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ex100 RESTORATION OF RAIN CUTS\par\pard\li760\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li760\ sb46\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx2200 \up0 \expndtw-3\charscalex100 3002.1\tab \up0 \ex pndtw-3\charscalex100 Scope\par\pard\qj \li760\ri377\sb278\sl-320\slmult0 \up0 \ expndtw-3\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs24 The work shall consist of ea rthwork for restoration of rain cuts in the embankment and \up0 \expndtw-4\chars calex100 shoulders, using suitable material, and compacting the same. \par\pard\ li760\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li760\sb38\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx2200 \up0 \exp ndtw-4\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs24 3002.2\tab \up0 \expndtw-4\char scalex100 Materials\par\pard\qj \li760\ri511\sb271\sl-320\slmult0 \up0 \expndtw0 \charscalex107 \ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs24 The material used for restoration of rain cuts shall consist of soil conforming to \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 Clau se 305.2. \par\pard\li760\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li760\sb43\sl-276\slmult0\ fi0\tx2194 \up0 \expndtw-3\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs24 3002.3\tab \up0 \expndtw-3\charscalex100 Construction Operation\par\pard\qj \li760\ri377\sb 294\sl-310\slmult0 \up0 \expndtw-7\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs24 The area affected by rain cuts shall be cleared of all loose soil and benched. The width of \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 the benches shall be at least 300 mm and they shall extend continuously for a sufficient \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 l ength. The height of the benches shall be in the range of 150-300 mm. \par\pard \qj \li760\ri376\sb266\sl-315\slmult0 \up0 \expndtw-3\charscalex100 Fresh materi al shall be deposited in layers not exceeding 250 mm loose thickness and \line \ up0 \expndtw-6\charscalex100 compacted so as to match with the benching at a moi sture content close to the optimum. \line \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 Compacti on shall be carried out using suitable equipment such as plate compactors and \l ine \up0 \expndtw-8\charscalex100 rammers or by suitable implements handled manu ally. The finished work shall conform to \line \up0 \expndtw-8\charscalex100 alignment, levels and slopes as indicated in the drawing or as directed by the E ngineer. \par\pard\li760\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li760\sb39\sl-276\slmult0\f i0\tx2193 \up0 \expndtw-3\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs24 3002.4\tab \ up0 \expndtw-3\charscalex100 Measurements for Payment\par\pard\ql \li760\sb0\sl276\slmult0 \par\pard\ql\li760\sb31\sl-276\slmult0 \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs24 The earthwork for restoration of rain cuts shall be measured in cubic metres. \par\pard\ql \li5195\sb0\sl-253\slmult0 \par\pard\ql\ li5195\sb0\sl-253\slmult0 \par\pard\ql\li5195\sb137\sl-253\slmult0 \up0 \expndtw -3\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf3\f4\fs22 2 \par\pard\sect\sectd\fs24\paperw1 0520\paperh15120\pard\sb0\sl-240{\bkmkstart Pg3}{\bkmkend Pg3}\par\pard\li720\sb 0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li720\sb171\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx8398 \up0 \expndtw-6\ charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs24 Maintenance of Road\tab \up0 \expndtw6\charscalex100 Section 3000\par\pard\li720\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li720\sb 172\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx2163 \up0 \expndtw-6\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\ f6\fs24 3002.5\tab \up0 \expndtw-6\charscalex100 Rate\par\pard\li720\sb0\sl-276\ slmult0\par\pard\li720\sb8\sl-276\slmult0\fi0 \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 \ul0 \nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs24 The Contract rate for the item of earthwork for restorat ion of rain cuts shall be payment in\par\pard\li720\sb4\sl-276\slmult0\fi0 \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 full for carrying out the required operation including full compensation for:\par\pard\li720\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li720\sb24\sl276\slmult0\fi1406\tx2880 \up0 \expndtw-3\charscalex100 i)\tab \up0 \expndtw-3\c harscalex100 Supply of material including all leads and lifts and the cost of\pa r\pard\li720\sb12\sl-276\slmult0\fi2160 \up0 \expndtw-3\charscalex100 arrangemen t of land;\par\pard\li720\sb156\sl-276\slmult0\fi1406\tx2880 \up0 \expndtw-3\cha rscalex100 ii)\tab \up0 \expndtw-3\charscalex100 Setting out;\par\pard\li720\sb1 56\sl-276\slmult0\fi1406\tx2880 \up0 \expndtw-3\charscalex100 iii)\tab \up0 \exp ndtw-3\charscalex100 Removal of loose material from the rain cuts;\par\pard\li72 0\sb156\sl-276\slmult0\fi1406\tx2880 \up0 \expndtw-3\charscalex100 iv)\tab \up0 \expndtw-3\charscalex100 Benching of old earthwork; and\par\pard\li720\sb156\sl276\slmult0\fi1406\tx2880 \up0 \expndtw-3\charscalex100 v)\tab \up0 \expndtw-3\c harscalex100 Compacting after adding required quantity of water.\par\pard\li720\ sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li720\sb168\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx2328 \up0 \expndtw3\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs24 3003\tab \up0 \expndtw-3\charscalex1 00 MAINTENANCE OF EARTHEN SHOULDER\par\pard\li720\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li

720\sb24\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx2237 \up0 \expndtw-3\charscalex100 3003.1\tab \up0 \expndtw-3\charscalex100 Scope\par\pard\qj \li720\sb0\sl-286\slmult0 \par\pard\ qj\li720\ri375\sb3\sl-286\slmult0 \up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\ cf4\f5\fs24 The work of maintenance of earthen shoulder shall include making up the irregularities/ \up0 \expndtw-9\charscalex97 loss of material on shoulder to the design level by adding fresh approved soil and compacting \up0 \expndtw-6\c harscalex100 it with appropriate equipments or to strip excess soil from the sho ulder surface as per the \up0 \expndtw-7\charscalex100 requirement of these Spec ifications. \par\pard\li720\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li720\sb30\sl-276\slmult 0\fi0\tx2204 \up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs24 3003.2\ta b \up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex100 Material\par\pard\qj \li720\ri376\sb262\sl-300\s lmult0 \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs24 The material to be added to the shoulder, if required, shall be a select soil conforming to \up 0 \expndtw-6\charscalex100 Clause 305. \par\pard\li720\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pa rd\li720\sb27\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx2306 \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 \ul0\nosup ersub\cf5\f6\fs24 3003.3\tab \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 Construction Procedur e\par\pard\li720\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li720\sb24\sl-276\slmult0\fi0 \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs24 This work shall involve:\pa r\pard\li2126\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li2126\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li2 126\sb36\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx2880 \up0 \expndtw-8\charscalex100 i)\tab \up0 \ex pndtw-8\charscalex100 Making up of the earthen shoulder by adding extra soil and compacting\par\pard\li2126\sb12\sl-276\slmult0\fi753 \up0 \expndtw-8\charscalex 100 the same; and/or\par\pard\li2126\sb156\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx2880 \up0 \expnd tw-8\charscalex100 ii)\tab \up0 \expndtw-8\charscalex100 Stripping a layer of so il to achieve the required grade and level.