribute bracing loads over base area on which bracing is erected.
5. When placed on ground, protect against undermining, settlement, and accidental impact.
F. Form Anchors and Hangers:

1. Do not use anchors and hangers leaving exposed metal at concrete surface.
2. Symmetrically arrange hangers supporting forms from structural-steel members to
minimize twisting or rotation of member.
3. Penetration of structural-steel members is not permitted.
G. Inserts, Embedded Parts, and Openings:
1. Install formed openings for items to be embedded in or passing through concrete Work.
2. Locate and set in place items required to be cast directly into concrete.
3. Coordinate with Work of other sections in forming and placing openings, slots, reglets,
recesses, sleeves, bolts, anchors, other inserts, and components of other Work.
4. Install accessories straight, level, and plumb, and ensure that items are not disturbed
during concrete placement.
5. Provide temporary ports or openings in formwork where required to facilitate cleaning
and inspection. Locate openings at bottom of forms to allow flushing water to drain.
6. Close temporary openings with tight-fitting panels, flush with inside face of forms, and
neatly fitted such that joints will not be apparent in exposed concrete surfaces.
H. Form Ties:
1. Provide sufficient strength and quantity to prevent spreading of forms.

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2. Place ties at least 1 inch away from finished surface of concrete.

3. Leave inner rods in concrete when forms are stripped.
4. Space form ties equidistant, symmetrical, and aligned vertically and horizontally unless
indicated otherwise on Drawings.
I. Arrange formwork to allow proper erection sequence and to permit form removal without
damage to concrete.
J. Construction Joints:
1. Install surfaced pouring strip where construction joints intersect on exposed surfaces to
provide straight line at joints.
2. Just prior to subsequent concrete placement, remove strip and tighten forms to conceal
shrinkage.
3. Show no overlapping of construction joints. Construct joints to present same appearance
as butted plywood joints.
4. Arrange joints in continuous line straight, true, and sharp.
K. Embedded Items:
1. Make provisions for pipes, sleeves, anchors, inserts, reglets, anchor slots, nailers, water
stops, and other features.
2. Do not embed wood or uncoated aluminum in concrete.
3. Obtain installation and setting information for embedded items furnished under other
Sections.
4. Securely anchor embedded items in correct location and alignment prior to placing
concrete.
5. Ensure that conduits and pipes, including those made of coated aluminum, meet
requirements of ACI 318 regarding size and location limitations.
L. Openings for Items Passing through Concrete:

1. Frame openings in concrete where indicated on Drawings. Establish exact locations,
sizes, and other conditions required for openings and attachment of Work specified under
other Sections.
2. Coordinate Work to avoid cutting and patching of concrete after placement.
3. Perform cutting and repairing of concrete required as result of failure to provide required
openings.
M. Screeds:
1. Set screeds and establish levels for tops of and finish on concrete slabs.
2. Slope slabs to drain where required or as indicated on Drawings.
3. Before depositing concrete, remove debris from space to be occupied by concrete and
thoroughly wet forms; remove freestanding water.
N. Screed Supports:
1. For concrete over waterproof membranes and vapor retarder membranes, use cradle-,
pad-, or base-type screed supports that will not puncture membrane.
2. Staking through membrane is not permitted.
O. Cleanouts and Access Panels:

1. Provide removable cleanout sections or access panels at bottoms of forms to permit
inspection and effective cleaning of loose dirt, debris, and waste material.

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2. Clean forms and surfaces against which concrete is to be placed. Remove chips, sawdust,
and other debris. Thoroughly blow out forms with compressed air just before concrete is
placed.
3.3 TOLERANCES
A. Tolerances: Construct formwork to produce completed concrete surfaces within construction

tolerances according to ACI 117.
3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Inspect erected formwork, shoring, and bracing to ensure that Work complies with formwork
design and that supports, fastenings, wedges, ties, and items are secure.
B. Notify Engineer after placement of reinforcing steel in forms but prior to placing concrete.
C. Schedule concrete placement to permit formwork inspection before placing concrete.
END OF SECTION

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SECTION 032000
CONCRETE REINFORCING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
1. Reinforcing bars.
2. Welded wire fabric.
3. Reinforcement accessories.
1. Section 031000 - Concrete Forming and Accessories

3. Section 034100 - Precast Structural Concrete

3. ACI 530/530.1 - Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures.
4. ACI SP-66 - ACI Detailing Manual.
B. American Welding Society:
1. AWS D1.4 - Structural Welding Code - Reinforcing Steel.
C. ASTM International:
1. ASTM A184 - Standard Specification for Welded Deformed Steel Bar Mats for Concrete
Reinforcement.
2. ASTM A615 - Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Carbon-Steel Bars for
Concrete Reinforcement.
3. ASTM A704 - Standard Specification for Welded Steel Plain Bar or Rod Mats for
4. ASTM A706 - Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Low-Alloy Steel Bars for
5. ASTM A767 - Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Steel Bars for
6. ASTM A775 - Standard Specification for Epoxy-Coated Steel Reinforcing Bars.
7. ASTM A884 - Standard Specification for Epoxy-Coated Steel Wire and Welded Wire
Reinforcement.
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8. ASTM A934 - Standard Specification for Epoxy-Coated Prefabricated Steel Reinforcing

Bars.
9. ASTM A996 - Standard Specification for Rail-Steel and Axle-Steel Deformed Bars for
10. ASTM A1064 - Standard Specification for Carbon-Steel Wire and Welded Wire
Reinforcement, Plain and Deformed, for Concrete.
D. Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute:
1. CRSI 10-MSP - Manual of Standard Practice.

2. CRSI 10PLACE - Placing Reinforcing Bars.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Product data: For each type of manufactured material and product indicated.
B. Shop Drawings: Indicate bar sizes, spacing, locations, and quantities of reinforcing steel and
welded wire fabric. Indicate bending and cutting schedules. Indicate supporting and spacing
devices.
C. Welder Certificates: Certify welders and welding procedures employed on Work, verifying
AWS D1.4 qualification.
D. Field Quality-Control Submittals: Indicate results of Contractor-furnished tests and inspections.
A. Perform Work according to ACI 301, ACI 318.
B. Prepare Shop Drawings according to ACI SP-66.
1.6 QUALIFICATIONS
A. Welders: AWS qualified within previous 12 months for employed weld types.
1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Inspection: Accept materials on Site in manufacturer's original packaging and inspect for
damage.
B. Store materials according to manufacturer instructions.
C. Protection: Protect materials from moisture by storing in clean, dry location remote from
construction operations areas.
1.8 EXISTING CONDITIONS
A. Field Measurements: Verify field measurements prior to fabrication.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 REINFORCEMENT
A. Reinforcing Steel: Comply with ASTM A615. Grade 60, deformed.
B. Welded Plain-Steel Wire Fabric: Comply with ASTM A185, fabricated from as-drawn steel
wire into flat sheets.
C. Epoxy Coated Reinforcement Bars: Comply with ASTM A775; with ASTM A615, Grade 60
bars.
2.2 FABRICATION
A. Fabricate concrete reinforcement in accordance with ACI 318.
B. Form standard hooks for as indicated on Shop Drawings.
C. Form reinforcement bends with minimum diameters in accordance with ACI 318.
D. Fabricate column reinforcement with offset bends at reinforcement splices.
E. Form spiral column reinforcement from minimum 3/8 inch diameter continuous plain bar or
wire.
F. Form ties and stirrups from following:

1. Bars For bars No. 10 and Smaller: No. 3 deformed bars.
G. Weld reinforcement according to AWS D1.4.
H. Splicing: No splicing shall be accepted without prior approval from Engineer or their
representative in writing.
2.3 ACCESSORY MATERIALS
A. Tie Wire: Minimum 16 gage annealed type.
B. Chairs, Bolsters, Bar Supports, and Spacers: Sized and shaped for strength and support of
reinforcement during concrete placement conditions.
C. Epoxy Coating Patching Material: Type as recommended by coating manufacturer.
2.4 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
A. Certificate of Compliance: When fabricator is approved by authorities having jurisdiction,

submit certificate of compliance indicating Work performed at fabricator's facility conforms to
Contract Documents.
1. Specified shop tests are not required for Work performed by approved fabricator.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Place, support, and secure reinforcement against displacement. Do not deviate from required
position beyond specified tolerance.
B. Do not weld crossing reinforcement bars for assembly except as permitted by Engineer or their
Representative.
C. Do not displace or damage vapor retarder.
D. Accommodate placement of formed openings.
E. Spacing: Space reinforcement bars with minimum clear spacing in accordance with ACI 318.
1. If bars are indicated in multiple layers, place upper bars directly above lower bars.
F. Install welded wire fabric in whole sheets as practicable, set on chairs or supports with tie wires
to hold a proper elevation. Lap adjoining pieces at least two full meshes, and lace splices with
wire. Offset laps of adjoining widths to prevent continuous laps in either direction.
G. Maintain minimum concrete cover around reinforcement in accordance with Drawings.
A. Field inspection and testing will be performed by Owner’s testing laboratory in accordance with
ACI 318.
B. Provide unrestricted access to Work and cooperate with appointed inspection and/or testing
firm.
C. Reinforcement Inspection:
1. Placement Acceptance: Specified, and ACI 318, material requirements and specified
placement tolerances.
2. Welding: Inspect welds according to AWS D1.1.
3. Periodic Placement Inspection: Inspect for correct materials, fabrication, sizes, locations,
spacing, concrete cover, and splicing.
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SECTION 033000
CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes Cast-in-Place Concrete for Following Items:
1. Sidewalks & Curbs

2. Slabs on grade (foundations)
3. Control, expansion, and contraction joint devices
4. Equipment pads
5. Light pole and fence post bases
6. Any miscellaneous other concrete items
1. Section 031000 - Concrete Forming and Accessories.

2. Section 032000 - Concrete Reinforcing.
3. Section 033900 - Concrete Curing.
4. Section 312323 – Fill.

2. ACI 305R - Guide to Hot Weather Concreting.
3. ACI 306.1 - Standard Specification for Cold Weather Concreting.
4. ACI 308.1 - Specification for Curing Concrete.
B. ASTM International:
1. ASTM C31 - Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the
Field.
2. ASTM C33 - Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates.
3. ASTM C39 - Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete
Specimens.
4. ASTM C42 - Standard Test Method for Obtaining and Testing Drilled Cores and Sawed
Beams of Concrete.
5. ASTM C94 - Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete.
6. ASTM C143 - Standard Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete.
7. ASTM C150 - Standard Specification for Portland Cement.
8. ASTM C172 - Standard Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete.
9. ASTM C173 - Standard Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the
Volumetric Method.
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10. ASTM C231 - Standard Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the
Pressure Method.
11. ASTM C260 - Standard Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete.
12. ASTM C330 - Standard Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for Structural
Concrete.
13. ASTM C494 - Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete.
14. ASTM C595 - Standard Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements.
15. ASTM C618 - Standard Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined Natural
Pozzolan for Use in Concrete.
16. ASTM C685 - Standard Specification for Concrete Made by Volumetric Batching and
Continuous Mixing.
17. ASTM C845 - Standard Specification for Expansive Hydraulic Cement.
18. ASTM C989 - Standard Specification for Slag Cement for Use in Concrete and Mortars.
19. ASTM C1017 - Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Use in Producing
Flowing Concrete.
20. ASTM C1064 - Standard Test Method for Temperature of Freshly Mixed Hydraulic-
Cement Concrete.
21. ASTM C1107 - Standard Specification for Packaged Dry, Hydraulic-Cement Grout
(Nonshrink).
22. ASTM C1116 - Standard Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete.
23. ASTM C1157 - Standard Performance Specification for Hydraulic Cement.
24. ASTM C1218 - Standard Test Method for Water-Soluble Chloride in Mortar and
Concrete.
25. ASTM C1240 - Standard Specification for Silica Fume Used in Cementitious Mixtures.
(Bituminous Type).
Paving and Structural Construction (Nonextruding and Resilient Bituminous Types).
28. ASTM D1752 - Standard Specification for Preformed Sponge Rubber Cork and Recycled
PVC Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete Paving and Structural Construction.
29. ASTM D5893 – Standard Specification for Cold Applied, Single Component, Chemically
Curing Silicone Joint Sealant for Portland Cement Concrete Pavements.
30. ASTM D6690 - Standard Specification for Joint and Crack Sealants, Hot Applied, for
Concrete and Asphalt Pavements.
31. ASTM E96 - Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials.
32. ASTM E119 - Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and
Materials.
33. ASTM E1643 - Standard Practice for Selection, Design, Installation, and Inspection of
Water Vapor Retarders Used in Contact with Earth or Granular Fill Under Concrete
Slabs.
34. ASTM E1745 - Standard Specification for Plastic Water Vapor Retarders Used in
Contact with Soil or Granular Fill under Concrete Slabs.
C. NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest revision.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: Submit data on joint devices, joint materials, admixtures
B. Design Data:

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1. Submit concrete mix design for each concrete strength proposed. Submit separate mix
designs if admixtures are required for following:
a. Hot and cold weather concrete Work.
b. Air entrained concrete Work.
2. Identify mix ingredients and proportions, including admixtures.
3. Identify chloride content of admixtures and whether or not chlorides were added during
manufacture.
C. Manufacturer Installation Instructions: Submit installation procedures and interfacing required

with adjacent Work.
D. Field Quality-Control Submittals: Indicate results of Contractor-furnished tests and inspections.
1.5 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
A. Project Record Documents: Record actual locations of embedded utilities and components
concealed from view in finished construction.
A. Perform Work according to ACI 301.
B. Comply with ACI 305R when pouring concrete during hot weather.
C. Comply with ACI 306.1 when pouring concrete during cold weather.
D. Acquire cement and aggregate from one source for Work.
E. Perform Work in accordance with NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest revision.
1.7 AMBIENT CONDITIONS
A. Maintain concrete temperature after installation at minimum 50 degrees F for minimum seven
days.
B. Maintain high-early strength concrete temperature after installation at minimum 50 degrees F

for minimum three days.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
A. Concrete:
1. Cement:
a. Comply with ASTM C150, Type I or II.

b. Type: Portland.
c. Fly Ash: ASTM C618, Class F or C.
d. Furnish in accordance with NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest revision.

