576.1 General Description
This work includes furnishing and installing slope drains made of corrugated steel pipe, corrugated aluminum pipe, or corrugated smooth-lined polyethylene pipe where shown on the plans.
576.1.01 Definitions
General Provisions 101 through 150.
576.1.02 Related References
A. Standard Specifications Section 840—Corrugated Aluminum Alloy Pipe Section 844—Steel Pipe Section 845—Smooth Lined Corrugated Polyethylene (PE) Culvert Pipe B. Referenced Documents General Provisions 101 through 150.
576.1.03 Submittals
General Provisions 101 through 150.
576.2 Materials
Ensure that materials meet the requirements of the following specifications: Material Specification Corrugated Aluminum Alloy Slope Drain Pipe 840.2.02 Corrugated Steel Culvert Pipe 844.2.01 Corrugated Smooth Lined PE Pipe 845.2.01 Ensure that the nominal thickness of the metal for slope drain pipe conforms to the minimum thickness or gauge specified in the design tables, unless otherwise shown on the plans.
576.2.01 Delivery, Storage, and Handling
General Provisions 101 through 150.
576.3 Construction Requirements
576.3.01 Personnel
General Provisions 101 through 150.
576.3.02 Equipment
General Provisions 101 through 150.
576.3.03 Preparation
Before placing the pipe, compact the foundation until firm and stable.
576.3.04 Fabrication
General Provisions 101 through 150.
576.3.05 Construction
Place slope drain pipe in an open trench, excavated to the line and grade shown on the plans or as directed. Lay pipe sections that have circumferential joints with the outside laps of the circumferential joints uphill. After installing the pipe: 1. Immediately backfill the trench with excavated materials or other approved material. 2. Place backfill in layers 8 in. (200 mm) thick or less. 3. Compact each layer until firm and stable.
576.3.06 Quality Acceptance
General Provisions 101 through 150.
576.3.07 Contractor Warranty and Maintenance
General Provisions 101 through 150.
576.4 Measurement
Slope drain pipe is measured by the actual number of linear feet (meters) of the size installed and accepted.
576.4.01 Limits
General Provisions 101 through 150.
576.5 Payment
Accepted slope drain will be paid for at the Contract Price per linear foot (meter) for the size specified. This price includes full compensation for labor and incidentals necessary to complete the Item. Payment will be made under: Item No. 576 Slope drain pipe ___ in. (mm) Per linear foot (meter)
576.5.01 Adjustments
General Provisions 101 through 150.
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