\par\pard\qj \li720\ri375\sb132\sl-28 8\slmult0 \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 Wherever extra earth is required to be a dded, the earthen shoulder shall be stripped and \line \up0 \expndtw-5\charscale x100 loosened to receive fresh soil. The deficiency of thickness shall be made up in layers of \line \up0 \expndtw-3\charscalex100 loose thickness not exceedin g 250 mm. Water shall be added, if required, to attain the \line \up0 \expndtw6\charscalex100 optimum amount and the layer compacted by 80 to 100 kN smooth wh eel roller, vibratory \line \up0 \expndtw-9\charscalex97 roller, hand roller, p late vibrator or hand rammer to obtain atleast 94 percent of the maximum \line \ up0 \expndtw-9\charscalex97 dry density in accordance with IS:2720 (Part 8). Th e finished surface shall have the specified \par\pard\ql \li5193\sb0\sl-253\slmu lt0 \par\pard\ql\li5193\sb28\sl-253\slmult0 \up0 \expndtw-3\charscalex100 \ul0\n osupersub\cf3\f4\fs22 3 \par\pard\sect\sectd\fs24\paperw10520\paperh15120\pard\s b0\sl-240{\bkmkstart Pg4}{\bkmkend Pg4}\par\pard\li720\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pa rd\li720\sb187\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx7571 \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 \ul0\nosu persub\cf4\f5\fs24 Section 3000\tab \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 Maintenance of Road\par\pard\qj \li720\sb0\sl-300\slmult0 \par\pard\qj\li720\ri375\sb114\sl-30 0\slmult0 \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 cross slope and line in accordance with the drawing or as directed by the Engineer. The \up0 \expndtw-9\charscalex98 si de slopes shall be trimmed to the required slope with the help of grader or manu al methods \up0 \expndtw-10\charscalex98 using hand tools. \par\pard\qj \li720\s b0\sl-300\slmult0 \par\pard\qj\li720\ri375\sb1\sl-300\slmult0 \up0 \expndtw-8\ch arscalex100 Wherever the earth is required to be excavated from the shoulder, th is shall be done either \line \up0 \expndtw-6\charscalex100 using equipment like grader or by manual means using hand tools. The resulting surface \line \up0 \ expndtw-9\charscalex100 shall be uniform and have a field density of atleast 94 per cent of maximum density obtained \line \up0 \expndtw-6\charscalex100 in acco rdance with IS:2720 (Part 8). If the surface is not uniformly compacted, it sha ll be \line \up0 \expndtw-6\charscalex100 excavated to a depth of 150 mm and the soil mixed with water if required and compacted \line \up0 \expndtw-6\charscale x100 at a moisture content close to the optimum to achieve 94 percent of maximum density as \line \up0 \expndtw-7\charscalex100 stated above. \par\pard\li720\sb 0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li720\sb39\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx2288 \up0 \expndtw-4\c harscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs24 3003.4\tab \up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex10 0 Measurement for Payment\par\pard\ql \li720\sb0\sl-276\slmult0 \par\pard\ql\li7 20\sb33\sl-276\slmult0 \up0 \expndtw-7\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs24

Maintenance of earthen shoulder shall be measured in sq. metres. \par\pard\li72 0\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li720\sb39\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx2286 \up0 \expndtw -1\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs24 3003.5\tab \up0 \expndtw-1\charscal ex100 Rate\par\pard\li720\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li720\sb36\sl-276\slmult0\ fi0 \up0 \expndtw0\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs24 The Contract unit r ate for maintenance of earthen shoulder shall be payment in full\par\pard\li720\ sb24\sl-276\slmult0\fi0 \up0 \expndtw-1\charscalex100 compensation for :\par\par d\li2126\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li2126\sb36\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx2880 \up0 \expndtw-3\charscalex100 i)\tab \up0 \expndtw-9\charscalex100 furnishing earth r equired for making up of shoulders including all leads\par\pard\li2126\sb24\sl-2 76\slmult0\fi753 \up0 \expndtw-3\charscalex100 and lifts, cost of land and compa ction;\par\pard\li2126\sb168\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx2880 \up0 \expndtw-3\charscale x100 ii)\tab \up0 \expndtw-3\charscalex100 excavation of earth as required and d isposal of the earth at the\par\pard\li2126\sb24\sl-276\slmult0\fi753 \up0 \expn dtw-3\charscalex100 location approved; and\par\pard\li2126\sb168\sl-276\slmult0\ fi0\tx2877 \up0 \expndtw-3\charscalex100 iii)\tab \up0 \expndtw-3\charscalex100 all tools, equipments and incidentals to complete the work in\par\pard\li2126\sb 24\sl-276\slmult0\fi753 \up0 \expndtw-3\charscalex100 accordance with these Spec ifications.\par\pard\li720\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li720\sb192\sl-276\slmult 0\fi0\tx2312 \up0 \expndtw-3\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs24 3004\tab \up0 \expndtw-3\charscalex100 BITUMINOUS WORK IN CONNECTION WITH MAINTENANCE AND \par\pard\ql \li2160\sb5\sl-276\slmult0 \up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex100 REPAIR \pa r\pard\li720\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li720\sb55\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx2156 \u p0 \expndtw-3\charscalex100 3004.1\tab \up0 \expndtw-3\charscalex100 General\par \pard\qj \li720\ri376\sb278\sl-300\slmult0 \up0 \expndtw-7\charscalex100 \ul0\no supersub\cf4\f5\fs24 The scope and type of maintenance work to be carried out sh all be in accordance with the \up0 \expndtw-8\charscalex100 provisions of the Co ntract or as instructed by the Engineer. \par\pard\qj \li720\sb0\sl-300\slmult0 \par\pard\qj\li720\ri376\sb1\sl-300\slmult0 \up0 \expndtw-2\charscalex100 In all instances it will have been necessary to identify the causes of defects in orde r to \line \up0 \expndtw-6\charscalex100 permit effective repair. Where investi gation work into the causes of defects is included in \line \up0 \expndtw-5\char scalex100 the Contract it shall be carried out in accordance with the appropriat e provisions of these \line \up0 \expndtw-6\charscalex100 Specifications. \par\p