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2. Normal Weight Aggregate: Shall be ASTM C33, fine aggregate, natural, or manufactured
sand.
3. Water: ASTM C94.
B. Admixtures:
1. Chemical Admixtures: Provide admixtures certified by manufacturer to be compatible

with other admixtures and that will not contribute water-soluble chloride ions exceeding
those permitted in hardened concrete. Do not use calcium chloride or admixtures
containing calcium chloride. Refer to design mixes.
2. Air Entrainment: Comply with ASTM C260.
3. High-range, Water-Reducing Admixture: ASTM C494, Type F.
4. Water-Reducing and Retarding Admixture: ASMT C494, Type A.
C. Joint Devices and Filler:
1. Joint Filler, Type A:
a. Description: Asphalt-impregnated fiberboard or felt.

b. Comply with ASTM D1751; D994.
c. Thickness: 1/2 inch.
d. Profile: Tongue-and-groove.
2. Sealant: Type SL Silicone Sealant for Concrete and Asphalt: Single-component, low
modulus, neutral-curing, self-leveling silicone sealant complying with ASTM D5893 for
Type SL.
2.2 CONCRETE MIX
A. Prepare design mixes, proportioned according to ACI 301 for structural concrete, and NYSDOT
Standard Specification, latest revision, Section 500 for normal concrete, as applicable, for each
type and strength of normal weight concrete as identified on the Drawings or specified herein.
Unless noted otherwise, compressive strength of 4,000 psi (at 28 days) shall be prepared.
B. Limit water-soluble, chloride-ion content in hardened concrete to 0.15 percent by weight of

cement.
C. Admixtures:
1. Include admixture types and quantities indicated in concrete mix designs only if approved
by Engineer.
2. Use accelerating admixtures in cold weather. Use of admixtures will not relax cold-
weather placement requirements.
3. Hot Weather: Use set-retarding admixtures.
4. Do not use calcium chloride or admixtures containing calcium chloride.
5. Add air entrainment admixture to concrete mix for work exposed to freezing and thawing
D. Ready-Mixed Concrete: Mix and deliver concrete in accordance with ASTM C94 and ASTM
C685. Furnish batch ticket information to Engineer or their Representative.
E. Site-Mixed Concrete: Mix concrete according to ACI 318.

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2.3 ACCESSORIES
A. Bonding Agent: NOT USED
B. Non-shrink Grout: ASTM C1107; premixed compound consisting of non-metallic aggregate,

cement, water reducing and plasticizing agents; capable of developing minimum compressive
strength of 2,400 psi in 48 hours and 7,000 psi in 28 days
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verify requirements for concrete cover over reinforcement.
B. Verify that anchors, seats, plates, reinforcement, and other items to be cast into concrete are
accurately placed, positioned securely, and will not interfere with placing concrete.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. Prepare previously placed concrete by cleaning with steel brush and applying bonding agent.
Remove laitance, coatings, and unsound materials.
B. In locations where new concrete is doweled to existing work, drill holes in existing concrete,
insert steel dowels, and pack solid with non-shrink grout.
C. Remove debris and ice from formwork, reinforcement, and concrete substrates.
D. Remove water from areas receiving concrete before concrete is placed.
3.3 INSTALLATION
A. Placing Concrete:
1. Place concrete in accordance with ACI 301 and ACI 318.

2. Notify testing laboratory and Architect/Engineer minimum 24 hours prior to
commencement of operations.
3. Ensure reinforcement, inserts, embedded parts, formed expansion and contraction joints
are not disturbed during concrete placement.
4. Exterior Sealer: Apply two coats of specified sealer to exterior concrete slabs, walks,
landings, steps, walls, ramps, and curbs according to manufacturer’s direction. Maintain
continuity of coating and repair damage during curing period.
5. Joint Filler:
a. Separate slabs on grade from vertical surfaces with 1/2 inch thick joint filler.
b. Place joint filler in slab pattern placement sequence. Set top to required elevations.
Secure to resist movement by wet concrete.
c. Extend joint filler from bottom of slab to within 1/4 of finished slab surface.
6. Joint Devices:
a. Install construction joint devices in coordination with slab pattern placement
sequence. Set top to required elevations. Secure to resist movement by wet
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b. Install joint device anchors, maintaining correct position to allow joint cover to be
flush with floor and/or wall finish.
c. Install joint covers in longest practical length when adjacent construction activity
is complete.
7. Deposit concrete at final position in a continuous operation between transverse joints. Do
not push or drag concrete into place or use vibrator or other method to move concrete into
place.
8. Consolidate concrete by mechanical vibrating equipment supplemented by hand-spading,
rodding, or tamping. Use equipment and procedures to consolidate concrete according to
recommendations in ACI 309R.
9. Maintain records of concrete placement, including date, location, quantity, air
temperature, and test samples taken.
10. Do not interrupt successive placement and do not permit cold joints to occur.
11. If specified, saw cut joints within 12 hours after placing. Use 3/16 inch thick blade, cut
into 1/4 depth of slab thickness.
12. Screed exterior slabs on grade level, maintaining surface flatness of minimum 1/4 inch in
1 ft.
13. Do not add water to concrete during delivery, at Project site, or during placement.
14. Cold weather placement: Comply with ACI 306.1.
15. Hot weather Placement: Place concrete according to recommendation in ACI 305R.
B. Concrete Finishing:
1. General: Wetting concrete surfaces during screeding, initial floating, or finishing

operations is strictly prohibited.
2. Float Finish: Begin Second floating operation when bleed-water sheen has disappeared
and the concrete surface has stiffened sufficiently to permit operations. Float surface with
power driven floats, or by hand floating if area is small or inaccessible to power units.
Finnish surfaces to true planes. Cut down high spots, and fill low spots. Refloat surface
immediately to uniform granular texture.
3. Medium Broom Finish: Apply nonslip medium broom finish to exterior concrete walks.
Immediately after float finishing, slightly roughen concrete surface by brooming with
fiber bristle broom, perpendicular to main traffic route. Coordinate required final finish
with Landscape Architect or Engineer prior to application.
C. Curing and Protection:
1. Immediately after placement, protect concrete from premature drying, excessively hot or
cold temperatures, and mechanical injury.
2. Protect concrete footings from freezing for minimum of five days.
3. Maintain concrete with minimal moisture loss at relatively constant temperature for
period as necessary for hydration of cement and hardening of concrete.
A. Field inspection and testing will be performed in accordance with ACI 318.
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C. Submit proposed mix design of each class of concrete to inspection and testing firm for review
prior to commencement of Work.
D. Concrete Inspections:
1. Continuous Placement Inspection: Inspect for proper installation procedures.
2. Periodic Curing Inspection: Inspect for specified curing temperature and procedures.
E. Strength Test Samples:

1. Sampling Procedures: Comply with ASTM C172.
2. Sample concrete and make one composite sample for every 100 cu. yd. or fraction thereof
each concrete mixture placed each day.
3. If volume of concrete for a class of concrete would provide less than five sets of
cylinders, take samples from five randomly selected batches, or from every batch if less
than five batches are used.
F. Field Testing:
1. Slump Test Method: Comply with ASTM C143; one test at point of placement for each
composite sample, but not less than one test for each day’s pour of each concrete mix.
Perform additional tests when concrete consistency appears to change.
2. Air Content Test Method: Comply with ASTM C231; pressure method for normal weight
concrete. ASTM C173, volumetric method, for structural lightweight concrete; one test
for each composite sample.
3. Temperature Test Method: Comply with ASTM C1064; one test hourly when air temp is
40 deg F and below and when 80 deg F and above, and one test for each set of
compressive-strength specimens.
4. Unit weight: Comply with ASTM C567, fresh unit weight of structural lightweight
concrete; one test for each composite sample, but not less than one test for each day’s
pour of each concrete mix.
5. Compression test specimens: ASTM C31; on set of five standard cylinders for each
compressive-strength test, unless otherwise indicated. Cylinders shall be molded and
stored for laboratory-cured test specimens unless field-cured test specimens are required.
a. Measure slump and temperature for each sample.
b. Measure air content in air-entrained concrete for each sample.
G. Cylinder Compressive Strength Testing:

1. Test Method: Comply with ASTM C39.
2. Test two field-cured specimens at 7 days and 28 days.
3. A compressive strength test shall average compressive strength from two specimens
obtained from the same composite sample and tested at age indicated.
4. Dispose of remaining cylinders if testing is not required.
5. When strength of field cured cylinders is less than 85% of companion laboratory cured
cylinders, current operations shall be evaluated and corrective procedures shall be
provided for protecting and curing in-place concrete.
6. Strength level of concrete will be considered satisfactory if averages of sets of three
consecutive compressive-strength test results equal or exceed specified compressive
strength and no individual compressive-strength test results falls below specified
compressive strength by more than 500 psi.
H. Test results shall be reported in writing to Engineer, manufacturer, and Contractor within 48
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I. Additional tests: At Contractor’s expense, testing agency shall make additional tests of the
concrete when test results indicate slump, air entrainment, concrete strengths or other
requirements have not been met, as directed by Engineer or their Representative.
J. Patching:
1. Allow Engineer to inspect concrete surfaces immediately upon removal of forms.
2. Excessive honeycombing or Embedded Debris in Concrete is not acceptable. Notify
Engineer upon discovery.
3. Patch imperfections as directed by Engineer.
K. Defective Concrete:
1. Description: Concrete not conforming to required lines, details, dimensions, tolerances,
or specified requirements.
2. Repair or replacement of defective concrete will be determined by Architect/Engineer.
3. Do not patch, fill, touch up, repair, or replace exposed concrete except upon express
direction of Architect/Engineer for each individual area.
END OF SECTION

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SECTION 033900
CONCRETE CURING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes: Initial and final curing of horizontal and vertical concrete surfaces.

2. ACI 302.1 - Guide to Concrete Floor and Slab Construction.
3. ACI 308.1 - Specification for Curing Concrete.
4. ACI 318 - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary.
1. ASTM C171 - Standard Specification for Sheet Materials for Curing Concrete.
2. ASTM C309 - Standard Specification for Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds for
Curing Concrete.
3. ASTM C1315 - Standard Specification for Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds
Having Special Properties for Curing and Sealing Concrete.
4. ASTM D2103 - Standard Specification for Polyethylene Film and Sheeting.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's information on curing compounds, mats, paper, and film,
including compatibilities and limitations.
B. Manufacturer Instructions: Submit detailed instructions on installation requirements, including

storage and handling procedures.
A. Perform Work according to ACI 301, 302.1, 308.1, and 318.
B. Perform Work in accordance with NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest Revision.
A. Store materials according to manufacturer instructions.
B. Protect materials from moisture and dust by storing in clean, dry location remote from
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PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
A. Absorptive Cover: AASHTO M182, Class 2, burlap cloth made from jute or kenaf, weighing
approximately 9 oz./sq. yd. dry.
B. Moisture-Retaining Cover: ASTM C171, or white burlap-polyethylene sheet.
C. Water: Potable; not detrimental to concrete.
D. Evaporation Retarder: NOT PERMITTED.
E. Curing Compound: NOT PERMITTED.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verify that substrate surfaces are ready to be cured.
3.2 APPLICATION
A. Comply with ACI 308.1, by moisture curing method.
1. Keep surfaces moist for not less than seven days with an absorptive cover, water
saturated, and kept continuously wet. Cover concrete surfaces and edges with 12-inch lap
over adjacent absorptive covers.
2. Curing Compound: NOT PERMITTED.
3.3 PROTECTION
A. Do not permit traffic over unprotected floor surfaces.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 034100
PRECAST STRUCTURAL CONCRETE
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
1. Concrete bridge slab

2. Section 031000 – Concrete Forms and Accessories.

B. American Welding Society:
1. AWS B2.1/B2.1M - Specification for Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification.

2. AWS D1.1/D1.1M - Structural Welding Code - Steel.
3. AWS D1.4/D1.4M - Structural Welding Code - Reinforcing Steel.
1. ASTM A36/A36M - Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel.

