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2731003.10.3 Mixtures:

LA · 2016 Standard SpecificationsBook pages 10251028View official source ↗

1003.09 GRANULAR MATERIAL. Granular material shall be non -

plastic siliceous material complying with 1003.01 and the following gradation: Table 1003 -20 Gradation for Granular Material

U.S. (Metric) Sieve Size Percent Passing By Weight (Mass) 1/2 inch (12 .5 mm ) No. 10 (2.00 mm ) No. 200 (75 μm) 100 75 - 100 0 - 10

1003.10 BEDDING MATERIAL. Bedding materials shall consist of

stone, recycled portland cement concrete, or a mixture of either recycled portland cement concrete, gravel, crushed slag, or stone combined with granular material. Stone shall be from the Approved Materials List.

1003.10.1 Stone or Recycled Portland Cement Concrete:

Comply with 1003.03 .

1003.10.2 Sand -Aggregate: The sand -aggregate material shall be a

natural or artificial mixture of sand and gravel, recycled portland cement concrete, or other approved aggregate listed in this subs ection. Material passing the No. 40 (425 μm) sieve shall be non -plastic. The mixture shall be free of foreign matter as determined by visual inspection. Comply with the following gradation prior to placement. Table 1003 -21 Gradation for Bedding, Sand -Aggregate

U.S. (Metric) Sieve Size Percent Passing By Weight (Mass) 1 ½ inches (37.5 mm) 3/4 inch (19.0 mm) 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) No. 4 (4.75 mm) No. 16 (1.19 mm ) No. 200 (75 μm) 90 - 100 70 - 85 40 - 60 15 - 40 3 - 15 0 - 5

1003.10.3 Mixtures: Mix recycled portland cement concrete, gravel,

or stone with 35±5 percent granular material by volume. Verify the mixture quantities by proof of material deliveries.

1003.10.3 1 Gravel: Comply with the following gradation.

Table 1003 -22 Gradation for Bedding, Gravel

U.S. (M etric) Sieve Size Percent Passing By Weight (Mass) 1 ½ inches (37.5 mm) No. 4 (4.75 mm) No. 200 (75 μm) 95 - 100 0 - 15 0 - 2

1003.10.3 2 Recycled Portland Cement Concrete or Stone:

Comply with the following gradation: Table 1003 -23 Gradation for Bedding, (RPCC or Stone)

U.S. (Metric) Sieve Size Percent Passing By Weight (Mass) 1 ½ inches (37.5 mm) 3/4 inch (19.0 mm) No. 4 (4.75 mm) 95 - 100 40 - 85 0 - 15

1003.10.3 3 Granular Material: Comply with 1003.09 .

1003.11 BACKFILL. Stone shall comply with 1003.03.1 . Recycled

portland cement concrete, RPCC, shall comply with 1003.03.2 . Reclaimed asphalt pavement, RAP, shall comply with 1003.05.3 . For source approval, comply with 1003.01 .

1003.10.3 1 Gravel: Comply with the following gradation.

Table 1003 -22 Gradation for Bedding, Gravel

U.S. (M etric) Sieve Size Percent Passing By Weight (Mass) 1 ½ inches (37.5 mm) No. 4 (4.75 mm) No. 200 (75 μm) 95 - 100 0 - 15 0 - 2

1003.10.3 2 Recycled Portland Cement Concrete or Stone:

Comply with the following gradation: Table 1003 -23 Gradation for Bedding, (RPCC or Stone)

U.S. (Metric) Sieve Size Percent Passing By Weight (Mass) 1 ½ inches (37.5 mm) 3/4 inch (19.0 mm) No. 4 (4.75 mm) 95 - 100 40 - 85 0 - 15

1003.10.3 3 Granular Material: Comply with 1003.09 .

1003.11 BACKFILL. Stone shall comply with 1003.03.1 . Recycled

portland cement concrete, RPCC, shall comply with 1003.03.2 . Reclaimed asphalt pavement, RAP, shall comply with 1003.05.3 . For source approval, comply with 1003.01 .