ard\ql \li5195\sb0\sl-253\slmult0 \par\pard\ql\li5195\sb206\sl-253\slmult0 \up0 \expndtw-3\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf3\f4\fs22 4 \par\pard\sect\sectd\fs24 \paperw10520\paperh15120\pard\sb0\sl-240{\bkmkstart Pg5}{\bkmkend Pg5}\par\pard\ li720\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li720\sb171\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx8398 \up0 \ex pndtw-5\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs24 Maintenance of Road\tab \up0 \ expndtw-5\charscalex100 Section 3000\par\pard\qj \li720\sb0\sl-300\slmult0 \par\ pard\qj\li720\ri376\sb130\sl-300\slmult0 \up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex100 Maintenan ce treatments required under the Contract or instructed by the Engineer may \up0 \expndtw-6\charscalex100 include pothole and patch repair, crack-sealing, fog s pray, dusting, slurry sealing, surface \up0 \expndtw-7\charscalex100 dressing, o verlays and specialist repairs. \par\pard\ql \li720\sb0\sl-276\slmult0 \par\pard \ql\li720\sb44\sl-276\slmult0 \up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex100 When the pavement to be maintained is intended to carry volumes of traffic in excess of \par\pard\qj \li720\ri402\sb5\sl-300\slmult0 \up0 \expndtw-3\charscalex100 1.5 million msa the constructed materials (particularly patching and overlay materials) \up0 \e xpndtw-3\charscalex100 used in maintenance operations shall be of a standard not less than those specified for \up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex100 the original constr uction. \par\pard\qj \li720\ri435\sb281\sl-300\slmult0 \up0 \expndtw-2\charscale x100 Traffic control during maintenance operations shall conform to the requirem ents of the \up0 \expndtw-3\charscalex100 Contract documents and Section 100. \p ar\pard\li720\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li720\sb47\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx2154 \ up0 \expndtw-6\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs24 3004.2\tab \up0 \expndt w-6\charscalex100 Filling Pot-holes and Patch Repairs\par\pard\li720\sb0\sl-276\ slmult0\par\pard\li720\sb36\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx2153 \up0 \expndtw-6\charscalex 100 3004.2.1\tab \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 Scope :\ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs2 4 This work shall include repair of pot-holes and patching of all types\par\pa

rd\ql \li720\sb13\sl-276\slmult0 \up0 \expndtw-7\charscalex100 of bituminous pav ement. \par\pard\qj \li720\ri375\sb285\sl-300\slmult0 \up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex 100 The work shall include the removal of all failed material, in the pavement c ourses and, if \line \up0 \expndtw-8\charscalex100 necessary, below the pavement , until the root cause of the failure is removed, the trimming \line \up0 \expnd tw-5\charscalex100 of the completed excavation to provide firm vertical faces; t he replacement of material of \line \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 at least as hi gh a standard as that which was originally specified for the pavement layer; \li ne \up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex100 the painting of tack coat on to the sides and b ases of excavations prior to placing of any \line \up0 \expndtw-2\charscalex100 bituminous materials and the compaction, trimming and finishing of the surfaces of all \line \up0 \expndtw-2\charscalex100 patches to form a smooth continuous s urface, level with the surrounding road. \par\pard\qj \li720\sb0\sl-300\slmult0 \par\pard\qj\li720\ri374\sb1\sl-300\slmult0\tx2160 \up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs24 3004.2.2 \tab \up0 \expndtw-9\charscalex100 Materia ls :\ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs24 All materials used for the pot-hole and patch repair of bituminous \line\up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 surface and underlying l ayers shall be in accordance with thiese Specifications and shall \line \up0 \ex pndtw-7\charscalex100 be of the same type as specified for the original construc tion. A mix superior to the one on \line \up0 \expndtw-3\charscalex100 the exis ting surface may also be used for repair work. An emulsified bitumen/modified \ line \up0 \expndtw-3\charscalex100 bitumen mix compatible with the existing laye r shall also be considered appropriate. \par\pard\qj \li720\ri373\sb281\sl-300\s lmult0 \up0 \expndtw0\charscalex100 The bituminous mixture used for such patch r epairs shall be in accordance with the \line \up0 \expndtw-7\charscalex100 appro priate Clause of these Specifications. Materials to be used for patching shall always \line \up0 \expndtw-3\charscalex100 be of the same type and standard of c onstruction as, or better than, the material being \line \up0 \expndtw-4\charsca lex100 patched at the same level of construction. Materials used for patching s hall never be of \line \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 lesser bearing capacity nor of a greater porosity than the adjacent previous construction. \line \up0 \expn dtw-2\charscalex100 Non-bituminous material must not be used for patching bitumi nous materials. Where \line \up0 \expndtw-2\charscalex100 modified binder is t o be used, Clause 521 of these Specifications shall apply. \par\pard\qj \li720\s b0\sl-300\slmult0 \par\pard\qj\li720\ri375\sb1\sl-300\slmult0 \up0 \expndtw-7\ch arscalex100 The grading of aggregates and bitumen content of the mix used for su ch patch repair shall \up0 \expndtw-8\charscalex100 be in accordance with Clause 501. \par\pard\ql \li5193\sb0\sl-253\slmult0 \par\pard\ql\li5193\sb0\sl-253\slm ult0 \par\pard\ql\li5193\sb53\sl-253\slmult0 \up0 \expndtw-3\charscalex100 \ul0\ nosupersub\cf3\f4\fs22 5 \par\pard\sect\sectd\fs24\paperw10520\paperh15120\pard\ sb0\sl-240{\bkmkstart Pg6}{\bkmkend Pg6}\par\pard\li720\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\p ard\li720\sb187\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx7571 \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 \ul0\nos upersub\cf4\f5\fs24 Section 3000\tab \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 Maintenance o f Road\par\pard\qj \li720\sb0\sl-315\slmult0 \par\pard\qj\li720\ri375\sb106\sl-3 15\slmult0\tx2157 \up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs24 3004 .2.3 \tab \up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex100 Preparation of the area for pot-hole and patch repair :\ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs24 Each pot-hole \line\up0 \expndtw-5 \charscalex100 and patch repair area shall be inspected and all loose material r emoved. The area shall \line \up0 \expndtw-6\charscalex100 be cut/trimmed eithe r with jack hammers or with hand tools suitable for the purpose, such \up0 \expn dtw-1\charscalex100 that the defective material responsible for the failure is a ll removed and such that the \up0 \expndtw-2\charscalex100 excavation is of a re gular shape. \par\pard\qj \li720\ri374\sb288\sl-312\slmult0 \up0 \expndtw-6\char scalex100 The edges of the excavation shall be cut vertically. The area shall b e thoroughly cleaned \up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex100 with compressed air or any ap propriate method approved by the Engineer to remove all \up0 \expndtw-4\charscal ex100 dust and loose particles. Layers below the level of the bituminous constr uction shall be \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 replaced using material of the equ ivalent specification to the original construction, which \up0 \expndtw-5\charsc alex100 shall particularly include the specified standards of compaction. The a

