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BASE COURSES

316FLEXIBLE BASE REPLACEMENT

PA · 2026 Standard Specifications✓ Full text on BuildSpecBook pages 219–0 Save this section

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316.1DESCRIPTION —This work is replacing the existing pavement with Superpave Asphalt Mixture

Design, Base Course.

316.2MATERIAL—

(a)Subbase. Section 350.2
(b)Superpave Asphalt Mixture Design.

• Base Course, 25.0 mm Mix. Section 313.2

(c)Asphalt Cement, PG 64S-22. Section 702

316.3CONSTRUCTION—As shown on the Standard Drawings, as specified in Section 313 and as follows:

(a)General. Mark the perimeter of the area to be replaced. Saw cut or mill the perimeter. Remove all

material within the saw cut or milled area to the depth indicated. Compact the existing subgrade or subbase before placing the base course material. If the surface of the subgrade or subbase is disturbed by the removal technique, recompact the surface using vibratory compactors. If remaining subgrade or subbase is not at original grade, place additional subbase and recompact to original grade. When directed, remove unsuitable subgrade or subbase material, and backfill as specified in Section 203.1(b) or Section 203.1(c). Clean all vertical surfaces of the area to be patched and coat the vertical faces with a uniform application of PG 64S-22. Place the asphalt base course in a manner that does not cause segregation and to the lift thickness indicated. Compact to the density specified by use of approved compaction equipment as specified in Section 108.05(c).

316.4MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT—

(a)Flexible Base Replacement. Square Yard or Ton.

Saw cutting, excavation to the depth indicated, hauling and disposal, subbase, asphalt tack coat, asphalt material, and sealing of the joints are considered as incidental.

(b)Class 1A Excavation. Section 203.4 when directed.
(c)Class 1C Excavation. Section 203.4 when directed.

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Source: Publication 408 Highway Construction Specifications, 2026 Edition. Pages 219–0 of 1,522. View official source ↗

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