1081MATERIALS FOR PLANTING

Art. 1081.01 Materials for Planting 1040

1081.01Trees, Shrubs, Evergreens, Vines, and Seedlings. Trees, shrubs,

evergreens, vines, and seedlings shall be according to the standards adopted by the ANLA.

species and varieties. They shall have average or normal well developed branches, together with vigorous root systems. Plants shall be free from insects, diseases, sun scald, knots, stubs, or other objectionable disfigurements. Thin, weak plants will not be accepted.

ground line than 1/2 the total height of the tree; shall have single leaders, be well branched, and with reasonably straight stems. This requirement shall cover general species, but some varieties, which have other characteristics of growth, will be accepted.

plant material of equal quality, type, and size to that specified may be approved by the Engineer if acceptable material of the variety specified is not available. Permission shall be given only after a written request and proposal for substitution is received from the Contractor at least 30 days prior to the proposed planting date.

symmetrical, exceptionally heavy, and full branched. When more than one is required, all shall be uniform in size and shape.

sub-zone south of the site of the work. The current publication of Plant Hardiness Zones from the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service shall be used to designate plant hardiness zones.

plant growth.

system that has been developed by proper cultural treatment, transplanting, and root pruning.

fibrous root system.

and established in the container in which they are growing. They shall have grown in the container for a sufficient length of time for the root

Materials for Planting Art. 1081.02 1041 system to hold the earth when taken from the container, but not long enough to become pot bound.

and burlapped.

or a duly authorized representative, whenever such an examination is deemed practical, and shall be in the field (or in storage houses) of the nursery supplying the material. The Department reserves the right to place identification seals on any or all plants selected.

as an acceptance of it. Final acceptance will not be made until the plant material is in a healthy, growing condition as provided in Article 253.14.

inspection certificate shall accompany each shipment and on arrival the certificate shall be filed with the Engineer.

approved for that plant, having regard for the soil and climatic conditions at the time and place of digging and of delivery, and to the time that will be consumed while in transit or delivery. All precautions that are customary in good trade practice shall be taken to ensure the arrival of the plants in good condition.

adequate protection against damage while in transit. The roots of bare root plants shall be carefully protected with wet straw or other suitable material to ensure the arrival of the plants at destination with the roots in a moist condition.

adequately ventilated to prevent any "heating" in transit.

shrubs, seedlings, or liners need to be tagged. All other stock furnished shall be legibly tagged with the name or the corresponding key designation as indicated on the plans.

1081.02Perennial Plants. Perennial plants shall be as follows

corms. Bulb type plants shall meet ANLA standards. The Contractor shall furnish the Engineer a shipping ticket or label documenting that the variety, color, and size of the bulb type plants supplied are as specified in the plans.

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Type, and Woodland Type. These plants shall meet ANLA standards. Flats or lots of plants shall be clearly labeled by variety, and the Contractor shall furnish the Engineer a shipping ticket or label documenting that the plants supplied are of the variety specified in the plans.

1081.03Sod. Each piece of sod shall be well covered with turf grass, shall be

free from noxious weeds and other objectionable plants, and shall not contain substances injurious to growth. The grass shall be cut to a length of not less than 1 1/2 in. (40 mm) nor more than 4 in. (100 mm) before the sod is cut. The sod shall be cut in rectangular pieces with its shortest side not less than 12 in. (300 mm). The sod shall not be cut less than 1 in. (25 mm) thick. This thickness measurement does not include grass.

With respect to inspection for plant diseases and insect infestation, an inspection certificate shall accompany each shipment and on arrival shall be filed with the Engineer.

locality of work. It shall be either nursery grown or field grown and be well rooted and approved by the Engineer prior to being cut and again before it is laid. Sod that has been grown on soil high in organic matter such as peat will not be acceptable. The consistency of adherent soil shall be such that it will not break, crumble or tear during handling and placing of the sod.

Variety Percent by Weight (Mass) Buffalo Grass Buchloe dactyloides 30 % Inferno Tall Fescue 20 % Audubon Red Fescue 15 % Rescue 911 Hard Fescue 15 % Rugby Kentucky Bluegrass 5 % Fults Pucinnellia Distans 15 %

1081.04Seeds. Seeds shall be according to the following

Agriculture Department (including other States) or by land grant college or university agricultural sections or by a Registered Seed Technologist. Germination testing of seed shall be accomplished within the 12 months prior to the seed being installed on the project.

Acceptance of seeds furnished will be based on receipt and approval of a certification covering tests from each lot of seed. Certification shall consist of test reports showing the required test results of lots corresponding to the shipment and signed by the responsible personnel of the testing agency. A Registered Seed Technologist shall verify his/her signature with his/her Society of Commercial Technologists' seal.

