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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC901 SpecificationsDATE: 11/06/01 PROJECT NO.: 1238.020 DRAWN BY: DCC CHECKED BY: SHEET TITLE: SPECIFICATIONS DRAWING FILES: N: \1 238 \020 \DWGS \C901.DWG SHEET NO.: C 9 0 II EARTHWORK 1. SCOPE OF WORK A. Extent: The work required under this section consists of all excavating, filling, rough grading and related items necessary to complete the work indicated on, the drawings and described in the specifications. The Contractor shall notify in writing the owners and the Engineer of any changes, errors, or omissions found on the plans or in the field, before work is started or resumed. In general, the items of work to be performed under this section shall include: clearing and grubbing, removal of trees and stumps (where required), protection of trees to remain, stripping and storage of topsoil, fill compaction and rough grading of entire site. 2 Excavated material that is suitable may be used for fills. All unsuitable material and all surplus excavated material not required shall be removed from the site. The location of dump and length of haul shall be the Contractor's responsibility. 3. Provide and place any additional fill material from off the site as may be necessary to produce the grades required. Fill obtained from off site shall be of kind and quality as specified for fills herein and the source approved by the Owner. 4. The Contractor shall accept the site as he finds it and shall remove all trash, rubbish and debris from the site prior to starting excavation. B. Work not included: The following items of related work are specified and included in other sections of these specifications: 1. Excavation, grading and backfilling for utility lines 2. Storm drainage systems 3. Sanitary sewer systems 4. Streets and paving 5. Water supply system 2. BENCH MARKS Maintain carefully all bench marks, monuments and other reference points; if disturbed or destroyed, contractor shall contact engineer. 3. REMOVAL OF TREES A. Remove all trees and stumps from area to be occupied by road and surfaced areas. Removal of trees outside these areas shall only be done as noted on drawings or approved by the Owner. B. All brush, stumps, wood and other refuse from the trees shall be buried onsite or removed to disposal areas off of the site. Disposal by burning shall not be permitted unless proper permits are obtained (where applicable). The location of on site bury pits shall be designated by the owner or the Engineer. 4. PROTECTION OF TREES A. General Protection: The Contractor shall be responsible for the protection of tops, trunks and roots of existing trees on the project site that are to remain. Existing trees subject to construction damage shall be boxed, fenced or otherwise protected before any work is started; do not stockpile within branch spread. Remove interfering branches without injury to trunks and cover scars with tree paint. 5. HANDLING OF TOPSOIL A. Remove all organic material from the areas to be occupied by buildings, roads, walks and parking areas. Pile and store topsoil at a location where it will not interfere with construction operations. Topsoil shall be reasonably free from subsoil, debris, weeds, grass, stones, ect. B. After completion of site grading and subsurface utility installation, top soil shall be replaced in areas designated on the erosion control plan for seeding and /or sodding. Any remaining top soil shall be used for finished grading around structures and landscaping areas. 6. DISPOSITION OF UTILITIES: 1,, A. Rules and regulations governing the respective utilities shall be observed in executing all work under this section. B. If active utilities are encountered but not shown on the drawings, the Engineer shall be advised before work is continued. C. Inactive and' abandoned utilities encountered in excavating and grading operations shall be reported to the Engineer. They shall be removed, plugged or capped as directed by the Utility Company and the Engineer. D. It shall be the responsibility of each contractor to verify all existing utilties and conditions pertaining to his phase of the work. It shall also be the contractors responsibility to contact the owners of the various utilities before work is started. 7. SITE GRADING: A. Grades: Contractor shall perform all cutting, filling, compacting of fills and rough grading required to bring entire project area to grade as shown on the drawings. B. Rough Grading: the tolerance for paved areas shall not exceed 0.04 feet plus or minus above the established subgrade. All other areas shall not exceed 0.10 feet plus or minus the established grade. All banks and other breaks in grade shall be rounded at top and bottom. C. Compaction Requirements: 1 All building pad areas shall be compacted to standards specified by local and /or state building codes. 2. For compaction requirements of paved areas, see street specifications. 8. Earth Work Balance The Contractor shall confirm all earthwork quantities prior to start of construction. If an excess or shortage of earth is encountered, the Contractor shall confirm with the Owner and Engineer the requirements for stockpiling, removal or importing of earth. Minor adjustments to the grades may be required to earthwork balances when minor excess material or shortages are encountered. It is recognized by the parties hereto that the calculations of the Engineer in determining earthwork quantities shall be ac- complished in accordance with the American Society of Civil Engineers Standards for such calculations. Further, that these calculations are subject to the interpretations of soil borings as the physical limits of the various soil types, also the allowable variation in finish grade and compaction permitted the contractor, and that all of these parameters may cause either an excess or shortage of actual earthwork materials to complete the project. If such an actual minor excess or shortage of materials occurs, the contractor shall contact the engineer to determine if adjustment can be made to correct the imbalance of earth. TYPICAL SANITARY SEWER SPECIFICATIONS TO BE USED FOR PRIVATE SEWER DEVELOPMENT WITHIN CLAY TOWNSHIP REGIONAL WASTE DISTRICT REVISED SEPTEMBER, 1999 1. Standard specifications of the Clay Waste District and Indiana Department of Highways shall apply for all work and materials. Pipe shall be installed in accordance with Section 715. 