SAW CUTTING AND BUTT JOINTS SECTION 762 418 SECTION 762 — SAW CUTTING AND BUTT JOINTS
762.1Description.
This work consists of mechanically saw cutting and butt joints to join new and existing pavements.
762.2Materials.
None.
762.3Construction.
A.Use a walk behind, motor driven, wet type diamond blade, circular cutter with control devices,
mounted on a sturdy frame designed to cut PCC and bituminous concrete pavements. Supply water continuously to the cutting blade either by water tank on the eq uipment or by other means. Cut a groove in a straight line deep enough to allow for removal of material without damaging the adjacent pavement.
B.The contractor may use other equipment for saw cutting non pavement items.
C.Construct butt joints in accordance with Section 760.3.1.
D.Remove waste material created in accordance with Sections 106.8 and 903.3. Seal saw cuts made
beyond the limits defined in the contract with an approved sealant.
762.4Method of Measurement.
A.The Department will measure the quantity of saw cutting PCC and bituminous concrete as the
number of linear feet of pavement, saw cut and accepted, along the cut end to end.
B.Composite pavement of asphalt over concrete is to be measured as sawcutting concrete.
C.Should composite pavement of asphalt over concrete exceed 18 -inches in depth, the Department
will measure the quantity of a second saw cut as the number of linear feet of pavement, saw cut and accepted, measured along the second saw cut end to end.
D.The Department will not measure:
1.Overcuts;
2.additional saw cuts resulting from damage caused during patch removal;
3.relief cuts to assist in pavement removal; and
4.transverse saw cuts for crack control in Type B patches except for the two end joints at the
patch perimeter.
E.The Department will measure the quantity of butt joints as the number of square yards on the
surface of the pavement in accordance with the contract.
762.5Basis of Payment.
A.The Department will pay the quantity of saw cutting PCC and bituminous concrete at the contract
unit price per linear foot. Price and payment will constitute full compensation for:
1.Saw cutting PCC and bituminous concrete;
2.disposing of waste material; and
Source: Delaware Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2025 Edition. Pages 428–428 of 779.