rea for bituminous \up0 \expndtw-6\charscalex100 construction shall be tacked or primed with cutback or emulsion depending upon whether \up0 \expndtw-6\charscal ex100 the lower area is bituminous or granular in nature. The sides, however, a re to be painted \up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex100 with hot tack coat material. The prime coat and tack coat shall conform to Clauses 502 \up0 \expndtw-5\charscale x100 and 503 of these Specifications, respectively. \par\pard\qj \li720\ri373\sb 308\sl-313\slmult0\tx2157 \up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\f s24 3004.2.4 \tab \up0 \expndtw-2\charscalex100 Backfilling operation :\ul0\nosu persub\cf4\f5\fs24 The mixture to be used in bituminous patching \line\up0 \e xpndtw-7\charscalex100 shall be either a hot mix or a cold mix in accordance wit h the appropriate Clauses of these \line \up0 \expndtw-9\charscalex100 Specifica tions. Mixing shall be done in a plant of suitable capacity. The bituminous mi xture \up0 \expndtw-9\charscalex100 shall be placed in layers of thickness not m ore than 100 mm (loose) and shall be compacted \up0 \expndtw0\charscalex100 in l ayers with roller/plate compactor/hand roller/rammer to the compaction standards \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 defined in the appropriate Clauses of these Speci fications. While placing the final layer, \up0 \expndtw-9\charscalex100 the mix shall be spread slightly proud of the surface so that after rolling, the surfac e shall be \up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex100 flush with the adjoining surface. If t he area is large, the spreading and leveling shall be \up0 \expndtw-6\charscalex 100 done using hand shovels and wooden straight edges. During the process of co mpaction, \up0 \expndtw-7\charscalex100 the surface levels shall be checked usin g a 3 m straight edge. \par\pard\li720\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li720\sb50\sl -276\slmult0\fi0\tx2155 \up0 \expndtw-7\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs2 4 3004.2.5\tab \up0 \expndtw-6\charscalex100 Measurement for payment :\ul0\nosup ersub\cf4\f5\fs24 Filling of pot-holes and patch repair shall be\par\pard\li72 0\sb39\sl-276\slmult0\fi0 \up0 \expndtw-7\charscalex100 measured in sq.m.\par\pa rd\li720\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li720\sb50\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx2155 \up0 \ expndtw-7\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs24 3004.2.6\tab \up0 \expndtw-6 \charscalex100 Rate :\ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs24 The contract unit rate for fi lling of pot-holes and patch repair shall be\par\pard\li720\sb39\sl-276\slmult0\ fi0 \up0 \expndtw-7\charscalex100 payment in full for :\par\pard\li2126\sb0\sl-2 76\slmult0\par\pard\li2126\sb48\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx2880 \up0 \expndtw-5\charsc alex100 i)\tab \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 furnishing all materials required;\ par\pard\li2126\sb182\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx2880 \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 ii )\tab \up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex100 all works involved including excavation, tri mming, back filling with any\par\pard\li2126\sb38\sl-276\slmult0\fi753 \up0 \exp ndtw-5\charscalex100 non-bituminous layers required, tacking, priming with cutba ck or\par\pard\li2126\sb39\sl-276\slmult0\fi753 \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 em ulsion, and back filling with bituminous materials;\par\pard\li2126\sb182\sl-276 \slmult0\fi0\tx2880 \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 iii)\tab \up0 \expndtw-5\chars calex100 all labour, tools, equipment and incidentals to complete the work in\pa r\pard\li2126\sb39\sl-276\slmult0\fi753 \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 accordance with the Specifications.\par\pard\ql \li5195\sb0\sl-253\slmult0 \par\pard\ql\li 5195\sb130\sl-253\slmult0 \up0 \expndtw-3\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf3\f4\f s22 6 \par\pard\sect\sectd\fs24\paperw10520\paperh15120\pard\sb0\sl-240{\bkmksta rt Pg7}{\bkmkend Pg7}\par\pard\li720\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li720\sb171\sl276\slmult0\fi0\tx8398 \up0 \expndtw-2\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs24 Maintenance of Road\tab \up0 \expndtw-2\charscalex100 Section 3000\par\pard\li7 20\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li720\sb199\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx2154 \up0 \expnd tw-2\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs24 3004.3\tab \up0 \expndtw-2\charsc alex100 Crack Sealing\par\pard\li720\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li720\sb41\sl-2 76\slmult0\fi0\tx2164 \up0 \expndtw-2\charscalex100 3004.3.1\tab \up0 \expndtw-2 \charscalex100 Scope :\ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs24 Crack sealing shall consist of one or more of the following\par\pard\li720\sb24\sl-276\slmult0\fi0 \up0 \ex pndtw-2\charscalex100 operations as instructed under the Contract :\par\pard\li7 20\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li720\sb36\sl-276\slmult0\fi1406\tx2880 \up0 \exp ndtw-2\charscalex100 i)\tab \up0 \expndtw-2\charscalex100 fog seal\par\pard\li72 0\sb168\sl-276\slmult0\fi1406\tx2880 \up0 \expndtw-2\charscalex100 ii)\tab \up0 \expndtw-2\charscalex100 filling cracks with a binder, or a combination of crush

