DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - IDEAS-EC

SECTION 02743ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENTPART 1 GENERAL1 .1 DESCRIPTIONA. The work of this section consists of constructing one or more surface courses composed of amixture of aggregate, filler if required, and bituminous material, placed on a prepared base. Thissection includes asphalt patching for areas where utility lines cross existing paved surfaces andwhere new structures are constructed in existing paved areas.1 .2 DEFINITIONSA. Standard Specifications: Whenever reference is made to 1992 CalTrans Standard Specifications,it shall be interpreted to mean the Standard Specifications issued by the State of CaliforniaBusiness and Transportation Agency, Department of Transportation (CalTrans), and the followingshall apply:1. In the case of conflict between the CalTrans Standard Specifications and thesespecifications, these specifications shall govern.2. Where the term “Engineer” is used in the CalTrans Standard Specifications, it shall beunderstood to mean the “Contracting Officer”.3. Where the term “Special Provisions” is used in the CalTrans Standard Specifications, itshall be understood to mean these specifications.4. Where the term “State” is used in the CalTrans Standard Specifications, it shall beunderstood to mean the “Government”.5. Any provision for measurement and payment specified in the CalTrans StandardSpecifications shall be disregarded and the provisions of these specifications shall govern.1 .3 QUALITY ASSURANCEA. Standards as established by American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials(AASHTO) and 1992 CalTrans Standard Specifications govern the work of this section.B. Testing required to determine compliance with the work of this section will be the responsibilityof the Contractor. The tests shall be performed by an independent testing laboratory. TheContracting Officer may select the test sites.C. Frequency of compaction testing shall be one test for every 200 square feet of paved area. TheContractor shall not proceed with work over the area being tested until the results have beenverified by the Contracting Officer. If test results indicate an area does not meet the specifiedrequirements, the Contractor shall remove the defective work, replace, and retest at no additionalexpense to the Government.1 .4 SUBMITTALSA. As specified in Section 01330.12/97 02743-1ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT