TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

CIVIL WORKS
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SECTION 02110 – SITE CLEARING

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

This item shall consist of clearing, grubbing, removing and disposing all vegetation and debris as
designated in the Contract, except those objects that are designated to remain in place or are to be
removed in consonance with other provisions of this Specification. The work shall also include the
preservation from injury or defacement of all objects designated to remain.

1.2 EXAMINATION OF SITE

Visit the site of the work and examine the premises to fully understand all existing conditions
relative to the work. No increase in cost or extension of performance time will be considered for
failure to verify and know actual site conditions.

1.3 PROTECTION

Protect adjacent properties, persons, shrubs, trees, lawns, structures and utilities against harm or
damage.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

A. Uproot trees as shown on the plans or as directed by the Engineer.

B. Protect trees indicated on the plans as “trees to be preserved.” Provide enclosure and root
protection.

C. Ball-out trees for replanting (if necessary) in a manner to avoid damage to trees to be
preserved, prevent injury to structures or minimize danger to traffic.

D. Except in areas to be excavated, stump holes and other holes from which obstruction was
removed shall be backfilled with suitable material and compacted with required density.

E. Grub up or clear undergrowth, bushes, vegetation rubbish and all objectionable items and
dispose offsite.

F. Cap all existing utility lines that are accidentally affected by the works. Consult Owner
before commencing work.

G. All existing concrete pavement, base course, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, etc. designated
for removal shall be broken into pieces and properly disposed.
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3.2 STRIPPING

A. Strip topsoil only in areas required as shown in plans. Remove top soil to depth indicated
or as required by the Engineer but in no case less than 150mm (6”) in depth, prior to start
of regular excavation or backfilling work.

B. Stock pile removed top soil and separate from other excavated material in location
designated by the Engineer and/or spread and compact with a light roller in areas indicated
in the plans or where directed by the Engineer.

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SECTION 02210 – SITE GRADING

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

This Section shall consist of the grading for the support of overlying structural layers. It shall extend
to full width of the roadway. Unless authorized by the Engineer, grading shall not be done unless
the Contractor is able to start immediately the construction of the pavement structure.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

Unless otherwise stated in the Contract and except when the subgrade is in rock cut, all materials
below subgrade level to a depth 150 mm or to such greater depth as may be specified shall meet the
requirements for topping.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 SITE GRADING

Cut or fill and machine grade the site area. Deposit material in loose layers not exceeding 200mm
(8”) in depth and compact to at least 95% of maximum dry density. Rough grade elevations on
levels shall be approximately 150mm (6”) below finish grade in areas to be lawn seeded or
landscaped.

3.2 PROTECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS

The Contractor shall be required to protect and maintain at his own expense the entire work within
the limits of his Contract in good condition satisfactory to the Engineer from the time he first started
work until all work shall have been completed. Maintenance shall include repairing and
recompacting ruts, soft spots and deteriorated sections of the subgrade caused by the traffic of the
Contractor's vehicle/equipment or that of the public.

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SECTION 02220 – EXCAVATION AND FILLING

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

This item shall consist of furnishing material and equipment and performing labor required for
excavation, filling, backfilling and compaction, and proper disposal in accordance with this
specification and in conformity with the lines, grades and dimensions as shown on the plans or
established by the Engineer. See drawings for location and extent of work required.

1.2 VERIFICATION OF EXISTING CONDITIONS

The site shall be verified and examined to familiarize with the character of materials to be
encountered and all other existing conditions affecting the work.

1.3 PROTECTION

A. The Contractor shall provide adequate protective measures to protect materials, men and
adjoining property.

B. The Contractor shall provide shoring, sheeting and bracing to prevent caving, erosions or
gullying of sides of excavation.

C. The Contractor shall provide for surface drainage during the period of construction in such
manner as to avoid creating a nuisance to adjacent areas. All excavation shall be kept free
of water at all times.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS FOR FILLING AND BACKFILLING

A. Suitable Material – Material which is acceptable in accordance with the Contract and which
can be compacted in the manner specified in this Item. It can be common
material or rock.

