732-12 Grout
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Monitoring pipe -riser pipe shall be 1 inch (nominal diameter) threaded PVC schedule 40 pipe. Slotted screen pipe shall be 5 feet long and be 1 inch (nominal diameter) threaded PVC schedule 40 pipe. Caps shall be 1 inch (nominal diameter) PVC schedule 40 th readed male cap for the top, and 1 inch (nominal diameter) PVC schedule 40 threaded female cap for the bottom.
A.Sand. Provide well rounded, uniformly graded silica sand, which is correctly sized to the slotted screen. Ottawa sand is acceptable.
B.Bentonite pellets. Provide 1/4 inch (nominal diameter) bentonite pellets.
C.Manhole. Provide a 8 inch (inside diame ter) steel flush mount manhole with a 8 inch skirt.
D.Cement. The material shall meet the requirements of '701-01 Portland Cement Type 1 or 2.
E.Water. The water for the mix shall conform to the requirements of '712-01 Water.
F.Bentonite Powder. There are no material requirements for the bentonite, except it shall be supplied in powder form from a reputable manufacturer and pass a No. 200 sieve . BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Materials used for the installation of open well piezometers shall be subject to inspection and approval of the Engineer.
732-12 Grout
SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements for the grouting of bore holes. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS.
A.Cement. The material shall meet the requirements of §701 -01 Portland Cement Type 1 or 2.
B.Water. The water for the mix shall conform to the requirements of §712 -01 Water.
C.Bentonite Powder. There are no material requirements for the bentonite, except it shall be supplied in powder form from a reputable manufacturer and pass a No. 200 sieve. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. The grout shall be subject to inspection and approval of the Engineer.
732-13 for Site Manager Use
732-99 for Site Manager Use
SECTION 733 - EARTHWORK MATERIALS (Last Revised May 2019)
733-01 Flowable Fill
SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements and methods of testing flowable fill. The following flowable fill types are evaluated in this specification:
A.733-0101 – Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM)
733-01 Flowable Fill
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4
B.733-0102 – Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM) (No Fly Ash)
C.733-0103 – Lightweight Concrete Fill (Type A)
D.733-0104 – Lightweight Concrete Fill (Type B) GENERAL.
A.Controlled Low Strength Material. Provide CLSM with certified test results supplied by a qualified independent testing laboratory for the mix design verifying the unconfined compressive strength meets the requirements of the specification. Design the CLSM mix so that it sets within the time stated in the contract documents. If no set time is required, design the set time to meet Contractor’s operational requirements.
B.Lightweight Concr ete Fill. Provide Lightweight Concrete Fill with certified test results supplied by a qualified independent testing laboratory for the mix design verifying the wet cast density and unconfined compressive strength meet the requirements of the specification for the type(s) identified in the contract documents. Design the Lightweight Concrete Fill utilizing a foaming agent appearing on the Departments Approved List. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS.
A.Controlled Low Strength Material.
1.Material. Provide CLSM contai ning cement and water. At the Contractor’s option, it may also contain fly ash (unless the No Fly Ash item is specified), aggregate, or chemical admixtures in any proportions such that the final product meets the strength and flow consistency requirements included in this specification. Provide materials meeting the requirements of Table 733 -01A CLSM Material Requirements : TABLE 733 -01A CLSM MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS Material Subsection Portland Cement, Type 1 or Type 2 §701 -01 Water §712 -01 If used, provide materials meeting Table 733 -01B Requirements for Optional CLSM Material: TABLE 733 -01B REQUIREMENTS FOR OPTIONAL CLSM MATERIAL Material Subsection Aggregate Gradation §703 -07 Concrete Sand Recycled Material Recycled material approved for use in accordance with §733 -19 Recycled Materials Approved for Use as Earthwork Material and as identified in the Approved List. Chemical Admixtures Provide admixtures that comply with §711 -08 Admixtures . The mix may include high air generators manufactured for CLSM.
733-01 Flowable Fill
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 2. Unconfined Compressive Strength. Provide CLSM with a mix design generating an unconfined compressive strength in Table 733 -01C CLSM Unconfined Compressive Strength: TABLE 733 -01C CLSM UNCONFINED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH Test Age Unconfined Compressive Strength 28 days 40 psi ≤ uq ≤ 150 psi
3.Sampling and Testing.
a.Spread Diameter. Provide CLSM that has, at the time of placement, a minimum diameter spread of 8 in. as determined by a Department Representative in accordance with ASTM D6103 Standard Test Method for Flow Consistency of Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM) .
b.Cylinde r Cast. A Department Representative will cast three specimens (cylinders) for each batch of CLSM for QA testing. A batch is defined as the amount of material that can be mixed at one time.
B.Lightweight Concrete Fill.
1.Material. Provide materials meet ing the requirements of Table 733 -01D Lightweight Concrete Fill Material Requirements : TABLE 733 -01D LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE FILL MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS Material Subsection Portland Cement, Type 1, 2 of 3 §701 -01 Water §712 -01 Admixtures §711 -08 Foaming Agent See Below The Foaming Agent shall conform to the requirements of ASTM C 869. Foaming Agents which are on the Approved List shall be accepted at the site on the basis of the brand name labeled on the Foaming Agent container and certified documentation provided by the supplier. A Foaming Agent not on the Approved List will be evaluated based on submitted information and sample testing by the Materials Bureau (minimum of six months). For each class of material submitted for evaluation, specimens will be required for te sting of compressive strength, air -dry density, freeze -thaw and water absorption characteristics, and other testing as deemed appropriate. For detailed information contact the Materials Bureau.
2.Concrete Fill Types. Provide lightweight concrete fill conf orming to the type(s) specified in the contract documents and meeting the requirements identified in Table 733 -01E Lightweight Concrete Fill Density and Compressive Strength Requirements. TABLE 733 -01E LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE FILL DENSITY AND UNCONFINED COMP RESSIVE STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS Type Maximum Cast Wet Density (pcf) Minimum Unconfined Compressive Strength – 28 days (psi)
733-02 Mechanically Stabilized Earth System Backfill Material
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 TABLE 733 -01E LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE FILL DENSITY AND UNCONFINED COMP RESSIVE STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS A 30 40 B 42 100 The Contractor shall be responsible for designing the mix so that each type of lightweight concrete fill meets the corresponding criteria listed above. The lightweight concrete fill shall be mixed in accordance with the recommendations of a representative of the supplier of the foaming agent.
3.Sampling and Testing.
a.Density. A Department Representative will sample and test the wet cast density. After the initial test and approval to proceed, the density will be monitored at 30 minute intervals during placement for QA purposes.
b.Cylinder Cast. A Department Representative will cast four specimens (cylin ders) at the point of placement for each day's pour or each 100 yd3 of material placed, whichever is more frequent, for QA purposes. BASIS OF APPROVAL .
A.Controlled Low Strength Material. Mix designs will be approved based on certified test results supplied by a qualified independent testing laboratory for the unconfined compressive strength in accordance with the specification. The methods of installation will be approved based on an evaluation of the equipment’s appropriateness with respect to the site conditions.
B.Lightweight Concrete Fill. Mix designs will be approved based on (1) certified test results supplied by a qualified independent testing laboratory for the maximum wet cast density and minimum unconfined compressive strength in accordance with the specification, and (2) the brand name labeled on the foaming agent appearing on the Approved List. The methods of installation will be approved based on an evaluation of the equipment’s appropriateness with respect to the site condition s. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE.
A.Controlled Low Strength Material. CLSM material will be accepted on the jobsite upon submission of certified test results of the mix design to the Engineer. CLSM material will be accepted after employment of the approved method of installation and upon acceptable test results for spread diameter and unconfined compressive strength.
B.Lightweight Concrete Fill. Lightweight Concrete Fill material will be acce pted on the jobsite upon submission of a certified mix design to the Engineer and confirmation that the brand name labeled on the foaming agent appears on the Approved List. Lightweight Concrete Fill material will be accepted after employment of the approv ed method of installation and upon acceptable test results for density and unconfined compressive strength.
