CONCRETE AND ASPHALT CUTTING
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1SECTION 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.
1.2RELATED SECTIONS
A.Section 02748: Prime Coat/Tack Coat
B.Section 02752: Portland Cement Concrete Pavement
1.3REFERENCES Not Used
1.4DEFINITIONS Not Used
1.5SUBMITTALS Not Used
PART 2 PRODUCTS Not Used
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1PROCEDURE – 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.
Concrete and Asphalt Cutting
3.2PROCEDURE – 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.
END OF SECTION
Concrete and Asphalt Cutting
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Source: Utah Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2026 Edition. Pages 426–427 of 1,331. View official source ↗