Selected Borrow, for topping – soil of such gradation that all particles will pass a sieve with
75 mm (3 inches) square openings and not more than 15 mass percent will pass the 0.075
mm (No. 200) sieve, as determined by AASHTO T 11. The material shall have a plasticity
index of not more than 6 as determined by ASSHTO T 90 and a liquid limit of not more than
30 as determined by AASHTO T 89.

Unsuitable Material – Material other than suitable materials such as:

(a) Materials containing detrimental quantities of organic materials, such as grass, roots
and sewerage.

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(b) Organic soils such as peat and muck.

(c) Soils with liquid limit exceeding 80 and/or plasticity index exceeding 55.

(d) Soils with natural water content exceeding 100%.

(e) Soils with very low natural density, 800 kg/m3 or lower.

(f) Soils that cannot be properly compacted as determined by the Engineer.

B. Granular fill to form a capillary water barrier shall be clean, crushed, non-porous rock,
crushed or uncrushed gravel, uniformly graded and of a size which will pass a 1-inch mesh
screen and be retained on No. 4 mesh screen.

C. Excavated material approved for use as a backfill shall be free of stones larger than 50 mm
(2 ”) in longest dimensions, roots and organic materials.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 EXCAVATION

A. Excavate to the dimensions and elevations indicated in the Drawings. Carry excavation to
depths directed by the Architect. Should unsuitable bearing be encountered at elevations
indicated, contract price shall be adjusted according to the unit price agreed upon by the
Owner and the Contractor.

B. Excavation carried to a greater depth or size indicated or required through error, shall be
corrected by filling such additional depth or size with class “D” concrete at Contractor’s
expense.

C. Bottoms of excavations shall be level, free from loose material, and brought to indicated or
required levels in undisturbed earth or in compacted fill.

D. Excavate with proper allowance made for floor slabs, form erection, shoring, drain tile,
waterproofing, masonry and adequate space for inspection or foundations.

3.2 BACKFILLING

A. Prior to backfilling around structures, remove all forms, trash and debris. Use only
approved backfill material and place systematically on all sides in layers, compacted in
accordance with Item 3.4 of this Section.

B. Backfill around structures only after the concrete attained sufficient strength to resist lateral
pressure resulting from the backfill.

3.3 SOIL COMPACTION

Filling materials to be used inside the building shall be placed in 200mm (8”) in loose layers. Each
layer shall be moisture-conditioned and compacted with 95% maximum dry density (MDD) by
modified proctor (ASTM D1557).

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Finish compaction of the fill (up to the level of grade beam soffit) within the building proper prior
to the implementation of grade beams.
3.4 SOIL BEARING CAPACITY

3.4.1 Unconfirmed Conditions If during excavation, conditions discovered at the site do not conform to
the findings of the “SOIL INVESTIGATIONS REPORT” submitted by the Soils Engineer, the
Contractor shall immediately notify the Consultant or his representative in writing of such
conditions.

3.4.2 Soils/Structural Engineers

The Soils Engineer and the Structural Engineer shall visit the site and make the changes in
foundation designs as necessary. Any changes in the foundation design and drawings shall be
treated as EXTRA WORK covered under the GENERAL CONDITIONS of the Contract.

3.5 WRITTEN NOTICE TO PROCEED

The Contractor may proceed with excavated work but foundation forms and reinforcements shall
not be installed until after the receipt of written notice to proceed from the Owner.

3.7 FOOTINGS

No footing shall rest on fill. Prior to the pouring of concrete, the subgrade must be compacted to
95% MDD.

