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. 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.
1004.05 WATER MANAGEMENT GEL . Water management gel shall
consist of an acrylamide copo lymer gel with the ability to retain and release available water to the root zone. Mix the manufacturer's recommended amount of water management gel with the required amount of backfill soil per plant before backfilling.
1004.06 MYCORRHIZAL INOCULAN T. Mycorrhi zal inoculant shall
consist of live spores and/or root fragments or mycelium of Vesicular - Arbuscular (VA) Endomycorrhizal fungi and Ectomycorrhizal fungus and beneficial bacteria which have been chosen based on their ability to survive and influence plants over a broad pH range. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, and Laurels require ericoid Mycorrhizae. Each Endomycorrhizal Inoculant shall carry a supplier's guarantee of numbers of propagules per unit weight or volume of bulk material. If more than one fungal specie s is claimed by the supplier, the label shall include a guarantee for each species of Mycorrhizal fungus claimed. The Project Engineer will verify that the expiration date or shelf life of each container has not expired before approving its use.
1004.05 WATER MANAGEMENT GEL . Water management gel shall
consist of an acrylamide copo lymer gel with the ability to retain and release available water to the root zone. Mix the manufacturer's recommended amount of water management gel with the required amount of backfill soil per plant before backfilling.
1004.06 MYCORRHIZAL INOCULAN T. Mycorrhi zal inoculant shall
consist of live spores and/or root fragments or mycelium of Vesicular - Arbuscular (VA) Endomycorrhizal fungi and Ectomycorrhizal fungus and beneficial bacteria which have been chosen based on their ability to survive and influence plants over a broad pH range. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, and Laurels require ericoid Mycorrhizae. Each Endomycorrhizal Inoculant shall carry a supplier's guarantee of numbers of propagules per unit weight or volume of bulk material. If more than one fungal specie s is claimed by the supplier, the label shall include a guarantee for each species of Mycorrhizal fungus claimed. The Project Engineer will verify that the expiration date or shelf life of each container has not expired before approving its use.
1004.05 WATER MANAGEMENT GEL . Water management gel shall
consist of an acrylamide copo lymer gel with the ability to retain and release available water to the root zone. Mix the manufacturer's recommended amount of water management gel with the required amount of backfill soil per plant before backfilling.
1004.06 MYCORRHIZAL INOCULAN T. Mycorrhi zal inoculant shall
consist of live spores and/or root fragments or mycelium of Vesicular - Arbuscular (VA) Endomycorrhizal fungi and Ectomycorrhizal fungus and beneficial bacteria which have been chosen based on their ability to survive and influence plants over a broad pH range. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, and Laurels require ericoid Mycorrhizae. Each Endomycorrhizal Inoculant shall carry a supplier's guarantee of numbers of propagules per unit weight or volume of bulk material. If more than one fungal specie s is claimed by the supplier, the label shall include a guarantee for each species of Mycorrhizal fungus claimed. The Project Engineer will verify that the expiration date or shelf life of each container has not expired before approving its use. Section 1005 Joint M aterials for Pavements and Structures
1005.01 Preformed Joint Fill Ers.
1005.01.1 Resilient Bituminous Types: Comply with AASHTO
M 2l3.
1005.01.2 Wood Fillers: Bottom boards shall be clear heart
redwood. Top boards shall be any type of wood which is free from defects and meets dimensional requirements. Occasional medium surface checks will be permitted provided the board is free of defects that will impair its usefulness. Boards shall not vary from specified dimensions in excess of the following tolerances: Tolerance, inches Tolerance, mm Thickness -0, +1/16 -0, +2 Depth ±1/8 ±3 Length ±1/4 ±6 The load required to compress the material in an oven -dry condition to 50 percent of its original thickness shall not exceed 1750 psi (12 MPa).
1005.01.3 Bituminous Type: Comply with ASTM D994.
1005.01.4 Asphalt Ribbon: Filler shall consist of preformed strips
of bitumen and inert filler material conforming to the following requirements: Thickness, mm 3-5 Depth tolerance, mm ±3 Weight, kg/100 sq m, Min. 245 Tensile Strength, kg/100 mm width, Min. 90 Bitumen, % by wt (ASTM D545), Min. 60 The tensile strength is determined by pulling a 25 -by-150-mm sample at a 500 -mm/min separation rate. This material shall be resistant to cracking, tearing, or permanent deformation under normal handling and installation procedures. It shall be sufficiently rigid to enable it to form a straight joint. Section 1005 Joint M aterials for Pavements and Structures
1005.01 Preformed Joint Fill Ers.
1005.01.1 Resilient Bituminous Types: Comply with AASHTO
M 2l3.
