404— Asphalt Surface Course

404.1 Description

1 Construct asphalt surface course, spread and compacted on a prepared foundation.

404.2 Materials

404.2.1 General

1 Use materials that meet the applicable requirements of Subsection 401.2 and SC-M-402.

404.2.2 Composition of Mixture

1 Combine the mineral aggregates and binder in such proportions that the composition by weight of the finished asphalt is within the limits set forth in SC-M-402. 2 Use asphalt surface course Type C or D for Ditch Paving.

404.3 Construction

1 Construct asphalt surface course according to the requirements specified in Subsection 401. 3. 2 Use equipment meeting the requirements of Subsection 401.3. 2.

404.4 Measurement

1 Measurement of the quantity for asphalt surface course is determined according to Subsection 401. 4 with the following addition: • When the item of Asphalt Surface Course for Ditch Paving is included in the Contract, the binder in the ditch paving mixture is not measured for separate payment.

404.5 Payment

1 Payment for the accepted quantity for Asphalt Surface Course at the Unit Price is determined according to Subsection 401. 5 with the following addition: • When the item Asphalt Surface Course for Ditch Paving is included in the Contract, the cost of the binder material in the ditch paving mixture is considered included in the C ontract unit price for the work and is not paid for separately.