1003.10.3 1 Gravel: Comply with the following gradation.

Table 1003 -22 Gradation for Bedding, Gravel

U.S. (M etric) Sieve Size Percent Passing By Weight (Mass) 1 ½ inches (37.5 mm) No. 4 (4.75 mm) No. 200 (75 μm) 95 - 100 0 - 15 0 - 2

1003.10.3 2 Recycled Portland Cement Concrete or Stone:

Comply with the following gradation: Table 1003 -23 Gradation for Bedding, (RPCC or Stone)

U.S. (Metric) Sieve Size Percent Passing By Weight (Mass) 1 ½ inches (37.5 mm) 3/4 inch (19.0 mm) No. 4 (4.75 mm) 95 - 100 40 - 85 0 - 15

1003.10.3 3 Granular Material: Comply with 1003.09 .

1003.11 BACKFILL. Stone shall comply with 1003.03.1 . Recycled

portland cement concrete, RPCC, shall comply with 1003.03.2 . Reclaimed asphalt pavement, RAP, shall comply with 1003.05.3 . For source approval, comply with 1003.01 .

1003.10.3 1 Gravel: Comply with the following gradation.

Table 1003 -22 Gradation for Bedding, Gravel

U.S. (M etric) Sieve Size Percent Passing By Weight (Mass) 1 ½ inches (37.5 mm) No. 4 (4.75 mm) No. 200 (75 μm) 95 - 100 0 - 15 0 - 2

1003.10.3 2 Recycled Portland Cement Concrete or Stone:

Comply with the following gradation: Table 1003 -23 Gradation for Bedding, (RPCC or Stone)

U.S. (Metric) Sieve Size Percent Passing By Weight (Mass) 1 ½ inches (37.5 mm) 3/4 inch (19.0 mm) No. 4 (4.75 mm) 95 - 100 40 - 85 0 - 15

1003.10.3 3 Granular Material: Comply with 1003.09 .

1003.11 BACKFILL. Stone shall comply with 1003.03.1 . Recycled

portland cement concrete, RPCC, shall comply with 1003.03.2 . Reclaimed asphalt pavement, RAP, shall comply with 1003.05.3 . For source approval, comply with 1003.01 .

1003.10.3 1 Gravel: Comply with the following gradation.

Table 1003 -22 Gradation for Bedding, Gravel

U.S. (M etric) Sieve Size Percent Passing By Weight (Mass) 1 ½ inches (37.5 mm) No. 4 (4.75 mm) No. 200 (75 μm) 95 - 100 0 - 15 0 - 2

1003.10.3 2 Recycled Portland Cement Concrete or Stone:

Comply with the following gradation: Table 1003 -23 Gradation for Bedding, (RPCC or Stone)

U.S. (Metric) Sieve Size Percent Passing By Weight (Mass) 1 ½ inches (37.5 mm) 3/4 inch (19.0 mm) No. 4 (4.75 mm) 95 - 100 40 - 85 0 - 15

1003.10.3 3 Granular Material: Comply with 1003.09 .

1003.11 BACKFILL. Stone shall comply with 1003.03.1 . Recycled

portland cement concrete, RPCC, shall comply with 1003.03.2 . Reclaimed asphalt pavement, RAP, shall comply with 1003.05.3 . For source approval, comply with 1003.01 . Section 1004 Landscaping Materials

1004.01 FERTILIZER. Fertilizer shall be a commercial type complying

with the commercial fertilizer laws in effect as regulated by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. The chemical composition shall be as sp ecified and shall be designated by a 3 -number sequence representing minimum percentages by weight, respectively, of nitrogen (N), available phosphoric acid (P 2O5) and soluble potash (K 2O). Fertilizer supplied in granular, pellet, or tablet form shall be packaged in moisture proof containers. Fertilizer tablets shall be an approved brand containing nitrogen fixing and phosphorus solubilizing bacteria, slow -release nitrogen, natural organic nutrients, and humic acid. For backfill mix, fertilizer tablets sh all be controlled release tablets, 21 gram, 20 -10-5 (N -P-K) with calcium, sulfur and iron.

