212.1 General Description
This work includes furnishing, hauling, and placing granular material for constructing or reconstructing of the embankment according to the plans.
212.1.01 Definitions
General Provisions 101 through 150.
212.1.02 Related References
A. Standard Specifications Section 109—Measurement and Payment Section 810—Roadway Materials B. Related Documents General Provisions 101 through 150.
212.1.03 Submittals
General Provisions 101 through 150.
212.2 Materials
Ensure that granular material meets the requirements of Class I-A-2 soil, Subsection 810.2.01.A, modified as follows: Percent Passing No. 200 (75 µm) 0 to 18 Percent Clay 0 to 10
212.2.01 Delivery, Storage, and Handling
General Provisions 101 through 150.
212.3 Construction Requirements
212.3.01 Personnel
General Provisions 101 through 150.
212.3.02 Equipment
General Provisions 101 through 150.
212.3.03 Preparation
General Provisions 101 through 150.
212.3.04 Fabrication
General Provisions 101 through 150.
212.3.05 Construction
Follow these requirements when constructing a granular embankment: 1. Place the embankment at the location(s) shown on the plans. 2. Ensure that thickness of the lifts and the compaction are approved by the Engineer. 3. When granular embankment material is placed under water, place the granular material on dry ground above the high-water level then push the material toward and into the water according to the limits and dimensions shown on the plans.
212.3.06 Quality Acceptance
General Provisions 101 through 150.
212.3.07 Contractor Warranty and Maintenance
General Provisions 101 through 150.
212.4 Measurement
Furnished granular embankment material complete in place and accepted, is measured by volume according to the following cases: A. Pit with Multiple Party Access When granular embankment material is obtained from a pit from which multiple parties have access, the granular embankment is measured by volume in the hauling vehicle as specified in Subsection 109.01. B. Pit with Exclusive Access When granular embankment material is obtained from a pit dedicated exclusively to the Project on which payment for granular embankment is being made, the granular embankment is measured for payment using the averag e en d area method to determine the volume of material removed from the pit and incorporated into the work. C. Quarry When granular embankment material is obtained from a quarry, a certified weight ticket shall accompany the mat erial. The weight of the material delivered and accepted is converted to an equivalent volume based on the dry loose unit weight of the material provided.
212.4.01 Limits
General Provisions 101 through 150.
212.5 Payment
Granular embankment material will be paid for at the Contract Price per cubic yard (meter). This price is full compensation for furnishing material, hauling, placing, compacting, and providing labor, equipment, and superintendence necessary to complete The Work. Payment will be made under: Item No. 212 Granular embankment, including material and haul Per cubic yard (meter)
212.5.01 Adjustments
General Provisions 101 through 150.
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