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Incidental Construction (600-699)

653PAVED SHOULDERS, TYPE 3

PA · 2026 Standard SpecificationsBook pages 648651View official source ↗

701.1(c) 701.1( f) • Alkali content (%) —determined according to AASHTO T 105.

Ship bulk cement in clean, acceptable, metal, rubber, or plastic waterproof containers or compartments. Ship bagged cement 94 pounds net per bag) in suitable paper bags with the brand, type, and manufacturer's name printed on them. Protect cement bags from the weather. Reject cement bags with net weight more than 3% below that specified.

(d)Storage. Section 106.05 and as follows:

• Provide storage capacity sufficient to maintain the paving schedule.

• Store bulk cement in acceptable silos.

• Store bagged cement in enclosed buildings.

• Store bagged cement in stacks not exceeding eight bags in height and cover.

(e)Chemical and Physical Requirements and Testing. AASHTO M 85 and AASHTO M 240, except

sample according to PTM No. 509.

(f)Limited Number of Sources. Obtain cement for each project from a single source, unless otherwise

allowed by the Representative in writing. If using more than one source, separate cement of different types and from different sources. Use each type and source in continuous, segregated portions of the project. If possible, limit cement used in an individual structure to a single type and source. If this is not possible, use one type and source for footers, piers, and abutments, and one type and source fo r superstructures. 702.1 702.1(c)

702.1GENERAL —Obtain asphalt material conforming to the requirements of Bulletin 25 from a producer

listed in Bulletin 15 .

(a)QC. Prepare a QC Plan as specified in Section 106.03(a)2. Submit the QC Plan to the LTS for review

annually at the beginning of each calendar year before shipping material to the project or by March 31, whichever is earlier . Prepare a QC Plan according to AASHTO R 26 and Bulletin 25 for Performance G raded Asphalt Binder (PGAB) . Prepare a QC Plan according to AASHTO R 77 and Bulletin 25 for emulsified asphalt .

(b)Certification.
1.General.

• Obtain a verification sample from each batch and test according to Bulletin 25. A batch is a tank completely filled, partially filled, or refilled with a blend of residual and new material. Test one-third of each sample and forward the test results along with the second one -third of each sample to the LTS. Retain the remaining one -third of each sample and submit the retained sample to the LTS whenever LTS releases a failed sample test result for the second one -third of each sample or whenever LTS requests the retained sample. The LTS will evaluate QC based on verification samples.

• Provide Form CS -4171, Certificate of Compliance, signed by a responsible company official that lists the type of material, tank number, and company lot number for cross -referencing to the bill of lading.

• The Department’s QA Teams wil

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Specifications, 2026 Edition. Pages 648651 of 1,522.