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SECTION 212 — Granular Embankment

212.1General Description

This work includes furnishing, hauling, and placing granular material for constructing or reconst ructing 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.

212.2Materials

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.

212.3Construction 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. 232 232 232 232 232 232 232 232 232 232

SECTION 212 — Granular Embankment

212.3.05 Construction Follow these requirements when constructing a granular embankment: 1.Place the embankment at the loc ation(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 abov e the high- water level then push the material toward and into the water according to the limits and dimensions shown on the p lans. 212.3.06 Quality Acceptance General Provisions 101 through 150. 212.3.07 Contractor Warranty and Maintenance General Provisions 101 through 150.

212.4Measurement

Furnished granular embankment material complete in place and accepted, is measured by volume according to th e 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 paymentfor 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 w ork. C.Quarry When granular embankment material is obtained from a quarry, a certified weight ticket shall accompany th e 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 provi ded. 212.4.01 Limits General Provisions 101 through 150.

212.5Payment

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, compa cting, 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. 233 233 233 233 233 233 233 233 233 233

Source: Georgia Standard Specifications Construction of Transportation Systems, 2021 Edition. Pages – of 2,050.

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