EXCAVATION AND EMBA NKMENT SECTION 202 115 202003 UNDERCUT EXCAVATION CY 202004 UNDERCUT EXCAVATION, PATCHING CY CHANNEL EXCAVATION SECTION 203 116 SECTION 203 — CHANNEL EXCAVATION
203.1Description.
This work consists of excavating to widen, deepen, realign, reconstruct, reconfigure, shape, or finish channels, stream beds, and stream banks.
203.2Materials.
Not applicable.
203.3Construction .
A.Complete work in accordance with Section 202.3.
B.Comply with Section 909.3.
C.Use excess suitable material in embankment or fill areas in accordance with Section 202.3.8.
D.Dispose of unsuitable excavated material in accordance with Section 106.8.
203.4Method of Measurement.
The Department may compute the volume by any of the following methods:
A.The method of average end areas measured by cross -sections taken at regular intervals and at
breaks in grade.
B.Comparison of surveyed electronic surfaces.
C.Other means as determined by the engineer.
D.The Department will not measure material removed outside the payment limits, unless the
engineer directed the work.
203.5Basis of Payment.
The Department will pay for channel excavation at the contract unit price per cubic yard. Price and payment will constitute full compensation for:
A.Excavating, hauling, depositing, and grading excavated materials;
B.shaping and finishing channel and stream beds and stream banks;
C.stockpiling excess suitable material if called for; and
D.disposing of excess and unsuitable materials.
ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT 203000 CHANNEL EXCAVATION CY TEST HOLES SECTION 204 117 SECTION 204 — TEST HOLES
204.1Description.
This work consists of excavating to locate underground utilities.
204.2Materials.
Not applicable.
204.3Construction.
A.Determine existing underground utility type, size, depth, and condition.
B.Excavate and backfill holes using equipment approved by the engineer. Take care not to damage
wrappings, coatings, or other protective coverings on existing utilities.
204.4Method of Measurement.
The Department will measure test holes by the cubic yard.
204.5Basis of Payment.
A.The Department will pay for test holes at the contract unit price per cubic yard. Payment will
constitute full compensation for excavating and backfilling test holes.
B.The Department will pay for:
1.Removal of existing pavement in accordance with Section 202.
2.Temporary roadway patch in accordance with Section 401.
ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT 204000 TEST HOLE CY
Source: Delaware Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2025 Edition. Pages 125–127 of 779.