2358.1DESCRIPTION
This Work consists of treating a prepared base with bituminous Material prior to placing a bituminous pavement.
2358.2MATERIALS
A Medium Curing Liquid Asphalt ........................................................................................ 3151.2B MC-30 or MC-70
2358.3CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
A Restrictions A.1 Base Moisture Content Place bituminous prime coat on a prepared base when the base moisture content of the upper 3 inches is less than 65 percent of Optimum Moisture Content. A.2 Traffic If Road is open to traffic, maintain traffic in at least one direction and only close a portion of the Traveled Way for construction, not to exceed 50 percent.
B Equipment B.1 Distributor ................................................................................................... 2360.3B.2.d C Application Apply the bituminous prime coat at a continuous uniform spread rate of 0.1 gallons per square yard to 0.3 gallons per square yard. D Bituminous Temperature Apply MC-30 bituminous prime coat at temperatures from 85°F to 145°F. Apply MC-70 bituminous prime coat at temperatures from 120°F to 180°F.
2358.4METHOD OF MEASUREMENT
The Engineer will measure Bituminous Material for prime coat by volume at 60°F.
2358.5BASIS OF PAYMENT
The Contract gallon price for Bituminous Material for prime coat includes the costs of providing and applying the Material as required by the Contract. The Department will pay for bituminous prime coat on the basis of the following schedule. Item No. Item Unit
2358.506 Bituminous Material for Prime Coat gallon
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