END OF SECTION 02220

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SECTION 02223 – EMBANKMENT

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

This Section shall consist of the construction of embankment in accordance with this Specification
and in conformity with the lines, grades, and dimensions shown on drawings or established by the
Engineer.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

Embankment shall be constructed of suitable materials, in consonance with the following definitions:

2.1 SUITABLE MATERIAL

A. Suitable Material – material which is acceptable in accordance with the Contract and which
can be compacted in the manner specified in this Item. It can be common material or rock.

B. Selected Borrow or Engineered Soil Fill – Soil with such gradation that all particles will
pass a sieve with 75mm square opening and not more than 15 mass percent will pass the
0.075mm (No.200) sieve. The material shall have a plasticity index of not more than 6%
and a liquid limit not more than 30%.

2.2 UNSUITABLE MATERIALS

Material other than suitable material such as:

A. Materials containing detrimental quantities of organic materials, such as grass, roots and
sewage.

B. Highly organic soils such as peat and muck.

C. Clay with liquid limit exceeding 80 and/or plasticity index exceeding 55.

D. Soils with a natural water content exceeding 100%.

E. Soils with very low natural density, 800 kg/m or lower.

F. Soils that cannot be properly compacted as determined by the Engineer.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

Embankment construction shall consist of constructing site and roadway embankments, including
preparation of the areas upon which they are to be placed; the construction of dikes within or

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adjacent to the roadway; the placing and compacting of approved material where unsuitable material
has been removed; and the placing and compacting of embankment material in holes, pits, and other
depressions.
Embankments and backfills shall contain no muck, peat, sod, roots or other deleterious matter.
Rocks, broken concrete or other solid, bulky materials shall not be placed in embankment areas
where piling is to be placed or driven.

Where provided on the Drawings and Cost Estimate Sheets the top portions of the roadbed in both
cuts and embankments, as indicated, shall consist of selected borrow for topping from excavations.

3.2 METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION

When there is evidence of discrepancies on the actual elevations and that shown on the Plans, a
preconstruction survey referred to the datum plane used in the approved Plan shall be undertaken
by the Contractor under the control of the Engineer to serve as basis for the computation of the
actual volume of the embankment materials.

When excavated material contains more than 25 mass percent of rock larger than 150 mm in greatest
diameter and cannot be placed in layers of the thickness prescribed without crushing, pulverizing
or further breaking down the pieces resulting from excavation methods, such materials may be
placed on the embankment in layers not exceeding in thickness the approximate average size of the
larger rocks, but not greater than 600 mm (24 inches).

Each layer shall be leveled and smoothed with suitable leveling equipment and by distribution of
spalls and finer fragments of earth. Lifts of material containing more than 25 mass percent of rock
larger than 150 mm in greatest dimension shall not be constructed above an elevation 300 mm (12
inches) below the finished subgrade. The balance of the embankment shall be composed of suitable
material smoothed and placed in layers not exceeding 200 mm (8 inches ) in loose thickness and
compacted as specified for embankments.

Dumping and rolling areas shall be kept separate, and no lifts shall be covered by another until
compaction complies with the requirements of item 3.3 of this Section.

Hauling and leveling equipment shall be so routed and distributed over each layer of the fill in such
a manner as to make use of compaction effort afforded thereby and to minimize rutting and uneven
compaction.

3.3 COMPACTION

3.3.1 Compaction Trials

Before commencing the formation of embankments, the Contractor shall submit in writing to the
Engineer for approval his proposals for the compaction of each type of fill material to be used in
the Works. The proposals shall include the relationship between the types of compaction equipment,
and the number of passes required and the method of adjusting moisture content. The Contractor
shall carry out full scale compaction trials on areas not less than 6 m wide and 30 m long as required
by the Engineer and using his proposed procedures or such amendments thereto as may be found
necessary to satisfy the Engineer that all the specified requirements regarding compaction can be
consistently achieved. Compaction trials with the main types of fill material to be used in the Works
shall be completed before work with the corresponding materials will be allowed to commence.