1005.01.2 Wood Fillers: Bottom boards shall be clear heart
redwood. Top boards shall be any type of wood which is free from defects and meets dimensional requirements. Occasional medium surface checks will be permitted provided the board is free of defects that will impair its usefulness. Boards shall not vary from specified dimensions in excess of the following tolerances: Tolerance, inches Tolerance, mm Thickness -0, +1/16 -0, +2 Depth ±1/8 ±3 Length ±1/4 ±6 The load required to compress the material in an oven -dry condition to 50 percent of its original thickness shall not exceed 1750 psi (12 MPa).
1005.01.3 Bituminous Type: Comply with ASTM D994.
1005.01.4 Asphalt Ribbon: Filler shall consist of preformed strips
of bitumen and inert filler material conforming to the following requirements: Thickness, mm 3-5 Depth tolerance, mm ±3 Weight, kg/100 sq m, Min. 245 Tensile Strength, kg/100 mm width, Min. 90 Bitumen, % by wt (ASTM D545), Min. 60 The tensile strength is determined by pulling a 25 -by-150-mm sample at a 500 -mm/min separation rate. This material shall be resistant to cracking, tearing, or permanent deformation under normal handling and installation procedures. It shall be sufficiently rigid to enable it to form a straight joint. Section 1005 Joint M aterials for Pavements and Structures
1005.01 Preformed Joint Fill Ers.
1005.01.1 Resilient Bituminous Types: Comply with AASHTO
M 2l3.
1005.01.2 Wood Fillers: Bottom boards shall be clear heart
redwood. Top boards shall be any type of wood which is free from defects and meets dimensional requirements. Occasional medium surface checks will be permitted provided the board is free of defects that will impair its usefulness. Boards shall not vary from specified dimensions in excess of the following tolerances: Tolerance, inches Tolerance, mm Thickness -0, +1/16 -0, +2 Depth ±1/8 ±3 Length ±1/4 ±6 The load required to compress the material in an oven -dry condition to 50 percent of its original thickness shall not exceed 1750 psi (12 MPa).
1005.01.3 Bituminous Type: Comply with ASTM D994.
1005.01.4 Asphalt Ribbon: Filler shall consist of preformed strips
of bitumen and inert filler material conforming to the following requirements: Thickness, mm 3-5 Depth tolerance, mm ±3 Weight, kg/100 sq m, Min. 245 Tensile Strength, kg/100 mm width, Min. 90 Bitumen, % by wt (ASTM D545), Min. 60 The tensile strength is determined by pulling a 25 -by-150-mm sample at a 500 -mm/min separation rate. This material shall be resistant to cracking, tearing, or permanent deformation under normal handling and installation procedures. It shall be sufficiently rigid to enable it to form a straight joint. Section 1005 Joint M aterials for Pavements and Structures
1005.01 Preformed Joint Fill Ers.
1005.01.1 Resilient Bituminous Types: Comply with AASHTO
M 2l3.
1005.01.2 Wood Fillers: Bottom boards shall be clear heart
redwood. Top boards shall be any type of wood which is free from defects and meets dimensional requirements. Occasional medium surface checks will be permitted provided the board is free of defects that will impair its usefulness. Boards shall not vary from specified dimensions in excess of the following tolerances: Tolerance, inches Tolerance, mm Thickness -0, +1/16 -0, +2 Depth ±1/8 ±3 Length ±1/4 ±6 The load required to compress the material in an oven -dry condition to 50 percent of its original thickness shall not exceed 1750 psi (12 MPa).
1005.01.3 Bituminous Type: Comply with ASTM D994.
1005.01.4 Asphalt Ribbon: Filler shall consist of preformed strips
of bitumen and inert filler material conforming to the following requirements: Thickness, mm 3-5 Depth tolerance, mm ±3 Weight, kg/100 sq m, Min. 245 Tensile Strength, kg/100 mm width, Min. 90 Bitumen, % by wt (ASTM D545), Min. 60 The tensile strength is determined by pulling a 25 -by-150-mm sample at a 500 -mm/min separation rate. This material shall be resistant to cracking, tearing, or permanent deformation under normal handling and installation procedures. It shall be sufficiently rigid to enable it to form a straight joint. Section 1005 Joint M aterials for Pavements and Structures
1005.01 Preformed Joint Fill Ers.
1005.01.1 Resilient Bituminous Types: Comply with AASHTO
M 2l3.
