02310 Compaction.doc

Base Pavements IDIQ

JCGU 09-1700

DIVISION 02 - SITEWORK

SECTION 02310 - COMPACTION OF EXISTING BASE MATERIAL

PART 1 – GENERAL:

1.1 SUMMARY

This Section will be used in the event that a layer of asphalt cement has been removed and it is the Contracting Officer’s intent to reuse the base course materials.

1.2 INITIAL SAMPLING AND TESTING:

One sampling and test must be accomplished to determine CE 55 (refer to Specification SECTION 02241, paragraph 3.3.3) density for each 50 square yards of base material in place, or as required by the Task Order. This should include determining that the depth of the base material is at least 6 inches.

PART 2 – MATERIALS:

All materials are existing. If the case arises when new base course is needed to repair areas identified by the Contracting Officer or his designated representative the appropriate line items and quantities will included in the respective Task Order.

PART 3 – EXECUTION:

3.1 COMPACTION AND QUALITY CONTROL:

Compaction should follow the method in Specification SECTION 02241. All areas of Field Quality Control, Traffic, and Maintenance should also be followed per SECTION 02241.

END OF SECTION

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