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Throughout the periods when compaction of earthwork is in progress, the Contractor shall adhere
to the compaction procedures found from compaction trials for each type of material being
compacted, each type of compaction equipment employed and each degree of compaction specified.
3.3.2 Earth

The Contractor shall compact the material placed in all embankment layers and the material
scarified to the designated depth below subgrade in cut section, until a uniform density of not less
than 95 mass percent of the maximum determined by AASHTO T 180 (ASTM D 1557) is attained,
at a moisture content determined by Engineer to be suitable for such density. Layer 50 cm or less
below subgrade level shall be compacted to 98 mass percent of the maximum by AASHTO T 180
(ASTM D 1557).

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one group of three in-situ density tests shall be carried out for each 500 m of each layer of compacted
fill.

3.4 PROTECTION OF ROADBED CONSTRUCTION

During the construction of the roadway, the roadbed shall be maintained in such condition that it
will be well drained at all times. Side ditches or gutters emptying from cuts to embankments or
otherwise shall be so constructed as to avoid damage to embankment by erosion and saturation of
water.

3.5 PROTECTION OF STRUCTURES

If embankment can be deposited on one side only of culvert headwalls, care shall be taken that the
area immediately adjacent to the structure is not compacted to the extent that it will cause
overturning of, or excessive pressure against the structure. When embankment is to be placed on
both sides of a concrete wall or box type structure, operations shall be so conducted that the
embankment is always at approximately the same elevation on both sides of the structure.

3.6 ROUNDING AND WARPING SLOPES

Rounding - Except in solid rock, the top and bottom of all slopes, including the slopes of drainage
ditches, shall be rounded as indicated on the Plans. A layer of earth overlaying rock shall be rounded
above the rock as done in earth slopes.

Warping - Adjustments in slopes shall be made to avoid injury in standing trees or marring of
weathered rock, or to harmonize with existing landscape features, and the transition to such adjusted
slopes shall be gradual. At intersections of cuts and fills, slopes shall be adjusted and warped to
flow into each other or into the natural ground surfaces without noticeable break.

3.7 FINISHING ROADBED AND SLOPES

After the roadbed has been substantially completed, the full width shall be conditioned by removing
any soft or other unstable material that will not compact properly or serve the intended purpose.
The resulting areas and all sections, holes or depressions shall be brought to grade with suitable
selected material. Scarifying, blading, dragging, rolling, or other methods of works shall be
performed or used as necessary to provide thoroughly compacted roadbed shaped to the grades and
cross-sections shown on the Plans or as staked by the Engineer.

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All earth slopes shall be left with roughened surfaces but shall be reasonably uniform, without any
noticeable break, and in reasonably close conformity with the Plans or other surfaces indicated on
the Plans or as staked by the Engineer, with no variations there from readily discernible as viewed
from the road.

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SECTION 02230 – BASE COURSES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

This Section shall consist of furnishing, placing and compacting aggregate sub-base and base course
on a prepared subgade in accordance with this Specification and the lines, grades, thickness and
typical cross-sections shown on the Drawings, or as established by the Engineer.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 SUB-BASE COURSE

Sub-base course shall consist of coarse-grained fill materials, such as stone fragments, sand and
gravel mix, fine sand, silty sand, gravel and filler or natural crushed sand or other firmly divided
mineral matter. The composite material should be free from vegetable matter and lumps or balls of
clay that could be compacted readily for form stable base.

The fraction passing the 0.075 mm (No.200) sieve shall not be greater than 0.66 (two thirds) of the
fraction passing the 0.425 mm (No. 40) sieve. The material shall have a liquid limit not greater than
35 and plasticity index not greater than 6 as determined by AASHTO T 89 and T 90 , respectively.

2.2 BASE COURSE

Aggregate for base course shall consist of granular fill (gravel bed) such as crushed, non-porous
rock, crushed or uncrushed gravel, uniformly graded and of a size which will pass a 1-inch mesh
screen and be retained on No.4 mesh screen. The composite material shall be free from vegetable
matter and lumps or balls of clay, and shall be of such nature that it can be compacted readily to
form a firm, stable base.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION OF EXISTING SURFACE

The existing surface shall be graded and finished as provided under SECTION 02210, "Site
Grading", before placing the sub-base and base material.