2. ASTM A153/A153M - Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and
Steel Hardware.
3. ASTM A416/A416M - Standard Specification for Steel Strand, Uncoated Seven-Wire for
Prestressed Concrete.
4. ASTM A615/A615M - Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Carbon-Steel Bars
for Concrete Reinforcement.
5. ASTM A666 - Standard Specification for Annealed or Cold-Worked Austenitic Stainless
Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar.
6. ASTM A706/A706M - Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Low-Alloy Steel
Bars for Concrete Reinforcement.
7. ASTM A1064/A1064M - Standard Specification for Carbon-Steel Wire and Welded
Wire Reinforcement, Plain and Deformed, for Concrete.
8. ASTM C31/C31M - Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens
in the Field.
9. ASTM C143/C143M - Standard Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete.
10. ASTM C150/C150M - Standard Specification for Portland Cement.
D. Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute:
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1. PCI MNL-116 - Manual for Quality Control for Plants and Production of Structural
Precast Concrete Products.
2. PCI MNL-120 - PCI Design Handbook: Precast and Prestressed Concrete.
3. PCI MNL-123 - Design and Typical Details of Connections for Precast and Prestressed
Concrete.
E. AASHTO Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges, current edition.
F. NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest revision.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: Submit standard component configurations, design loads, deflections, cambers,
and bearing requirements.
B. Shop Drawings: Indicate layout, unit locations, fabrication details, reinforcement, connection
details, support items, dimensions, openings, and relationship to adjacent materials.
C. Welder Certificates: Certify welders and welding procedures employed on Work, verifying
AWS D1.4 qualification.
D. Delegated Design Submittals: Submit signed and sealed Shop Drawings with design
calculations and assumptions for loadings and stresses of fabricated and designed framing and
connections.
E. Field Quality-Control Submittals: Indicate results of Contractor-furnished tests and inspections.
A. Perform work in accordance with AASHTO Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges,
current edition.
B. Perform Work in accordance with NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest revision.
1.5 QUALIFICATIONS
A. Welders: AWS qualified within previous 12 months for employed weld types.
B. Licensed Professional: Professional engineer experienced in design of specified Work and

licensed in State of New York.
A. Inspection: Accept materials on Site in manufacturer's original packaging and inspect for
damage.
B. Protection: Provide additional protection according to manufacturer instructions. Protect

members to prevent staining, chipping, or spalling of concrete.
C. Handling: Lift and support only from designated support points.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 PERFORMANCE AND DESIGN CRITERIA
A. Design systems exposed to weather to allow movement of components without damage, failure
of joint seals, undue stress on fasteners, or other detrimental effects when subject to seasonal or
cyclic day/night temperature ranges.
B. Design system to accommodate construction tolerances, deflection of other building structural

members, and clearances of intended openings.
2.2 MATERIALS
A. Cement:
1. Comply with ASTM C150/C150M, Type I or II.

2. Type: Portland.
B. Aggregate, Sand, Water, Admixtures: As determined by precast fabricator and as appropriate to

design requirements identified on the Drawings.
C. Reinforcement: As Specified in Section 032000, “Concrete Reinforcement” and as shown on

the Drawings.
2.3 FABRICATION
A. Comply with PCI MNL-116 and ACI 318.
B. Ensure that reinforcing steel, anchors, inserts, plates, angles, and other cast items are embedded
and located as indicated on Drawings.
C. Tension Reinforcement Tendons: As required to achieve design load criteria.
D. Fabricate all opening required.
E. Embed accessories provided by other Sections at indicated locations shown on the Drawings.
F. Welding: Reinforcing Steel: Comply with AWS D1.4. Do not tack-weld reinforcing.
G. Tolerances: Maximum Variation from indicated dimensions: 1 inch for overall dimensions for
width, height, and length
2.4 FINISHES
A. Curing: Cure members under identical conditions to develop required concrete quality.
Minimize appearance blemishes including nonuniformity, staining, and surface cracking.

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A. Visually inspect to detect defects, cracks, and chipping due to imperfect proportioning, mixing
or molding; surface defects and excessive voids; and areas beyond repair. Engineer may reject
units for visual defects.
B. Certificate of Compliance:
1. If fabricator is approved by authorities having jurisdiction, submit certificate of

compliance indicating Work performed at fabricator's facility conforms to Contract
Documents.
2. Specified shop tests are not required for Work performed by approved fabricator.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verify that Site conditions are ready to receive Work.
B. Verify that field measurements are as indicated on Drawings.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. Prepare support equipment for erection procedure, temporary bracing, and induced loads during
erection.
3.3 ERECTION
A. Align and maintain uniform horizontal and vertical joints as erection progresses.
B. Temporary Bracing and Support:
1. Maintain in place until final support is provided.

2. Provide temporary lateral support to prevent bowing, twisting, or warping of system.
C. Welding: Comply with AWS D1.4. Do not tack-weld reinforcing.
3.4 TOLERANCES
A. Erect system level and plumb within allowable tolerances.
B. Noncompliance: If system cannot be adjusted to comply with design or tolerance criteria, cease
Work and advise Engineer. Execute modifications as directed by Engineer.
END OF SECTION

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SECTION 310513
SOILS FOR EARTHWORK
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
1. Subsoil materials.
2. Topsoil materials.
3. Structural fill materials
B. Related Sections:
1. Section 310516 - Aggregates for Earthwork.

2. Section 312213 - Rough Grading.
3. Section 312317 - Trenching.
4. Section 312323 - Fill.
5. Section 312500 - Erosion and Sediment Control
6. Section 329119 - Landscape Grading.
7. Section 329219 – Seeding.
1.2 UNIT PRICES - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT – NOT USED
1.3 REFERENCES
A. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials:
1. AASHTO T180 - Standard Specification for Moisture-Density Relations of Soils Using a

4.54-kg (10-lb) Rammer and a 457-mm (18-in.) Drop.
1. ASTM D698 - Standard Test Method for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil
Using Standard Effort (12,400 ft-lbf/ft3 (600 kN-m/m3).
2. ASTM D1557 - Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of
Soil Using Modified Effort (56,000 ft-lbf/ft3 (2,700 kN-m/m3).
3. ASTM D2487 - Standard Classification of Soils for Engineering Purposes (Unified Soil
Classification System).
C. NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest revision
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Materials Source: Submit name of imported materials source.
B. Manufacturer's Certificate: Certify structural fill meets or exceeds gradation envelope.
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A. Furnish each subsoil and topsoil material from single source throughout the Work.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 SUBSOIL MATERIALS
A. General fill shall conform to NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest revision, Section 203
“Excavation and Embankment”.
B. Reuse of excavated material on site shall comply with Subpart A above, and as approved by the
Engineer. Backfill shall otherwise be select granular fill.
2.2 TOPSOIL MATERIALS
A. Topsoil: Conforming to NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest revision, Section 713-01.
A. Section 014000 - Quality Requirements: Testing and Inspection Services.
B. Testing and Analysis of Subsoil Material: Perform in accordance with ASTM D698, ASTM
D1557, and/or AASHTO T180 As directed by Engineer or their representative.
C. Testing and Analysis of Topsoil Material: Perform in accordance with ASTM D698, ASTM
D1557, and/or AASHTO T180 as directed by Engineer or their representative.
D. When tests indicate materials do not meet specified requirements, change material and retest.
E. Furnish materials of each type from same source throughout the Work.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXCAVATION
A. Excavate subsoil and topsoil to achieve desired grades. Strip topsoil to full depth of topsoil in
designated areas.
B. Stockpile excavated material meeting requirements for subsoil materials and topsoil materials.
C. Remove excess excavated materials subsoil and topsoil not intended for reuse, from site.
D. Remove excavated materials not meeting requirements for subsoil materials and topsoil
materials from site.

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3.2 STOCKPILING
A. Stockpile materials on site at locations indicated on drawings and as designated by Engineer.
B. Stockpile in sufficient quantities to meet Project schedule and requirements.
C. Separate differing materials with dividers or stockpile apart to prevent mixing.
D. Prevent intermixing of soil types or contamination.
E. Direct surface water away from stockpile site to prevent erosion or deterioration of materials.
3.3 STOCKPILE CLEANUP
A. Remove stockpile, leave area clean and restored to original condition.
END OF SECTION

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SECTION 310516
AGGREGATES FOR EARTHWORK
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
1. Coarse aggregate materials.

2. Fine aggregate materials.
3. Select granular fill
4. Clean course angular gravel
5. Crushed Stone materials
6. Bedding Sand
1. Section 310513 - Soils for Earthwork.

3. Section 312317 - Trenching.
6. Section 334213 – Pipe Culverts.
7. Document: Geotechnical reports; prepared by Maser Consulting, 2015 are available for
this project.
a. These reports are for informational purposes only and should not be considered
part of the contract documents. The opinions expressed in this report are those of
the Geotechnical Consultant and represent his interpretation of the subgrade
conditions, tests, and the results of analysis which he has conducted. Should the
data contained in the report not be adequate for the Contractor’s purposes, the
Contractor may make, prior to bidding, his own investigation, tests, and analysis.
1.3 REFERENCES
1. AASHTO M147 - Standard Specification for Materials for Aggregate and Soil-Aggregate
Subbase, Base and Surface Courses.
2. AASHTO M288 - Standard Specification for Geotextile Specification for Highway
Applications.
1. ASTM C136 - Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates.
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4. ASTM D2487 - Standard Classification of Soils for Engineering Purposes (Unified Soil
Classification System).
5. ASTM D4318 - Standard Test Method for Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, and Plasticity
Index of Soils.
C. NYSDOT Standard Specifications, Section 703, latest revision.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Materials Source: Submit name of imported materials suppliers.
B. Manufacturer's Certificate: Certify Products meet or exceed requirements specified on the

Drawings.
A. Furnish each aggregate material from single source throughout the Work.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 COARSE AGGREGATE MATERIALS
A. Coarse aggregate, as specified on the drawings, shall be in accordance with NYSDOT Standard
Specifications, latest revision, Section703-02 “Course Aggregates”.
2.2 FINE AGGREGATE MATERIALS
A. Fine aggregate, as specified on the drawings, shall be in accordance with NYSDOT Standard
Specifications, latest revision, Section 703-01 “Fine Aggregate”.
2.3 SELECT GRANULAR FILL
A. Select Granular fill in accordance with the gradation set forth in NYSDOT Standard
Specifications, latest revision, Section 713-11 and Table 733-11A.
2.4 CLEAN COURSE ANGULAR GRAVEL
A. Clean course angular gravel shall be max 3/4 inch stone as approved by the Engineer.
2.5 CRUSHED STONE MATERIALS
A. Crushed stone, as specified on the drawings, shall be naturally or artificially graded mixture of
crushed gravel, crushed stone, meeting the material requirements for NYSDOT Standard
Specifications, latest revision, Section 703-02, Table 703-2, size No. 1 and 2 as indicated,
meeting gradation requirements of Section 733-04, Type 2.

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2.6 BEDDING SAND MATERIALS
A. Sand Bedding, as specified on the drawings, shall be ASTM C33, fine aggregate, natural, or
manufactured sand.
2.7 ACCESSORIES
A. Geotextile Fabric: AASTHO M288; non-woven, polypropylene.
A. Material Testing and Analysis shall be performed with the requirements specified in the
NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest revision.
B. When tests indicate materials do not meet specified requirements, change material and retest.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXCAVATION
A. Remove excess excavated materials, coarse aggregate materials, and fine aggregate materials
not intended for reuse, from site.
B. Remove excavated materials not meeting requirements for coarse aggregate materials, and fine
aggregate materials from site.
3.2 STOCKPILING
A. Stockpile materials on site at locations indicated on the plans and as designated by the Engineer.
B. Stockpile in sufficient quantities to meet Project schedule and requirements.
C. Separate different aggregate materials with dividers or stockpile individually to prevent mixing.
D. Direct surface water away from stockpile site to prevent erosion or deterioration of materials.
3.3 STOCKPILE CLEANUP
A. Remove stockpile, leave area clean restored to original condition.
END OF SECTION

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SECTION 311000
SITE CLEARING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
1. Removing surface debris.

2. Removing existing improvements, vegetation, and abandoned utilities.
3. Excavating topsoil.

2. Section 312318 - Rock Removal.
A. Conform to applicable environmental requirements, including the disposal of debris, the use of
herbicides, and erosion control.
B. Perform work in Accordance with NYSDOT Standard Specifications, last revised.
C. Perform Work in accordance with the New York Standards and Specifications for Erosion and
Sediment Control (Blue Book).
D. Maintain one copy of the Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plans on site.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS – NOT USED
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verify existing plant life designated to remain is tagged or identified.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. Call 1-800-962-7962 or 811, not less than (2) two full working days before performing Work.
1. Request underground utilities to be located and marked within and surrounding
construction areas.
3.3 PROTECTION
A. Locate, identify, and protect utilities indicated to remain, from damage.
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B. Protect trees, plant growth, and features designated to remain, as final landscaping.
C. Protect bench marks, survey control points, and existing structures from damage or
displacement.
3.4 CLEARING
A. Clear areas required for access to site and execution of Work.
B. Remove tree stumps and vegetation within areas as shown on the drawings.
C. Clear undergrowth and deadwood, without disturbing subsoil.
3.5 REMOVAL
A. Remove debris, rock, and extracted plant life from site.
B. Remove paving and curbs as indicated on Drawings. Neatly saw cut edges at right angle to
surface.
C. Remove abandoned utilities. Indicated removal termination point for underground utilities on
Record Documents.
D. Continuously clean-up and remove waste materials from site. Do not allow materials to
accumulate on site.
E. Do not burn or bury materials on site. Leave site in clean condition.
3.6 TOPSOIL EXCAVATION
A. Excavate topsoil from areas to be further excavated, re-landscaped, or regraded without mixing
with foreign materials for use in finish grading.
B. Do not excavate wet topsoil.
C. Stockpile in area designated on site and protect from erosion.
D. Remove excess topsoil not intended for reuse, from site.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 312213
ROUGH GRADING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
1. Excavating topsoil.
2. Excavating subsoil.
3. Cutting, grading, filling, rough contouring, compacting site for site structures and
building pads.