733-02 Mechanically Stabilized Earth System Backfill Material
733-02 Mechanically Stabilized Earth System Backfill Material
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements and methods of testing b ackfill material generally used for the construction of a MSES. SAMPLING. Perform material tests and assurance methods pertaining to the backfill requirements in conformance with the procedures contained in the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -17) “ Procedure for the Control and Quality Assurance of Granular Materials ”. GENERAL. Provide backfill material for any MSES from a single source unless prior approval for use of designated multiple sources is obtained from the Director, GEB. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS.
A.Stockpile. Stockpile the backfill material in accordance with the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -17) “ Procedure for the Control and Quality Assurance of Granular Materials ”.
B.Gradation. Provide backfill material of one of the foll owing types:
1.Type A . Material consisting of any mineral (inorganic) soil, blasted or broken rock, or similar materials of natural origin, including mixtures thereof, and having a gradation in accordance with TABLE 733 -02A Backfill Gradation . TABLE 733 -02A BACKFILL GRADATION Sieve Size Designation Percentage Passing by Weight 4 in. 100 ¼ in. 30-100 No. 40 0-60 No. 200 0-15
2.Type B . Material consisting of crushed stone conforming to §703 -02 Coarse Aggregate , Size Designation 2 with the percent passing the No. 200 sieve requirement in Table 703 -4 adjusted to 0 – 2%. Type B material shall be covered with a geotextile separator to dete r the migration of fines. A geotextile separator conforming to the requirements of §737 -01 (B) Geotextile Separation is required on the top and all sides (with the exception of the wall interface) of the Type B material. No separate measurement for payment of the geotextile shall be made .
C.Plasticity Index. Provide material having a Plasticity Index not exceeding 5.
D.Durability. Provide material having a Magnesium Sulfate Soundness loss less than 30% after four
4.cycles tested in accordance with t he Geotechnical Test Method (GTM -21) “ Test Method for Magnesium Sulfate Soundness of Granular Materials ”.
E.Corrosion Potential (Metal Reinforcing And/Or Connectors Only). The Department will test for the corrosion potential of any system with exposed me tal in the backfill. Stockpiled materials will be tested for resistivity and pH, and may be tested for sulfides at the Department's discretion. Material failing to meet the following requirements of Table 733 -02B Resistivity, Soluble Salts and pH Requireme nts, will be rejected except as specified below : TABLE 733 -02B RESISTIVITY, SOLUBLE SALTS AND pH REQUIREMENTS Property Test Method Acceptance Criteria
733-03 Geosynthe Tically Reinforced Soil System Slope Backfill Material
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 TABLE 733 -02B RESISTIVITY, SOLUBLE SALTS AND pH REQUIREMENTS Resistivity AASHTO T288 ≥ 30 ohm -m Chlorides AASHTO T291 Method A −Cl≤ 100 mg/kg Sulfates AASHTO T290 Method A, gravimetric −2 4SO≤ 200 mg/kg AASHTO T290 Method B, turbidmetric Sulfides NYSDOT Test Method 711 -12C −2S ≤ 300 mg/kg pH Type A NYSDOT GTM -24 5 ≤ pH ≤ 10 Type B NYSDOT GTM -24 5 ≤ pH ≤ 12.5 Material failing to meet the resistivity criterion may be tested for sulfate and chlorides. Material meeting the criteria for both sulfates and chlorides and having a resistivity greater than 10 ohm -m will be acceptable. Chemical testing (i.e. resistivity, sulfate ion content, sulfide ion content, and chloride ion content) is not required for Type B backfill. BASIS OF APPROVAL . Stockpiles of MSES backfill material will be approved by the GEB in accordance with the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -17) “ Procedure for the Control and Quality Assurance of Granular Materials ” and the procedural directives of the GEB. BASIS OF ACCE PTANCE. Backfill material from approved off -site stockpiles will be accepted on the contract site by delivery ticket. Each delivery ticket shall identify the Suppliers name, Suppliers granular source number (GSN), date, NYSDOT contract number, stockpile nu mber, and item number. Backfill material from approved stockpiles will be accepted as part of the MSES upon confirmation that the material gradation type provided by the Contractor, outlined in §733 -02B Gradation, conforms to the MSES submittal provided b y the wall system designer -supplier and upon successful completion of the Quality Assurance (QA) program indicating that the material conforms to the specification. In addition to the requirements of Section 106 Control of Material , the Department will sam ple and test backfill taken from behind the newly -constructed wall to assure quality. The number of samples and their locations (plan and elevation) will be determined based on the quantity of material to be used in each MSES structure in accordance with t he Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -20) “ Procedure for Taking Random Samples of Backfill Material for Mechanically Stabilized Earth Systems ”. Results from chemical testing (i.e. resistivity, sulfate ion content, sulfide ion content, and chloride ion con tent) can take several weeks to obtain.
733-03 Geosynthetically Reinforced Soil System Slope Backfill
MATERIAL SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements and methods of testing backfill material generally used for the construction of over steepened slopes utilizing Geosynthetically Reinforced Soil System (GRSS). SAMPLING. Obtain a representative sample of the source for the performance of a gradation analysis in accordance with the procedures contained in the Geotechni cal Test Method (GTM -20) “ Test Method for the Grain - Size Analysis of Granular Soil Materials ”. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS.
733-04 Subbase Course
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 A. Composition. Any mineral (inorganic) soil, blasted or broken rock, or similar materials of natural origin, including mixtures there of, are suitable materials.
B.Gradation. Provide backfill material conforming to the following:
1.Gradation Spread . Provide backfill material having a gradation in accordance with TABLE 733-03A Backfill Gradation . TABLE 733 -03A BACKFILL GRADATION Sieve Size Designation Percentage Passing by Weight 6 in. 100 No. 40 0-60 No. 200 0-40
2.Gradation Ratio . Provide backfill material having a gradation ratio in accordance with the following formula: 70 10040..200.. xsieve No Pass Percentsieve No Pass Percent The gradation is evaluated at the contract level. BASIS OF APPROVAL . Material will be approved upon successful completion of the gradation tests indicating that the material conforms to the speci fication. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Backfill material will be accepted based upon successful completion of the gradation tests indicating that the material conforms to the specification.
733-04 Subbase Course
SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements and methods of testing subbase material generally used in the construction of a pavement structure. The following subbase types are evaluated in this specification:
A.733-0401 – Subbase Course, Type 1
B.733-0402 – Subbase Course, Type 2
C.733-0403 – Subbase Course, Type 3
D.733-0404 – Subbase Course, Type 4 Subbase course types are based on the gradation of the material as outlined in Table 733 -04A Subbase Gradation . SAMPLING. Perform material tests and assurance metho ds pertaining to subbase requirements in conformance with the procedures contained in the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -17) “ Procedure for the Control and Quality Assurance of Granular Materials ”.
733-04 Subbase Course
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 GENERAL. Provide suitable material conforming to the requirements of Section 203 Excavation and Embankment and to the requirements contained herein. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS.
A.Composition. For Types 1, 3 and 4 furnish materials consisting of Stone, Sand, Gravel, and/or recycled material approved for use i n accordance with §733 -19 Recycled Materials Approved for Use as Earthwork Material (and as identified in the Approved List), or blends of these materials. For Type 2, furnish materials consisting of Stone, or recycled material approved for use in accordan ce with §733 -19 Recycled Materials Approved for Use as Earthwork Material (and as identified in the Approved List), which is the product of crushing or blasting ledge rock, or a blend of approved recycled material and Stone.
B.Stockpile. Stockpile subbas e material in accordance with the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -17) “ Procedure for the Control and Quality Assurance of Granular Materials ” except as noted herein.
1.Type 3. Material furnished under Type 3 will not be required to be stockpiled unless it contains recycled material approved for use in accordance with §733 -19 Recycled Materials Approved for Use as Earthwork Material and as identified in the Approved List.
