02513_BITUMINOUS_CONCRETE_PAVING.pdf

This document is a detailed technical specification for Bituminous Concrete Paving (Section 02513) prepared by the Bridgeport Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA) in Connecticut. The specification outlines comprehensive requirements for roadway and parking lot paving, including subgrade preparation, base course installation, surface course placement, and pavement striping. The scope of work includes final subgrade preparation, roadway and parking paving, and pavement striping and markings, with specific provisions for material selection, installation techniques, quality control, and environmental considerations.

The specification details precise technical requirements for materials, including subgrade fill, processed aggregate base, and bituminous asphalt mixtures conforming to Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) standards. Key technical specifications include using Class 4 Binder Mix and Class 1 Surface Mix, requiring bituminous concrete to be hot mixed from a commercial plant, and mandating specific installation conditions such as a minimum air temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit during placement. The document provides detailed instructions on surface preparation, material placement, rolling operations, joint construction, and final surface testing, with strict tolerances for thickness, smoothness, and overall quality of the paved surface.