1004.02 AGRICULTURAL LIME. Agricultural lime shall consist of

ground limestone or seashells containing at least 90 percent calcium carbonate equivalent (CaCO 3) when teste d in accordance with ASTM C602. The material shall be ground so that a minimum of 90 percent passes a No. 10 sieve and 25 percent passes a No. 100 sieve.

1004.03 SEED. Seed shall comply with requirements of Louisiana law.

The minimum percentage of pure live se ed and the maximum percentage of weed seed permitted shall be in accordance with Table 1004 -1. Table 1004 -1 Seed Requirements Variety Minimum Percent of Pure Live Seed (Purity Times Germination Including Hard Seed by Count) Maximum Percent of Weed Seed, by Count Hulled Bermuda Pensacola Bahia Section 1004 Landscaping Materials

1004.01 FERTILIZER. Fertilizer shall be a commercial type complying

with the commercial fertilizer laws in effect as regulated by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. The chemical composition shall be as sp ecified and shall be designated by a 3 -number sequence representing minimum percentages by weight, respectively, of nitrogen (N), available phosphoric acid (P 2O5) and soluble potash (K 2O). Fertilizer supplied in granular, pellet, or tablet form shall be packaged in moisture proof containers. Fertilizer tablets shall be an approved brand containing nitrogen fixing and phosphorus solubilizing bacteria, slow -release nitrogen, natural organic nutrients, and humic acid. For backfill mix, fertilizer tablets sh all be controlled release tablets, 21 gram, 20 -10-5 (N -P-K) with calcium, sulfur and iron.

1004.02 AGRICULTURAL LIME. Agricultural lime shall consist of

ground limestone or seashells containing at least 90 percent calcium carbonate equivalent (CaCO 3) when teste d in accordance with ASTM C602. The material shall be ground so that a minimum of 90 percent passes a No. 10 sieve and 25 percent passes a No. 100 sieve.

1004.03 SEED. Seed shall comply with requirements of Louisiana law.

The minimum percentage of pure live se ed and the maximum percentage of weed seed permitted shall be in accordance with Table 1004 -1. Table 1004 -1 Seed Requirements Variety Minimum Percent of Pure Live Seed (Purity Times Germination Including Hard Seed by Count) Maximum Percent of Weed Seed, by Count Hulled Bermuda Pensacola Bahia Section 1004 Landscaping Materials

1004.01 FERTILIZER. Fertilizer shall be a commercial type complying

with the commercial fertilizer laws in effect as regulated by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. The chemical composition shall be as sp ecified and shall be designated by a 3 -number sequence representing minimum percentages by weight, respectively, of nitrogen (N), available phosphoric acid (P 2O5) and soluble potash (K 2O). Fertilizer supplied in granular, pellet, or tablet form shall be packaged in moisture proof containers. Fertilizer tablets shall be an approved brand containing nitrogen fixing and phosphorus solubilizing bacteria, slow -release nitrogen, natural organic nutrients, and humic acid. For backfill mix, fertilizer tablets sh all be controlled release tablets, 21 gram, 20 -10-5 (N -P-K) with calcium, sulfur and iron.

1004.02 AGRICULTURAL LIME. Agricultural lime shall consist of

ground limestone or seashells containing at least 90 percent calcium carbonate equivalent (CaCO 3) when teste d in accordance with ASTM C602. The material shall be ground so that a minimum of 90 percent passes a No. 10 sieve and 25 percent passes a No. 100 sieve.