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Seeds may be sampled at destination on a random basis and tested for comparison with certification and compliance with these requirements. If deviations are found, the results will be reviewed to determine if the material is acceptable for use. Major deviations may result in a requirement that each lot of material from the source in question be sampled, tested, and approved by the State Agriculture Department before further use.

according to standard commercial practice. Each bag shall be tagged or labeled. If it is necessary to store the seeds after their arrival on the work site, they shall be stored in an approved weatherproof building in such a manner as to protect the seeds from deterioration and to permit easy access for inspection.

true to name and variety. Whenever a particular origin is specified, all seeds furnished shall be guaranteed to be from that origin.

tested for purity and until such tests indicate that the seeds do not contain any seeds of the noxious weeds classed as "Primary Noxious Weed Seed" and not more than the maximum number per ounce (gram) sample, specified in Table II, Noxious Weeds classed as "Secondary Noxious Weed Seed".

the percent hard seed is to be added to the percent test germination; however, the percent hard seed added shall not exceed the maximum specified in Table II when planted in the fall season.

Table II will be rejected. Seeds having a total inert matter and weed seed content greater than 20 percent of the sample in cases of bluegrass, redtop, orchard grass, brome grass, and creeping red fescue, and greater than three percent in all other agricultural seeds listed in Table II, will be rejected. Any sample containing more than five percent by weight (mass) of seed of other cultivated plants will be rejected. Seeds that fail to meet the requirements of Table II, "Maximum Weed Seed Percent" and "Remarks", will be rejected.

seed of a specified variety and calculated as the product of the viable germination times the purity. The seed weights/acre (kg/ha) listed in Table 1 of Article 250.07, "Seed Mixtures", are designed to yield specific amounts of pure, live seed/ acre (hectare) based on the pure, live seed percent values listed in Table II of this Article. Seed which has actual pure, live seed yield according to tests less than the intended yield will

Art. 1081.04 Materials for Planting 1044 have the specified quantity adjusted to meet the intended pure, live seed yield. The adjusted weight (mass) to be sown will be calculated as follows.

Adjusted lb/acre (kg/hectare) Intended pure live seed per = acre (hectare) x 100 Actual pure live seed percent

Where: Intended pure live seed per = Specific lb/acre (kg/hectare) acre (hectare) x Pure live seed percent (Table 1, Article 250.07) (Table II, Article 1081.04)

Actual germination percent x Actual pure live seed percent = Actual purity percent 100

Seeds which meet the noxious weed seed and purity requirements may be sown prior to the completion of the germination test provided an additional amount of seed, specified by the Engineer, is used at no additional cost to the Department.

TABLE II Hard Pure Secondary * Seed Purity Live Weed Noxious Weeds % % Seed % % No. per oz (kg) Variety of Seeds Max. Min. Min. Max. Max. Permitted Notes Alfalfa 20 92 89 0.50 6 (211) 1/ Clover, Alsike 15 92 87 0.30 6 (211) 2/ Red Fescue, Audubon 0 97 82 0.10 3 (105) - Red Fescue, Creeping - 97 82 1.00 6 (211) - Red Fescue, Epic - 98 83 0.05 1 (35) - Red Fescue, Sea Link - - 98 83 0.10 3 (105) - Tall Fescue, Blade Runner - 98 83 0.10 2 (70) - Tall Fescue, Falcon IV - 98 83 0.05 1 (35) - Tall Fescue, Inferno 0 98 83 0.10 2 (70) - Tall Fescue, Tarheel II - 97 82 1.00 6 (211) - Tall Fescue, Quest 0 98 83 0.10 2 (70) - Fults Salt Grass 0 98 85 0.10 2 (70) - Salty Alkaligrass 0 98 85 0.10 2 (70) - Kentucky Bluegrass - 97 80 0.30 7 (247) 4/ Oats - 92 88 0.50 2 (70) 3/ Redtop - 90 78 1.80 5 (175) 3/ Ryegrass, Perennial, Annual - 97 85 0.30 5 (175) 3/ Rye, Grain, Winter - 92 83 0.50 2 (70) 3/ Hard Fescue, Reliant IV - 98 83 0.05 1 (35) - Hard Fescue, Rescue 911 0 97 82 0.10 3 (105) - Hard Fescue, Spartan II - 98 83 0.10 3 (105) - Timothy - 92 84 0.50 5 (175) 3/ Wheat, hard Red Winter - 92 89 0.50 2 (70) 3/

1/ Shall be grown in Kansas or farther north; shall be free from any mixture with southern or foreign seeds, blends or adulterations with screenings, frosted or damaged seeds; and shall not contain more than 0.2 percent bur or sweet clover mixture.