2.Recycled Materials. Stockpiling of the Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) for subbase course is not required.
C.Gradation. Provide subbase material having a gradation in accordance with TABLE 733 -04A Subbase Gradation . TABLE 733 -04A SUBBASE GRADATION Sieve Size Designation Percentage Passing by Weight Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Type 4 4 in. - - 100 - 3 in. 100 - - - 2 in. 90-100 100 - 100 ¼ in. 30-65 25-60 30-75 30-65 No. 40 5-40 5-40 5-40 5-40 No. 200 0-10 0-10 0-10 0-10
D.Plasticity Index. Provide material having a Plasticity Index based on the material passing the No. 40 mesh sieve equal to or less than 5.0.
E.Durability.
1.Types 1, 2 and 4 . Provide material for Types 1, 2 and 4 having a Magnesium Sulfate Soundness loss less than 20% after four (4) cycles tested in accordance with the Geotechnical Test Method (GTM -21) “ Test Method for Magnesium Sulfate Soundness of Granular Materials ”, unless material meeting the requirements of Recycled Materials is used .
733-05 Glass Backfill
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 2. Type 3 . Provide material for Type 3 having a Magnesium Sulfate Soundness loss less than 30% after four (4) cycles tested in accordance with the Geotechnical Test Method (GTM -21) “ Test Method for Magnesium Sulfate Soundness of Granular Materials ”.
F.Elongated Particles. A flat or elongated particle is defined herein as one which has its greatest dimension more than three (3) times its least dimension. Provide material consisting of particles where not more than 30%, by weight, of the particles retained on a ½ in. sieve is flat or elongated. When the State elects to test for this requirement, material with a percentage greater than 30 will be rejected. Acceptance for this requirement will normally be based on a visual inspection by the Regional Geotechnical Engineer.
G.Material For Temporary Work. Material used as a subbase for the construction of temporary work may be approved by a Departmental Geotechnical Engineer by visual inspection in accordance with the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -17) “ Procedure for the Co ntrol and Quality Assurance of Granular Materials ”. Do not permanently incorporate material so approved into the work without following the appropriate acceptance procedure. BASIS OF APPROVAL . Stockpiles of subbase material will be approved in accordance with the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -17) “ Procedure for the Control and Quality Assurance of Granular Materials ”. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Subbase material from approved off -site stockpiles will be accepted on the contract site by delivery ticket. Eac h delivery ticket shall identify the Suppliers name, Suppliers granular source number (GSN), date, NYSDOT contract number, stockpile number, and item number. Subbase material from approved stockpiles will be accepted upon successful completion of the Qual ity Assurance (QA) program indicating that the material conforms to the specification. If the QA program is not introduced, subbase material will be accepted upon the basis of the stockpile approval.
733-05 Glass Backfill
SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements and methods of assessing glass backfill material generally used as fill material. SAMPLING. Perform material tests and assurance methods pertaining to the glass backfill requirements in conformance with the procedures for stockp iled granular materials contained in the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -17) “ Procedure for the Control and Quality Assurance of Granular Materials ”. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS.
A.Stockpile. Stockpile glass backfill material in accordance with the procedures for stockpiled granular materials contained in the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -17) “ Procedure for the Control and Quality Assurance of Granular Materials ”.
B.Composition. Waste glass cullet ground up to be used as aggregate.
C.Gradat ion. Provide glass crushed to a maximum particle size of ⅜ in. The material shall be subject to visual inspection by the Regional Geotechnical Engineer.
D.Characteristics. Glass may contain up to a maximum of 5% by volume of china, ceramics, plate glass products, paper, plastics or other deleterious materials.
733-06 Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement for Earthwork and Subbase
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 BASIS OF APPROVAL . Glass backfill will be approved in accordance with the procedures for stockpiled granular materials contained in the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -17) “ Procedure for the Co ntrol and Quality Assurance of Granular Materials ”. The material shall be subject to visual inspection by the Regional Geotechnical Engineer. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Glass backfill from approved off -site stockpiles will be accepted on the contract site by delivery ticket. Each delivery ticket shall identify the Suppliers name, Suppliers granular source number (GSN), date, NYSDOT contract number, stockpile number, and i tem number. Approved glass backfill material will be accepted upon successful completion of the Quality Assurance (QA) program indicating that the material conforms to the specification. If the QA program is not introduced, glass backfill material will be accepted upon the basis of the stockpile approval.
733-06 Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement for Earthwork and Subbase
SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements and methods of assessing Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) generally used as fill ma terial. SAMPLING. Perform material tests and assurance methods pertaining to the RAP requirements in conformance with the procedures contained in the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -17) “ Procedure for the Control and Quality Assurance of Granular Mate rials”. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS.
A.Source. Provide written documentation that the reclaimed bituminous material originated on a Department project. Include an identifier, such as State Highway number, construction contract number or Department Project Ide ntification Number (PIN).
B.Composition. Millings of asphalt cement concrete.
C.Gradation.
1.Gradation Spread. Provide RAP having a maximum top size of 2 in. at the time of placement.
2.Elongated Particles. A flat or elongated particle is defined herein as one which has its greatest dimension more than three (3) times its least dimension. Provide material consisting of particles where not more than 30%, by weight, of the particles retained on a ½ in. sieve are flat or elongated. When the St ate elects to test for this requirement, material with a percentage greater than 30 will be rejected. Acceptance for this requirement will normally be based on a visual inspection by the Regional Geotechnical Engineer.
D.Characteristics . Bituminous mater ial that is well -graded from coarse to fine and free from organic or other deleterious material, including tar. This material is at least 95%, by weight, reclaimed bituminous material. No soundness or Plasticity Index testing will be required. BASIS OF APPROVAL . RAP will be approved based upon a visual inspection by the Regional Geotechnical Engineer. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Approved RAP will be accepted upon successful completion of the Quality Assurance (QA) program indicating that the material conforms to the specification. If the QA program is not introduced, RAP will be accepted upon the basis of the visual inspection by the Regional Geotechnical Engineer.
733-07 Recycled Portland Cement Concrete Aggregate
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4
733-07 Recycled Portland Cement Concrete Aggregate
SCOPE. This specification covers the materia l requirements and methods of testing Recycled Portland Cement Concrete Aggregate (RCA) generally used as fill material. The following RCA types are evaluated in this specification:
A.733-0701 – Recycled Portland Cement Concrete Aggregate
B.733-0702 – Recycled Portland Cement Concrete Aggregate Mixture SAMPLING. Perform material tests and assurance methods pertaining to the RCA requirements in conformance with the procedures contained in the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -17) “ Procedure for the Control and Quality Assurance of Granular Materials ”. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS.
A.Stockpile. Stockpile RCA in accordance with the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -17) “Procedure for the Control and Quality Assurance of Granular Materials ”.
B.Composit ion. Crushed portland cement concrete. If RCA comes from other than a Department project, provide documentation showing that the material obtained is from a NYSDEC registered or permitted construction and demolition (C&D) debris processing facility as spec ified in Section 360 -16.1 of 6NYCRR Part 360, “Solid Waste Management Facilities”.
C.Gradation.
1.Gradation Spread. Provide RCA meeting the gradation requirements for the appropriate item of use.
2.Elongated Particles. A flat or elongated particle is defined herein as one which has its greatest dimension more than three (3) times its least dimension. Provide material consisting of particles where not more than 30%, by weight, of the particles retained on a ½ in. sieve are flat or elongated. When the State elects to test for this requirement, material with a percentage greater than 30 will be rejected. Acceptance for this requirement will normally be based on a visual inspection by the Regional Geotechnical Engineer.
D.Characteristics.
1.Alternate A . At least 95%, by weight, of Recycled Portland Cement Concrete Aggregate (RCA), and free from organic and other deleterious material. This material may contain up to 5% by weight asphalt and/or brick.