1004.03 SEED. Seed shall comply with requirements of Louisiana law.

The minimum percentage of pure live se ed and the maximum percentage of weed seed permitted shall be in accordance with Table 1004 -1. Table 1004 -1 Seed Requirements Variety Minimum Percent of Pure Live Seed (Purity Times Germination Including Hard Seed by Count) Maximum Percent of Weed Seed, by Count Hulled Bermuda Pensacola Bahia Section 1004 Landscaping Materials

1004.01 FERTILIZER. Fertilizer shall be a commercial type complying

with the commercial fertilizer laws in effect as regulated by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. The chemical composition shall be as sp ecified and shall be designated by a 3 -number sequence representing minimum percentages by weight, respectively, of nitrogen (N), available phosphoric acid (P 2O5) and soluble potash (K 2O). Fertilizer supplied in granular, pellet, or tablet form shall be packaged in moisture proof containers. Fertilizer tablets shall be an approved brand containing nitrogen fixing and phosphorus solubilizing bacteria, slow -release nitrogen, natural organic nutrients, and humic acid. For backfill mix, fertilizer tablets sh all be controlled release tablets, 21 gram, 20 -10-5 (N -P-K) with calcium, sulfur and iron.

1004.02 AGRICULTURAL LIME. Agricultural lime shall consist of

ground limestone or seashells containing at least 90 percent calcium carbonate equivalent (CaCO 3) when teste d in accordance with ASTM C602. The material shall be ground so that a minimum of 90 percent passes a No. 10 sieve and 25 percent passes a No. 100 sieve.

1004.03 SEED. Seed shall comply with requirements of Louisiana law.

The minimum percentage of pure live se ed and the maximum percentage of weed seed permitted shall be in accordance with Table 1004 -1. Table 1004 -1 Seed Requirements Variety Minimum Percent of Pure Live Seed (Purity Times Germination Including Hard Seed by Count) Maximum Percent of Weed Seed, by Count Hulled Bermuda Pensacola Bahia Crimson Clover Kentucky 31 Fescue Unhulled Bermuda Ball Clover Vetch (Common) Annual Rye Browntop Millet 78 80 1 Each variety of seed shall be furnished and delivered in separate bags or other containers. Each bag or container shall bear an analysis tag which is a minimum No. 6 standard shipping tag having all information required by the Louisiana Seed Law, arranged as shown in Table 1004 -2. Table 1004 -2 Seed Analysis Tag Kind & Variety Where Grown Net Wt. Lot No. Pure Seed % Germination % Inert Matter % Hard Seed % Crop Seed % Total Germ. & Hard Seed % Weed Seed % Date of Test Name & No. of Noxious Weed Seed per lb (kg). Name Address Seed furnished shall be the previous season's crop (the last crop year for the crop kind in question) and the date of analysis shown on each tag is within 5 months (excluding the month in which the test is completed) of the time of delivery to the project.

1004.03.1 Noxious Weeds: Noxious weeds shall be interpreted to

mean that list of weeds, except Bermuda, which has been adopted by the Louisiana Seed Commission as being noxious in Louisiana. Noxious weed Crimson Clover Kentucky 31 Fescue Unhulled Bermuda Ball Clover Vetch (Common) Annual Rye Browntop Millet 78 80 1 Each variety of seed shall be furnished and delivered in separate bags or other containers. Each bag or container shall bear an analysis tag which is a minimum No. 6 standard shipping tag having all information required by the Louisiana Seed Law, arranged as shown in Table 1004 -2. Table 1004 -2 Seed Analysis Tag Kind & Variety Where Grown Net Wt. Lot No. Pure Seed % Germination % Inert Matter % Hard Seed % Crop Seed % Total Germ. & Hard Seed % Weed Seed % Date of Test Name & No. of Noxious Weed Seed per lb (kg). Name Address Seed furnished shall be the previous season's crop (the last crop year for the crop kind in question) and the date of analysis shown on each tag is within 5 months (excluding the month in which the test is completed) of the time of delivery to the project.