er dust and a\par\pard\li720\sb24\sl-276\slmult0\fi2160 \up0 \expndtw-2\charscal ex100 binder\par\pard\li720\sb168\sl-276\slmult0\fi1406\tx2880 \up0 \expndtw-2\c harscalex100 iii)\tab \up0 \expndtw-2\charscalex100 by treating the crack sealin g as a patch repair.\par\pard\li720\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li720\sb192\sl-2 76\slmult0\fi0\tx2157 \up0 \expndtw-2\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs24 3004.3.2\tab \up0 \expndtw-2\charscalex100 Fog seal\par\pard\li720\sb0\sl-276\sl mult0\par\pard\li720\sb36\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx2160 \up0 \expndtw-2\charscalex10 0 3004.3.2.1\tab \up0 \expndtw-2\charscalex100 Scope :\ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs2 4 Fog seal for use in maintenance work shall conform to the\par\pard\qj \li72 0\ri376\sb0\sl-300\slmult0 \up0 \expndtw-6\charscalex100 requirements of Clause 518 of these Specifications, and shall consist of an application of \line \up0 \ expndtw0\charscalex103 emulsified bitumen, without any aggregate cover for seali ng fine hair-cracks or for \line \up0 \expndtw-8\charscalex100 rejuvenating oxid ised bituminous surfaces. Areas having cracks with less than 3 mm width \line \ up0 \expndtw-8\charscalex100 shall be considered for this treatment, unless othe rwise instructed by the Engineer. \par\pard\qj \li720\ri375\sb279\sl-300\slmult0 \tx2158 \up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs24 3004.3.2.2 \ta b \up0 \expndtw-6\charscalex100 Material :\ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs24 Bitumino us emulsion for fog seal shall be of a slow setting type. \line\up0 \expndtw-6\c harscalex100 Where modified binder is to be used, Clause 521 of these Specificat ions shall apply. \par\pard\qj \li720\sb0\sl-300\slmult0 \par\pard\qj\li720\ri37 5\sb1\sl-300\slmult0\tx2160 \up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6 \fs24 3004.3.2.3 \tab \up0 \expndtw-9\charscalex97 Application :\ul0\nosupersub\ cf4\f5\fs24 The area to be treated with fog seal shall be thoroughly cleaned \ line\up0 \expndtw-6\charscalex100 using compressed air, scrubbers, etc. The cra cks shall be cleaned with a compressed air \line \up0 \expndtw-8\charscalex100 j et to remove all dirt, dust, etc. The fog seal shall be applied at the rate of 0.5-1.0 litre/sq.m \line \up0 \expndtw-1\charscalex100 of emulsion, or as otherw ise instructed by the Engineer, using equipment, such as, a \line \up0 \expndtw5\charscalex100 pressure tank, flexible hose and spraying bar or lance. Traffic shall be allowed on to the \line \up0 \expndtw-6\charscalex100 surface only aft er the seal has set to a non-tacky and firm condition so that it is not picked \ line \up0 \expndtw-7\charscalex100 up by the traffic. \par\pard\qj \li720\ri376\ sb281\sl-300\slmult0\tx2155 \up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6 \fs24 3004.3.2.4 \tab \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 Measurement for payment :\ul 0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs24 The fog seal work shall be measured in sq. \line\up0 \expndtw-9\charscalex98 metres, calculated from the dimensions of work instructe d in the Contract or by the Engineer. \par\pard\li720\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\par d\li720\sb40\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx2158 \up0 \expndtw-7\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupe rsub\cf5\f6\fs24 3004.3.2.5\tab \up0 \expndtw-6\charscalex100 Rate :\ul0\nosuper sub\cf4\f5\fs24 The contract unit rate for application of fog seal shall be pa yment in\par\pard\li720\sb24\sl-276\slmult0\fi0 \up0 \expndtw-7\charscalex100 fu ll for :\par\pard\li2126\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li2126\sb36\sl-276\slmult0\ fi0\tx2880 \up0 \expndtw-6\charscalex100 i)\tab \up0 \expndtw-6\charscalex100 su pplying of fog seal material and all the operations for applying it;\par\pard\li 2126\sb24\sl-276\slmult0\fi753 \up0 \expndtw-6\charscalex100 and\par\pard\li2126 \sb168\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx2880 \up0 \expndtw-6\charscalex100 ii)\tab \up0 \exp ndtw-6\charscalex100 all the labour, tools, equipment and incidentals to complet e the work\par\pard\li2126\sb24\sl-276\slmult0\fi753 \up0 \expndtw-6\charscalex1 00 in accordance with these Specifications.\par\pard\ql \li5193\sb0\sl-253\slmul t0 \par\pard\ql\li5193\sb0\sl-253\slmult0 \par\pard\ql\li5193\sb69\sl-253\slmult 0 \up0 \expndtw-3\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf3\f4\fs22 7 \par\pard\sect\sec td\fs24\paperw10520\paperh15120\pard\sb0\sl-240{\bkmkstart Pg8}{\bkmkend Pg8}\pa r\pard\li720\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li720\sb187\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx7571 \ up0 \expndtw-2\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs24 Section 3000\tab \up0 \ expndtw-2\charscalex100 Maintenance of Road\par\pard\li720\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\pa r\pard\li720\sb176\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx2158 \up0 \expndtw-2\charscalex100 \ul0\ nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs24 3004.3.3\tab \up0 \expndtw-2\charscalex100 Crack filling\ par\pard\li720\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li720\sb36\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx2157 \up0 \expndtw-2\charscalex100 3004.3.3.1\tab \up0 \expndtw-1\charscalex100 Scope

:\ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs24 Crack filling shall be carried out using a bind er of a suitable\par\pard\qj \li720\ri376\sb0\sl-300\slmult0 \up0 \expndtw-4\cha rscalex100 viscosity, normally a slow-curing bitumen emulsion, as instructed by the Engineer. For \line \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 wider cracks, in excess of an average of 3 mm in width, the application of emulsion may \line \up0 \expn dtw-2\charscalex100 be preceded by an application of crusher dust, or other fine material acceptable to the \line \up0 \expndtw-3\charscalex100 Engineer. \par\p ard\qj \li720\ri375\sb279\sl-300\slmult0\tx2158 \up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex100 \u l0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs24 3004.3.3.2 \tab \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 Material s :\ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs24 Bitumen for use in crack sealing shall be of a slow curing type \line\up0 \expndtw-7\charscalex100 as instructed by the Enginee r. Dust for crack sealing, when used, shall be crusher dust or \line \up0 \expn dtw-4\charscalex100 some other suitable fine material approved by the Engineer, passing the 4.75 mm sieve \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 but with a maximum of 10 percent passing the 0.075 mm sieve. \par\pard\qj \li720\sb0\sl-300\slmult0 \par \pard\qj\li720\ri375\sb1\sl-300\slmult0\tx2157 \up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex100 \ul 0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs24 3004.3.3.3 \tab \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 Construct ion :\ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs24 If dust is to be used it shall be placed in t he cracks before \line\up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex100 the application of binder an d the cracks filled to a level approximately 5 mm below road \line \up0 \expndtw -6\charscalex100 surface level. The surface of the road shall be swept clear of dust prior to the application \line \up0 \expndtw-2\charscalex100 of binder. Binder shall be poured into the cracks, taking care to minimise spillage. If \ line \up0 \expndtw-8\charscalex100 spillage onto the road surface does occur, du st shall be applied to the excess bitumen until \line \up0 \expndtw-9\charscalex 100 it is blotted up. \par\pard\li720\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li720\sb35\sl276\slmult0\fi0\tx2154 \up0 \expndtw-7\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs24 3004.3.3.4\tab \up0 \expndtw-6\charscalex100 Measurement :\ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f 5\fs24 Crack sealing shall be paid by the linear meter of crack as\par\pard\li 720\sb24\sl-276\slmult0\fi0 \up0 \expndtw-7\charscalex100 instructed by the Engi neer.