Specs

Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC
PROJECT MANUAL
Version: January 2012
3.04 Inspection Services for Asphalt Testing and Inspection shall include:
a. Take one (1) core sample at the rate of not less than one every 10,000 square feet of parking
lot area, but not less than three (1) cores in light duty areas or three (1) cores in heavy duty
areas. Testing and Engineer shall consult with the Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC Zone
Construction Manager for locations prior to the commencement of coring. Selection of core
locations shall provide the greatest amount of information for the area tested.
Perform the following tests:
• Compression tests in accordance with ASTM C39.
• Asphalt density tests in accordance with ASTM D2950.
• Extraction and gradation tests in accordance with ASTM D4074 and ASTM D71.
• Measure thickness of Pavement.
b. Testing during placement of asphalt concrete mixture.
• Test engineer shall be on-SITE when placement begins.
• Perform on-SITE density tests utilizing Nuclear Density equipment.
• Record ambient temperature.
• Record asphalt mixing temperatures.
3.05 Concrete Testing Specifications
The Testing Specifications listed below shall be executed without deviation in accordance with the
Project Drawings and Specifications. Any discrepancies between these documents will be brought
to the immediate attention of the Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC Zone Construction Manager.
All reports shall be made on 8-1/2 x 11 white papers, suitable for photocopying and binding in
booklet form. All sheets shall have the Testing and Engineer’s letterhead (including phone number,
address and email address). Larger sheets shall be folded and bound into the booklet. Reports
shall include:
a. Date issued
b. Project title and number as it appears on the Contract Documents.
c. Name of the inspector
d. Name and seal of registered engineer in responsible charge.
e. Date and time of sampling or inspection.
f. Identification of product and specification section.
g. Location of sampling or inspection in the Project.
h. Type of inspection or test performed.
i. Date of test.
j. Results of test.
k. Indicate conformance or non-conformance with the Contract Document requirements and
provide Testing and Engineer’s interpretation of test or inspection results.
All tests and inspections not conforming to the Contract Documents shall be stamped with a red
stamp indicating non-0conrormance and distributed within 20 hours of discovery using the red letter
format attached to this document.
After each inspection or test, a report shall be distributed within three calendar days to:
Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC Zone Construction Manager
SITE-Work Engineering Consultant
Developer or Contractor
Building Official
Architectural Consultant
1 copy
1 copy
3 copies
as Required
1 copy
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