ITEM 304.

98000017 - CRUSHED AGGREGATE SUBBASE COURSE

Page 1 of 2 10/08/98
DESCRIPTION
This work shall consist of furnishing, placing, and compacting a crushed aggregate subbase
course in conformity with the lines, grades, thicknesses and typical sections shown on the plans,
or as determined by field conditions and ordered in writing by the Engineer.
MATERIALS
Provide crushed stone, crushed gravel or crushed blast furnace slag conforming to the following
provisions:
A. Test and Control Methods. Perform materials tests and quality control methods pertaining
to the work of this specification in conformance with the procedures contained in the current
appropriate Departmental publications. These publications are available upon request from the
Regional Director or the Director of the Geotechnical Engineering Bureau.
B. Materials Requirements. Provide a material which meets the requirements of this
specification. Should the subbase course become unstable at any time prior to the placement of
the overlying course due to the gradation of the furnished material, correct the unstable condition
to the satisfaction of the Engineer at no expense to the State.
1. Gradation. The material must meet the following gradation requirements:
Sieve Size Percent Passing By Weight
1½ inches 100
1/2 inch 25 to 60
1/4 inch 10 to 35
No. 200 2 to 7
2. Durability. Material having a Magnesium Sulfate Soundness loss in excess of 20 percent
after 4 cycles will be rejected and not placed in the work.
3. Plasticity Index. Material having a Plasticity Index in excess of 5 will be rejected and
not placed in the work.
4. Elongated Particles. Material having flat or elongated particles in excess of 30 percent
by weight of the particles retained on a 1/2 inch sieve will be rejected and not placed in the
work. A flat or elongated particle is one that has its greater dimension more than three times
its least dimension. Determination will be based on a visual inspection by the Engineer.
C. Stockpiling. Stockpile all material in accordance with the most recent Geotechnical
Engineering Bureau Granular Control Procedure titled, Procedure for the Control of Granular
Materials. This Procedure is available upon request from the Regional Director or the Director,
Geotechnical Engineering Bureau. Do not use material from any stockpile until the stockpile has
been sampled, tested and approved, in writing, by the Departmental Geotechnical Engineer.
ITEM 304.98000017 - CRUSHED AGGREGATE SUBBASE COURSE
Page 2 of 2 10/08/98
CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
A. Placement. Place crushed aggregate subbase course material on the grade with a
mechanical spreader. The Departmental Geotechnical Engineer may waive this requirement, in
writing, for those locations where it is deemed not practical. In those locations, place crushed
aggregate subbase course material with trucks and carefully unload on the grade so that the
distance the material must be moved is minimized. Do not spread material from piles dumped
on the grade.
Remove and replace any and all portions of this course which become contaminated, degrade or
otherwise do not conform to the requirements of these specifications with specified material.
B. Compaction. Compact the subbase course conforming to the provisions of §203.3.12
Compaction. The maximum compacted layer thickness must not exceed 15 inches. Do not lag
the compaction of any subbase course lift with spreading operations by more than 500 feet. Do
not run highway or construction equipment over the final finished subbase course surface except
as necessary for the construction of the overlying pavement course at that location. Prior to final
finishing of the course, however, traffic over the course may be permitted at locations designated
by and under such restrictions as may be imposed by the Engineer.
Fill any depressions that develop during rolling with crushed aggregate subbase material and
continue rolling until the entire subbase course surface is true to grade and cross section. After
compaction, the top surface of this course at any location will not extend more than 1/4 inch
above, nor 1/4 inch below, true grade and surface. Compact and complete this course to the
above tolerances, as approved by the Engineer, before any pavement course is placed.
Rutting from hauling equipment may occur during the paving operations. Eliminate excessive
rutting, defined as depressions in the wheel tracks that exceed 1 inch when measured from the
bottom of the rut to the underside of a straight edge laid across the depression, by recompacting
the rutted areas. Add crushed aggregate subbase material as necessary to bring the subbase
course to within the tolerances noted above.
METHOD OF MEASUREMENT
This work will be measured as the number of cubic yards of material placed and compacted in its
final position computed from the payment lines shown on the plans or as established in writing
by the Engineer.
BASIS OF PAYMENT
The unit price bid shall include the cost of furnishing all labor, material and equipment necessary
to complete the work. Include the cost of adding water unless the items for furnishing and
applying water are included in the contract. No direct payment will be made for losses of
material resulting from compaction, foundation settlement, erosion or any other cause. Include
the cost of such losses in the bid price for this item. No deductions will be made for the volume
occupied by manholes, catch basins and other objects.
Payment will be made at the unit price bid for 75 percent of the quantity after the subbase course
has been properly placed and compacted. The balance of the quantity will be paid after the final
finishing to the required tolerance and just prior to placing of the pavement.

ITEM 304.98000017 - CRUSHED AGGREGATE SUBBASE COURSE

Page 1 of 2 10/08/98
DESCRIPTION
This work shall consist of furnishing, placing, and compacting a crushed aggregate subbase
course in conformity with the lines, grades, thicknesses and typical sections shown on the plans,
or as determined by field conditions and ordered in writing by the Engineer.
MATERIALS
Provide crushed stone, crushed gravel or crushed blast furnace slag conforming to the following
provisions:
A. Test and Control Methods. Perform materials tests and quality control methods pertaining
to the work of this specification in conformance with the procedures contained in the current
appropriate Departmental publications. These publications are available upon request from the
Regional Director or the Director of the Geotechnical Engineering Bureau.
B. Materials Requirements. Provide a material which meets the requirements of this
specification. Should the subbase course become unstable at any time prior to the placement of
the overlying course due to the gradation of the furnished material, correct the unstable condition
to the satisfaction of the Engineer at no expense to the State.
1. Gradation. The material must meet the following gradation requirements:
Sieve Size Percent Passing By Weight
1½ inches 100
1/2 inch 25 to 60
1/4 inch 10 to 35
No. 200 2 to 7
2. Durability. Material having a Magnesium Sulfate Soundness loss in excess of 20 percent
after 4 cycles will be rejected and not placed in the work.
3. Plasticity Index. Material having a Plasticity Index in excess of 5 will be rejected and
not placed in the work.
4. Elongated Particles. Material having flat or elongated particles in excess of 30 percent
by weight of the particles retained on a 1/2 inch sieve will be rejected and not placed in the
work. A flat or elongated particle is one that has its greater dimension more than three times
its least dimension. Determination will be based on a visual inspection by the Engineer.
C. Stockpiling. Stockpile all material in accordance with the most recent Geotechnical
Engineering Bureau Granular Control Procedure titled, Procedure for the Control of Granular
Materials. This Procedure is available upon request from the Regional Director or the Director,
Geotechnical Engineering Bureau. Do not use material from any stockpile until the stockpile has
been sampled, tested and approved, in writing, by the Departmental Geotechnical Engineer.
ITEM 304.98000017 - CRUSHED AGGREGATE SUBBASE COURSE
Page 2 of 2 10/08/98
CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
A. Placement. Place crushed aggregate subbase course material on the grade with a
mechanical spreader. The Departmental Geotechnical Engineer may waive this requirement, in
writing, for those locations where it is deemed not practical. In those locations, place crushed
aggregate subbase course material with trucks and carefully unload on the grade so that the
distance the material must be moved is minimized. Do not spread material from piles dumped
on the grade.
Remove and replace any and all portions of this course which become contaminated, degrade or
otherwise do not conform to the requirements of these specifications with specified material.
B. Compaction. Compact the subbase course conforming to the provisions of §203.3.12
Compaction. The maximum compacted layer thickness must not exceed 15 inches. Do not lag
the compaction of any subbase course lift with spreading operations by more than 500 feet. Do
not run highway or construction equipment over the final finished subbase course surface except
as necessary for the construction of the overlying pavement course at that location. Prior to final
finishing of the course, however, traffic over the course may be permitted at locations designated
by and under such restrictions as may be imposed by the Engineer.
Fill any depressions that develop during rolling with crushed aggregate subbase material and
continue rolling until the entire subbase course surface is true to grade and cross section. After
compaction, the top surface of this course at any location will not extend more than 1/4 inch
above, nor 1/4 inch below, true grade and surface. Compact and complete this course to the
above tolerances, as approved by the Engineer, before any pavement course is placed.
Rutting from hauling equipment may occur during the paving operations. Eliminate excessive
rutting, defined as depressions in the wheel tracks that exceed 1 inch when measured from the
bottom of the rut to the underside of a straight edge laid across the depression, by recompacting
the rutted areas. Add crushed aggregate subbase material as necessary to bring the subbase
course to within the tolerances noted above.
METHOD OF MEASUREMENT
This work will be measured as the number of cubic yards of material placed and compacted in its
final position computed from the payment lines shown on the plans or as established in writing
by the Engineer.
BASIS OF PAYMENT
The unit price bid shall include the cost of furnishing all labor, material and equipment necessary
to complete the work. Include the cost of adding water unless the items for furnishing and
applying water are included in the contract. No direct payment will be made for losses of
material resulting from compaction, foundation settlement, erosion or any other cause. Include
the cost of such losses in the bid price for this item. No deductions will be made for the volume
occupied by manholes, catch basins and other objects.
Payment will be made at the unit price bid for 75 percent of the quantity after the subbase course
has been properly placed and compacted. The balance of the quantity will be paid after the final
finishing to the required tolerance and just prior to placing of the pavement.

