Facility Design Guidelines - Facilities Management - University of ...
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SW.2.3.4 GENERAL FILL / BACKFILL<br />
Includes all classifications <strong>of</strong> materials noted above. Unsuitable Materials: Includes OL,<br />
MH, CH, OH and PT, saturated material which in the judgment <strong>of</strong> the Soils Engineer<br />
cannot be aerated to be made acceptable, uncompacted fill (for structural bearing<br />
conditions), fill with unacceptable quantities <strong>of</strong> non-soil products, or other materials<br />
judged unsuitable by the Soils Engineer.<br />
SW.2.3.5 AGGREGATES<br />
Aggregates may include porous backfill, pipe bedding, under slab fill, any special blend<br />
or open-graded material required for a special bearing or drainage use.<br />
Moisture content <strong>of</strong> soil materials: Laboratory tests are generally conducted on samples<br />
to determine the maximum density <strong>of</strong> soils, usually achieved at optimum moisture<br />
content. Field conditions during construction prevent attaining and maintaining the<br />
optimum moisture content. This requires that a tolerance for departure from this<br />
optimum must be specified. This tolerance is generally specified in the range <strong>of</strong> plus or<br />
minus three to five percent (3% to 5%) from the optimum moisture content without<br />
significantly affecting the ability to achieve the specified density.<br />
SW. 2.3.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE / TESTING<br />
The specifications shall list the tests required to be performed on the work (i.e. ASTM,<br />
AASHTO, VDOT or other test procedures) and stipulate the values to be achieved.<br />
SW 2.4 SITE CLEARING AND DEMOLITION<br />
All logs, stumps, brush, wood and refuse shall be disposed <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>f the <strong>University</strong> Grounds<br />
in an approved landfill. On-site burning shall be prohibited.<br />
When buildings are to be removed, procedural requirements and approval are required<br />
prior to demolition. The Project Manager, through Space and Real Estate <strong>Management</strong><br />
shall have obtained required State approval. The <strong>University</strong> shall perform an asbestos<br />
and lead paint survey and the information shall be included in the construction<br />
documents.<br />
All tree removals require prior approval by the Arboretum and Landscaping Committee.<br />
SW 2.5 SOIL TREATMENT<br />
A licensed pr<strong>of</strong>essional shall chemically treat all new excavations for termite and insect<br />
infestation. Specify under slabs, along foundation walls, around all openings and<br />
protrusions in slabs on grade.<br />
SW 2 SITE PREPARATION 97
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