1005.01.2 Wood Fillers: Bottom boards shall be clear heart
redwood. Top boards shall be any type of wood which is free from defects and meets dimensional requirements. Occasional medium surface checks will be permitted provided the board is free of defects that will impair its usefulness. Boards shall not vary from specified dimensions in excess of the following tolerances: Tolerance, inches Tolerance, mm Thickness -0, +1/16 -0, +2 Depth ±1/8 ±3 Length ±1/4 ±6 The load required to compress the material in an oven -dry condition to 50 percent of its original thickness shall not exceed 1750 psi (12 MPa).
1005.01.3 Bituminous Type: Comply with ASTM D994.
1005.01.4 Asphalt Ribbon: Filler shall consist of preformed strips
of bitumen and inert filler material conforming to the following requirements: Thickness, mm 3-5 Depth tolerance, mm ±3 Weight, kg/100 sq m, Min. 245 Tensile Strength, kg/100 mm width, Min. 90 Bitumen, % by wt (ASTM D545), Min. 60 The tensile strength is determined by pulling a 25 -by-150-mm sample at a 500 -mm/min separation rate. This material shall be resistant to cracking, tearing, or permanent deformation under normal handling and installation procedures. It shall be sufficiently rigid to enable it to form a straight joint. Section 1005 Joint M aterials for Pavements and Structures
1005.01 Preformed Joint Fill Ers.
1005.01.1 Resilient Bituminous Types: Comply with AASHTO
M 2l3.
1005.01.2 Wood Fillers: Bottom boards shall be clear heart
redwood. Top boards shall be any type of wood which is free from defects and meets dimensional requirements. Occasional medium surface checks will be permitted provided the board is free of defects that will impair its usefulness. Boards shall not vary from specified dimensions in excess of the following tolerances: Tolerance, inches Tolerance, mm Thickness -0, +1/16 -0, +2 Depth ±1/8 ±3 Length ±1/4 ±6 The load required to compress the material in an oven -dry condition to 50 percent of its original thickness shall not exceed 1750 psi (12 MPa).
1005.01.3 Bituminous Type: Comply with ASTM D994.
1005.01.4 Asphalt Ribbon: Filler shall consist of preformed strips
of bitumen and inert filler material conforming to the following requirements: Thickness, mm 3-5 Depth tolerance, mm ±3 Weight, kg/100 sq m, Min. 245 Tensile Strength, kg/100 mm width, Min. 90 Bitumen, % by wt (ASTM D545), Min. 60 The tensile strength is determined by pulling a 25 -by-150-mm sample at a 500 -mm/min separation rate. This material shall be resistant to cracking, tearing, or permanent deformation under normal handling and installation procedures. It shall be sufficiently rigid to enable it to form a straight joint. Backer material of the appropriate size shall comply with ASTM D5249, Type 3.
1005.01.5 Closed Cell Polyethylene Joint Filler: Comply with
ASTM D7174, Type I. This material shall be used with an adhesive - lubricant. Joint fillers and adhesive -lubricants shall be from the Approved Materials List .
1005.01.6 Rubber: Comply with AASHTO M 153, Type IV.
1005.02 POURED AND EXTRUDED JOINT SEALANT. Provide all
materials in containers labeled with the name and address of the manufacturer, the trade name of the sealant, classification of the sealant (i.e., non -sag or self -leveling), batch number, manufacture date, and expiration date.
1005.02.1 Hot Poured Rubberiz ed Asphalt Type: Comply with
ASTM D6690, Type II. The sealant shall be from the Approved Materials List. Backer materials of the appropriate size shall comply with ASTM D5249, Type I.
1005.02.2 Polyurethane Sealants: The system shall be either a
1- or 2-component, pourable or extrudable sealant, with required primers and backer material. It shall cure to a solid rubber -like material able to withstand both tension and compression. Sealant shall comply with the requirements of Table 1005 -1. The system sha ll be from the Approved Materials List. A backer material of the appropriate size shall comply with ASTM D5249, Type 2 without the heat resistant requirement or Type 3. Table 1005 -1 Polyurethane Sealants Property Test Method Requirement Flow @ 60°C, 5 hr., mm, Max ASTM D5329 3.0 Tack -Free Time, h, Max ASTM C679 72 Bond, Defects, mm, Max ASTM D5893 6.0 Resilience, %, Min. ASTM D5329 75