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Highway Design Manual
CHAPTER 100 BASIC DESIGN POLICIES
Topic 114 - Materials Report
114.2 Requesting Materials Report(s)
The Project Engineer (or equivalent) is responsible for requesting a Materials
Report. The District Materials Engineer can assist the Project Engineer in
identifying what components need to be addressed, when to request them, and
what information is needed. At a minimum, the following information needs to
be included in all requests:
(1) Project location.
(2) Scope of work. Project Engineer should spell out the type of work to be
done that will affect materials. If pavements are involved, state type of
pavement work. Provide type of project, such as new construction, widening, or
rehabilitation. Note if culverts will be installed, extended, or replaced. Note if
material or disposal sites are needed, see Topic 111 for criteria.
(3) Proposed design life for pavements and culverts.
(4) Design Designation. Include for projects involving pavement structural
enhancements. Does not apply to pavement preservation activities.
(5) Special Considerations or Limitations. Include any information that may
effect the materials recommendations. Examples include traffic management
requirements or environmental restrictions.