1004.03.1 Noxious Weeds: Noxious weeds shall be interpreted to

mean that list of weeds, except Bermuda, which has been adopted by the Louisiana Seed Commission as being noxious in Louisiana. Noxious weed seeds shall not exceed the limitations prescribed in the regulations and in no case shall they exceed 500 seeds per pound. Analysis tags shall be removed from each bag or container only by the engineer or an authorized representative.

1004.03.2 Test Report: For each lot of seed, submit a c opy of the

official service laboratory test report as defined by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry to the engineer. The DOTD will accept test reports from the Agricultural Departments of other states provided the requirements of these sp ecifications are met. Ensure that the lot number on the analysis tag matches the laboratory test report lot number.

1004.04 MULCH. Mulch shall consist of either tacked vegetative mulch

or fiber mulch product complying with the following:

1004.04.1 Tacked Vegetative Mulc h: Vegetation for tacked

vegetative mulch shall consist of pine straw, stems or stalks of oats, rye, rice,; or other approved straws. Also, hay obtained from various legumes and grasses such as clover, vetches, soybeans, Bermuda, Dallis, carpet sedge, fescue, or other approved legumes or grasses of any combination thereof may be used. Straw or hay shall be reasonably dry and free from mold, Johnson grass or other noxious weeds. The tacking agent for vegetative mulch shall be from the Approved Material s List. For source approval, the minimum allowable vegetative density of tacked vegetative mulch shall be 70 percent for clay soils and 60 percent for sandy soils when evaluated in accordance with the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) Field Performance Testing Procedure of Selected Erosion Control Products.

1004.04.2 Fiber Mulch Products: Use fiber mulch products from

the Approved Materials List that consist of organic fiber mulches. Fiber mulch products may consist of the fiber only, or a prepackaged blend of fiber mulch and tackifier. For fiber mulch products packaged without tackifier, use a tackifier from the Approved Materials List. For source approval, the minimum allowable vegetative density of fiber mulch products shall be 70 percent for clay soils and 60 percent for sandy soils when evaluated in accordance with the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) Field Performance Testing Procedure of Selected Erosion Control Products. seeds shall not exceed the limitations prescribed in the regulations and in no case shall they exceed 500 seeds per pound. Analysis tags shall be removed from each bag or container only by the engineer or an authorized representative.

1004.03.2 Test Report: For each lot of seed, submit a c opy of the

official service laboratory test report as defined by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry to the engineer. The DOTD will accept test reports from the Agricultural Departments of other states provided the requirements of these sp ecifications are met. Ensure that the lot number on the analysis tag matches the laboratory test report lot number.

1004.04 MULCH. Mulch shall consist of either tacked vegetative mulch

or fiber mulch product complying with the following:

1004.04.1 Tacked Vegetative Mulc h: Vegetation for tacked

vegetative mulch shall consist of pine straw, stems or stalks of oats, rye, rice,; or other approved straws. Also, hay obtained from various legumes and grasses such as clover, vetches, soybeans, Bermuda, Dallis, carpet sedge, fescue, or other approved legumes or grasses of any combination thereof may be used. Straw or hay shall be reasonably dry and free from mold, Johnson grass or other noxious weeds. The tacking agent for vegetative mulch shall be from the Approved Material s List. For source approval, the minimum allowable vegetative density of tacked vegetative mulch shall be 70 percent for clay soils and 60 percent for sandy soils when evaluated in accordance with the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) Field Performance Testing Procedure of Selected Erosion Control Products.

1004.04.2 Fiber Mulch Products: Use fiber mulch products from

the Approved Materials List that consist of organic fiber mulches. Fiber mulch products may consist of the fiber only, or a prepackaged blend of fiber mulch and tackifier. For fiber mulch products packaged without tackifier, use a tackifier from the Approved Materials List. For source approval, the minimum allowable vegetative density of fiber mulch products shall be 70 percent for clay soils and 60 percent for sandy soils when evaluated in accordance with the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) Field Performance Testing Procedure of Selected Erosion Control Products.

Source: Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges, 2016 Edition. Pages 10251028 of 1,145.