2.Alternate B . A mixture of Recycled P ortland Cement Concrete Aggregate (RCA) conforming to Alternate A above mixed with stone, sand, gravel or blast furnace slag. This material may contain up to 5% by weight asphalt and/or brick. BASIS OF APPROVAL . Stockpiles of RCA will be approved in accor dance with the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -17) “ Procedure for the Control and Quality Assurance of Granular Materials ”.
733-08 Embankment In Place
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. RCA from approved off -site stockpiles will be accepted on the contract site by delivery ticket. Each deliv ery ticket shall identify the Suppliers name, Suppliers granular source number (GSN), date, NYSDOT contract number, stockpile number, and item number. RCA from approved stockpiles will be accepted upon successful completion of the Quality Assurance (QA) p rogram indicating that the material conforms to the specification. If the QA program is not introduced, RCA will be accepted upon the basis of the stockpile approval.
733-08 Embankment In Place
SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements a nd methods of assessing material generally used for embankment construction and for general fill applications independent of a roadway embankment. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS.
A.Composition. In general, any mineral (inorganic) soil, blasted or broken rock an d similar materials of natural or man made (i.e. recycled) origin, including mixtures thereof, are considered suitable materials. Recycled materials are approved for use in accordance with §733 -19 Recycled Materials Approved for Use as Earthwork Material and are identified in the Approved List.
B.Gradation . Provide suitable embankment material having no particles with a dimension in excess of two -thirds of the loose lift thickness controlled by the compaction equipment supplied by the Contractor. When mat erial is placed independent of a roadway embankment, the material shall have a gradation and material properties acceptable to the Engineer. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Embankment material will be accepted upon visual inspection by the Engineer.
733-09 Select Borrow
SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements and methods of testing select borrow material generally used for backfilling in areas beneath the watertable. SAMPLING. Perform material tests and quality assurance methods pertaining to the backfill requirements in conformance with the procedures for non -stockpiled materials contained in the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -17) “ Procedure for the Control and Quality Assurance of Granular Materials ”. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS .
A.Source . Provide backfill material from a source evaluated in accordance with the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -17) “ Procedure for the Control and Quality Assurance of Granular Materials ”.
B.Composition . Provide suitable, well graded material consisting of rock, stone, cobbles, or gravel, or recycled material approved for use in accordance with §733 -19 Recycled Materials Approved for Use as Earthwork Material (and as identified in the Approved List).
C.Gradation . Provide select borrow materia l having no particles greater than 3 ft. in maximum dimension. Of the portion passing the 4 in. square sieve, the material shall have a gradation in accordance with TABLE 733 -09A Select Borrow Gradation .
733-10 Select Fill
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 TABLE 733 -09A SELECT BORROW GRADATION Sieve Size Designation Percentage Passing by Weight No. 40 0-70 No. 200 0-15 The gradation is evaluated at the project level.
D.Durability . Provide material having a Magnesium Sulfate Soundness loss less than 35% after four
4.cycles tested in accordance with the Geotechnical Test Method (GTM -21) “ Test Method for Magnesium Sulfate Soundness of Granular Materials ”. BASIS OF APPROVAL . Material will be approved in accordance with the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -17) “ Procedure for the Control and Quality Assurance of Granular Materials ”. A preceding source evaluation will be valid for the time identified in the manual. For sources without a current evaluation, samples shall be obtained under the direction of the Departmental Geotechnic al Engineer and will be tested and evaluated by the Geotechnical Engineering Bureau. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Approved select borrow backfill material from evaluated sources will be accepted upon successful completion of the gradation tests and Quality Assura nce (QA) program indicating that the material conforms to the specification. If the QA program is not introduced, approved select borrow material will be accepted upon successful completion of the gradation tests.
733-10 Select Fill
SCOPE. This specifica tion covers the material requirements and methods of testing select fill material generally used for backfilling in areas beneath the watertable or within water bodies. SAMPLING. The sampling procedure contained in §733 -09 Select Borrow shall apply. MATE RIAL REQUIREMENTS. The material requirements contained in §733 -09 Select Borrow shall apply. BASIS OF APPROVAL . The basis of approval contained in §733 -09 Select Borrow shall apply. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. The basis of acceptance contained in §733 -09 Select Borrow shall apply.
733-11 Select Granular Fill
SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements and methods of testing select granular fill material generally used for backfilling around pipes. The following materials are evaluated in this specification:
A.733-1101 – Select Granular Fill (Typical)
B.733-1102 – Select Granular Fill for Corrugated Aluminum Pipe SAMPLING. Perform material tests and quality assurance methods pertaining to the backfill requirements in conformance with the procedures for non -stockpiled materials contained in the
733-11 Select Granular Fill
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -17) “ Procedure for the Control and Quality Ass urance of Granular Materials ”. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS.
A.Source . Provide backfill material from a source evaluated in accordance with the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -17) “ Procedure for the Control and Quality Assurance of Granular Materials ”.
B.Composition . Provide suitable, well graded material consisting of rock, stone, cobbles, or gravel, or recycled material approved for use in accordance with §733 -19 Recycled Materials Approved for Use as Earthwork Material (and as identified in the Approved List) with the exception of when select granular fill is used as backfill for aluminum pipe. For aluminum pipe applications, the select granular fill shall be free of portland cement or portland cement concrete.
C.Gradation. Provide sele ct granular fill material conforming to the following requirements:
1.Typical. Except when used as backfill material for aluminum pipe with Type IR corrugations (Spiral Rib Pipe), the material shall have a gradation in accordance with TABLE 733 -11A Selec t Granular Fill Gradation . TABLE 733 -11A SELECT GRANULAR FILL GRADATION Sieve Size Designation Percentage Passing by Weight 4 in. 100 No. 40 0-70 No. 200 0-15
2.Exception. When used as backfill for Corrugated Aluminum Pipe, Type 1R (Spiral Rib Pipe) 100% of the material shall also pass the 2 in. sieve. The gradation is evaluated at the project level.
D.Durability . Provide material having a Magnesium Sulfate Soundness loss less than 30% after four
4.cycles tested in accordance with the Geotec hnical Test Method (GTM -21) “ Test Method for Magnesium Sulfate Soundness of Granular Materials ”.
E.pH. Where the State elects to test for this requirement, the material shall have a pH in accordance with TABLE 733 -11B Select Granular Fill pH Requirement. TABLE 733 -11B SELECT GRANULAR FILL pH REQUIREMENT Property Test Method Acceptance Criteria pH NYSDOT GTM -24 5 ≤ pH ≤ 10 When RCA is used as backfill in a non -aluminum pipe application, the pH requirements are waived. BASIS OF APPROVAL . Material will be approved in accordance with the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -17) “ Procedure for the Control and Quality Assurance of Granular Materials ”. A preceding source evaluation will be valid for th e time identified in the manual. For sources without a current evaluation, samples shall be obtained under the direction of the Departmental Geotechnical Engineer and will be tested and evaluated by the Geotechnical Engineering Bureau.
733-12 Select Granular Fill Slope Protection
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE . Approved select granular fill backfill material from evaluated sources will be accepted upon successful completion of the gradation tests and Quality Assurance (QA) program indicating that the material conforms to the specification. If the QA program is not introduced, approved select granular fill backfill material will be accepted upon successful completion of the gradation tests.
733-12 Select Granular Fill Slope Protection
SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements and methods of tes ting select granular fill slope protection material generally used for stabilizing sloughing slopes. The following materials are evaluated in this specification:
A.733-1201 – Select Granular Fill Slope Protection (Blasted Rock)
B.733-1202 – Select Granular Fill Slope Protection (Typical) SAMPLING. Perform material tests and quality assurance methods pertaining to the backfill requirements in conformance with the procedures for non -stockpiled materials contained in the Geotechnical Control Pr ocedure (GCP -17) “ Procedure for the Control and Quality Assurance of Granular Materials ”. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS.