\par\pard\li720\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li720\sb36\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\t x2157 \up0 \expndtw-7\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs24 3004.3.3.5\tab \ up0 \expndtw-6\charscalex100 Rate :\ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs24 The contract un it rate for crack sealing shall be payment in full for :\par\pard\li2126\sb0\sl276\slmult0\par\pard\li2126\sb36\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx2880 \up0 \expndtw-7\chars calex100 i)\tab \up0 \expndtw-7\charscalex100 supplying all necessary materials and for the work of applying them;\par\pard\li2126\sb168\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx28 80 \up0 \expndtw-7\charscalex100 ii)\tab \up0 \expndtw-7\charscalex100 all labou r, tools, equipment and all incidentals necessary to complete\par\pard\li2126\sb 24\sl-276\slmult0\fi753 \up0 \expndtw-7\charscalex100 the work according to thes e Specifications.\par\pard\li720\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li720\sb192\sl-276\ slmult0\fi0\tx2168 \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs24 300 4.3.4\tab \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 Crack prevention courses :\ul0\nosupersu b\cf4\f5\fs24 Clause 522 specifies crack prevention\par\pard\li720\sb24\sl-27 6\slmult0\fi0 \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 courses. These may be included to s ubstantial maintenance treatments.\par\pard\li720\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li 720\sb36\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx2162 \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub \cf5\f6\fs24 3004.4\tab \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 Dusting\par\pard\li720\sb0 \sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li720\sb36\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx2153 \up0 \expndtw-5\ch arscalex100 3004.4.1\tab \up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex100 Scope :\ul0\nosupersub\cf 4\f5\fs24 Dusting shall consist of the application of crusher dust or other fi ne\par\pard\qj \li720\ri467\sb0\sl-300\slmult0 \up0 \expndtw-1\charscalex100 gra ded material approved by the Engineer to areas of road where bleeding of excess \up0 \expndtw-2\charscalex100 bitumen is occurring. \par\pard\qj \li720\ri374\sb 275\sl-300\slmult0\tx2158 \up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\f s24 3004.4.2 \tab \up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex100 Material :\ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5 \fs24 Dust shall consist of crusher dust or other graded fine material \line\u p0 \expndtw-4\charscalex100 acceptable to the Engineer, and shall generally be f iner than 3.0 mm with not more than \line \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 10 perce nt passing the 0.075 mm sieve. \par\pard\ql \li5195\sb0\sl-253\slmult0 \par\pard

\ql\li5195\sb66\sl-253\slmult0 \up0 \expndtw-3\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf3 \f4\fs22 8 \par\pard\sect\sectd\fs24\paperw10520\paperh15120\pard\sb0\sl-240{\bk mkstart Pg9}{\bkmkend Pg9}\par\pard\li720\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li720\sb17 1\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx8398 \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5 \fs24 Maintenance of Road\tab \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 Section 3000\par\par d\qj \li720\sb0\sl-310\slmult0 \par\pard\qj\li720\ri375\sb131\sl-310\slmult0\tx2 160 \up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs24 3004.4.3 \tab \up0 \expndtw-6\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs24 Dust shall be spread by ma nual application, to the areas of road defined by \line\up0 \expndtw-7\charscale x100 the Engineer. Dust shall generally be applied during the hottest part of t he day and, when \line \up0 \expndtw-6\charscalex100 so instructed by the Engine er, surplus dust displaced by passing traffic shall be manually \up0 \expndtw-3\ charscalex100 swept back onto the area where further bleeding of excess bitumen is apparent. Dust \up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex100 shall be applied at a nominal rate of 2.5 kg per square metre. \par\pard\li720\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li7 20\sb47\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx2160 \up0 \expndtw-8\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\ cf5\f6\fs24 3004.4.4\tab \up0 \expndtw-7\charscalex100 Measurement :\ul0\nosuper sub\cf4\f5\fs24 Dusting shall be paid for by the square metre of road surface\ par\pard\li720\sb34\sl-276\slmult0\fi0 \up0 \expndtw-8\charscalex100 instructed to be dusted by the Engineer.\par\pard\li720\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li720\s b45\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx2155 \up0 \expndtw-8\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\ f6\fs24 3004.4.5\tab \up0 \expndtw-7\charscalex100 Payment :\ul0\nosupersub\cf4\ f5\fs24 The Contract unit rate for dusting shall be payment in full for :\par\ pard\li2126\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li2126\sb48\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx2880 \u p0 \expndtw-8\charscalex100 i)\tab \up0 \expndtw-8\charscalex100 supplying all n ecessary materials and for the work of applying them;\par\pard\li2126\sb178\sl-2 76\slmult0\fi0\tx2880 \up0 \expndtw-8\charscalex100 ii)\tab \up0 \expndtw-8\char scalex100 all labour, tools, equipment and all incidentals necessary to complete \par\pard\ql \li2880\sb19\sl-276\slmult0 \up0 \expndtw-6\charscalex100 the work according to the Specifications. \par\pard\li720\sb192\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx2154 \up0 \expndtw-3\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs24 3004.5\tab \up0 \expn dtw-3\charscalex100 Slurry Seal\par\pard\qj \li720\ri375\sb288\sl-310\slmult0 \u p0 \expndtw-6\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs24 Slurry seal for use in m aintenance work shall conform to the requirements of Clause 516. \up0 \expndtw-7 \charscalex100 Manual methods of spreading and leveling may be used, subject to the prior agreement of \up0 \expndtw-8\charscalex100 the Engineer. \par\pard\li7 20\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li720\sb48\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx2153 \up0 \expndt w-3\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs24 3004.6\tab \up0 \expndtw-3\charsca lex100 Surface Dressing for Maintenance Work\par\pard\qj \li720\ri375\sb295\sl-3 06\slmult0 \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs24 Surface dre ssing for maintenance applications shall be carried out in conformity with the \ line \up0 \expndtw-6\charscalex100 requirements of Clause 510, except that the u se of small and portable equipment shall be \line \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 