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2118Aggregate Surfacing

MN · 2025 Standard Specifications✓ Full text on BuildSpecBook pages 173–0 Save this section

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2118.1DESCRIPTION

This Work consists of placing Aggregate surfacing on Roadways and Shoulders.

2118.2MATERIALS

Provide the class of Aggregate as required by the Contract with the following exceptions:

(1)Class 1 with a minimum recycled bituminous percentage of 25 percent may be

substituted for class 2

(2)Bituminous millings meeting a gradation of 100 percent passing the 1.5 inch Sieve and

95-100 percent passing the 1 inch Sieve may be used for the 1-2 foot fillet/rollover outside of a paved Shoulder

2118.3CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

Forms and the Grading and Base Manual are available on the Grading and Base Website. Unless otherwise designated, test procedures are in the Grading and Base Manual . Repair Structures damaged by Contractor operations or negligence. Construct Aggregate surfacing in accordance with 2211, “Aggregate Base.” Meet the Quality Compaction method specified in 2106.3G.2, “Quality Compaction.” Maintain the moisture content at or above 5 percent by dry weight during compaction. A Contractor Quality Control (QC) Testing Test according to the Schedule of Materials Control. Certify Materials on Form G&B-104. Material placed without certifications is unauthorized Work in accordance with 1512, “Unacceptable and Unauthorized Work.” B Department Quality Assurance (QA) Testing Test according to the Schedule of Materials Control.

2118.4METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

The Engineer will measure the Aggregate surfacing in accordance with 1901, “Measurement of Quantities.” The Engineer will not make deductions for the mass or volume of water and admixtures. Mass and volume conversion tables are in the Grading and Base Manual.

2118.5BASIS OF PAYMENT

The Contract Unit Price for the accepted quantities of Aggregate surfacing includes the costs of production, testing, placement, watering or drying, and compaction. Aggregate surfacing placed before the Engineer accepts the Contractor’s certification is unauthorized Work in accordance with 1512, “Unacceptable and Unauthorized Work.” The Department will pay for Aggregate surfacing on the basis of the following schedule: Item No. Item Unit

2118.507 Aggregate Surfacing (LV), Class ___ cubic yard

7 Aggregate Surfacing (CV), Class ___ cubic yard

9 Aggregate Surfacing, Class ____ ton

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Source: Minnesota Standard Specifications for Construction, 2025 Edition. Pages 173–0 of 1,081. View official source ↗

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