A.Source . Provide backfill material from a source evaluated in accordance with the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -17) “ Procedure for th e Control and Quality Assurance of Granular Materials ”.
B.Composition . Provide material consisting of rock, stone, cobbles, or gravel, or recycled material approved for use in accordance with §733 -19 Recycled Materials Approved for Use as Earthwork Mater ial (and as identified in the Approved List).
C.Gradation . Provide select granular slope protection material conforming to the following requirements:
1.Broken or blasted unweathered rock used for this item shall be well graded, having no particles greater than 24 in. in maximum dimension, and be substantially free from particles greater than 12 in. in maximum dimension, containing little or no material passing the No. 10 mesh sieve.
2.All materials, other than broken or blasted unweathered rock, shal l have a gradation in accordance with TABLE 733 -12A Select Granular Fill Slope Protection Gradation . TABLE 733 -12A SELECT GRANULAR FILL SLOPE PROTECTION GRADATION Sieve Size Designation Percentage Passing by Weight 24 in. maximum dimension 100 6 in. maximum dimension 90-100 2 in. square sieve 0-30 ¼ in. sieve 0-10 The gradation is evaluated at the project level.
733-13 Select Granular Subgrade
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 D. Durability . Provide material having a Magnesium Sulfate Soundness loss less than 35% after four
4.cycles tested in accordance with Geotechnical Test Method (GTM -21) “ Test Method for Magnesium Sulfate Soundness of Granular Materials ”. BASIS OF APPROVAL . Material will be approved in accordance with the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -17) “ Procedure for the Control a nd Quality Assurance of Granular Materials ”. A preceding source evaluation will be valid for the time identified in the manual. For sources without a current evaluation, samples shall be obtained under the direction of the Departmental Geotechnical Enginee r and will be tested and evaluated by the Geotechnical Engineering Bureau. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Approved select granular fill slope protection backfill material from evaluated sources will be accepted upon successful completion of the gradation tests and Quality Assurance (QA) program indicating that the material conforms to the specification. If the QA program is not introduced, approved select granular fill slope protection backfill material will be accepted upon successful completion of the gradation te sts.
733-13 Select Granular Subgrade
SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements and methods of testing select granular subgrade material generally used for backfilling undercuts. The following materials are evaluated in this specification :
A.733-1301 – Select Granular Subgrade (Blasted Rock)
B.733-1302 – Select Granular Subgrade (Typical)
C.733-1303 – Select Granular Subgrade (RCA)
D.733-1304 – Select Granular Subgrade (RCA Mixture)
E.733-1305 – Select Granular Subgrade (RAP) SAMPLING. Perform material tests and quality assurance methods pertaining to the backfill requirements in conformance with the procedures for non -stockpiled materials contained in the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -17) “ Procedure for the Control and Quality Assurance of Granular Materials ”. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS.
A.Source. Provide backfill material from a source evaluated in accordance with the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -17) “ Procedure for the Control and Quality Assurance of G ranular Materials ”.
B.Composition . Provide material consisting of rock, stone, cobbles, or gravel, or recycled material approved for use in accordance with §733 -19 Recycled Materials Approved for Use as Earthwork Material (and as identified in the Approved List).
C.Gradation . Provide select granular subgrade material conforming to the following requirements:
1.Well graded rock may be used for this item. Particles shall not exceed 12 in. in greatest dimension nor ⅔ of t he loose lift thickness, whichever is less.
733-14 Select Structure Fill
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 2. All materials, other than well graded rock, furnished under this item shall have no particles greater than 6 in. in maximum dimension . Of the portion passing the 4 in. square sieve, the material shall have a gradation in accordance with TABLE 733 -13A Select Granular Subgrade Gradation . TABLE 733 -13A SELECT GRANULAR SUBGRADE GRADATION Sieve Size Designation Percentage Passing by Weight ¼ in. 30-100 No. 40 0-50 No. 200 0-10 The gradation is evaluated at the project level.
D.Durability . Provide material having a Magnesium Sulfate Soundness loss less than 35% after four
4.cycles tested in accordance with Geotechnical Test Method (GTM -21) “ Test Method for Magnesium Sulfate Soundness of Granu lar Materials ”. BASIS OF APPROVAL . Material will be approved in accordance with the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -17) “ Procedure for the Control and Quality Assurance of Granular Materials ”. A preceding source evaluation will be valid for the time identified in the manual. For sources without a current evaluation, samples shall be obtained under the direction of the Departmental Geotechnical Engineer and will be tested and evaluated by the Geotechnical Engineering Bureau. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Approved select granular subgrade backfill material from evaluated sources will be accepted upon successful completion of the gradation tests and Quality Assurance (QA) program indicating that the material conforms to the specification. If the QA program i s not introduced, approved select granular subgrade backfill material will be accepted upon successful completion of the gradation tests.
733-14 Select Structure Fill
SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements and methods of testing select granular fill material generally used for backfilling behind structures. SAMPLING. The sampling procedure contained in §733 -11 Select Granular Fill shall apply. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. The material requirements contained in §733 -11 Select G ranular Fill shall apply. BASIS OF APPROVAL . The basis of approval contained in §733 -11 Select Granular Fill shall apply. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. The basis of acceptance contained in §733 -11 Select Granular Fill shall apply.
733-15 Sand Backfill
SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements and methods of testing sand backfill generally used for backfilling around utilities.
733-16 Winter Earthwork
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 SAMPLING. Perform material tests and quality assurance methods pertaining to the backfill requirements in conformance wi th the procedures for non -stockpiled materials contained in the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -17) “ Procedure for the Control and Quality Assurance of Granular Materials ”. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS.
A.Source . Provide backfill material from a source eva luated in accordance with the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -17) “ Procedure for the Control and Quality Assurance of Granular Materials ”.
B.Composition . Provide material consisting of sand.
C.Gradation . Provide sand backfill material having a gradation in accordance with TABLE 733 -15A Sand Backfill Gradation . TABLE 733 -15A SAND BACKFILL GRADATION Sieve Size Designation Percentage Passing by Weight ½ in. 100 ¼ in. 90-100 No. 200 0-5 The gradation is evaluated at the project level.
D.pH. Where the State elects to test for this requirement, the material shall have a pH in accordance with TABLE 733 -15B Sand Backfill pH Requirement. TABLE 733 -15B SAND BACKFILL pH REQUIREMENT Property Test Method Acceptance Criteria pH NYSDOT GTM -24 5 ≤ pH ≤ 10 BASIS OF APPROVAL . Sources will be evaluated in accordance with the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -17) “ Procedure for the Control and Quality Assurance of Granular Materials ”. A preceding source evaluation will be valid for the time identified in the manual. For sources without a current evaluation, samples shall be obtained under the direction of the Departmental Geotechnical Engineer a nd will be tested and evaluated by the Geotechnical Engineering Bureau. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Approved sand backfill material from approved sources will be accepted upon successful completion of the gradation tests and Quality Assurance (QA) program indica ting that the material conforms to the specification. If the QA program is not introduced, approved sand backfill material will be accepted upon successful completion of the gradation tests.
733-16 Winter Earthwork
SCOPE. This specification addresses the material requirements and methods of assessing earthwork materials placed during construction operations between November 1st and April 1st. The following materials are evaluated in this specification:
A.733-1601 – Winter Earthwork Material for Embankmen t In Place
733-16 Winter Earthwork
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 B. 733-1602 – Winter Earthwork Material for Select Borrow
C.733-1603 – Winter Earthwork Material for Select Fill
D.733-160401 – Winter Earthwork Material for Select Granular Fill (Typical)
E.733-160402 – Winter Earthwork Material for Select Granular Fill for Corrugated Aluminum Pipe
F.733-160501 – Winter Earthwork Material for Select Granular Subgrade (Blasted Rock)
G.733-160502 – Winter Earthwork Material for Select Granular Subgrade (Typical)
H.733-160503 – Winter Earthwork Mat erial for Select Granular Subgrade (RCA)
I.733-160504 – Winter Earthwork Material for Select Granular Subgrade (RCA Mixture)
J.733-1606 – Winter Earthwork Material for Select Structural Fill
K.733-1607 – Winter Earthwork Material for GRSS Slope Backf ill
L.733-1608 – Winter Earthwork Material for MSES Backfill SAMPLING. Perform material tests and quality assurance methods pertaining to the backfill requirements in conformance with the procedures contained in the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -
17.“ Procedure for the Control and Quality Assurance of Granular Materials ”. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS.