3. Section 311000 - Site Clearing.
4. Section 312316 – Excavation.
5. Section 312317 – Trenching.
this project.
1.3 REFERENCES

1. ASTM C136 - Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates.
3. ASTM D1556 - Standard Test Method for Density and Unit Weight of Soil in Place by
the Sand-Cone Method.
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the Rubber Balloon Method.
6. ASTM D2419 - Standard Test Method for Sand Equivalent Value of Soils and Fine
Aggregate.
7. ASTM D2434 - Standard Test Method for Permeability of Granular Soils (Constant
Head).
8. ASTM D2922 - Standard Test Method for Density of Soil and Soil-Aggregate in Place by
Nuclear Methods (Shallow Depth).
9. ASTM D3017 - Standard Test Method for Water Content of Soil and Rock in Place by
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Materials Source: Submit name of imported materials suppliers.
A. Project Record Documents: Accurately record actual locations of utilities remaining by

horizontal dimensions, elevations or inverts, and slope gradients.
A. Perform Work in accordance with NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest revision.
B. Perform work in accordance with Section 312316.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS – As specified in Section 31 05 13
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verify site conditions.
B. Verify survey bench mark and intended elevations for the Work are as indicated on Drawings.
3.2 PREPARATION
construction areas.
B. Identify required lines, levels, contours, and datum.
C. Notify utility company to remove and/or relocate utilities.
D. Protect utilities indicated to remain from damage.

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E. Protect plant life, lawns, rock outcropping and other features remaining as portion of final
landscaping.
F. Protect bench marks, survey control points, existing structures, fences, sidewalks, paving, and
curbs from excavating equipment and vehicular traffic.
3.3 TOPSOIL EXCAVATION
A. Excavate topsoil from areas to be further excavated, re-landscaped, or regraded without mixing
with foreign materials for use in finish grading.
B. Do not excavate wet topsoil.
C. Stockpile in area designated on site and protect from erosion.
D. Remove excess topsoil not intended for reuse, from site.
3.4 SUBSOIL EXCAVATION
A. Excavate subsoil from areas to be further excavated, re-landscaped, or regraded.
B. Excavate and process wet material to obtain optimum moisture content.
C. When excavating through roots, perform Work by hand and cut roots with sharp axe.
D. Stockpile in area designated on site and/or remove excess subsoil not intended for reuse, from
site.
E. Benching Slopes: Horizontally bench existing slopes greater than 1: 4 to key placed fill material
to slope to provide firm bearing.
F. Stability: Replace damaged or displaced subsoil as specified for fill.
3.5 FILLING
A. Fill areas to contours and elevations with unfrozen materials.
B. Place fill material in continuous layers and compact in accordance with NYSDOT Standard
Specifications, Section 200 for landscaped areas and Section 300 for all other areas, latest
revision.
C. Maintain optimum moisture content of fill materials to attain required compaction density.
D. Make grade changes gradual. Blend slope into level areas.
E. Repair or replace items indicated to remain damaged by excavation or filling.
3.6 TOLERANCES
A. Top Surface of Subgrade: Plus or minus 1/10 foot from required elevation.
END OF SECTION

July 15, 2016
SECTION 312316
EXCAVATION
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 STIPULATIONS
A. Excavation for this Project shall be considered unclassified and shall include all types of earth
and soil, any pebbles, boulders, and bedrock, municipal trash, rubbish and garbage and all types
of debris of the construction industry such as wood, stone, concrete, plaster, brick, mortar, steel
and iron shapes, pipe, wire, asphaltic materials, paper and glass. Unclassified excavation does
not include unforeseen concrete foundations, walls, or slabs. All such materials encountered
which are identified by this paragraph as unclassified shall be removed to the required widths
and depths to create a finished product as shown and/or noted on the drawings and as written in
the specifications. No additional compensation shall be made to the contractor for this
unclassified excavation. The materials defined by this paragraph as unclassified will not be
considered to be concealed conditions or unknown physical conditions below the surface of the
ground for purposes of interpreting the language in the General Conditions of the Construction
Contract.
1.2 SUMMARY
1. Excavating for site improvements, building foundations, site structures, and utilities.

7. Section 312500 - Erosion & Sediment Control.
this project.
1.4 REFERENCES
A. Local utility standards when working within 24 inches of utility lines.
B. NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest revision.
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1.5 SUBMITTALS
A. Excavation Protection Plan: Describe sheeting, shoring, and bracing materials and installation
required to protect excavations and adjacent structures and property; include structural
calculations to support plan where applicable or as directed by the Engineer or their
Representative.
A. Perform Work in accordance with NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest revision, Section
203 “Excavation and Embankment”.
1.7 QUALIFICATIONS
A. Prepare excavation protection plan under direct supervision of Professional Engineer

experienced in design of this Work and licensed in the State of New York.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS – NOT USED
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 PREPARATION
construction areas.
B. Identify required lines, levels, contours, and datum.
C. Notify utility company to remove and/or relocate utilities.
D. Protect utilities indicated to remain from damage.
E. Protect plant life, lawns, rock outcroppings and other features remaining as portion of final
landscaping.
F. Protect bench marks, survey control points, existing structures, fences, sidewalks, paving, and
curbs from excavating equipment and vehicular traffic.
3.2 EXCAVATION
A. All work shall be performed in accordance with OSHA regulations. OSHA regulations shall
govern, should there be a question or discrepancy between their regulations and these
specifications.
B. Underpin adjacent structures which may be damaged by excavation work
C. Excavate subsoil to accommodate building foundations, slabs-on-grade, paving and site

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D. Compact disturbed load bearing soil in direct contact with foundations to original bearing
capacity; perform compaction in accordance with Section 312323 and Section 312317.
E. Do not interfere with 45 degree bearing splay of foundations.
F. Grade top perimeter of excavation to prevent surface water from draining into excavation.
G. Trim excavation. Remove loose matter.
H. Remove lumped subsoil, boulders, and rock. Remove larger material as specified in Section
312323.
I. Notify Engineer of unexpected subsurface conditions.
J. Correct areas over excavated with structural fill as directed by Geotechnical Engineer or their
Representative.
K. Remove excess and unsuitable material from site.
L. Stockpile excavated material in area designated on site in accordance with Section 310513.
M. Repair or replace items indicated to remain damaged by excavation.
A. Testing Agency: Owner will engage a qualified independent geotechnical engineering testing
agency to perform field quality-control testing.
B. Allow testing agency to inspect and test subgrades and each fill or backfill layer. Proceed with
subsequent earthwork only after test results for previously completed work comply with
requirements.
C. Footing Subgrade: At footing subgrades, at least one test of each soil stratum will be performed
to verify design bearing capacities. Subsequent verification and approval of other footing
subgrades may be based on a visual comparison of subgrade with tested subgrade when
approved by the Engineer.
D. When testing agency reports that subgrades, fills, or backfills have not achieved degree of
compaction specified, scarify and moisten or aerate, or remove and replace soil to depth
required; recompact and retest until specified compaction is obtained.
3.4 PROTECTION
A. Prevent displacement or loose soil from falling into excavation; maintain soil stability.
B. Protect bottom of excavations and soil adjacent to and beneath foundation from freezing.
C. Protect structures, utilities and other facilities from damage caused by settlement, lateral
movement, undermining, washout, and other hazards created by earth operations.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 312317
TRENCHING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
1. Excavating trenches.
2. Backfilling and compaction.

this project.
1.3 REFERENCES

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1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Excavation Protection Plan: Describe sheeting, shoring, and bracing materials and installation
required to protect excavations and adjacent structures and property; include structural
calculations to support plan.
A. Perform Work in accordance with NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest revision.
1.6 QUALIFICATIONS
A. Prepare excavation protection plan under direct supervision of Professional Engineer

experienced in design of this Work and licensed in the State of New York.
1.7 FIELD MEASUREMENTS
A. Verify field measurements prior to fabrication of any sheeting or shoring systems, as applicable.
1.8 COORDINATION
A. Verify Work associated with lower elevation utilities is complete before placing higher
elevation utilities.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 FILL MATERIALS
A. All trenching backfill shall be select granular fill, with exception to grounding trench which can
be “General Fill”, as defined below.
B. General Fill: Shall be in the context of reuse of onsite excavated material as approved by the
Engineer, and shall conform to NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest revision, Section 203
C. Select Granular Fill: As specified in Section 310516 “Aggregates for Earthwork”. In accordance
with the gradation set forth in NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest revision, Section 713-11
and Table 733-11A.
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PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 LINES AND GRADES
A. Lay pipes and conduits to lines and grades indicated on Drawings.

1. Engineer reserves right to make changes in lines, grades, and depths of utilities when
changes are required for Project conditions.
B. Use laser-beam instrument with qualified operator to establish lines and grades.
3.2 PREPARATION
construction areas.
B. Identify required lines, levels, contours, and datum locations.
C. Protect plant life, lawns, rock outcropping and other features remaining as portion of final
landscaping.
D. Protect bench marks, existing structures, fences, sidewalks, paving, and curbs from excavating
equipment and vehicular traffic.
E. Maintain and protect above and below grade utilities indicated to remain.
F. Establish temporary traffic control and detours when trenching is performed in public right-of-
way. Relocate controls and reroute traffic as required during progress of Work.
3.3 TRENCHING
A. All work shall be performed in accordance with OSHA regulations. OSHA regulations shall
govern, should there be a question or discrepancy between their regulations and these
specifications.
B. Excavate trenches to width indicated on Drawings.
C. Excavate trenches to depth indicated on Drawings. Provide uniform and continuous bearing and
support for bedding material and pipe.
D. Do not interfere with 45 degree bearing splay of foundations.
E. When subsurface materials at bottom of trench are loose or soft, excavate to greater depth as
directed by Engineer until suitable material is encountered.
F. Excavate soft areas of subgrade not capable of compaction in place. Backfill with Select
Granular Fill and compact to density equal to or greater than requirements for subsequent
backfill material.
G. Trim excavation. Remove loose matter.
H. Remove excavated soil not intended for reuse, from site.
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3.4 BACKFILLING
A. Backfill trenches to contours and elevations with unfrozen fill materials.
B. Systematically backfill to allow maximum time for natural settlement. Do not backfill over
porous, wet, frozen, or spongy subgrade surfaces.
C. Place material in continuous layers as follows:

1. Select Granular Fill: Maximum 6 inches compacted depth.
2. General Fill (Grounding only): Maximum 6 inches compacted depth.
D. Employ placement method that does not disturb or damage foundation perimeter drainage,
utilities in trench.
E. Maintain optimum moisture content of fill materials to attain a minimum of 95% of Standard
Proctor Maximum Density.
F. Grounding trenching shall be backfilled with ‘General Fill’ not to exceed 1.5 inches in diameter
to within 12 inches of the grounding wire. The remainder of trench to be backfilled with
material not to exceed 3 inches in diameter or as directed by the Engineer.
G. Do not leave trench open at end of working day.
H. Protect open trench to prevent danger to the public.
3.5 TOLERANCES
A. Top Surface of Backfilling under Paved Areas: Plus or minus 1 inch from required elevations.
B. Top Surface of General Backfilling: Plus or minus 1 inch from required elevations.
A. Perform all work in accordance with Section 312316 “Excavation”.
3.7 PROTECTION OF FINISHED WORK
A. Reshape and re-compact fills subjected to vehicular traffic during construction.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 312318
ROCK REMOVAL
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
1. Removing rock during excavation.