Materials for Planting Art. 1081.05 1045 2/ Shall be free from blends or adulterations with screenings, blasted, shriveled, or immature seeds.

3/ Shall be recleaned.

4/ Shall not contain more than five percent adulteration with Canada Blue Grass, Merion Blue Grass, or other hybrids or varieties of blue grass.

* No Primary Noxious Weeds are permitted.

for Prairie Grass Seed in Classes 3, 3A, 4, 4A, 6, and 6A in Article 250.07 shall be the amounts of pure, live seed per acre (hectare) for each species listed. Seed which has actual pure, live seed yield according to tests less than the intended yield, will have the specified quantity adjusted to meet the intended pure, live seed yields.

Thirty days prior to the time of seeding, the Contractor shall provide for the approval of the Engineer, a written description for the Prairie Forbs seed mix showing the percentage by weight (mass) of each of the kinds of seed. This description shall also include the following.

to be furnished.

1081.05Topsoil and Compost. Topsoil and compost shall be according to the

following.

local soils. Loamy soil and the A horizon soil profile are defined in the Geotechnical Manual. The loamy soil shall have an organic content between one and ten percent according to AASHTO T 194. It shall be relatively free from large roots, sticks, weeds, brush, or stones larger than 1 in. (25 mm) in diameter, or other litter and waste products. At least 90 percent shall pass the No. 10 (2.00 mm) sieve according to Illinois Modified AASHTO T 27, and the pH shall be between 5.0 and 8.0 according to ASTM D 4972.

Topsoil shall be capable of supporting and germinating vegetation.

produced at an IEPA registered composting facility. The compost shall have no glass or metal shards present. Any plastic or other man made material shall be no larger than 1/4 in. (6 mm) and sieved out to be less than one percent of the total dry weight. A copy of the compost test results complying

Art. 1081.06 Materials for Planting 1046 with IEPA standards for General Use Compost and certification of IEPA registration shall be provided to the Engineer with each shipment of compost.

Compost shall be capable of supporting and germinating vegetation.

1081.06Mulch. Mulch material for seeding and planting shall be non-toxic to

vegetation and to the germination of seed. Mulch shall be approved by the Engineer prior to placement.

straw, and shall be air dried.

minimum of 70 percent biodegradable material such as wood cellulose, paper fibers, straw or cotton and shall contain no growth or germination inhibiting factors. The remainder of the components shall consist of the manufacturer’s choice of tackifiers and/or strengthening fibers needed to meet the performance specifications. Tackifiers shall be non-toxic and LC 50 test results shall be provided along with the manufacturer’s certification. Hydraulic mulch shall disperse evenly and rapidly and remain in slurry when agitated with water. When uniformly applied, the slurry shall form an absorbent cover allowing percolation of water to the underlying surface. Hydraulic mulch shall be packaged in UV and moisture resistant factory labeled packages or bags with the net quantity of the packaged material plainly shown on each package. The biodegradable material shall be relatively free of glossy papers and shall not be water soluble. The hydraulic mulches shall be according to the following.

Light-Duty Hydraulic Mulch Property 1/ Value Functional Longevity 2/ 3 months Minimum Application Rates 2000 lb/acre (2240 kg/ha) Typical Maximum Slope Gradient (V:H) ≤ 1:3 Maximum Uninterrupted Slope Length 50 ft (15 m) Maximum C Factor 0.15 Minimum Vegetation Establishment5/ 200 %

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Heavy-Duty Hydraulic Mulch Property 1/ Value Functional Longevity 2/ 12 months Minimum Application Rates 3000 lb/acre (3360 kg/ha) Typical Maximum Slope Gradient (V:H) ≤ 1:2 Maximum Uninterrupted Slope Length 100 ft (30 m) Maximum C Factor 3/ 4/ 0.02 Minimum Vegetation Establishment 5/ 400 %

1/ This table sets minimum requirements only. Refer to manufacturer recommendations for application rates, instructions, gradients, maximum continuous slope lengths and other site specific recommendations.

2/ Manufacturer’s estimated time period, based upon field observations, that a material can be anticipated to provide erosion control as influenced by its composition and site- specific conditions.

3/ “C” Factor calculated as ratio of soil loss from HECP protected slope (tested at specified or greater gradient, h:v) to ratio of soil loss from unprotected (control) plot based on large-scale testing.

4/ Large-scale test methods shall be according to ASTM D 6459.