A.Stockpile . Stockpile all winter earthwork material in accordance with the procedures for stockpiled granular materials contained in the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -17) “ Procedure for the Control and Quality Assurance of Granular Materials ”.
B.Composition . Provide material consisting of crushed stone, crushed gravel, or screened gravel.
C.Gradation .
1.Winter E arthwork Material for Embankment In Place. Provide winter earthwork material conforming to the requirements of §703 -02 Coarse Aggregate , with the percent passing the No. 200 sieve requirement in Table 703 -4 adjusted to 0 – 2%. The Contractor shall specify the Size Designation as part of the Winter Earthwork submittal in accordance with §203 -3.01 A. Winter Earthwork Submittal .
a.Alternate Source. Blasted rock from on -site rock excavation may be used provided it is detailed in, and approved as part of, the Winter Earthwork submittal in accordance with §203 -3.01 A. Winter Earthwork Submittal .
2.Winter Earthwork Material for Select Borrow, Winter Ea rthwork Material for Select Fill, Winter Earthwork Material for Select Granular Fill, Winter Earthwork Material for Select Granular Subgrade, Winter Earthwork Material for Select Structure Fill, Winter Earthwork Material for GRSS Slope Backfill. Provide wi nter earthwork material conforming to the requirements of §703 -02 Coarse Aggregate , with the percent passing the No. 200 sieve requirement in Table 703 -4 adjusted to 0 – 2%. The Contractor shall specify the Size Designation
733-17 Surface Settlement Gauge
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 as part of the Winter Earthwork submittal in accordance with §203 -3.01 A. Winter Earthwork Submittal .
3.Winter Earthwork Material for MSES Backfill. Provide winter earthwork material conforming to the requirements of §733 -02 Type B.
D.Characteristics.
1.No frozen material is to be incorporated into or be allowed to remain in any of the work.
2.In locations where winter earthwork material has been placed to completely, or partially, fill the delineated backfill area and the situation allows the Contractor to revert back to standard backfill material, the winter earthwork material shall be covered with a geotextile separator to deter the migration of fines. A geotextile separator conforming to the requirements of §737 -01
B.Geotextile Separation is required on the top and all sides of the winter earthwork material. No separate measurement for payment of the geotextile shall be made . BASIS OF APPROVAL . Stockpiles of winter earthwork material will be evaluated in accordance with the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -17) “ Procedure for the Control and Quality Assurance of Granular Materials ”. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Winter Earthwork material from approved off -site stockpiles will be accepted on the contract site by delivery ticket. Each delivery ticket shall identify the Supplie rs name, Suppliers granular source number (GSN), date, NYSDOT contract number, stockpile number, and item number. Winter Earthwork material from approved stockpiles will be accepted upon successful completion of the Quality Assurance (QA) program indicating that the material conforms to the specification. If the QA program is not introduced, Winter Earthwork material will be accepted upon the basis of the stockpile approval. Winter Earthwork Material for MSES Backfill from approved stockpiles will be accepted as part of the MSES upon confirmation that the material gradation type provided by the Contractor, outlined in §733 -02B Gradation, conforms to the MSES submittal provided by the wall system designer -supplier and upon successful completion of th e Quality Assurance (QA) program indicating that the material conforms to the specification. In addition to the requirements of Section 106 Control of Material , the Department will sample and test backfill taken from behind the newly -constructed wall to as sure quality. The number of samples and their locations (plan and elevation) will be determined by the quantity of material to be used in each MSES structure. Results from chemical testing (i.e. resistivity, sulfate ion content, sulfide ion content, and ch loride ion content) can take several weeks to obtain.
733-17 Surface Settlement Gauge
SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements and methods of installation of the embankment construction control device surface settlement gauge generally used for monitoring embankment construction. The following materials are evaluated in this specification:
A.733-1701 – Surface Settlement Gauge (Pipe Gauge)
B.733-1702 – Surface Settlement Gauge (Manometer Gauge) MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Provide materi al in conformance with the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -15) “ Settlement Gauges and Settlement Rods ” including:
733-17 Surface Settlement Gauge
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4
A.Pipe Gauge .
1.Pipe. Provide a minimum 2 ½ in. diameter metal pipe with steel flange meeting the requirements of §732 -02 Drive Pipe . Provide a sufficient amount of pipe extensions to meet the rise requirements identified in the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -15) “ Settleme nt Gauges and Settlement Rods ”.
2.Base. Provide either of the following:
a.Steel. Provide a minimum ¼ in. thick steel plate meeting the requirements of §715 -01 Structural Steel.
b.Wood. Provide wood to the sizes shown in the Geotechnical Control Proc edure (GCP -15) “Settlement Gauges and Settlement Rods ” conforming to the requirements of §712 -14 Stress Graded Timber and Lumber . Treat wood in accordance with §708 -31 Wood Preservative - Waterborne and applied in conformance with American Wood Preservers Association (AWPA) Use Category Designation UC4B.
B.Manometer Gauge. Provide materials specified for A. Pipe Gauge with the exception of the pipe extensions. To obtain readings from the buried device, provide the following connection:
1.Interconnection.
a.Tubing. Provide ½ in. O.D. polyethylene tubing indicated in the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -15) “ Settlement Gauges and Settlement Rods ”.
b.Sand. Provide sand conforming to the requirement of §703 -07 Concrete Sand .
c.Fluid. Provide a 50 -50 mixture of ethylene glycol and water.
2.Readout Box. Provide wood to the sizes shown in the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -
15.“ Settlement Gauges and Settlement Rods ” conforming to the requirements of §712 -14 Stress Graded Tim ber and Lumber . Treat wood in accordance with §708 -31 Wood Preservative - Waterborne and applied in conformance with American Wood Preservers Association (AWPA) Use Category Designation UC4B.
3.Base. Provide wood to the sizes shown in the Geotechnical Co ntrol Procedure (GCP -15) “Settlement Gauges and Settlement Rods ” conforming to the requirements of §712 -14 Stress Graded Timber and Lumber . Treat wood in accordance with §708 -31 Wood Preservative - Waterborne and applied in conformance with American Wood P reservers Association (AWPA) Use Category Designation UC4B. BASIS OF APPROVAL. The material shall be approved on the basis of manufacturer’s certification that the material conforms to the specification. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Approved material will be acc epted upon successful assemblage and installation in accordance with the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -15) “ Settlement Gauges and Settlement Rods ”.
733-18 Settlement Rod
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 733-18 SETTLEMENT ROD SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements and methods of inst allation of the embankment construction control device settlement rod generally used for monitoring embankment construction. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Provide material in conformance with the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -15) “ Settlement Gauges and Set tlement Rods ” including:
A.Rod. Provide a minimum ½ in. diameter steel rod meeting the requirements of §709 -01 Bar Reinforcement, Grade 60 .
B.Pipe. Provide a minimum 3 in. diameter metal pipe and cap meeting the requirements of §732 - 02 Drive Pipe . BASIS OF APPROVAL . The material shall be approved on the basis of manufacturer’s certification that the material conforms to the specification. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Approved material will be accepted upon successful assemblage and installation in accordance with the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -15) “ Settlement Gauges and Settlement Rods ”.
733-19 Recycled Materials Approved for Use As Earthwork Mate Rial
SCOPE. This specification covers the methods of assessing recycled materials for use as substitutions to, or blends with, earthwork material. SAMPLING. Perform material tests and assurance methods pertaining to recycled material requirements in conf ormance with the procedures for stockpiled granular materials contained in the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -17) “ Procedure for the Control and Quality Assurance of Granular Materials ”. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS.