2. Section 312316 - Excavation
3. Section 312317 - Trenching
4. Section 312323 - Fill
1.3 REFERENCES – NOT USED
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Shop Drawings: Indicate proposed intended rock removal method.
B. Survey Report: Submit survey report on conditions of buildings near locations of rock removal.
1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Conduct survey and document conditions of buildings near locations of rock removal, prior to
removal and photograph existing conditions identifying existing irregularities.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS – NOT USED
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verify site conditions and note subsurface irregularities affecting Work of this section.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. Identify required lines, levels, contours, and datum.
3.3 ROCK REMOVAL BY MECHANICAL METHOD
A. Excavate and remove rock by mechanical method.
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1. Drill holes and use expansive tools, wedges, or other methods to fracture rock.
B. Cut away rock at bottom of excavation to form level bearing.
C. Remove shaled layers to provide sound and unshattered base for footings, foundations.
D. In utility trenches, excavate to the required trench depth and identified trench width on
Drawings.
E. Remove excavated materials from site.
F. Correct unauthorized rock removal in accordance with backfilling and compacting requirements
of Section 312323 and/or as directed by Engineer.
A. Request visual inspection of foundation bearing surfaces by Engineer before installing

subsequent work.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 312323
FILL
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
1. General fill, Structural fill, and Select Granular Fill

4. Section 312316 - Excavation.
7. Section 334213 – Pipe Culverts.
this project.
1.3 REFERENCES

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1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Materials Source: Submit name of imported fill materials suppliers.
A. Perform Work in accordance with NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest revision, Section
203 “Excavation and Embankment”.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 FILL MATERIALS
A. General Fill: Shall be in the context of reuse of onsite excavated material as approved by the
Engineer, and shall conform to NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest revision, Section 203
B. Select Granular Fill: As specified in Section 310516 “Aggregates for Earthwork”. In accordance
with the gradation set forth in NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest revision, Section 713-11
and Table 733-11A.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verify subdrainage, damp-proofing or waterproofing installation has been inspected.
B. Verify structural ability of unsupported walls to support loads imposed by fill.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. Compact subgrade to density requirements for subsequent backfill materials.
B. Cut out soft areas of subgrade not capable of compaction in place. Backfill with structural fill
and compact to density equal to or greater than requirements for subsequent fill material.
C. Scarify subgrade surface to depth of (6) inches.
D. Proof roll to identify soft spots; fill and compact to density equal to or greater than requirements
for subsequent fill material.
3.3 BACKFILLING
A. Backfill areas to contours and elevations with unfrozen materials.
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B. Systematically backfill to allow maximum time for natural settlement. Do not backfill over
porous, wet, frozen or spongy subgrade surfaces.
C. Place material in continuous layers as follows:

1. General Fill: Maximum 6 inches compacted depth.
2. Select Granular Fill: Maximum 6 inches compacted depth.
D. Employ placement method that does not disturb or damage other work.
E. Maintain optimum moisture content of backfill materials to attain a minimum of 95% of

Standard Proctor Maximum Density.
F. Backfill simultaneously on each side of unsupported foundation walls until supports are in
place.
G. Slope grade away from building minimum (2) percent slope for minimum distance of 10 ft,
unless noted otherwise on plans.
H. Make gradual grade changes. Blend slope into level areas.
I. Remove surplus backfill materials from site.
J. Leave fill material stockpile areas free of excess fill materials.
3.4 TOLERANCES
A. Section 014000 - Quality Requirements: Tolerances.
B. Top Surface of Backfilling within building areas: Plus or minus 1 inch from required elevations.
C. Top Surface of Backfilling Under Paved Areas. Plus or minus 1 inch from required elevations.
D. Top Surface of General Backfilling: Plus or minus 1 inch from required elevations.
A. Perform all work in accordance with Section 312316 “Excavation”.
3.6 PROTECTION OF FINISHED WORK
A. Reshape and re-compact fills subjected to vehicular traffic.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 312500
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
1. Silt Fence
2. Erosion and Sediment Control as shown on the plans

3. Section 311000 - Site Clearing.
4. Section 312316 - Excavation.
7. Section 329219 – Seeding.
1.3 REFERENCES
A. New York Standards and Specifications for Erosion and Sediment Control, 2005.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: Submit manufactures data and suppliers information on all sedimentation and
erosion control materials and products.
A. Perform Work New York Standards and Specifications for Erosion and Sediment Control, 2005.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 PLANTING MATERIALS
A. Seeding and Soil Supplements: as specified in Section 329219. Furnish in accordance with New
York State Standards and Specifications for Erosion and Sediment Control, 2005.
B. Mulch: as specified in Section 329219. Furnish in accordance with New York State Standards
and Specifications for Erosion and Sediment Control, 2005.
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2.2 SEDIMENT CONTROL PRODUCTS
A. Construction entrances; silt fence; erosion control blankets; etc: Furnish in accordance with
New York State Standards and Specifications for Erosion and Sediment Control, 2005.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verification of existing conditions before starting work.
B. Verify compacted subgrade is acceptable and ready to support devices and imposed loads.
C. Verify gradients and elevations of base or foundation for other work are correct.
3.2 SITE STABILIZATION
A. Incorporate erosion control devices indicated on the Drawings into the Project at the earliest
practicable time.
B. Construct, stabilize and activate erosion controls before site disturbance within tributary areas
of those controls.
C. Stockpile and waste pile heights shall not exceed 35 feet. Slope stockpile sides at 2: 1 or flatter.
D. Stabilize any disturbed area of affected erosion control devices on which activity has ceased and
which will remain exposed for more than 7 days.
1. During non-germinating periods, apply mulch at recommended rates.

2. Stabilize disturbed areas which are not at finished grade and which will be disturbed
within one year in accordance with Section 329219 at 80% percent of permanent
application rate with no topsoil.
3. Stabilize disturbed areas which are either at finished grade or will not be disturbed within
one year in accordance with Section 329219 permanent seeding specifications.
E. Stabilize all exposed soil and stockpiles immediately.
A. Field inspecting, testing, and repairs shall be in accordance with New York Standards and
Specifications for Erosion and Sediment Control, 2005.
B. Inspect erosion control devices on a weekly basis and after each runoff event. Make necessary
repairs to ensure erosion and sediment controls are in good working order.
C. When tests or observations indicate work does not meet specified requirements, remove Work,
replace and re-test.

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3.4 CLEANING
A. When sediment accumulation in sedimentation structures has reached a point one-third depth of
sediment structure or device, remove and dispose of sediment.
B. Do not damage structure or device during cleaning operations.
C. Do not permit sediment to erode into construction or site areas or natural waterways.
D. Clean channels when depth of sediment reaches approximately one half channel depth.
3.5 PROTECTION
A. Immediately after placement, protect paving from premature drying, excessive hot or cold
temperatures, and mechanical injury.
B. Do not permit sediment to erode into construction or site areas or natural waterways.
C. Protect paving from elements, flowing water, or other disturbance until curing is completed.
END OF SECTION

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SECTION 321216
ASPHALT PAVING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
1. Asphalt materials.
2. Aggregate materials.
3. Aggregate subbase.
4. Asphalt paving base course, binder course, and wearing course.
B. Related Requirement:
1. Section 310516 – Aggregates for Earthwork

4. Section 321723 - Pavement Markings.
1.2 PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES – NOT USED
1. AASHTO M17 - Standard Specification for Mineral Filler for Bituminous Paving
Mixtures.
2. AASHTO M29 - Standard Specification for Fine Aggregate for Bituminous Paving
Mixtures.
3. AASHTO M140 - Standard Specification for Emulsified Asphalt.
4. AASHTO M208 - Standard Specification for Cationic Emulsified Asphalt.
Applications.
6. AASHTO M320 - Standard Specification for Performance-Graded Asphalt Binder.
7. AASHTO M324 - Standard Specification for Joint and Crack Sealants, Hot Applied, for
8. AASHTO MP1a - Standard Specification for Performance-Graded Asphalt Binder.
B. Asphalt Institute:
1. AI MS-2 - Mix Design Methods for Asphalt Concrete and Other Hot- Mix Types.
2. AI MS-19 - Basic Asphalt Emulsion Manual.
1. ASTM C1371 - Standard Test Method for Determination of Emittance of Materials Near
Room Temperature Using Portable Emissometers.
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2. ASTM C1549 - Standard Test Method for Determination of Solar Reflectance Near
Ambient Temperature Using a Portable Solar Reflectometer.
3. ASTM D242 - Standard Specification for Mineral Filler For Bituminous Paving
Mixtures.
4. ASTM D692 - Standard Specification for Coarse Aggregate for Bituminous Paving
Mixtures.
5. ASTM D946 - Standard Specification for Penetration-Graded Asphalt Cement for Use in
Pavement Construction.
6. ASTM D977 - Standard Specification for Emulsified Asphalt.
7. ASTM D1073 - Standard Specification for Fine Aggregate for Bituminous Paving
Mixtures.
8. ASTM D1188 - Standard Test Method for Bulk Specific Gravity and Density of
Compacted Bituminous Mixtures Using Coated Samples
9. ASTM D2027 - Standard Specification for Cutback Asphalt (Medium-Curing Type).
10. ASTM D2397 - Standard Specification for Cationic Emulsified Asphalt.
11. ASTM D2726 - Standard Test Method for Bulk Specific Gravity and Density of Non-
Absorptive Compacted Bituminous Mixtures.
12. ASTM D2950 - Standard Test Method for Density of Bituminous Concrete in Place by
Nuclear Methods.
13. ASTM D3381 - Standard Specification for Viscosity-Graded Asphalt Cement for Use in
Pavement Construction.
14. ASTM D3515 - Standard Specification for Hot-Mixed, Hot-Laid Bituminous Paving
Mixtures.
15. ASTM D3549 - Standard Test Method for Thickness or Height of Compacted
Bituminous Paving Mixture Specimens.
16. ASTM D3910 - Standard Practices for Design, Testing, and Construction of Slurry Seal.
17. ASTM D6690 - Standard Specification for Joint and Crack Sealants, Hot Applied, for
18. ASTM E408 - Standard Test Methods for Total Normal Emittance of Surfaces Using
Inspection-Meter Techniques.
19. ASTM E903 - Standard Test Method for Solar Absorptance, Reflectance, and
Transmittance of Materials Using Integrating Spheres.
20. ASTM E1918 - Standard Test Method for Measuring Solar Reflectance of Horizontal and
Low-Sloped Surfaces in the Field.
21. ASTM E1980 - Standard Practice for Calculating Solar Reflectance Index of Horizontal
and Low-Sloped Opaque Surfaces.
D. NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest revision.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data:
1. Submit product information for asphalt and aggregate materials.

2. Submit mix design with laboratory test results supporting design.
A. Mixing Plant: Conform to NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest revision, Section 401.
B. Obtain materials from same source throughout.

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1.6 QUALIFICATIONS
A. Installer: Company specializing in performing work of this section.
A. Do not place asphalt mixture when ambient air or base surface temperature is less than 40
degrees F, or surface is wet or frozen.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 ASPHALT PAVING
A. Asphalt Materials:
1. Asphalt Cement: In accordance with NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest revision.
2. Tack Coat: In accordance with NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest revision.
3. Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP): Processed material obtained by milling or full

depth removal of existing asphalt paving.
B. Aggregate Materials:
1. Coarse Aggregate: In accordance with Section 310516, “Aggregates for Earthwork”.
2. Fine Aggregate: In accordance with Section 310516, “Aggregates for Earthwork”.

Natural sand or sand manufactured from stone, gravel, or blast furnace slag.
3. Mineral Filler: ASTM D242; finely ground mineral particles, free of foreign matter. In
accordance with NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest revision, Section 703-08.
2.2 MIXES
A. Use dry material to avoid foaming. Mix uniformly.
B. Asphalt Paving Mixtures: Designed in accordance with NYSDOT Standard Specifications,

latest revision, with maximum 15 percent by weight reclaimed asphalt pavement.
1. Top Course: As indicated on Drawings.
2. Binder Course: As indicated on Drawings
2.3 ACCESSORIES
A. Geotextile Fabric: AASHTO M288; non-woven, polypropylene.
A. Submit proposed mix design of each class of mix for review prior to beginning of Work.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verify utilities indicated under paving are installed with excavations and trenches backfilled and
compacted.
B. Verify compacted subgrade or subbase is dry and ready to support paving and imposed loads.
1. Proof roll subbase in accordance with NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest revision.
2. Remove soft subbase and replace with select granular as specified in Section 310516,
“Aggregates for Earthwork”.
C. Verify gradients and elevations of base are correct and per Drawings.
3.2 DEMOLITION
A. Saw cut and notch existing paving as indicted on Drawings.
B. Clean existing paving to remove foreign material, excess joint sealant and crack filler from
paving surface.
C. Repair surface defects in existing paving to provide uniform surface to receive new paving.
3.3 INSTALLATION
A. Subbase:
1. Aggregate Subbase: Install as specified in Section 310516, “Aggregate for Earthwork”.
2. Prepare subbase in accordance with NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest revision.
B. Tack Coat:
1. Apply tack coat in accordance with NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest revision.
2. Apply tack coat to contact surfaces of curbs, gutters, subbase, or other contact surface.
C. Single Course Asphalt Paving:
1. Install Work in accordance with NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest revision.
2. Place asphalt within 24 hours of applying tack coat.
3. Place asphalt wearing course to thickness indicated on Drawings.
4. Compact paving by rolling to specified density. Do not displace or extrude paving from
position. Hand compact in areas inaccessible to rolling equipment.
5. Perform rolling with consecutive passes to achieve even and smooth finish without roller
marks.

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3.4 TOLERANCES
A. Section 014000 - Quality Requirements: Tolerances.
B. Flatness: Maximum variation of 1/4 inch measured with 10 foot straight edge.
C. Scheduled Compacted Thickness: Within 1/4 inch.
D. Variation from Indicated Elevation: Within 1/2 inch.
A. The Owner will test in-place asphalt courses for compliance with requirements for thickness,
compaction, and surface smoothness as needed or directed by Engineer. Repair or remove and
replace unacceptable paving as directed by Engineer. Costs involved for testing shall be borne
by the Owner.
B. Install Work in accordance with NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest revision.
3.6 PROTECTION
A. Immediately after placement, protect paving from mechanical injury for 24 hours or until
surface temperature is less than 140 degrees F.
END OF SECTION

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SECTION 321723
PAVEMENT MARKINGS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
1. Traffic lines and markings.