5/ Minimum vegetation establishment shall be calculated according to ASTM D 7322.

The manufacturer shall furnish a certification with each shipment of hydraulic mulch stating the number of packages or bags furnished and that the material complies with these requirements

commercially available product specifically recommended by the manufacturer for use as a mulch stabilizer.

The mulch binder shall be nonstaining and nontoxic to vegetation and the environment. It shall disperse evenly and rapidly and remain in suspension when agitated in water. The mulch binder and water suspension or slurry shall be green in color to allow visual metering of its application.

Prior to use of the mulch binder, the Contractor shall submit a notarized certification by the manufacturer stating that it meets these requirements. Chemical mulch binder shall be packaged, stored, and shipped according to the manufacturer's recommendations with the net quantity plainly shown on each package or container.

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commercially available product specifically recommended by the manufacturer for use as a compost stabilizer.

The compost binder shall be nonstaining and nontoxic to vegetation and the environment. It shall disperse evenly and rapidly and remain in suspension when agitated in water.

Prior to use of the compost binder, the Contractor shall submit a notarized certification by the manufacturer stating that it meets these requirements. Chemical compost binder shall be packaged, stored, and shipped according to the manufacturer’s recommendations with the net quantity plainly shown on each package or container.

bark, wood chips, or other approved organic mulch as specified in the plans.

1081.07Agricultural Ground Limestone. Agricultural ground limestone shall

contain particles ground sufficiently fine so that essentially all material pass a No. 4 (4.75 mm) sieve and is graded relatively uniform through the Nos. 8, 30, and 60 (2.36 mm, 600 µm, and 250 µm) sieves. Approved sources of agricultural ground limestone shall be tested by the Department of Agriculture and rated with a source correction factor.

1081.08Fertilizer. Fertilizer shall be ready-mixed material of an analysis

specified on the plans. In cases where a single nutrient is specified, the analysis shall be optional, provided that it carries sufficient filler to ensure adequate distribution of the nutrient.

on an attached tag.

package

If a brand or grade of fertilizer is delivered in the bulk, a written statement having the above listed information shall accompany each load.

following information with each load.

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custom mix.

custom mix.

1081.09Peat Moss. Peat moss shall be as follows

leaves of any of several species of sphagnum mosses and shall be according to the following.

spongy fibrous, and it shall be either crumbly or compact, but fairly elastic and substantially homogeneous. It shall be free from decomposed colloidal residue, excessive woody materials (roots and stems), and shall be dark brown in color. Shredded particles shall not exceed 1/4 in. (6 mm) in size.

5.5, at approximately 77 °F (25 °C).

material, shall be not more than five percent.

than 400 percent, by weight (mass), on an oven dry basis.

each 50 ton (45 metric ton) lot or fraction thereof. Such samples shall be taken 6 in. (150 mm) below the surface of one or more bales, thoroughly mixed, and placed in a clean, dry, air tight, metal container or in a strong plastic bag, sealed, and forwarded to the testing laboratory.

Specifications for Peat Moss; Peat, Humus; and Peat, Reed-Sedge, Q-P-166e.

and kind commonly used. Damaged bales will not be accepted.

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The peat moss shall be packed in the bales at a compression ratio of at least 2 to 1. Each bale shall be clearly marked with the type of peat moss, the brand name, the country of origin, the cubic feet (cubic meter) compressed size, the compression ratio used, and the approximate weight

stating that the peat moss meets the specified requirements.

1081.10Erosion Control Blankets. Erosion control blankets shall be

fabricated from materials described below, in whole, or in approved combinations of not more than two of the materials described below. When two values are specified, properties of blankets composed of combinations of materials shall be according to the lower of the two values specified for the individual components. Each component shall also meet its individual physical requirements.

mat of wood excelsior of 80 percent, 6 in. (150 mm) or longer fiber length. The wood from which the excelsior blanket is cut shall be properly cured to achieve adequately curled and barbed fibers.

The blanket shall be of consistent thickness, with the fiber evenly distributed over the entire area of the blanket. The excelsior blanket shall be covered on the top side with a 90 day biodegradable extruded plastic mesh netting having an approximate minimum opening of 5/8 x 5/8 in. (16 x 16 mm) to an approximate maximum opening of 2 x 1 in. (50 x 25 mm). The netting shall be substantially adhered to the excelsior blanket by a knitting process using biodegradable thread or by an applied degradable adhesive. The netting shall also be entwined with the excelsior blanket for maximum strength and ease of handling.

The excelsior blanket shall also be according to the following.