permitted provided that it can be demonstrated, to the satisfaction of the Engin eer, that it \line \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 can produce work consistently i n accordance with the requirements of these Specifications. \par\pard\li720\sb0\ sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li720\sb54\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx2154 \up0 \expndtw-5\cha rscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs24 3004.7\tab \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 Specialist Repairs\par\pard\li720\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li720\sb46\sl-276\ slmult0\fi0\tx2160 \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 3004.7.1\tab \up0 \expndtw-4\ch arscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs24 Specialist repairs include repairs of lo calized areas of damage to materials\par\pard\qj \li720\ri375\sb0\sl-320\slmult0 \up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex100 for which repairs using normal hot-mix or cold-mi x patching materials are inappropriate. \line \up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex100 Such specialist repairs will include repairs to mastic asphalt and stone mastic asph alt. \par\pard\qj \li720\ri375\sb268\sl-310\slmult0\tx2160 \up0 \expndtw-4\chars calex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs24 3004.7.2 \tab \up0 \expndtw-7\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs24 In such cases, pot-hole and patch repairs shall be carried out in accordance \line\up0 \expndtw-2\charscalex100 with the provisions of Clause 3004.2 above, except that the construction to the mastic \line \up0 \

expndtw0\charscalex103 asphalt, stone mastic asphalt or other specialist materia l layer shall, subject to the \up0 \expndtw0\charscalex100 instructions of the E ngineer, be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the \up0 \expndtw-5 \charscalex100 appropriate Clause of these Specifications. \par\pard\ql \li5193\ sb0\sl-253\slmult0 \par\pard\ql\li5193\sb0\sl-253\slmult0 \par\pard\ql\li5193\sb 0\sl-253\slmult0 \par\pard\ql\li5193\sb139\sl-253\slmult0 \up0 \expndtw-3\charsc alex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf3\f4\fs22 9 \par\pard\sect\sectd\fs24\paperw10520\pape rh15120\pard\sb0\sl-240{\bkmkstart Pg10}{\bkmkend Pg10}\par\pard\li720\sb0\sl-27 6\slmult0\par\pard\li720\sb187\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx7571 \up0 \expndtw-2\charsca lex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs24 Section 3000\tab \up0 \expndtw-2\charscalex10 0 Maintenance of Road\par\pard\li720\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li720\sb168\sl276\slmult0\fi0\tx2320 \up0 \expndtw-2\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs24 3005\tab \up0 \expndtw-2\charscalex100 MAINTENANCE OF CEMENT CONCRETE ROAD\par\ pard\li720\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li720\sb12\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx2152 \up0 \expndtw-2\charscalex100 3005.1\tab \up0 \expndtw-2\charscalex100 Repair of Joi nt Grooves with Epoxy Mortar or Epoxy Concrete\par\pard\li720\sb0\sl-276\slmult0 \par\pard\li720\sb8\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx2164 \up0 \expndtw-2\charscalex100 3005 .1.1\tab \up0 \expndtw-2\charscalex100 Scope :\ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs24 The work shall consist of repair of spalled joint grooves of\par\pard\qj \li720\ri3 76\sb3\sl-260\slmult0 \up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex100 contraction joints, longitud inal joints and expansion joints in a concrete pavement using \up0 \expndtw-5\ch arscalex100 epoxy mortar or epoxy concrete. \par\pard\qj \li720\sb0\sl-270\slmul t0 \par\pard\qj\li720\ri376\sb22\sl-270\slmult0\tx2157 \up0 \expndtw-4\charscale x100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs24 3005.1.2 \tab \up0 \expndtw0\charscalex100 Mate rials :\ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs24 The type/grade of epoxy compatible with th e coefficient of \line\up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 thermal expansion of concret e shall be used with either processed fine aggregate or fine \line \up0 \expndtw -5\charscalex100 stone chips to produce a dry mix for repairing spalled or damag ed edges. \par\pard\qj \li720\sb0\sl-271\slmult0 \par\pard\qj\li720\ri375\sb19\s l-271\slmult0\tx2157 \up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs24 3 005.1.3 \tab \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 Repairing Procedure :\ul0\nosupersub\ cf4\f5\fs24 Spalled or broken edges shall be shaped neatly \line\up0 \expndtw -5\charscalex100 with a vertical cut with chisels into the shape of rectangle. Small pneumatic chisels also \line \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 may be used, pr ovided the cutting depth can be controlled. The depth of the cut shall be \up0 \expndtw-9\charscalex100 the minimum to effect repair. After shaping the spalle d area, it shall be cleaned and primed. \up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex100 The epoxy mortar/concrete is then applied using hand tools like trowels, straight edges, \ up0 \expndtw-8\charscalex100 brushes etc. The repaired edge shall be in line wi th the joint groove and shall be flush with \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 the co ncrete slabs. During the repair work, any damage noticed to the joint sealant s hall \up0 \expndtw-6\charscalex100 be made good by raking out the affected porti on and resealing. \par\pard\qj \li720\ri377\sb262\sl-280\slmult0\tx2216 \up0 \ex pndtw-4\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs24 3005.1.4 \tab \up0 \expndtw-5\ charscalex100 Traffic :\ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs24 Although the epoxy mixes se t in 2-3 hours time, it is desirable to \line\up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 diver t the traffic for 12 hours or as per the recommendation of the manufacturer. \pa r\pard\li720\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li720\sb12\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx2155 \u p0 \expndtw-7\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs24 3005.1.5\tab \up0 \expnd tw-7\charscalex100 Measurements for payment :\ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs24 Repai r of joint grooves shall be measured\par\pard\li720\sb0\sl-271\slmult0\fi0 \up0 \expndtw-7\charscalex100 in linear metres.\par\pard\li720\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par \pard\li720\sb6\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx2154 \up0 \expndtw-7\charscalex100 \ul0\nos upersub\cf5\f6\fs24 3005.1.6\tab \up0 \expndtw-6\charscalex100 Rate :\ul0\nosupe rsub\cf4\f5\fs24 The Contract unit rate for repair of joint grooves with epoxy mortar or\par\pard\li720\sb0\sl-272\slmult0\fi0 \up0 \expndtw-7\charscalex100 e poxy concrete shall be in full compensation for :\par\pard\li2126\sb0\sl-276\slm ult0\par\pard\li2126\sb5\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx2879 \up0 \expndtw0\charscalex102 i)\tab \up0 \expndtw0\charscalex102 supply and application of epoxy primer, epox y mortar or epoxy\par\pard\li2126\sb0\sl-272\slmult0\fi753 \up0 \expndtw0\charsc