2. Paint.
1. Section 321216 - Asphalt Paving.
1. AASHTO M247 - Standard Specification for Glass Beads Used in Pavement Markings.
1. ASTM D34 - Standard Guide for Chemical Analysis of White Pigments.

2. ASTM D126 - Standard Test Methods for Analysis of Yellow, Orange, and Green
Pigments Containing Lead Chromate and Chromium Oxide Green.
3. ASTM D562 - Standard Test Method for Consistency of Paints Measuring Krebs Unit
(KU) Viscosity Using a Stormer-Type Viscometer.
4. ASTM D711 - Standard Test Method for No-Pick-Up Time of Traffic Paint.
5. ASTM D713 - Standard Practice for Conducting Road Service Tests on Fluid Traffic
Marking Materials.
6. ASTM D1301 - Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of White Lead Pigments.
7. ASTM D1394 - Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of White Titanium
Pigments.
8. ASTM D1475 - Standard Test Method for Density of Liquid Coatings, Inks, and Related
Products.
9. ASTM D1640 - Standard Test Methods for Drying, Curing, or Film Formation of
Organic Coatings.
10. ASTM D2202 - Standard Test Method for Slump of Sealants.
11. ASTM D2371 - Standard Test Method for Pigment Content of Solvent-Reducible Paints.
12. ASTM D2621 - Standard Test Method for Infrared Identification of Vehicle Solids From
Solvent-Reducible Paints.
13. ASTM D2743 - Standard Practices for Uniformity of Traffic Paint Vehicle Solids by
Spectroscopy and Gas Chromatography.
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1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: Submit paint formulation for each type of paint.
B. Manufacturer's Certificate: Certify that products meet or exceed specified requirements.
C. Test Reports: Indicate source and acceptance test results according to AASHTO M247.
D. Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions: Submit instructions for application temperatures,

eradication requirements, application rate, line thickness, type of glass beads, and bead
embedment and application rate.
A. Perform Work in accordance with NYSDOT Standard Specification, latest revision, Section
640-3.
A. Invert containers several days prior to use if paint has been stored more than two months.
Minimize exposure to air when transferring paint. Seal drums and tanks when not in use.
B. Protect materials from moisture and dust by storing in clean, dry location remote from
A. Do not apply materials if surface and ambient temperatures are outside temperature ranges
required by paint product manufacturer.
B. Do not apply exterior coatings during rain or snow if relative humidity is outside range required
by paint manufacturer, or if moisture content of surfaces exceeds that required by paint
manufacturer.
C. Do not apply paint if temperatures are expected to fall below 50 deg. F within 24 hours after
application.
D. Maximum VOCs: Do not exceed limit required by State or Environmental Protection Agency.
1.8 WARRANTY
A. Furnish three year manufacturer's warranty for pavement markings.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 PAINTED PAVEMENT MARKINGS
A. Furnish materials in accordance with NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest revision.
B. Paint: In accordance with NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest revision, Section 640-2.

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2.2 APPLICATION EQUIPMENT
A. For application of crosswalks, intersections, parking spaces, stop lines, legends and other
miscellaneous items by walk behind stripers, hand spray or stencil trucks, apply with equipment
meeting requirements of this section. Do not use hand brushes or rollers.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 PREPARATION
A. Do not apply paint to concrete surfaces until concrete has cured for 28 days.
B. Agitate paint for 1 to 15 minutes prior to application to ensure even distribution of pigment.
C. Maintenance and Protection of Traffic:

1. Provide short-term traffic control as necessary.
2. Prevent interference with marking operations and prevent traffic on newly applied
markings before dry.
3. Maintain access to existing businesses, and other properties requiring access.
D. Surface Preparation.
1. Clean and dry paved surfaces prior to painting.
2. Blow or sweep surface free of dirt, debris, oil, grease, or gasoline.
3.2 DEMOLITION
A. Remove existing markings in an acceptable manner, using methods that will cause least damage
to pavement structure or surface. Repair pavement or surface damage caused by removal
methods.
B. Do not remove existing pavement markings by painting over with blank paint.
3.3 APPLICATION
A. Install Work in accordance with NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest revision.
B. Painting:
1. Apply paint pneumatically, using guidelines and templates as necessary to control
application.
2. Prevent splattering and overspray when applying markings.
3. Dispense at ambient temperature.
C. Dimensions and Locations: As indicated on Drawings.
D. Crosswalks, Intersections, Stop Lines, Legends, Parking Spaces:

1. Use walk-behind stripers, hand spray, or stencil trucks.
2. Do not use hand brushes or rollers.
3.4 TOLERANCES
A. Maximum Variation from Wet Film Thickness: 1 mil.

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B. Maximum Variation from Wet Paint Line Width: Plus or minus 1/8 inch.
A. Inspect for incorrect location, insufficient thickness, line width, coverage, retention, uncured or
discolored material, and insufficient bonding.
B. Repair lines and markings which after application and curing do not meet following criteria:
1. Incorrect Location
2. Insufficient thickness, width, coverage, or retention.
3. Uncured or discolored material.
4. Insufficient bonding.
3.6 CLEANING
A. Collect and legally dispose of residues from painting operations.
3.7 PROTECTION
A. Protect painted pavement markings from vehicular and pedestrian traffic until paint is dry and
track free.
B. Follow manufacturer instructions or use minimum of 30 minutes of dry time.
C. Barrier cones are satisfactory protection for materials being dried. If vehicle crosses a marking
and tracks it, or if splattering or overspray occurs, eradicate affected marking and resultant
tracking and apply new markings.
END OF SECTION

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SECTION 323113
CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
1. Fence framework, fabric, and accessories.

2. Excavation for post bases.
3. Concrete foundation for posts.
4. Manual gates and related hardware.
1. Section 033000 – Cast-In-Place Concrete
1.3 REFERENCES
A. ASTM International:
1. ASTM A121 - Standard Specification for Metallic-Coated Carbon Steel Barbed Wire.
2. ASTM A123 - Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron
and Steel Products.
3. ASTM A153 - Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel
Hardware.
4. ASTM A392 - Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric.
5. ASTM A817 - Standard Specification for Metallic-Coated Steel Wire for Chain-Link
Fence Fabric and Marcelled Tension Wire.
6. A1011-07 - Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, Hot-Rolled, Carbon,
Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved
Formability, and Ultra-High Strength
7. ASTM C94 - Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete.
8. ASTM F552 - Standard Terminology relating to Chain Link Fencing.
9. ASTM F567 - Standard Practice for Installation of Chain-Link Fence.
10. ASTM F626 - Standard Specification for Fence Fittings.
11. ASTM F900 - Standard Specification for Industrial and Commercial Swing Gates.
12. ASTM F1043 - Standard Specification for Strength and Protective Coatings on Metal
Industrial Chain Link Fence Framework.
13. ASTM F1083 - Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Hot-Dipped Zinc-Coated
(Galvanized) Welded, for Fence Structures.
14. ASTM F1345 - Standard Specification for Zinc - 5% Aluminum -Mischmetal Alloy-
Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric.
B. Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute:
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1. CLFMI - Product Manual.
1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A. Fence Height: as indicated on Drawings.
B. Line Post Spacing: At intervals not exceeding 10 feet.
C. Fence Post and Rail Strength: Conform to ASTM F1043 [Heavy Industrial Fence quality.
1.5 SUBMITTALS
A. Shop Drawings: Indicate plan layout, spacing of components, post foundation dimensions,
hardware anchorage, gates, and schedule of components.
B. Product Data: Submit data on fabric, posts, accessories, fittings and hardware.
C. Submit Manufacturers brochure for fencing.
A. Project Record Documents: Accurately record actual locations of property perimeter posts
relative to property lines.
A. Supply material according to CLFMI - Product Manual.
B. Perform installation according to ASTM F567.
C. Perform Work in accordance with NYSDOT Standards and Specifications, latest revision.
1.8 QUALIFICATIONS
A. Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing Products specified in this section with

minimum three years documented experience.
B. Installer: Company specializing in performing work of this section.
1.9 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Deliver fence fabric and accessories in packed cartons or firmly tied rolls.
B. Identify each package with manufacturer's name.
C. Store fence fabric and accessories in secure and dry place.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS
A. Framing (Steel): ASTM F1083 Schedule 40 galvanized steel pipe, welded construction; coating
conforming to ASTM F1043 Type A on pipe exterior and interior. See Drawings for post
sizing.
B. Fabric Wire (Steel): ASTM A123 Class 1 zine (hot-dip galvanized) steel wire, 2 inch diamond
mesh interwoven, 9 gage wire.
C. Barbed Wire: ASTM A121 Coating Type Z, galvanized steel; 9 gage thick wire, 3 strands, 4
points at 3 inch oc.
D. Materials and components in accordance with Drawings.
E. Concrete: Type specified in Section 033000, “Concrete”.
2.2 ACCESSORIES
A. Caps: Galvanized pressed steel Malleable iron galvanized Aluminum alloy
B. Fittings: Sleeves, bands, clips, rail ends, tension bars, fasteners and fittings; galvanized steel.
C. Extension Arms: Cast steel galvanized, to accommodate 6 strands of barbed wire, single arm,
vertical sloped to 45 degrees.
D. Gate Hardware: Fork Latch with gravity stop.
2.3 GATES
A. General:
1. Gate Types, Opening Widths and Directions of Operation: As indicated on Drawings.
2. Factory assemble gates.
3. Design gates for operation by one person.
B. Swing Gates:
1. Fabricate gates to permit 180 degree swing.
2. Gates Construction: ASTM F900 with welded corners. Use of corner fittings is not
permitted.
2.4 PRIVACY SLATS – NOT USED
2.5 FINISHES
A. Components and Fabric: Galvanized to ASTM A123/A123M for components
B. Hardware: Galvanized to ASTM A153/A153M, 2.0 oz/sq ft coating.
C. Accessories: Same finish as components and fabric.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Install framework, fabric, accessories and gates in accordance with ASTM F567.
B. Set gate, posts plumb, in concrete footings with top of footing 1 inch above finish grade. Slope
top of concrete for water runoff.
C. Corner, Gate, Terminal, and Line Post Footing Depth Below Finish Grade: ASTM F567;
minimum 3.5 feet.
D. Brace each gate and corner post to adjacent line post with horizontal center brace rail and
diagonal truss rods. Install brace rail one bay from end and gate posts.
E. Install top rail through line post tops and splice with 6 inch long rail sleeves.
F. Install center and bottom brace rail on corner gate leaves.
G. Place fabric on outside of posts and rails.
H. Do not stretch fabric until concrete foundation has cured 28 days.
I. Stretch fabric between terminal posts or at intervals of 100 feet maximum, whichever is less.
J. Position bottom of fabric 1 1/2 inches above finished grade.
K. Fasten fabric to top rail, line posts, braces, and bottom tension wire with tie wire at maximum
15 inches on centers.
L. Attach fabric to end, corner, and gate posts with tension bars and tension bar clips.
M. Install bottom tension wire stretched taut between terminal posts.
N. Install support arms sloped inward and attach barbed wire; tension and secure.
O. Support gates from gate posts. Do not attach hinged side of gate from building walls.
P. Install gate with fabric and barbed wire overhang to match fence. Install three hinges on each
gate leaf, latch, catches, foot bolts and sockets torsion spring retainer and locking clamp.
Q. Connect to existing fence at existing terminal post new terminal post existing line post
converted to terminal post by installation of brace rails and brace rods.
R. Install posts with 3 inches maximum clear opening from end posts to buildings, fences and other
structures.
S. Excavate holes for posts to diameter and spacing indicated on Drawings without disturbing
underlying materials.

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T. Center and align posts. Place concrete around posts, and vibrate or tamp for consolidation.
Verify vertical and top alignment of posts and make necessary corrections.
U. Allow footings to cure minimum 7 days before installing fabric and other materials attached to
posts.
3.2 PRIVACY SLATS – NOT USED
3.3 ERECTION TOLERANCES
A. Maximum Variation From Plumb: 1/4 inch.
B. Maximum Offset From Indicated Position: 1 inch.
END OF SECTION

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SECTION 323223
SEGMENTAL RETAINING/BRIDGE WALLS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
1. Foundation.
2. Precast concrete modular units.
3. Foundation drain.
4. Free draining backfill.
1. Section 032000 - Concrete Reinforcing.