Parameter Value Minimum Width 24 ± 1 in. (600 ± 25 mm) Weight (Mass) 0.63 lb/sq yd (0.34 kg/sq m) ± 10 % Minimum Length of Roll 150 ft (45 m), approximate

The excelsior blanket shall be smolder resistant and shall withstand the following test. The excelsior blanket specimen shall not flame or smolder for more than a distance of 12 in. (300 mm) from a spot where a lighted cigarette is placed on the surface of the blanket.

The manufacturer shall furnish a certification with each shipment of excelsior blanket stating the number of rolls furnished and that the material complies with these requirements.

whose primary component is clean, weed free straw from agricultural crops. The straw shall be evenly distributed throughout the blanket to a loose thickness of approximately 1/2 in. (13 mm) with a permissible variation of ± 1/8 in. (± 3 mm). The top side of the blanket shall be covered with

Materials for Planting Art. 1081.10 1051 biodegradable plastic mesh of 3/8 x 3/8 in. (10 x 10 mm) square openings with a permissible variation of ± 1/8 in. (± 3 mm) and shall be substantially adhered to the straw by a knitting process using biodegradable thread. The plastic mesh shall degrade within 90 days.

The blanket shall be supplied in a protected rolled mat form of 6 1/2 ft (2 m) minimum width and the average dry weight (mass) shall not be less than 0.50 lb/sq yd (0.27 kg/sq m).

The manufacturer shall furnish a certification with each shipment, stating the number of rolls furnished and that the material complies with these requirements.

shall be according to Article 1081.10(a) or (b), except as follows.

1.45 lb/sq yd (0.79 kg/sq m) ± 10 percent. Both the top and bottom side of each blanket shall be covered with a heavy duty extruded plastic mesh which contains an ultraviolet inhibitor and has an opening size of approximately 1/2 x 1/2 in. (13 x 13 mm).

0.50 lb/sq yd (0.27 kg/sq m). The material content of the blanket shall be 70 percent straw and 30 percent coconut fiber. The top side of the blanket shall be covered with a two year biodegradable mesh. The bottom side of the blanket shall be covered with a heavy duty extruded plastic mesh which contains an ultraviolet inhibitor and has an opening size of approximately 1/2 x 1/2 in. (13 x 13 mm). The mesh shall be mechanically sewn to the mat at 1.5 in. (38 mm) centers.

The manufacturer shall furnish a certification with each shipment, stating the number of rolls furnished and that the material complies with these requirements.

uncoated black carbon steel wire of sufficient stiffness for soil penetration. They shall be of the "T" or "U" configuration with pointed ends, 1 to 2 in. (25 to 50 mm) wide at the top and a minimum overall length of 6 in. (150 mm) from top to bottom. The staples for heavy duty erosion control blanket shall be as specified here, except that the legs shall be 8 in. (200 mm) or longer. The staples shall be packaged in cartons.

(180 mm) long from neck of hook to tip of anchor. The wood shall not break during installation. The anchor shall have a 1/2 in. (13 mm) curving hook to hold the blanket in place.

approved material (straw fiber, wood excelsior, or synthetic fiber) as a form of temporary erosion control blanket.

Art. 1081.10 Materials for Planting 1052 When used in combination with straw fiber, the blankets shall meet the following fiber densities.

Coconut Fiber Content 30% 0.15 lb/sq yd (0.08 kg/sq m) Straw Content 70% 0.36 lb/sq yd (0.19 kg/sq m)

The blanket shall be supplied in a protected rolled mat form of 6 1/2 ft (2 m) width and the average dry weight (mass) shall not be less than 0.50 lb/sq yd (0.27 kg/sq m).

The manufacturer shall furnish a certification with each shipment, stating the material complies with these requirements and the number of rolls furnished.

degradable, ultraviolet stabilized synthetic fibers, filaments, netting, and/or wire mesh processed into a three-dimensional reinforced mat. The mats may include degradable material to assist with vegetation establishment. Soil filled mats will not be allowed.

The TRM shall meet the following physical and performance properties:

Property Value Test Method Tensile Strength, lb/ft (kN/m) 150 (2.19) min. ASTM D 6818 UV Stability, (% Tensile Retained) 80 min. ASTM D 4355 (1000 Hour Exposure) Resiliency, (% Thickness Retained) 80 min. ASTM D 6524 Allowable Shear Stress, lb/sq ft (Pa) 1/ 8 (384) ECTC approved test method and independent laboratory

1/ Minimum shear stress the TRM (fully vegetated) can sustain without physical damage or excess erosion (> 1/2 in. (13 mm) soil loss) during a 30 minute flow event in large scale testing.