3.2 PLACING

The aggregate sub-base and base material shall be placed as a uniform mixture on a prepared
subgrade in a quality which will provide the required compacted thickness. When more than one
layer is required, each layer shall be shaped and compacted before the succeeding layer is placed.

The placing of materials shall begin at the point designated by the Engineer. Placing shall be from
vehicles especially equipped to distribute the material in a continuous uniform layer or windrow.
The layer or windrow shall be of such size that when spread and compacted the finished layer be in
reasonably close conformity to the nominal thickness shown on the Plans.
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When hauling is done over previously placed material, hauling equipment shall be dispersed
uniformly over the entire surface of the previously constructed layer, to minimize rutting or uneven
compaction.

3.3 SPREADING AND COMPACTING

When uniformly mixed, the mixture shall be spread to the plan thickness, for compaction. Where
the required thickness is 150 mm or less, the material may be spread and compacted in one layer.
Where the required thickness is more than 150 mm, the aggregate base shall be spread and
compacted in two or more layers of approximately equal thickness, and the maximum compacted
thickness of any one layer shall not exceed 150 mm. All subsequent layers shall be spread and
compacted in a similar manner.

The moisture content of base material shall, if necessary, be adjusted prior to compaction by
watering with approved sprinkler mounted on trucks or by drying out, as required in order to obtain
the required compaction.

Immediately following final spreading and smoothing, each layer shall be compacted to the full
width by means of approved compaction equipment. Rolling shall progress gradually from the sides
to the center, parallel to the centerline of the road, and shall continue until the whole surface has
been rolled. Any irregularities or depressions that develop shall be corrected by loosening the
material at these places and adding or removing material until the surface is smooth and uniform.
Along curbs, headers, and walls, and at all places not accessible to the roller, the base material shall
be compacted thoroughly with approved tampers or compactors.

If the layer of base materials, or part thereof, does not conform to the required finish, the Contractor
shall, at his own expense, make the necessary corrections.

The field density required of each layer is not less than 95 percent of the maximum dry density
determined in accordance with AASHTO T 180 (ASTM D1557).

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SECTION 02520 – RIGID PAVEMENT

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

This Section shall consist of a pavement of Portland Cement Concrete, with or without reinforcement and
concrete ramp constructed on the prepared base in accordance with this Specifications and in conformity with
the lines, grades, thickness and typical cross- sections shown on the Plans.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 CONCRETE

Concrete with a 28-day ultimate compressive strength of 20.7 Mpa (3,000 psi) with a maximum size
of coarse aggregate of 50mm (2”).

A. Portland cement: shall conform to Portland cement ASTM C150 Type 1

B. Aggregate: well-graded, clean, hard particles of gravel or crushed rock

C. Water: clean and free from injurious amounts of oil, acid, alkali, organic materials or other
deleterious substances

D. Reinforcing Steel : structural grade ASTM A615 deformed bars, new and free from rust, oil, grease,
defects or kinks

E. Joint Filler: preformed joint filler of poured mixed asphalt and rubber filler conforming to ASTM
D 1751

F. Concrete Curing Materials shall be any of the following :

1. Burlap: AASHTO M182 having a weight of 14 ounces or more per square yard when dry
2. Impervious Sheeting: ASTM C 171
3. Liquid Membrane Curing Compound: ASTM C 309 Type ID or Type 2. Compound shall
be free of paraffin or petroleum

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 CONCRETE FOR CONCRETE PROPORTIONS AND CONSISTENCY, FORMWORKS,

METHODS OF PLACING CONCRETE COMPACTION, FINISHING AND CURING
CONCRETE

Refer to SECTION 03300, Cast-in-Place Concrete

3.2 JOINTS

A. Weakened Plane Joints

 With the use of a power-driven saw, cut a groove in the pavement at locations shown in the plans,
to a minimum depth of 5mm and a maximum of 50mm within 24 hours after the concrete was
placed.

