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3897Sediment Control Log

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3897.1SCOPE

Provide sediment control logs for slowing water velocities, filtering sediment, and diverting storm water runoff.

3897.2REQUIREMENTS

A Straw Provide straw logs meeting the following requirements and characteristics:

(1)Type 3 mulch in accordance to 3882, “Mulch Material”
(2)Encased in photodegradable synthetic or natural netting with a service life from

6 months to 9 months and with openings 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch

(3)Diameter from 8 inches to 9 inches
(4)Consisting of at least 80 percent of the fiber Material at least 3 inches long
(5)Dry weight of 2 to 4 pounds per cubic foot

B Wood Fiber Provide wood fiber logs with the following requirements and characteristics:

(1)Excelsior wood fibers
(2)Encased in a photodegradable synthetic or natural netting with a service life from

6 to 9 months and with openings 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch

(3)Diameter from 6 inches to 9 inches
(4)Consisting of at least 80 percent of the fiber Material at least 6 inches long
(5)Dry weight from 1.4 pounds per cubic foot to 5.7 pounds per cubic foot

C Wood Chip Provide wood chip logs meeting the following:

(1)Type 6 mulch in accordance to 3882, “Mulch Material”
(2)Encased in a photodegradable synthetic or natural fiber casing with 1/8 inch to 3/8 inch

openings with a service life from 12 months to 24 months

(3)Diameter of 8 inches to 10 inches

D Compost Provide compost logs meeting the following characteristics and requirements:

(1)Consisting of the following blend of compost and wood chips;
(a)From 30 percent to 40 percent, Grade 2 compost in accordance with 3890,

“Compost,” with at least 70 percent compost retained on the 3/8 inch Sieve

(b)From 60 percent to 70 percent, Type 6 mulch in accordance to 3882, “Mulch

Material”

(2)Encased in photodegradable synthetic woven or natural fiber casing with 1/8 inch to

3/8 inch openings, with a target service life from 12 to 24 months

(3)Diameter of 7 inches to 9 inches

E Rock Provide rock logs meeting the following requirements and characteristics:

(1)Washed, 3/4 inch to 1 1/2 inch, Class A, B, C, or D rock in accordance with 3137 “Coarse

Aggregate for Concrete”

(2)Encased in a geotextile Material with a minimum grab tensile strength of 130 pounds.

ASTM D6818, Standard Test Method for Ultimate Tensile Properties of Rolled Erosion Control Products, and a minimum Mullen Burst Strength of 175 pounds per square inch

(3)Diameter from 4 inches to 6 inches

F Coir Provide coir logs meeting the following requirements and characteristics:

(1)Coir fibers placed in coir netting
(2)Service life of at least 5 years
(3)Diameter of at least 8 inches
(4)Dry weight of at least 5 pounds per cubic foot

G Wood Fiber and Blanket Provide wood fiber log placed on top of a rolled erosion prevention product meeting the following requirements;

(1)Meet requirements of 3897.2B, “Wood Fiber,” log
(2)Meet requirements of 3885, “Rolled Erosion Prevention Products,” Category 3,

minimum blanket roll width of 6 feet

(3)Blanket staple pattern every 1 foot

H Anchoring Provide wood stakes for A, B, D, and G with the following dimensions; 1 inch by 2 inch and 22 inch to 24 inch long with a pointed end.

3897.3SAMPLING AND TESTING

Provide samples and sample sizes meeting the Schedule of Materials Control .

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Source: Minnesota Standard Specifications for Construction, 2025 Edition. Pages 1075–0 of 1,081. View official source ↗

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