For TRMs containing degradable components, all property values must be obtained on the non-degradable portion of the matting alone.

1081.11Reserved

1081.12Reserved

1081.13Bracing. Steel posts and earth anchors for bracing shall be as

follows.

agricultural fencing; have a steel anchor plate welded or riveted to each post approximately 18 in. (450 mm) from the bottom of the post, be 6 ft (1.8 m) minimum in length, and shall weigh not less than 1 lb/ft (1.5 kg/m). The post shall be finished with a suitable paint of acceptable color or galvanizing unless specified for use as selective mowing stakes. When specified for

Materials for Planting Art. 1081.15 1053 selective mowing stakes, the steel posts shall be finished in an acceptable color of green paint. For delineating seedling plantings, the posts shall have the top 10 in. (250 mm) painted with two coats of State equipment orange paint. For delineating native grass, wildflower and ornamental herbaccons plantings, the top 10 in. (250 mm) of the posts shall be painted with two coats of white paint.

spiral or helical metal anchor plate; and shall be according to the following.

Parameter Value Length 42 in. (1 m) Rod Diameter 5/8 in. (16 mm) Eye Opening 1 in. (25 mm) Anchor Plate Diameter 4 in. (100 mm)

1081.14Weed Barrier Fabric. Weed barrier fabric shall be a black, nonwoven

geotextile fabric according to Article 1080.01(a).

1081.15Temporary Erosion Control Materials. Temporary erosion control

materials shall be as follows.

either of sound wood 1 in. (25 mm) minimum for one dimension, metal according to Article 1006.28(d), or painted metal posts.

minimum in length metal stakes according to Article 1006.28(d) or painted metal posts. Silt filter fence stakes shall be a minimum of 4 ft (1.2 m) long and made of either wood or metal. The nominal size of wood stakes shall be 2 in. x 2 in. (50 mm x 50 mm). Metal stakes shall be a standard T or U shape having a minimum weight (mass) of 1.32 lb/ft (600 g/300 mm).

adequately bound to an approximate size of 12 x 18 x 36 in. (300 x 450 x 900 mm).

either snow fence, flexible wooden slat fence, or woven wire fence.

stone, broken brick, broken concrete, or riprap. The upstream facing of the aggregate ditch check shall be constructed of gradation CA 3. The remainder of the ditch check shall be constructed of gradation RR 3.

totally encased inside netting and sealed with metal clips or knotted at the ends. The fiber density shall be a minimum of 1.24 lb/cu ft (20 kg/cu m) based on a moisture content of 22 percent at manufacturing. The netting shall be composed of a polyester or polypropylene material which retains

Art. 1081.15 Materials for Planting 1054 70 percent of its strength after 500 hours of exposure to sunlight. The maximum opening of the net shall be 1 x 1 in. (25 x 25 mm).

March 1 to July 31, and Winter Wheat from August 1 to November 15. Seed shall be delivered to the job site in unopened, labeled bags. A certification from the supplier stating the weight (mass) and contents of the bag shall be printed on or attached to each bag along with a certification stating that the seed meets the requirements of Article 1081.04(c).

geotextile fabric bag attached with a stainless steel band and locking cap that is suspended from the frame. A clean, used bag and a used steel frame in good condition meeting the approval of the Engineer may be substituted for new materials. Materials for the inlet filter assembly shall be according to the following.

Frames designed to fit under a grate shall include an overflow feature that is welded to the frame’s ring. The overflow feature shall be designed to allow full flow of water into the structure when the filter bag is full. The dimensions of the frame shall allow the drainage structure grate to fit into the inlet filter assembly frame opening. The assembly frame shall rest on the inside lip of the drainage structure frame for the full variety of existing and proposed drainage structure frames that are present on this contract. The inlet filter assembly frame shall not cause the drainage structure grate to extend higher than 1/4 in. (6 mm) above the drainage structure frame.

be used to secure the grate to the frame. The grate lock shall be according to the manufacturer’s requirements for materials and installation.

inner filter bag and an outer reinforcement bag.

polypropylene geotextile fabric with a minimum silt and debris capacity of 2.0 cu ft (0.06 cu m). The bag shall be according to the following.

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Inner Filter Bag Material Property Test Method Minimum Avg. Roll Value Grab Tensile Strength ASTM D 4632 100 lb (45 kg) Grab Tensile Elongation ASTM D 4632 50% Puncture Strength ASTM D 4833 65 lb (29 kg) Trapezoidal Tear ASTM D 4533 45 lb (20 kg) UV Resistance ASTM D 4355 70% at 500 hours Actual Open Size ASTM D 1420 No. 70 (212 m) sieve Permittivity ASTM D 4491 2.0/sec Water Flow Rate ASTM D 4491 145 gpm/sq ft (5900 Lpm/sq m)

constructed of a polyester mesh material according to the following.