ITEM 304.98000017 - CRUSHED AGGREGATE SUBBASE COURSE

Page 1 of 2 10/08/98
DESCRIPTION
This work shall consist of furnishing, placing, and compacting a crushed aggregate subbase
course in conformity with the lines, grades, thicknesses and typical sections shown on the plans,
or as determined by field conditions and ordered in writing by the Engineer.
MATERIALS
Provide crushed stone, crushed gravel or crushed blast furnace slag conforming to the following
provisions:
A. Test and Control Methods. Perform materials tests and quality control methods pertaining
to the work of this specification in conformance with the procedures contained in the current
appropriate Departmental publications. These publications are available upon request from the
Regional Director or the Director of the Geotechnical Engineering Bureau.
B. Materials Requirements. Provide a material which meets the requirements of this
specification. Should the subbase course become unstable at any time prior to the placement of
the overlying course due to the gradation of the furnished material, correct the unstable condition
to the satisfaction of the Engineer at no expense to the State.
1. Gradation. The material must meet the following gradation requirements:
Sieve Size Percent Passing By Weight
1½ inches 100
1/2 inch 25 to 60
1/4 inch 10 to 35
No. 200 2 to 7
2. Durability. Material having a Magnesium Sulfate Soundness loss in excess of 20 percent
after 4 cycles will be rejected and not placed in the work.
3. Plasticity Index. Material having a Plasticity Index in excess of 5 will be rejected and
not placed in the work.
4. Elongated Particles. Material having flat or elongated particles in excess of 30 percent
by weight of the particles retained on a 1/2 inch sieve will be rejected and not placed in the
work. A flat or elongated particle is one that has its greater dimension more than three times
its least dimension. Determination will be based on a visual inspection by the Engineer.
C. Stockpiling. Stockpile all material in accordance with the most recent Geotechnical
Engineering Bureau Granular Control Procedure titled, Procedure for the Control of Granular
Materials. This Procedure is available upon request from the Regional Director or the Director,
Geotechnical Engineering Bureau. Do not use material from any stockpile until the stockpile has
been sampled, tested and approved, in writing, by the Departmental Geotechnical Engineer.
ITEM 304.98000017 - CRUSHED AGGREGATE SUBBASE COURSE
Page 2 of 2 10/08/98
CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
A. Placement. Place crushed aggregate subbase course material on the grade with a
mechanical spreader. The Departmental Geotechnical Engineer may waive this requirement, in
writing, for those locations where it is deemed not practical. In those locations, place crushed
aggregate subbase course material with trucks and carefully unload on the grade so that the
distance the material must be moved is minimized. Do not spread material from piles dumped
on the grade.
Remove and replace any and all portions of this course which become contaminated, degrade or
otherwise do not conform to the requirements of these specifications with specified material.
B. Compaction. Compact the subbase course conforming to the provisions of §203.3.12
Compaction. The maximum compacted layer thickness must not exceed 15 inches. Do not lag
the compaction of any subbase course lift with spreading operations by more than 500 feet. Do
not run highway or construction equipment over the final finished subbase course surface except
as necessary for the construction of the overlying pavement course at that location. Prior to final
finishing of the course, however, traffic over the course may be permitted at locations designated
by and under such restrictions as may be imposed by the Engineer.
Fill any depressions that develop during rolling with crushed aggregate subbase material and
continue rolling until the entire subbase course surface is true to grade and cross section. After
compaction, the top surface of this course at any location will not extend more than 1/4 inch
above, nor 1/4 inch below, true grade and surface. Compact and complete this course to the
above tolerances, as approved by the Engineer, before any pavement course is placed.
Rutting from hauling equipment may occur during the paving operations. Eliminate excessive
rutting, defined as depressions in the wheel tracks that exceed 1 inch when measured from the
bottom of the rut to the underside of a straight edge laid across the depression, by recompacting
the rutted areas. Add crushed aggregate subbase material as necessary to bring the subbase
course to within the tolerances noted above.
METHOD OF MEASUREMENT
This work will be measured as the number of cubic yards of material placed and compacted in its
final position computed from the payment lines shown on the plans or as established in writing
by the Engineer.
BASIS OF PAYMENT
The unit price bid shall include the cost of furnishing all labor, material and equipment necessary
to complete the work. Include the cost of adding water unless the items for furnishing and
applying water are included in the contract. No direct payment will be made for losses of
material resulting from compaction, foundation settlement, erosion or any other cause. Include
the cost of such losses in the bid price for this item. No deductions will be made for the volume
occupied by manholes, catch basins and other objects.
Payment will be made at the unit price bid for 75 percent of the quantity after the subbase course
has been properly placed and compacted. The balance of the quantity will be paid after the final
finishing to the required tolerance and just prior to placing of the pavement.