B. Transverse Expansion Joints

Use pre-molded expansion joint fillers for transverse expansion joints as detailed and shown in
plans.

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3.3 SURFACE FINISH

A. Method of Finishing

Finish the pavement surface by using broom material by passing over the concrete or by other
approved means.

B. Tools: use edger tamper and steel trowel to produce approved texture or finish.

3.4 CURING AND PROTECTION

Immediately after the finishing operations, exposed concrete surfaces shall be cured by one of the following
methods as the Contractor may elect:

A. Mat Method: The entire exposed surface

B. Surface shall be covered with two or more layers of burlap. Mats shall overlap each other at least
150 mm (6”). The mat shall be thoroughly wetted with water prior to placing on concrete surface
and shall be kept continuously in a saturated condition and in an intimate contact with concrete for
not less than 7 days.

C. Impervious Sheeting Method: The entire exposed surface shall be wetted with a fine spray of water
and then covered with impervious sheeting material. Sheets shall be laid directly to the concrete
surface with the light-colored side up and overlapped 12 inches when a continuous sheet is not used.
The curing medium shall not be less than 450 mm (18”) wider than the concrete surface to be cured
and shall be secured weighted down by heavy wood planks or by placing a bank of moist earth along
edges and laps in the sheets. Sheets shall be satisfactory repaired or replaced if torn or otherwise
damaged during curing. The curing method shall remain on the concrete surface to be cured for not
less than 7 days.

D. Membrane-Curing Method: The entire exposed surface shall be covered with a membrane-forming
curing compound. Where Type 1 curing compound is used, concrete surface shall be shaded from
direct rays of the sun for a period of 3 days immediately after spraying. Curing compound shall be
applied in two coats by hand-operated pressure sprayers at coverage of approximately 200 square
feet per gallon for both coats. The second coat shall be applied in a direction approximately at right
angles to the direction of application of the first coat. Apply an additional coat to all surfaces
showing discontinuity, pinholes or other defects. Concrete surfaces that are subjected to heavy
rainfall within 3 hours after curing compound has been applied shall be re-sprayed by the same
method stated above at no additional cost to the Owner.

E. Expansion joint openings shall be sealed at the top by inserting moistened paper or fiber rope, or by
covering with strips of waterproof paper prior to the application of the curing compound, in a manner
to prevent the curing compound entering the joint.

These surfaces should be adequately protected for 7 days from pedestrian and vehicular traffic and
any area damaged by subsequent construction within the 7-day during period shall be re-sprayed at
no additional cost to the Owner.

3.5 OPENING TO TRAFFIC

Preclude any or all kinds of traffic over the concrete pavement for a period of 10 days or longer if the
Consultant deems it necessary. Maintain satisfactory barricades to exclude all traffic on the area. Repair of
damage due to traffic shall be at the expense of the Contractor.

END OF SECTION 02520

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SECTION 02770 – CURBS AND GUTTERS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

This Section shall consist of the construction of curbs and gutters made of concrete in accordance
with this Specification at the location, and in conformity with the lines, grades, dimensions and
design, shown on the Plans or as required by the Engineer.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIAL FOR BED COURSE

Please refer to Section 02230, Base Courses.

2.2 CONCRETE

Concrete shall be of the class indicated on the Plans and shall conform to the requirements of
Structural Concrete Specifications.

2.3 EXPANSION JOINT FILLER

Expansion joint shall conform to the requirements of AASHTO M 153.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 BEDDING

Excavation shall be made to the required depth and the base upon which the curb and gutter is to be
set shall be compacted to a firm and even surface. All soft and unsuitable materials shall be
removed and replaced with suitable material.

Bed course material shall be placed and compacted to form a bed of the required thickness as shown
on the Plans.