Outer Reinforcement Bag Material Property Test Method Value Content ASTM D 629 Polyester Weight ASTM D 3776 4.55 oz/sq yd (155 g/sq m) ± 15% Whales (holes) ASTM D 3887 7.5 ± 2 holes/1 in. (25 mm) Chorses (holes) ASTM D 3887 15.5 ± 2holes/1 in. (25 mm) Instronball Burst ASTM D 3887 120 psi (830 kPa) min. Thickness ASTM D 1777 0.040 ± 0.005 in. (1.0 ± 0.1 mm)

shipment of inlet filters, stating the amount of product furnished and that the material complies with these requirements.

shaped having a minimum height of 10 in. (250 mm) in the center with equal sides and a minimum 20 in. (500 mm) base. The triangular shaped inner material shall be a low density urethane foam. The outer geotextile fabric cover shall consist of woven yarns or nonwoven filaments made of polyolefins or polyesters placed around the inner material and shall extend beyond both sides of the triangle a minimum of 18 in. (450 mm). Woven filter fabric shall be Class 3 and nonwoven filter fabric shall be Class 2 according to AASHTO M 288.

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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Woven Nonwoven Grab Strength, lb (N) ASTM D 4632 1/ 180 (800) min. 157 (700) min. Elongation/Grab Strain, % ASTM D 4632 1/ 49 max. 50 min. Trapezoidal Tear Strength, lb (N) ASTM D 4533 1/ 67 (300) min. 56 (250) min. Puncture Strength, lb (N) ASTM D 6241 1/ 370 (1650) min. 309 (1375) min. Apparent Opening Size, Sieve No. (mm) ASTM D 4751 2/ 30 (0.60) max. Permittivity, sec-1 ASTM D 4491 0.25 min. Ultraviolet Stability, % retained strength after 500 hours of exposure – ASTM D 4355 70 min.

1/ Values represent the minimum average roll value (MARV) in the weaker principle direction [machine direction (MD) or cross- machine direction (XD)].

2/ Values represent the maximum average roll value.

Property Value Test Method Density, lb/cu ft (kg/cu m) 1.0 ± 0.1 (16.0 ± 1.6) ASTM D 3574 Tensile Strength, psi (kPa) 10 (70) min. ASTM D 3574 Elongation, percent 125 min. ASTM D 3574 Tear Resistance, lb/in. (N/mm) 1.25 (0.22) ASTM D 3574

shipment of urethane foam/geotextile assemblies stating the amount of product furnished and that the material complies with these requirements.

consist of a rigid polyethylene frame covered with a fitted geotextile filter fabric. A clean, used fitted filter and a used rigid polyethylene frame in good condition meeting the approval of the Engineer may be substituted for new materials. Materials for the above grade inlet filter assembly shall be according to the following.

polyethylene copolymer. The design of the frame shall allow the structure to fit completely over the sewer inlet. The frame shall be a minimum of 26 in. (650 mm) tall and the top of the frame shall be designed with an opening to allow large volumes of water to pass

Materials for Planting Art. 1081.15 1057 through under high flow events. The frame shall be according to the following requirements.

Frame Material Property Test Method Value Tensile Yield Strength ASTM D 638 3600 psi (24.82 MPa) Elongation at Break ASTM D 638 >600% Tensile-Impact Strength ASTM D 1822 170 ft lb/sq in (230 J) Brittleness Temperature ASTM D 746 <-105°F (-76.11°C) Environmental Stress Cracking ASTM D 1693 >800 hours Durometer Hardness, Shore A ASTM D 2240 68 Vicat Softening Temperature ASTM D 1525 254°F (125°C) Deflection Temperature ASTM D 648 157°F (70°C) Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion ASTM D 696 7x10 -5 in/in/°F (12.6x10 -5 m/m/°C) Bulk Density ASTM D 1895 37 lb/cu ft (592.7 kg/cu m)

shall be constructed of 100 percent continuous polyester needle- punched fabric. The filter shall be fabricated to provide a direct fit to the frame. The top of the filter shall integrate a coarse screen with a minimum apparent opening size of 1/2 in. (13 mm) to allow large volumes of water to pass through in the event of heavy flows. The filter shall have integrated anti-buoyancy pockets capable of holding a minimum of 3.0 cu ft (0.08 cu m) of stabilization material. Each filter shall have a label with the following information sewn to or otherwise permanently adhered to the outside: manufacturer’s name, product name, and lot, model, or serial number. The fitted geotextile filter fabric shall be according to the following.