2. Section 033000 - Cast-In-Place Concrete.
3. Section 034100 - Precast Structural Concrete.
4. Section 030516 – Aggregates for Earthwork.
this project.
1.3 REFERENCES

Applications.
2. AASHTO T22 - Standard Specification for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical
Concrete Specimens.
3. AASHTO T23 - Standard Specification for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens
in the Field.
4. AASHTO T119 - Standard Specification for Slump of Hydraulic Cement Concrete.
5. AASHTO T141 - Standard Specification for Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete.
7. AASHTO T231 - Standard Specification for Capping Cylindrical Concrete Specimens.
8. AASHTO T235 - Standard Specification for Bearing Capacity of Soil for Static Load on
Spread Footings.
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1. ASTM A615/A615M - Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Billet-Steel Bars
for Concrete Reinforcement.
2. ASTM C31/C31M - Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens
in the Field.
3. ASTM C39/C39M - Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical
Concrete Specimens.
4. ASTM C140 - Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units
and Related Units.
5. ASTM C143/C143M - Standard Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic Cement Concrete.
6. ASTM C150 - Standard Specification for Portland Cement.
7. ASTM C172 - Standard Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete.
8. ASTM C666 - Standard Test Method for Resistance of Concrete to Rapid Freezing and
Thawing.
9. ASTM C1194 - Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Architectural Cast
Stone.
10. ASTM C1195 - Standard Test Method for Absorption of Architectural Cast Stone.
11. ASTM C1262 - Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Freeze-Thaw Durability of
Manufactured Concrete Masonry Units and Related Concrete Units.
12. ASTM C1364 - Standard Specification for Architectural Cast Stone.
13. ASTM C1372 - Standard Specification for Dry-Cast Segmental Retaining Wall Units.
14. ASTM D448 - Standard Classification for Sizes of Aggregate for Road and Bridge
Construction.
17. ASTM D1729 - Standard Practice for Visual Appraisal of Colors and Color Differences
of Diffusely-Illuminated Opaque Materials.
18. ASTM D2244 - Standard test Method for Calculation of Color Differences From
Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates.
19. ASTM D2729 - Standard Specification for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Sewer Pipe and
Fittings.
22. ASTM D3034 - Standard Specification for Type PSM Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)
Sewer Pipe and Fittings.
23. ASTM D4751 - Standard Test Method for Determining the Apparent Opening Size of a
Geotextile.
C. National Concrete Masonry Association:
1. NCMA TEK 2-4A - Specification for Segmental Retaining Wall Units.

2. NCMA TR 127A - Design Manual for Segmental Retaining Walls.
3. NCMA TR 146 - Segmental Retaining Wall Installation Guide.
D. National Institute of Building Sciences:

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1. NIBS - U. S. National CAD Standard.
E. Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute:
1. PCI MNL-116S - Manual for Quality Control for Plants and Production of Precast and
Prestressed Concrete Products.
2. PCI MNL-120 - PCI Design Handbook - Precast and Prestressed Concrete.
3. PCI MNL-123 - Design and Typical Details of Connections for Precast and Prestressed
Concrete.
A. Retaining/Bridge Wall System: Vertical walls formed from precast concrete modular units on
prepared footings with foundation drains and backfill as shown on drawings.
1.5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Design walls for locations and to overall dimensions indicated on Drawings utilizing specified
backfill and foundation parameters.
B. Use no experimental or demonstration-type design concepts; or products, structures, or elements

not preapproved by Engineer, in design.
C. Prepare drawings in accordance with NYSDOT Stand Specifications, latest revision.
D. Provide design life of structure of 75 years.
1.6 SUBMITTALS
A. Shop Drawings:
1. Manufactured Modular Wall - Modular Units and Support: Indicate type of wall,
location, length, top elevation, bottom of footer elevation, cross-sections including
backfill material type and limits, and quantities. Show complete layout plans and
fabrication details for precast wall units, and step-by-step erection instructions. Indicate,
unit locations, architectural details, unit identification marks, support items, dimensions,
openings, and relationship to adjacent materials, signed and sealed by professional
engineer licensed to do business in the State of New York.
2. Temporary Support System: Detail specific load bearing falsework, underpinning,

needling, or shoring layout and support members appropriate for Project conditions.
B. Product Data: Submit data for cast modular units, and other accessories..
C. Design Data: Submit the following signed and sealed by professional engineer.
1. Calculations for manufactured modular wall including height of precast units, overall
wall stability including sliding stability and overturning stability, and forces acting on
wall and footing, precast facing and tieback units in accordance with design
requirements.
2. Submit details and computations for any required temporary shoring, bracing and
temporary support of excavation.

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D. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Submit installation instructions including construction

sequence and scheme and following:
1. Excavation and required bracing.
2. Placement of footing.
3. Placement of precast concrete units.
4. Placement of drainage, backfill and/or geotextile.
E. Manufacturer's Certificate: Certify Products meet or exceed specified requirements.
F. Manufacturer's Field Reports: Indicate field observations and conclusions as to compliance to

specifications, action items, and resolution of installation issues.
A. Project Record Documents: Record actual elevation of undercut base, if any, and foundation
elevation and position.
A. Perform precast work in accordance with requirements of PCI MNL-116S, PCI MNL-123, PCI
MNL-120.
B. Perform required manufactured modular retaining walls work in accordance with NCMA, TR
127A.
A. Check materials upon delivery to assure receipt of proper material. Inspect for damage. Replace
damaged materials.
B. Handle store, and ship units to avoid chipping, cracking, and fracturing and to prevent
contamination that may affect performance.
C. Protect materials from damage during storage and installation. Remove and replace damaged
units.
1.10 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Do not install foundation when subgrade is wet or frozen.
1.11 FIELD MEASUREMENTS
A. Verify field measurements prior to fabrication.
1.12 COORDINATION
A. Coordinate work with wall penetrations, connection to storm water system, affected utility
companies, and utility adjustments.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 FOUNDATION MATERIALS
A. Coarse Aggregate: As specified in Section 310516, “Aggregates for Earthwork”.
B. Concrete: As specified in Section 033000, “Cast-in-Place Concrete”.
2.2 WALL SYSTEM MATERIALS
A. Manufacturers:
1. Stone Strong Units, or approved equal.
2. Furnish materials in accordance with NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest revision.
2.3 BACKFILL AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM
A. Aggregate:
1. Coarse Aggregate Backfill: As specified in Section 310516, “Aggregates for Earthwork”.

2. Select Granular Fill: As specified in Section 310516 “Aggregates for Earthwork”. In
accordance with the gradation set forth in NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest
revision, Section 713-11 and Table 733-11A.
3. General Fill: As specified in Section 310516, “Fill”.
B. Filter Fabric:
1. Geotextile Filter Fabric: AASHTO M288 and ASTM D4751, non-biodegradable, non-
woven, polyester filter fabric suitable of segregation of particulate materials.
2.4 PLANT FINISHING - PRECAST CONCRETE
A. Finish surfaces of precast concrete units uniform in color and appearance.
B. Cure units under identical conditions to develop required concrete quality, and minimize
appearance blemishes including non-uniformity, staining, or surface cracking.
C. Finish units to PCI MNL-116S Commercial grade.
2.5 FABRICATION TOLERANCES
A. Maximum Variation from Indicated Dimensions: 1/8 inch for overall dimensions for width,
height, and length.
2.6 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL (AND TESTS)
A. Maintain plant records and quality control program during production of cast units. Make
records available upon request.
B. Visually inspect to detect defects, cracks, and chipping due to imperfect proportioning, mixing
or molding; surface defects and excessive voids; and areas beyond repair. Engineer may reject
units for color variations on front face due to excess form oil, cracks, chips or other visual
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C. Visually inspect color differences between fabricated units and approved sample in accordance
with ASTM D1729.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verify site conditions and foundation soil bearing capacity after excavation.
B. Verify with Engineer base of undercut, if any, to complete necessary removal of unsuitable
material and replacement of material with coarse aggregate.
3.2 DEWATERING
A. Furnish, install, operate and maintain satisfactory dewatering systems as required to maintain
excavation in dry and workable condition. Provide equipment and materials, and continue as
long as necessary.
B. Lower ground water levels within excavation areas 12 inches minimum below bottom of
excavations.
C. Place dewatering system in operation before excavating below ground water level. Operate
system continuously, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, until construction work below existing
ground water levels is complete.
3.3 EXCAVATION AND FOOTER
A. Provide temporary support of excavation when required in accordance with Section 312316,
“Excavation” and shop drawings.
B. Excavate to indicated lines and elevations in accordance with Section 312316, “Excavation”.
C. Grade foundation for units level.
D. Foundation bearing preparation and procedures are as indicated on the drawings and shall be as
approved by the Engineer.
3.4 DRAINAGE AND BACKFILL
A. Set geotextile fabric as indicated in drawings and as directed by the manufacturer.
B. Place and compact soil backfill material above free draining backfill from top of wall to
finished ground in accordance with Section 312323, “Fill”.
C. Maintain optimum or less moisture content of backfill materials to attain required compaction
density.
D. Allow no heavy compaction equipment within 3 feet of back of wall fascia.
E. Seed and mulch finished ground from wall to existing grade in accordance with Section 329219,
“Seeding”.

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3.5 INSTALLATION OF MODULAR UNITS
A. Assemble units as shown on shop drawings and in accordance with manufacturer's

recommendations.
B. Handle and erect concrete units carefully so as to avoid damage to units. Replace any members
damaged to extent where their aesthetics or structural integrity is compromised.
A. As specified by the manufacturer and as approved by the Engineer.
A. Compaction Testing: Testing: In accordance with ASTM D1557, ASTM D698, AASHTO
T180, ASTM D2922, ASTM D3017, 95 percent standard proctor density.
B. When tests indicate Work does not meet specified requirements, remove Work, replace and
retest.
C. Frequency of Compaction Testing: One for each lift.
END OF SECTION

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SECTION 329119
LANDSCAPE GRADING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
1. Final grade topsoil for finish landscaping.

4. Section312513 – Erosion and Sediment Controls.
5. Section 329219 - Seeding
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Materials Source: Submit name of imported materials source.
A. Furnish each topsoil material from single source throughout the Work.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIAL
A. Topsoil: As Specified in Section 310513 “Soils for Earthwork”.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verify foundation and trench backfilling have been inspected.
B. Verify substrate base has been contoured and compacted.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. Protect landscaping and other features remaining as final Work.
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B. Protect existing structures, fences, sidewalks, utilities, paving, and curbs.
3.3 SUBSTRATE PREPARATION
A. Eliminate uneven areas and low spots.
B. Remove debris, roots, branches, stones, in excess of 1/2 inch in size. Remove contaminated
subsoil.
C. Scarify surface to depth of 3 inches where topsoil is scheduled. Scarify in areas where
equipment used for hauling and spreading topsoil has compacted subsoil.
3.4 PLACING TOPSOIL
A. Place topsoil in areas where seeding and/or planting is required. Place topsoil during dry
weather.
B. Fine grade topsoil to eliminate rough or low areas. Maintain profiles and contour of subgrade.
C. Remove roots, weeds, rocks, and foreign material while spreading.
D. Manually spread topsoil close to plant material to prevent damage.
E. Lightly compact placed topsoil.
F. Remove surplus subsoil and topsoil from site.
G. Leave stockpile area and site clean and raked, ready to receive landscaping.
3.5 TOLERANCES
A. Top of Topsoil: Plus or minus 1/2 inch.
3.6 PROTECTION OF INSTALLED WORK
A. Prohibit construction traffic over topsoil.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 329219
SEEDING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
1. Fertilizing.
2. Seeding.
3. Hydroseeding.
4. Mulching.
5. Maintenance.
1. Section 312213 - Rough Grading

2. Section 312317 - Trenching
3. Section 329119 - Landscape Grading
1.2 UNIT PRICE - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT - NOT USED
1.3 REFERENCES
A. ASTM International:
1. ASTM C602 - Standard Specification for Agricultural Liming Materials.
B. NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest revision.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: Submit data for seed mix, fertilizer, mulch, and other accessories.
A. Operation and Maintenance Data: Include maintenance instructions, cutting method and
maximum grass height.
A. Provide seed mixture in containers showing percentage of seed mix, germination percentage,
inert matter percentage, weed percentage, year of production, net weight, date of packaging, and
location of packaging.
B. Perform Work in accordance with NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest revision, Section
713-04.
C. Perform work in accordance with construction plans and schedule.
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A. Deliver grass seed mixture in sealed containers. Seed in damaged packaging is not acceptable.
B. Deliver fertilizer in waterproof bags showing weight, chemical analysis, and name of
manufacturer.
1.8 MAINTENANCE SERVICE
A. Maintain seeded areas immediately after placement until grass is well established and exhibits
vigorous growing condition for two cuttings.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 SEED MIXTURE
A. Furnish materials in accordance with NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest revision, Section
713-04.
B. Description:
1. Kentucky Blue Grass: 15-40 percent by weight.