3.2 PLACING

Forms to hold the concrete shall be built and set-in place. Forms for at least 50 m of curb and/or
gutter shall be in place and checked for alignment and grade before concrete is placed. Curbs and
gutters constructed on curves shall have forms of either wood or metal and they shall be accurately
shaped to the curvature shown on the Plans.

Mixing, placing, finishing, and curing of concrete shall conform to the requirements of SECTION
03300, Cast-in-Place Concrete.
 The curb and gutter shall be constructed in uniform sections of not more than 50 m in length except
where shorter sections are required to coincide with the location of weakened planes or contraction
joints of the concrete pavement, or for closures, but no section shall be less than 2 m long.
Thesections shall be separated by sheet templates set perpendicular to the face and top of the curb
and/or gutter and not less than 50 mm deeper than the depth of the curb and/or gutter. The templates

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shall be approximately 5 mm in thickness and of the same width as that of the curb and/or gutter.
Templates shall be set carefully and held firmly during the placing of concrete and shall remain in
place until the concrete has set sufficiently to hold its shape but shall be removed while the forms
are still in place until the concrete has set sufficiently to hold its shape but shall be removed while
the forms are still in place. Preformed joint filler approved by the Engineer may be used in lieu of
the sheet template mentioned above. In this event the fiber board shall be pre-cut to the shape of
the curb so that its outer edge will be flushed with the abutting curb and gutter.

The form shall be removed within 24 hours after the concrete has been placed. Minor defects shall
be repaired with mortar containing one part of Portland cement and two parts of fine aggregate.
Plastering shall not be permitted and all rejected portions shall be removed and replaced at the
Contractor's expense. The exposed surface shall be finished while the concrete is still fresh by
rubbing the surfaces with a wetted soft brick or wood until they are smooth. The surfaces shall be
wetted thoroughly either by dipping the brick or wood in water, or by throwing water on the surfaces
with a brush. After the concrete has been rubbed smooth using water, it shall then be rubbed with
a thin grout containing one part of Portland cement and one part of fine aggregate. Rubbing with
grout shall continue until uniform color is produced. When completed, the concrete shall be
removed with suitable material and kept moist for a period of 3 days, or a membrane-
forming material may be applied as provided in SECTION 03 31 00, Structural Concrete. The
concrete shall be suitably protected from the weather until thoroughly hardened.

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SECTION 02775 – SIDEWALKS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

A. Furnish all materials, labor, equipment and tools required to complete the construction of
concrete paved walks as indicated in the drawings and/or specified herein.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 CEMENT

Cement shall be as per ASTM Standard Specifications for Portland cement (ASTM
Designation C-150 latest revision) for all Type 1 Portland Cement.

2.2 CONCRETE AGGREGATES

A. Aggregates shall be well-graded, clean hard particles or gravel or crushed rock conforming
to the “STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONCRETE AGGREGATES” ( ASTM
Designation C-33 latest revision ).

B. Sand: shall be coarse sand, free from injurious materials such as shells or earth or organic
materials. Sand from salt water is not allowed.

2.3 WATER

Water shall be clean and free from injurious amounts of oil, acids, organic materials or other
deleterious substances.

2.4 FORMS

Forms shall be either wood or steel

2.5 CONTROLLED STRENGTH OF CONCRETE

Refer to Structural Concrete Specifications.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 EXCAVATION AND BED PREPARATION

A. Excavate to required depth and true line and grade. All soft and unstable materials shall be
removed and replaced with good suitable materials acceptable to the Consultant.
 B. Provide granular materials such as gravel or cinder to form a bed for the paved walks.

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3.2 CONCRETE PROPORTIONS

See Structural Concrete Specifications for concrete proportions and consistency, formworks,
methods of placing concrete, compaction, finishing and curing concrete.

3.3 EXPANSION JOINTS

Locate to coincide with expansion joints on the concrete pavement as shown in the drawings.

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