DelDOT 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 equipment 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

3.sealing overcuts in accordance with Section 404.

B.The Department will pay the quantity of butt joints at the contract unit price per square yard.

Price and payment will constitute full compensation for:

1.Saw cutting;

2.pavement milling or planning;

3.removing disposing of existing pavement; and

4.sealing overcuts in accordance with Section 404.

ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT 762000 SAWCUTTING, BITUMINOUS CONCRETE LF 762001 SAWCUTTING, CONCRETE, FULL DEPTH LF 762002 SAWCUTTING, CONCRETE, VARIABLE DEPTH LF 762003 SAWCUTTING, GREATER THAN 18” IN DEPTH LF 762004 BUTT JOINTS SY

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Source: Delaware Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2026 Edition. Pages 427–0 of 786. View official source ↗

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