2. Fine Fescue (must include creping red): 30-50 percent by weight.
3. Perennial Rye Grass: 15-40 percent by weight.
4. Annual Ryegrass: 5-15 percent by weight.
2.2 ACCESSORIES
A. Mulching Material: Oat or wheat straw, free from weeds, foreign matter detrimental to plant
life, and dry. Hay is acceptable.
B. Fertilizer: For the establishment of temporary or permanent vegetative cover shall be in

compliance with the latest NYSDEC regulations. A soil test prior to fertilizer application is
recommended.
C. Lime: ASTM C602, Class T agricultural limestone containing a minimum 80 percent calcium
carbonate equivalent.
D. Water: Clean, fresh and free of substances or matter capable of inhibiting vigorous growth of
grass.
A. Provide recommendation for fertilizer and lime application rates for specified seed mix as result
of testing.
B. Testing is not required when recent tests and certificates are available for imported topsoil.
Submit these test results to testing laboratory. Indicate, by test results, information necessary to
determine suitability.
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PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verify prepared soil base is ready to receive the Work of this section.
B. Any area of soil compaction shall be scarified prior to seed application.
3.2 FERTILIZING
A. Apply lime at application rate recommended by soil analysis. Work lime into top 6 inches of
soil.
B. Apply fertilizer at application rate recommended by soil analysis.
C. Apply after smooth raking of topsoil.
D. Do not apply fertilizer at same time or with same machine used to apply seed.
E. Mix fertilizer thoroughly into upper 2 inches of topsoil.
F. Lightly water soil to aid dissipation of fertilizer. Irrigate top level of soil uniformly.
3.3 SEEDING
A. Apply seed at a minimum rate of 150 lbs. per acre evenly in two intersecting directions. Rake in
lightly.
B. Do not seed areas in excess of that which can be mulched on same day.
C. Planting Season: Between April 1 through May 31 and August 16 and October 15. If season
prevents the establishment of temporary or permanent seeding, exposed are to be stabilized with
mulch as indicated above.
D. Do not place immediately following rain, when ground is too dry, or when winds are over 12
mph.
E. Immediately following seeding and compacting, apply mulch to thickness of 1/8 inches.
Maintain clear of shrubs and trees.
F. Apply water with fine spray immediately after each area has been mulched. Saturate to 4 inches
of soil.
3.4 HYDROSEEDING
A. Apply fertilizer, mulch and seeded slurry with hydraulic seeder at a minimum seed rate of 150
lbs. per acre evenly in one pass.
B. After application, apply water with fine spray immediately after each area has been
hydroseeded. Saturate to 4 inches of soil and maintain moisture levels two to four inches.
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3.5 SEED PROTECTION
A. Cover seeded slopes where grade is 3:1 or greater with erosion fabric. Roll fabric onto slopes
without stretching or pulling.
B. Lay fabric smoothly on surface, bury top end of each section in 6 inch deep excavated topsoil
trench. Overlap edges and ends of adjacent rolls minimum 12 inches. Backfill trench and rake
smooth, level with adjacent soil.
C. Secure outside edges and overlaps at 36 inch intervals with stakes.
D. Lightly dress slopes with topsoil to ensure close contact between fabric and soil.
E. At sides of ditches, lay fabric laps in direction of water flow. Lap ends and edges minimum 6
inches.
3.6 MAINTENANCE
A. Mow grass at regular intervals to maintain at maximum height of 2-1/2 inches . Do not cut more
than 1/3 of grass blade at each mowing. Perform first mowing when seedlings are 40 percent
higher than desired height.
B. Neatly trim edges and hand clip where necessary.
C. Immediately remove clippings after mowing and trimming. Do not let clippings lay in clumps.
D. Water to prevent grass and soil from drying out.
E. Control growth of weeds. Apply herbicides. Remedy damage resulting from improper use of
herbicides.
F. Immediately reseed areas showing bare spots.
G. Repair washouts or gullies.
H. Protect seeded areas with warning signs during maintenance period.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 334213
PIPE CULVERTS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
1. Concrete pipe culvert.

2. Joints and accessories.
3. Bedding.
4. Slope protection at pipe end.

1. AASHTO M170 - Standard Specification for Reinforced Concrete Culvert, Storm Drain,
and Sewer Pipe.
Applications.
3. AASHTO T180 - Standard Method of Test for Moisture-Density Relations of Soils Using
a 4.54-kg (10-lb) Rammer and a 457-mm (18-in.) Drop.
1. ASTM C76 - Standard Specification for Reinforced Concrete Culvert, Storm Drain, and
Sewer Pipe.
2. ASTM C443 - Standard Specification for Joints for Concrete Pipe and Manholes, Using
Rubber Gaskets.
3. ASTM D698 - Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil
Using Standard Effort [12,400 ft-lbf/ft3 (600 kN-m/m3)].
Soil Using Modified Effort [56,000 ft-lbf/ft3 (2,700 kN-m/m3)].
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: Submit manufacturer information regarding pipe, fittings, and accessories.
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A. Project Record Documents:

1. Accurately record actual locations of pipe runs, connections and invert elevations.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 CONCRETE CULVERT PIPE
A. Reinforced Circular Concrete Pipe:
1. Comply with NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest revision, Section 706-02, Class III
Reinforced Concrete storm drain pipe.
2. Reinforcement: Bar reinforcement, Grade 60.
3. End Joints: Bell and spigot.
4. Shape: Circular with nominal diameter of 15 inches.
B. Reinforced Concrete Pipe Joint Devices:
1. Comply with NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest revision, Section 706-02.

2. Gaskets: Flexible watertight Elastomeric gaskets as recommended by the pipe
manufacturer.
C. Reinforced Concrete Pipe End Sections:
1. Comply with NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest revision, Section 706-07.

2. Comply with AASHTO M170 for Class III pipe, Wall Designation B.
2.2 MATERIALS
A. Bedding and Cover:

1. Bedding: As shown on the Drawings and as specified in Section 310516 “Aggregates for
Earthwork”.
2. Cover: As Shown on the Drawings.
3. Trenching backfill: As shown on the Drawings and as specified in Section 310516
“Aggregates for Earthwork” and Section 312317 “Trenching”.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verify trench cut and excavation base is ready to receive work and excavations, dimensions,
and elevations are as indicated on the Drawings.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. Hand Trim excavations to required elevations.
B. Remove large stones and other hard matter that could damage piping or impede consistent
backfilling or compaction.

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3.3 INSTALLATION
A. Excavation and Bedding:
1. Excavate culvert trench in accordance with Section 312317 “Trenching” for works of this
section.
2. Hand trim excavation for accurate placement of pipe to elevations indicated.
3. Place bedding material at trench bottom.
4. Maintain optimum moisture content of bedding material to attain required compaction
density.
B. Culvert:
1. Positioning:
a. Lift or roll culvert into position; do not drop or drag culvert over prepared bedding.
b. Shore culvert to required position, and retain in place until after compaction of
adjacent fills.
c. Ensure that pipe remains in correct position and to required slope.
2. Repair surface damage to pipe protective coating with two coats of compatible
bituminous paint coating.
3. Backfilling and Compaction:
a. As specified in Section 312323 “Fill”.

b. Do not displace or damage pipe while compacting.
c. Install cover at sides and over top of pipe.
d. Maintain optimum moisture content of bedding material to attain required
compaction density.
e. Place geotextile fabric over backfill as indicated on Drawings.
C. Pipe Ends:
1. Place fill at pipe ends and as indicated on Drawings.

2. Level fill materials in continuous layers as specified in Section 312323 “Fill”.
3.4 TOLERANCES
A. Maximum Variation from Indicated Slope: 1/8 inch in 10 feet.
B. Maximum Variation from Intended Elevation of Culvert Invert: 1/2 inch.
C. Maximum Offset of Pipe from Indicated Alignment: 1 inch.
A. Inspection: Request inspection from Engineer or their Representative prior to and immediately
after placing aggregate cover over pipe.
B. Compaction Testing:

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1. Comply with ASTM D1557, ASTM D698, AASHTO T180, and/or ASTM D6938 as
Directed by Engineer or their Representative.
2. If tests indicate that Work does not meet specified requirements, remove Work, replace,
and retest.
3.6 PROTECTION
A. Protect pipe and bedding from damage or displacement until backfilling operation is in
progress.
END OF SECTION

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SECTION 347113
VEHICLE BARRIERS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
1. Steel guide rail.
1. Section 033000 - Cast-In-Place Concrete.

1.3 REFERENCES
1. AASHTO M180 - Standard Specification for Corrugated Sheet Steel Beams for Highway
Guardrail.
1. ASTM A36/A36M - Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel.

2. ASTM A123/A123M - Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings
on Iron and Steel Products.
3. ASTM A153/A153M - Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and
Steel Hardware.
4. ASTM A428/A428M - Standard Test Method for Weight [Mass] of Coating on
Aluminum-Coated Iron or Steel Articles.
5. ASTM A500/A500M - Standard Specification for Cold-Formed Welded and Seamless
Carbon Steel Structural Tubing in Rounds and Shapes.
6. ASTM A501 - Standard Specification for Hot-Formed Welded and Seamless Carbon
Steel Structural Tubing.
7. ASTM C94/C94M - Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete.
A. Guide Rail Height: Top of rail 31 inches above finish grade.
B. Post Spacing: At intervals not exceeding 12 feet, 6 inches.
C. Post Foundation Depth: In accordance with NYSDOT Standard Details, latest revision.
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1.5 SUBMITTALS
A. Shop Drawings: Indicate plan layout, spacing of components, post foundation dimensions,
anchorage, and schedule of components.
B. Product Data: Submit data on rail, posts, accessories, hardware and structural capabilities of rail
section.
C. Submit manufacturer installation requirements.
A. Perform Work in accordance with NYSDOT Standards and Specifications, latest revision.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. Furnish materials in accordance with NYSDOT Standards and Specifications, latest revision.
2.2 MATERIALS
A. Guide Rail Beams and posts: Shall be in accordance with NYSDOT Standards and
Specifications, latest revision.
2.3 ACCESSORIES
A. Concrete: Type specified in Section 033000, “Concrete”.
B. Hardware: Steel, bolts, nuts and washers to suit rail profile.
2.4 FINISHES
A. Galvanizing: ASTM A123/A123M; hot dip galvanize after fabrication.
B. Components: Galvanized to ASTM A123/A123M for components
C. Hardware: Galvanized to ASTM A153/A153M, 2.0 oz/sq ft coating.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verify location of underground utilities and adjust location of posts to avoid damaging utilities.
3.2 INSTALLATION
A. Drive posts plumb to correct elevations, properly spaced and as indicated on Drawings.
B. Attach rails securely to posts with anchoring hardware.

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A. Posts - Maximum Variation From Plumb: 1/2 inch.
B. Rail - Maximum Offset From Indicated Position: 1 inch.
C. Rail - Maximum Variation From Indicated Height: 1/2 inch.
D. Minimum distance from property line: 6 inches.
END OF SECTION 347113

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1. Formwork for cast-in-place concrete.

1. Section 032000 - Concrete Reinforcing

1.2 UNIT PRICE - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT – NOT USED

1.3 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. American Concrete Institute:

B. American Forest & Paper Association:

1. AF&PA - National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction.

C. American Society of Mechanical Engineers:

1. ASME A17.1 - Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators.

D. APA - The Engineered Wood Association:

1. APA/EWA PS 1 - Voluntary Product Standard - Structural Plywood.

F. West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau:

1. WCLIB - Standard Grading Rules for West Coast Lumber.

CONCRETE FORMING AND ACCESSORIES 031000 - 1

1.5 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

C. Perform Work in accordance with NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest revision.

A. Design formwork under direct supervision of Professional Engineer experienced in design of

2.1 WOOD FORM MATERIALS

A. Form Materials: At discretion of Contractor.

2.2 PREFABRICATED FORMS

A. Furnish materials in accordance with NYSDOT Standard Specifications, latest revision.

CONCRETE FORMING AND ACCESSORIES 031000 - 2

2.3 FORMWORK ACCESSORIES

C. Form Anchors and Hangers:

E. Bituminous Joint Filler: Comply with ASTM D1751.

CONCRETE FORMING AND ACCESSORIES 031000 - 3

CONCRETE FORMING AND ACCESSORIES 031000 - 4

D. Forms for Smooth Finish Concrete:

E. Framing, Studding, and Bracing:

F. Form Anchors and Hangers:

G. Inserts, Embedded Parts, and Openings:

CONCRETE FORMING AND ACCESSORIES 031000 - 5

2. Place ties at least 1 inch away from finished surface of concrete.

L. Openings for Items Passing through Concrete:

O. Cleanouts and Access Panels:

CONCRETE FORMING AND ACCESSORIES 031000 - 6

A. Tolerances: Construct formwork to produce completed concrete surfaces within construction

3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

C. Schedule concrete placement to permit formwork inspection before placing concrete.

CONCRETE FORMING AND ACCESSORIES 031000 - 7

1. Section 031000 - Concrete Forming and Accessories

1.2 UNIT PRICE - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT – NOT USED

1.3 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. American Concrete Institute:

1. ACI 301 - Specifications for Structural Concrete.

B. American Welding Society:

1. AWS D1.4 - Structural Welding Code - Reinforcing Steel.

CONCRETE REINFORCING 032000 - 1

8. ASTM A934 - Standard Specification for Epoxy-Coated Prefabricated Steel Reinforcing

D. Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute:

1. CRSI 10-MSP - Manual of Standard Practice.

D. Field Quality-Control Submittals: Indicate results of Contractor-furnished tests and inspections.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Perform Work according to ACI 301, ACI 318.

B. Prepare Shop Drawings according to ACI SP-66.

1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

B. Store materials according to manufacturer instructions.

1.8 EXISTING CONDITIONS

A. Field Measurements: Verify field measurements prior to fabrication.

CONCRETE REINFORCING 032000 - 2

A. Reinforcing Steel: Comply with ASTM A615. Grade 60, deformed.