723.01 DESCRIPTION. Furnish and place granular material in
accordance with these specifications and in conformity with the lines, grades, and typical sections shown on the plans or as directed.
723.02 MATERIALS. Granular material shall comply with 1003.09.
723.03 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS. Place, properly shape,
and uniformly compact granular materials by approved methods to a minimum of 95 percent of maximum dry density. Maximum dry density will be determined in accordance with DOTD TR 415 or TR 418 and in- place density will be determined in accordance with DOTD TR 401. Do not displace granular materials during subsequent operations.
723.04 DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES. When specifying net section
measurement, the thickness and width of completed granular material courses will be checked for acceptance in accordance with DOTD TR 602. Correct areas with thickness and width deficiencies in excess of the following tolerances to plan dimensions by furnishing, placing, shaping and compacting additional materials as required at no direct pay.
723.04.1 Thickness: Under thickness shall not exceed 3/4 inch.
Over thickness will be at no additional cost to the Department.
723.04.2 Width: Under width shall not exceed 6 inches. Over width
will be at no additional cost to the Department.
723.05 Measurement.
723.05.1 Net Section: The net section quantities of granular
material for payment will be the design volumes as specified in the plans and adjustments thereto. Design quantities are based on the horizontal dimensions and the compacted thickness of the granular material shown on the plans. Design quantities will be adjusted if the engineer makes changes to adjust to field conditions, if plan errors are proven, or if design changes are necessary.
723.05.2 Vehicular Measurement: Vehicular measurement of
granular material will be by the cubic yard in approved hauling vehicles at the point of delivery in accordance with 109.01.
723.06 PAYMENT. Payment for granular material will be made at the
contract unit price per cubic yard. Payment will be made under: Item No. Pay Item Pay Unit 723-01 Granular Material (Net Section) Cubic Yard 723-02 Granular Material (Vehicular Measurement) Cubic Yard
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