MONUMENT SECTION 706 361 SECTION 706 — MONUMENT
706.1Description.
This work consists of setting PCC monuments and capped rebar right -of-way markers.
706.2Materials.
A.PCC, Class B Section 1022
B.Bar Reinforcement Section 1037
C.Aluminum 2 -Inch Flat Survey Marker
D.Monument Delineators
1.Wood Section 1041
2.Flexible Delineator Section 1073 .4
706.3Construction.
A.Monuments.
1.The engineer will provide the exact monument and right -of-way marker locations, set by a
Delaware professional land surveyor, in accordance with the contract.
2.Place monuments vertically in excavated holes at the depths shown in the contract, with 2 sides
approximately parallel with the roadway. Place backfill material in layers and firmly tamp without disturbing the location set by the surveyor.
3.Take care not to break or damage monuments when removing and resetting.
4.Replace broken or damaged monuments in kind.
5.Install delineators as required by the contract.
B.Capped Rebar Right -of-way Markers.
1.Place capped rebar right -of-way markers in accordance with the contract.
2.Place rebar vertically at the depth shown in the contract.
3.Place aluminum 2 -inch flat survey markers on rebar taking care not to move the rebar location.
4.Install delineators as required by the contract.
C.Right of Way Marker Delineators
1.Place flexible delineators as indicated in the contract.
2.Install flexible delineators in accordance with manufacturer recommendations to a final top
elevation of no less than 36-inches as measured from the ground surface elevation.
a.Do not install delineators in frozen ground.
3.Affix vertical lettering to the top portion of the delineator.
706.4Method of Measurement.
MONUMENT SECTION 706 362 The Department will measure monuments and capped rebar right -of-way markers as the number placed and accepted.
706.5Basis of Payment.
A.The Department will pay for the quantity of monuments and capped rebar right -of-way markers at
the contract unit price per each placed. Price and payment constitute full compensation for:
1.Excavating;
2.backfilling;
3.providing and placing all materials ; and
4.setting monument by a Delaware Professional Land Surveyor.
ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT 706000 MONUMENT EACH 706001 RELOCATE MONUMENT EACH 706002 RIGHT -OF-WAY MARKER, CAPPED REBAR EACH RIPRAP SECTION 707 363 SECTION 707 — RIPRAP
707.1Description.
This work consists of riprap and channel bed fill construction.
707.2Materials.
A.Stone Section 1006
B.Bagged Riprap Section 1030
707.3Construction.
707.3.1 Pre -Sacked Concrete Riprap.
A.Protect pre -sacked concrete riprap from moisture using a waterproof covering if the contractor
does not place the riprap the same day of delivery. The Department will reject bags containing material that has begun to hydrate.
B.Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for weather limitations.
C.Place geotextile in accordance with Section 708 and the contract.
D.Place pre -sacked riprap on slopes in accordance with the contract. Stagger the bagged riprap
joints, in a regular pattern. Tamp into place to conform the riprap bags to the prepared slope and to adjacent bags already placed. Remove and replace all ripped o r torn bags.
E.Wet the installation with water to initiate the cement hydration process in accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations. Wet each new course of bagged riprap thoroughly before placing the next course when the contract requires multiple courses. Do not use a paper pre - sacked rip rap product for underwater applications.
F.In multi -level construction, ensure that each surface is clean before placing the next layer of bags.
Provide good bag -to-bag contact to ensure bonding in accordance with the manufacture’s recommendations. Do not disturb the placed bags until the concret e has sufficiently cured. 707.3.2 Stone Riprap.
A.Excavation within the riprap area template .
B.Prepare the bedding area .
1.Level placement area without voids or cavities.
2.Ensure the area is free from stones 2 -inches or larger, vegetation, debris, and soft material.
3.Preparation of the area may include : clearing and grubbing, excavating, removing unsuitable
material, backfilling, and placing embankment.
C.Place geotextile in accordance with Section 708 and the contract.
D.Place the riprap carefully on the geotextile to produce an even distribution of pieces, with a
minimum of voids, and without tearing the geotextile. Place the riprap to the full -course thickness in a manner that prevents segregation of stone sizes and prev ents displacement of underlying material. Arrange individual stones to ensure a uniform distribution.
Source: Delaware Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2025 Edition. Pages 371–373 of 779.