A.Stockpile. Stockpile recycled materi al in accordance with the procedures for stockpiled granular materials contained in the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -17) “ Procedure for the Control and Quality Assurance of Granular Materials ”.
1.Recycled Materials. Stockpiling of the Reclaimed A sphalt Pavement (RAP) is not required. RAP will be approved based upon a visual inspection of the storage pile by the Regional Geotechnical Engineer.
B.Gradation . Provide recycled material meeting the gradation requirements for the appropriate item of use. BASIS OF APPROVAL. To be considered suitable for highway use, a recycled material must consistently satisfy specification requirements. The approval criterion for recycled material includes:
A.Material must meet applicable FHWA, EPA and NYSDEC regulations. A Beneficial Use Determination (BUD) from NYSDEC is required.
733-20 Underdrain Filter Material
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 B. Material shall be sound engineering materials such that when used alone, or in conjunction with other materials, shall provide durable, predictable performance results.
C.The use of the recycled material shall be uncontaminated and shall not pose any hazards. (i.e. potential hazard or danger to workers and /or equipment during construction). Safety procedures will be reviewed.
D.Evaluation of each use of recycled materials will be based on existing quality and performance standards.
E.Life-cycle costs shall be equivalent, or less than, those from the use of standard construction materials. Recycled materials approved for u se as Earthwork Materials will be added to the Approved List. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Recycled material will be accepted on the basis of:
A.The recycled material name appearing on the Approved List for the intended application,
B.The recycled material from approved off -site stockpiles will be accepted on the contract site by delivery ticket. Each delivery ticket shall identify the Suppliers name, Suppliers granular source number (GSN), date, NYSDOT contract number, stockpile number, and item number.
C.Approved recycled material will be accepted upon successful completion of the Quality Assurance (QA) program indicating that the material conforms to the specification. If the QA program is not introduced, recycled material will be accepted upon the basis of the stockpile approval.
733-20 Underdrain Filter Material
SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements and met hods of testing underdrain filter material generally used in drainage systems. The following underdrain filter types are evaluated in this specification:
A.733-2001 – Underdrain Filter, Type 1
B.733-2002 – Underdrain Filter, Type 2
C.733-2003 – Underdrain Filter, Type 3 Underdrain filter types are based on the gradation of the material as outlined in Table 733 -20A Underdrain Filter Material Gradation . SAMPLING. Perform material tests and assurance methods pertaining to underdrain filter material requirements in conformance with the procedures contained in the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -
17.“ Procedure for the Control and Quality Assurance of Granular Materials ”. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS.
A.Stockpile . Stockpile underdrain filter material in accordance with the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -17) “ Procedure for the Control and Quality Assurance of Granular Materials ” except as noted herein.
733-21 Stone Filling
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4
B.Composition . Provide material consisting crushed stone, sand, gravel, or screened g ravel or recycled material approved for use in accordance with §733 -19 Recycled Materials Approved for Use as Earthwork Material (and as identified in the Approved List).
C.Gradation . Provide underdrain filter material having a gradation in accordance with TABLE 733 - 20A Underdrain Filter Material Gradation . TABLE 733 -20A UNDERDRAIN FILTER MATERIAL GRADATION Sieve Size Designation Percentage Passing by Weight Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 1 in. 100 - - ½ in. 30-100 100 - ¼ in. 0-30 20-100 100 No. 10 0-10 0-15 70-100 No. 20 0-5 0-5 30-70 No. 40 - - 20-50 No. 200 - - 0-5
D.Durability . Provide material meeting the soundness requirements of §703 -02 Coarse Aggregates for Type 1 and Type 2. Provide material meeting the soundness requirements of §703 -01 Fine Aggregates for Type 3. When electing to use material from sources not approved under §703 -02, provide material having a Magnesium Sulfate Soundness loss less than 20% in conformance with the procedures contained in the Geotechnical Test Method (GTM -21) “ Test Method for Magnesium Sulfate Soundness of Granular Materials ”.
E.Characteristics . In locations where Underdrain Filter Material Type 3 is used to directly surround a perforated underdrain pipe, the perforated underdrain pipe shall be wrapped with a geotextile conforming to the requirements of §737 -01 (C) Geotextile Drainage . No separate measurement for payment of the geotextile shall be made. BASIS OF APPROVAL . Stockpiles of underdrain filter material will be evaluated in accordance with the Geotechnical Contr ol Procedure (GCP -17) “ Procedure for the Control and Quality Assurance of Granular Materials ”. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Underdrain filter material from approved off -site stockpiles will be accepted on the contract site by delivery ticket. Each delivery ticket shall identify the Suppliers name, Suppliers granular source number (GSN), date, NYSDOT contract number, stockpile number, and item number. Underdrain filter material from approved stockpiles will be accepted upon successful completion of the Quality Assurance (QA) program indicating that the material conforms to the specification. If the QA program is not introduced, underdrain filter material will be accepted upon the basis of the stockpile approval.
733-21 Stone Filling
SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements and methods of testing stone filling generally used in stream bank channel protection. The following stone filling types are evaluated in this specification:
733-21 Stone Filling
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 A. 733-2101 – Stone Filling, Fine
B.733-2102 – Stone Filling, Light
C.733-2103 – Stone Filling, Medium
D.733-2104 – Stone Filling, Heavy
E.733-2108 – Stone Filling, Check Dam Stone filling types are based on the gradation of the material as outlined in Table 733 -21A Stone Filling Gradation and Table 733 -21B Stone Filling Approximate Shape . SAMPLING. Perform material tests and assurance methods pertaining to stone filling requi rements in conformance with the procedures contained in the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -14) “ Procedure for the Control of Stone Filling and Rip -Rap Items ”. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS.
A.Stockpile . Stockpile stone filling in accordance with the Geotec hnical Control Procedure (GCP -14) “ Procedure for the Control of Stone Filling and Rip -Rap Items ” except as noted herein.
B.Composition . Provide material consisting blasted or broken unweathered rock or recycled material approved for use in accordance wit h §733 -19 Recycled Materials Approved for Use as Earthwork Material (and as identified in the Approved List).
C.Gradation . Provide stone fill material having a gradation in accordance with TABLE 733 -21A Stone Filling Gradation and Table 733 -21B Stone Filling Approximate Shape . TABLE 733 -21A STONE FILLING GRADATION Stone Filling Item See Notes Stone Size Percent of Total by Weight Fine 2, 3, 4 Smaller than 8 in. 90-100 Larger than 3 in. 50-100 Smaller than No. 10 sieve 0-10 Light 2, 3, 4 Lighter than 100 lbs. 90-100 Larger than 6 in. 50-100 Smaller than ½ in. 0-10 Medium 2, 4 Heavier than 100 lbs. 50-100 Smaller than 4 in. 0-10 Heavy 2, 4, 5 Heavier than 600 lbs. 50-100 Smaller than 6 in. 0-10 TABLE 733 -21B STONE FILLING APPROXIMATE SHAPE
733-22 Rip -Rap
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 Specified Weights and Sizes 600 lbs. d=18 in. d=23 in. d=15 in. d=23 in. d=27 in. 300 lbs. d=15 in. d=18 in. d=12 in. d=18 in. d=21 in. 150 lbs. d=12 in. d=15 in. d=9 in. d=15 in. d=17 in. 100 lbs. d=10 in. d=13 in. d=8 in. d=13 in. d=15 in. d = 8 in. 50 lbs. 25 lbs. 100 lbs. 25 lbs. 16 lbs. d = 6 in. 20 lbs. 10 lbs. 40 lbs. 10 lbs. 7 lbs. Notes:
1.Stone sizes, other than weights, refer to the average of the maximum and minimum dimensions of a stone particle as estimated by the Engineer.
2.Materials shall contain less than 20% of stones with a ratio of maximum to minimum dimension greater than three.