alex102 concrete;\par\pard\li2126\sb137\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx2880 \up0 \expndtw0 \charscalex102 ii)\tab \up0 \expndtw0\charscalex102 all tools, equipment and inc identals to complete the work in\par\pard\li2126\sb0\sl-271\slmult0\fi753 \up0 \ expndtw0\charscalex102 accordance with the Specifications.\par\pard\ql \li720\sb 0\sl-276\slmult0 \par\pard\ql\li720\sb134\sl-276\slmult0\tx2150 \up0 \expndtw-4\ charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs24 3005.2 \tab \up0 \expndtw-7\charscalex 100 Repair Involving Removal of Old Joint Sealant and Sealing with Fresh \par\pa rd\ql \li2160\sb1\sl-256\slmult0 \up0 \expndtw-3\charscalex100 Sealant in Cement Concrete Pavements \par\pard\qj \li720\sb0\sl-260\slmult0 \par\pard\qj\li720\ri 375\sb41\sl-260\slmult0\tx2160 \up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex100 3005.2.1 \tab \up0 \expndtw-8\charscalex100 Scope :\ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs24 The repair of seal ant of contraction, longitudinal or expansion joints \line\up0 \expndtw-8\charsc alex100 shall include removal of the existing sealant and resealing the joint wi th fresh sealant material. \par\pard\qj \li720\sb0\sl-280\slmult0 \par\pard\qj\l i720\ri376\sb4\sl-280\slmult0\tx2159 \up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupers ub\cf5\f6\fs24 3005.2.2 \tab \up0 \expndtw0\charscalex102 Material :\ul0\nosuper sub\cf4\f5\fs24 Sealant material to be replaced shall be either hot poured \l ine\up0 \expndtw-1\charscalex100 rubberised bitumen or polysulphide type of seal ant as per Clause 602.2.8. As per the \line \up0 \expndtw-1\charscalex100 recomm endation of the manufacturer, appropriate type of primer also shall be applied. \par\pard\ql \li5135\sb0\sl-253\slmult0 \par\pard\ql\li5135\sb150\sl-253\slmult0 \up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf3\f4\fs22 10 \par\pard\sect\sec td\fs24\paperw10520\paperh15120\pard\sb0\sl-240{\bkmkstart Pg11}{\bkmkend Pg11}\ par\pard\li720\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li720\sb171\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx8398 \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs24 Maintenance of Road\t ab \up0 \expndtw-5\charscalex100 Section 3000\par\pard\qj \li720\sb0\sl-280\slmu lt0 \par\pard\qj\li720\ri375\sb166\sl-280\slmult0\tx2156 \up0 \expndtw-4\charsca lex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs24 3005.2.3 \tab \up0 \expndtw-3\charscalex100 R epairing procedure :\ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs24 The existing sealant shall be raked out with the \line\up0 \expndtw-7\charscalex100 help of a metal raker suc h that most of the sealant is removed. Subsequently, the sealant \line \up0 \ex pndtw-6\charscalex100 stuck to the sides of the grooves shall be removed thoroug hly either by using saw cutting \up0 \expndtw-7\charscalex100 machine so that gr ooves may be widened by 1 mm or by sand blasting. In no case the old \up0 \expn dtw-6\charscalex100 sealant shall be present during resealing operation. If joi nt grooves are found inadequate \up0 \expndtw-7\charscalex100 in depth, they sha ll be deepened as directed by the Engineer. \par\pard\qj \li720\ri375\sb278\sl-2 83\slmult0 \up0 \expndtw-6\charscalex100 Before commencing the sealing operation , compressed air shall be used to clean the joint \up0 \expndtw-6\charscalex100 grooves. A heat resistant, paper backed compressible debonding strip or tape sh ould be \up0 \expndtw-6\charscalex100 inserted in accordance with the requiremen t of Clause 602.11.2. Sealant may be poured \up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex100 eithe r using hand held pourer or using mechanized sealing machines. Sealants should \up0 \expndtw-6\charscalex100 not be heated directly but in double jacketed mach ine. All precautions and arrangements \up0 \expndtw-2\charscalex100 shall be ta ken not to spill the sealant on the concrete pavement. The sealant may be \up0 \expndtw-3\charscalex100 poured to a depth of 5 + 2 mm from the pavement surfac e. \par\pard\li720\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li720\sb22\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx2 155 \up0 \expndtw-8\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs24 3005.2.4\tab \up0 \expndtw-8\charscalex100 Measurements for payment :\ul0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs24 Repair of joint sealant shall be measured\par\pard\li720\sb12\sl-276\slmult0\fi 0 \up0 \expndtw-8\charscalex100 in linear meters.\par\pard\li720\sb0\sl-276\slmu lt0\par\pard\li720\sb25\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx2160 \up0 \expndtw-8\charscalex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf5\f6\fs24 3005.2.5\tab \up0 \expndtw-7\charscalex100 Rate :\ul 0\nosupersub\cf4\f5\fs24 Contract unit rate for repair of joint sealant shall be in full compensation\par\pard\li720\sb11\sl-276\slmult0\fi0 \up0 \expndtw-8\c harscalex100 for :\par\pard\li2126\sb0\sl-276\slmult0\par\pard\li2126\sb25\sl-27 6\slmult0\fi0\tx2880 \up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex100 i)\tab \up0 \expndtw-4\charsc alex100 removal of old sealant, regrooving or sand blasting the sealing groove\p ar\pard\li2126\sb12\sl-276\slmult0\fi753 \up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex100 and placi

ng of debonding strip or tape.\par\pard\li2126\sb156\sl-276\slmult0\fi0\tx2879 \ up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex100 ii)\tab \up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex100 all tools, eq uipments and incidentals to complete the work in\par\pard\li2126\sb12\sl-276\slm ult0\fi753 \up0 \expndtw-4\charscalex100 accordance with the Specifications.\par \pard\ql \li5133\sb0\sl-253\slmult0 \par\pard\ql\li5133\sb0\sl-253\slmult0 \par\ pard\ql\li5133\sb0\sl-253\slmult0 \par\pard\ql\li5133\sb0\sl-253\slmult0 \par\pa rd\ql\li5133\sb0\sl-253\slmult0 \par\pard\ql\li5133\sb0\sl-253\slmult0 \par\pard \ql\li5133\sb0\sl-253\slmult0 \par\pard\ql\li5133\sb0\sl-253\slmult0 \par\pard\q l\li5133\sb0\sl-253\slmult0 \par\pard\ql\li5133\sb0\sl-253\slmult0 \par\pard\ql\ li5133\sb0\sl-253\slmult0 \par\pard\ql\li5133\sb0\sl-253\slmult0 \par\pard\ql\li 5133\sb0\sl-253\slmult0 \par\pard\ql\li5133\sb0\sl-253\slmult0 \par\pard\ql\li51 33\sb0\sl-253\slmult0 \par\pard\ql\li5133\sb0\sl-253\slmult0 \par\pard\ql\li5133 \sb0\sl-253\slmult0 \par\pard\ql\li5133\sb0\sl-253\slmult0 \par\pard\ql\li5133\s b0\sl-253\slmult0 \par\pard\ql\li5133\sb0\sl-253\slmult0 \par\pard\ql\li5133\sb0 \sl-253\slmult0 \par\pard\ql\li5133\sb198\sl-253\slmult0 \up0 \expndtw-4\charsca lex100 \ul0\nosupersub\cf3\f4\fs22 11 {\shp {\*\shpinst\shpleft3167\shptop5304\shpright3031\shpbottom5304\shpfhdr0\shp bxpage\shpbypage\shpwr3\shpwrk0\shpfblwtxt1\shpz83\shplid0{\sp{\sn shapeType}{\s v 20}}{\sp{\sn fBehindDocument}{\sv 1}}{\sp{\sn lineColor}{\sv 0}}{\sp{\sn lineW idth}{\sv 10079}} }}\par\pard\sect\sectd\fs24}