Part 1 — General
1.1 Section Includes
A.Saw or cut existing pavements, curb and gutter, sidewalk, and any appurtenances as required to provide a smooth surface to match.
B.Does not apply to new Portland cement concrete pavement (PCCP) joint sawing. Refer to Section 02752.
1.2 Related Sections
A.Section 02748: Prime Coat/Tack Coat
B.Section 02752: Portland Cement Concrete Pavement
1.3 REFERENCES Not Used
1.4 DEFINITIONS Not Used
1.5 SUBMITTALS Not Used
Part 2 — PRODUCTS Not Used
Part 3 — Execution
3.1 Procedure – Concrete Surfaces
A.Saw cut vertically in a straight line through the full depth of the surface.
B.Make cuts so the defective surface can be removed where the edge of the existing surface is cracked, broken, or deteriorated.
1.Verify that the entire deficient areas are removed and will not propagate.
C.Do not allow traffic or construction equipment to cross the cut edge.
3.2 Procedure – Asphalt Surfaces
A.Use any method that provides a vertical cut in a straight line through the full depth of the surface.
1.Saw cut if the method of cutting does not produce a smooth, non- broken vertical edge.
B.Make cuts so the defective surface can be removed where the edge of the existing surface is cracked, broken, or deteriorated.
1.Verify that the entire deficient areas are removed and will not propagate.
C.Do not allow traffic or construction equipment to cross the cut edge.
D.Apply a tack coat to the cut edge before placing asphalt pavement when appropriate. Refer to Section 02748.
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Source: Utah Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2025 Edition. Pages 420–421 of 1,311. View official source ↗