3.Recycled material, cobbles or gravel having at least one fractured face per particle are acceptable substitutes for stone under these items, provided that the soundness and gradation requirements are met.
4.Materials shall contain a suffici ent amount of stones smaller than the average stone size to fill in the spaces between the larger stones.
5.Heavier gradings of this item may be required on some projects, in which case the requirements will be stated in the contract documents.
D.Durabi lity. The soundness of all material used for stone filling shall be approved on the basis of a geologic evaluation in accordance with the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -14) “ Procedure for the Control of Stone Filling and Rip -Rap Items ”. Where the Stat e elects to conduct soundness tests, stone filling shall have a Magnesium Sulfate Soundness loss less than 10%, by weight, after 10 cycles. For Stone Filling, Check Dam material, the soundness evaluation by a Departmental Engineering Geologist is waived. BASIS OF APPROVAL . Stockpiles of stone filling will be evaluated in accordance with the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -14) “ Procedure for the Control of Stone Filling and Rip -Rap Items ”. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Stone filling from approved off -site stockpiles will be accepted on the contract site by delivery ticket. Each delivery ticket shall identify the Suppliers name, Suppliers granular source number (GSN), date, NYSDOT contract number, stockpile number, and item number. Stone filling from approved stockpiles will be accepted upon successful completion of the Quality Assurance (QA) program indicating that the material conforms to the spec ification. If the QA program is not introduced, stone filling will be accepted upon the basis of the stockpile approval.
733-22 Rip -Rap
SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements and methods of testing rip -rap generally used in stream bank channel protection. The following rip -rap types are evaluated in this specification:
A.733-2201 – Dry Rip -Rap
B.733-2202 – Grouted Rip -Rap
733-23 Bedding Material
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 SAMPLING. Perform material tests and assurance methods pertaining to rip -rap requirements in conforma nce with the procedures contained in the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -14) “ Procedure for the Control of Stone Filling and Rip -Rap Items ”. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS.
A.Stockpile . Stockpile rip -rap in accordance with the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -14) “Procedure for the Control of Stone Filling and Rip -Rap Items ” except as noted herein.
B.Composition . Provide material consisting of blasted or broken unweathered rock.
C.Gradation . Provide rip -rap material consisting of stones shaped as nearl y as practicable in the form of right rectangular prisms having a gradation in accordance with TABLE 733 -22A Rip-Rap Gradation . One dimension of each of the stones furnished shall be at least equal to the thickness of the rip -rap shown in the contract docu ments. TABLE 733 -22A RIP -RAP GRADATION Stone Weight Gradation Spread Heavier than 300 lbs. 50-100 percent of total by weight 100 lbs. ≤ γ ≤ 300 lbs. Remainder of stones
D.Durability . The soundness of all material used for rip -rap shall be approved on the basis of a geologic evaluation in accordance with the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -14) “ Procedure for the Control of Stone Filling and Rip -Rap Items ”. Where the State elects to conduct soundness tests, rip -rap shall have a Magnesium Sulfate Soundness loss less than 10%, by weight, after 10 cycles.
E.Grout . Provide grout manufacture materials conforming to Table 733 -22B Grouted Rip -Rap Grout Requirements : TABLE 733 -22B GROUTED RIP -RAP GROUT REQUIREMENTS Material Subsection Grout Mix Portland Cement Type 2 §701-01 1 part Concrete Sand §703 -07 3 parts BASIS OF APPROVAL . Stockpiles of rip -rap will be evaluated in accordance with the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -14) “ Procedure for the Control of Stone Filling and Rip -Rap Items ”. The material shall be subject to visual inspection by the Regional Geotechnical Engineer. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Rip-rap from approved off -site stockpiles will be accepted on the contract site by delivery ticket. Each delivery ticket shall identify the Suppliers name, Suppliers granular source number (GSN), date, NYSDOT contract number, stockpile number, and item number. Rip-rap from approved stockpiles will be accepted upon successful completion of the Quality Assuranc e (QA) program indicating that the material conforms to the specification. If the QA program is not introduced, rip -rap will be accepted upon the basis of the stockpile approval .
733-23 Bedding Material
(Last Revised May, 20 22)
733-23 Bedding Material
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements and methods of testing bedding material generally used as a foundation material prior to placing stone filling or rip -rap. The following bedding material types are evaluated in this specification:
A.733-2301 – Bedding Material, Type 1
B.733-2302 – Bedding Material, Type 2 SAMPLING. Sampling of coarse aggregates shall be in accordance with §703 -02 Coarse Aggregate. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS.
A.Source . Provide bedding material from a source evaluated in accordance with the Materials Bureau procedure outlined in §703 -02 Coarse Aggregate or from a source evaluated in accordance with the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -17) Procedure for the Control and Quality Assurance of Granular Materials .
B.Composition . Provide material consisting of crushed stone or gravel (free of soft, non -durable particles, organic material, and thin or elongated particles) or recycled material approved for use in accordance wi th §733 -19 Recycled Materials Approved for Use as Earthwork Material (and as identified in the Approved List).
C.Gradation . Provide bedding material having a gradation of the appropriate Type in accordance with TABLE 733 -23A Bedding Material Type 1 Grada tion or TABLE 733 -23B Bedding Material Type 2 Gradation . TABLE 733-23A BEDDING MATERIAL TYPE 1 GRADATION Sieve Size Designation Percentage Passing by Weight 4 in. 100 2 in. 40-60 ½ in. 0-15 No. 200 0-2 TABLE 733-23B BEDDING MATERIAL TYPE 2 GRADATION Sieve Size Designation Percentage Passing by Weight 1 ½ in. 100 1 in. 90-100 ½ in. 25-60 ¼ in. 0-10 No. 200 0-2
D.Durability . Provide material meeting the soundness requirements of §703 -02 Coarse Aggregates or §703 -10 Lightweight Aggregates . When electing to use material from sources not approved under §703 -02 or §703 -10, provide material having a Magnesium Sulfate Soundness los s less than 20% in conformance with the procedures contained in the Geotechnical Test Method (GTM -21) Test Method for Magnesium Sulfate Soundness of Granular Materials.
734-01 Thin Polymer (Epoxy) Overlay Wearing Surface for Structural Slabs
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 BASIS OF APPROVAL . Sources will be approved in accordance with the Materials Bureau pr ocedure outlined in §703 -02 Coarse Aggregate or evaluated in accordance with the Geotechnical Control Procedure (GCP -17) “Procedure for the Control and Quality Assurance of Granular Materials”. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Approved bedding material from approved sources will be accepted upon successful completion of the Quality Assurance (QA) program introduced by the Regional Geotechnical Engineer indicating that the material conforms to the specification. If the QA program is not introduced, approved bedding mat erial will be accepted upon Supplier Quality Control (QC) verification that the material conforms to the gradation requirements. SECTION 734 - CONCRETE SLAB OVERLAYS
734-01 Thin Polymer (Epoxy) Overlay Wearing Surface for Structural
SLABS SCOPE. This sp ecification covers the Thin Polymer (Epoxy) Overlay System used as a wearing surface for Structural Slabs GENERAL. The thin polymer (epoxy) overlay system will restore friction and protect the structural slab from further deterioration. The aggregate so urce(s) used with these systems will be evaluated by Main Office Geology for friction classification and approval. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. The manufacturer will provide Materials Details Sheet for acceptance to the Department. The details will provide the following:
A.Product Information .
1.Identify Components
2.Storage and handling requirements
B.Surface Preparation .
1.Describe the method of cleaning
2.Identify the required level of cleanliness
3.Identify the bond strength
4.Moisture and temperature requirements (Limitation)
5.Address any structural repairs needed
C.Application Procedures . Describe all procedures in mixing, preparation and application
D.Curing . Describe curing procedure and anticipated cure times vs. temperature.
Source: New York Standard Specifications, 2024 Edition. Pages 1217–1244 of 1,264.