Fitted Geotextile Filter Material Property Test Method Minimum Avg. Roll Value Weight ASTM D 3776 3.0 oz/sq yd (71.1 grams/sq m) +/- 10% Grab Tensile Strength ASTM D 4632 80 lb (36.29 kg) min. Grab Tensile Elongation ASTM D 4632 50% Bursting Strength ASTM D 3786 150 psi (1.03 MPa) min. Puncture Resistance ASTM D 4833 50 lb (22.68 kg) min. Trapezoid Tearing Strength ASTM D 4533 30 lb (13.61 kg) min. Apparent Opening Size ASTM D 4751 Sieve No. 70 (0.212 mm) Permittivity ASTM D 4491 2.0/sec Water Permeability ASTM D 4491 102 gal/min/sq ft (4150 liter/min/sq m) UV Resistance ASTM D 4355 70% at 500 hours

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shipment of above grade inlet filter assemblies, stating the amount of product furnished and that the material complies with these requirements.

shall consist of a geotextile fabric surrounding a metal frame. The frame shall consist of either a) a circular cage formed of welded wire mesh, or b) a collapsible aluminum frame, as described below.

(150 mm x 150 mm) welded wire mesh formed of #10 gauge (3.42 mm) steel conforming to ASTM A 185. The mesh shall be 30 in. (750 mm) tall and formed into a 42 in. (1.05 m) minimum diameter cylinder.

shall consist of grade 6036 aluminum. The frame shall have anchor lugs that attach it to the inlet grate, which shall resist movement from water and debris. The collapsible joints of the frame shall have a locking device to secure the vertical members in place, which shall prevent the frame from collapsing while under load from water and debris.

made of polyolefins or polyesters according to the following.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Grab Strength, lb (N) ASTM D 4632 1/ 180 (800) min. Elongation/Grab Strain, % ASTM D 4632 1/ 50 max. Trapezoidal Tear Strength, lb (N) ASTM D 4533 1/ 60 (267) min. Puncture Strength, lb (N) ASTM D 6241 1/ 370 (1650) min. Apparent Opening Size, Sieve No. (mm) ASTM D 4751 2/ 70 (0.212) max. Permittivity, sec-1 ASTM D 4491 0.25 min. Ultraviolet Stability, % retained strength after 500 hours of exposure – ASTM D 4355 70 min.

1/ Values represent the minimum average roll value (MARV) in the weaker principle direction [machine direction (MD) or cross- machine direction (XD)].

2/ Values represent the maximum average roll value.

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fabric shall be wrapped 3 in. (75 mm) over the top member of a 6 in. x 6 in. (150 mm x 150 mm) welded wire mesh frame and secured with fastening rings constructed of wire conforming to ASTM A 641, A 809, A 370, and A 938, as applicable, at 6 in. (150 mm) on center. The fastening rings shall penetrate both layers of geotextile and securely close around the steel mesh. The geotextile shall be secured to the sides of the welded wire mesh with fastening rings at a spacing of 1 per sq ft (11 per sq m) and securely close around a steel member.

be secured to the aluminum frame along the top and bottom of the frame perimeter with strips of aluminum secured to the perimeter member, such that the anchoring system provides a uniformly distributed stress throughout the geotechnical fabric.

shipment of above grade inlet filter assemblies stating the amount of product furnished and that the material complies with these requirements.

SECTION 1082. PREFORMED BEARING PADS

1082.01Fabric Bearing Pads. Fabric bearing pads shall consist of a fabric

and rubber body made with new unvulcanized rubber and unused fabric fibers.

The rubber body shall be a natural rubber compound known as natural polyisoprene or synthetic rubber known as polychloroprene.

The average surface hardness expressed in standard rubber hardness shall be 80 ± 10 Shore A Durometer.

The ultimate breakdown limit of the pad under compressive loading shall be no less than 7000 psi (48,000 kPa) for the specified thickness without splits or deformations exceeding 10 percent of thickness after removing the load.

The pads shall be furnished to specified dimensions with all dowel holes accurately located. The thickness of the fabric bearing pads shall be as shown on the plans within a tolerance of ± ten percent.

SECTION 1083. ELASTOMERIC BEARINGS

1083.01Description. Elastomeric bearings shall consist of steel laminated

elastomeric pads or assemblies of steel laminated elastomeric pads with externally bonded structural steel bearing plates, structural steel top bearing plate, and required stainless steel and PTFE sheets, as shown on the plans and as specified herein. The