METHODOLOGY FOR FILLING OF POT HOLES

3004.1. Filling Pot-holes and patch reparis

3004.1.1. Scope : This work shall include repair of pot-holes and patching of all types of bituminous
surface with a bituminous mix either produced at plant site or at the site itself with manual method of
mixing and place at side in the pot holes or in patches after turning the pot hole or depression to proper
shapes and depth, side painting with tack coat and compacting the layer to the levels specified in the
drawing.

3004.1.2. Materials : The materials used for the pot-hole and patch repair of bituminous surface shall be
as per the Contract and shall be of the same type as used for the existing bituminous surface. A mix
superior to the one on existing surface can also be considered appropriate for repair work. An emulsified
bitumen mix compatible with the existing layer shall also be considered appropriate.
The grading of aggregates and bitumen content of the mix used for such patch repair shall be in
accordance with Clouse 501.

3004.1.3. Preparation of area for pot-hole and patch repair : Each pot-hole and patch repair area shall
be inspected and all loose material removed. The area shall be cut/trimmed either with jack hummer of
head tools like chisels, pick axes etc., such that the area is in the shape of a rectangle or square. The edges
shall be cut vertically up to the level where the lower layer is stable without any loose material. The area
shall be thoroughly cleaned with compressed air or any appropriate method approved be the engineer to
remove all dust and loose particles. The area shall be tacked or primed with cutback or emulsion
depending upon weather the lower layer is bituminous or granular in nature. The sides, however, are to be
painted with hot tack coat material using a brush. The prime coat and tack coat shall conform to Clauses
502 and 503 of these Specifications, respectively.

3004.1.4. Backfilling operation : The mix to be filled shall be either a hot mix or a cold storable mix
(using bituminous emulsion). Mixing shall be done in a plant of suitable capacity. It shall be placed in
thickness not more then 100 mm (loose). It shall be compacted in layer with roller/plate compactor/hand
roller/ rammer. While placing the final layer, the mix shall be spread slightly proud of the surface so that
after rolling, the surface shall be flush with the adjoining surface. If the area is large, the spreading and
leveling shall be done using hand shovel and wooden straight edge. During the process of compaction
with roller or other means, the surface level shall be checked using at 3 m straight edge. Where the depth
of pothole is more than 75 mm. The same shall be filled up with aggregate leaving to 75 mm that will be
filled up with bituminous material.