2. Sanitary sewer pipe shall be PVC in accordance with ASTM -3034 (S.D.R. 34) and ASTM 2321. PVC pipe shall have grooved bell and gasket. The pipe shall be made of PVC plastic having a cell classification of 12454B. 3. PVC sewer fittings shall conform to the requirements of ASTM D- 3034 -89 specification. Fittings in sizes through 8" shall be molded in one piece with blastomeric joints and minimum socket depths as specified in sections 6.2 and 7.3.2. Fittings 10" and larger shall be molded or fabricated in accordance with section 7.11 with manufacturers standard pipe bells and gaskets. Wall thickness of fittings shall be SDR 26 as defined in section 7.4.1 of specifications. Gaskets for blastomeric joints shall be molded with a minimum cross sectional area of 0.20 square inches and conform to ASTM F -477 specification. Fittings shall be manufactured by Harco or equal. 4. All sanitary manholes shall be "precast concrete" manholes in accordance with ASTM C -478 and Section 720. 0 -rings shall conform to C -443. Kent Seal or equivalent shall also be applied to all joints and between riser rings and castings. Manhole step spacing shall be no ore than 16- inches. Manholes shall be air tested for leakage in accordance with ASTM C1244 -93, Standard Test Method for Concrete Sewer Manholes by the Negative Air Pressure (Vacuum) Test. A Installation and operation of vacuum equipment and indicating devices must be in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and performance specifications which have been provided by the manufacturer and accepted by the Engineer. 2. With the vacuum tester set in place: 1. `Inflate the compression band to forty (40) psi to effect a seal between the vacuum base and the structure. 2. Connect the vacuum pump to the outlet part with the valve open." 3. Draw a .vacuum of ten (10) inches of Hg. And close the valve.' 3. Accepted standards for leakage will be established from the elapsed time for a negative pressure change from ten (10) inches to nine (9) inches of mercury. The maximum allowable leakage rate for a four (4) foot diameter manhole must be in accordance with the following: Minimum ,Elapsed Time for a Manhole Depth Pressure Change of 1 Inch Hg 10 feet or less 60 seconds >10 feet but <15 feet 75 seconds >15 feet but <25 feet 90 seconds For manholes five (5) feet in diameter, add an additional fifteen (15) seconds and for manholes six (6) feet in diameter, add an additional thirty (30) seconds to the time requirements for four (4) foot diameter manholes. For all manholes deeper than twenty -five (25) feet. Engineer will determine the applicable minimum elapsed time. 4. If the manhole fails the test, necessary repairs must be made and the vacuum test and repairs mut be repeated until the manhole passes the test. 5. If manhole joint sealants are pulled out during the vacuum test, the manhole must be disassembled and the joint sealants replaced. 6. Manholes will be subject to visual inspection with all visual leaks being repaired. 5. But rubber coating shall be applied around each manhole, joint from 6- inches above to 6- inches below each joint. The appropriate primer shall be applied prior to applying the rubber coating. Inside joints to be filled with precoat plug material. 6. The manhole chimney's including all riser rings shall be sealed using lnfi-Shield "Uniband" or approved equal. Prior to .placement, the top 4- inches of the manhole cone and casting frame shall be cleaned and primed. The Uniband shall extend from 3- inches below the top of the cone section to 2- inches over the flange of the manhole casting frame. 7. The casting elevations are set by plan. However, the castings are to be adjusted in the field by the Engineer's representative, should a discrepancy occur between plan grade and existing grade. New manhole ring and cover shall be installed to establish grade. Maximum height of adjusting rings shall be 12- inches. 8. Backfill around all structures and all cuts under paved areas with granular material. Trenches opening within 5- feet of paved roadways shall be backfilled with granular material in accordance with Section 211. Backfill under sidewalks shall be granular, unless the walks are constructed a minimum of 6 months after backfill has been in place. 9. The, Contractor shall be responsible for verifying that all state, highways, city, and county permits have been obtained by, the .developer prior to start of construction. 10. The Contractor shall be required to furnish the developer's Engineer with a set of prints, marked in red pencil, showing actual sewer location and invert, to include lateral location, depth and length. Such "as built" prints must be received by the Engineer before the final contract payment can be authorized. The sanitary sewer laterals and stubs termination shall be indicated on the surface with a metal fence post set immediately above the said termination point 11. All sanitary sewer lines upon completion will be required to pass a low pressure air test. Said test shall be conducted according to ASTM 1417 -92, and shall be witnessed by an Engineer and a representative of the Clay Waste District. The testing shall be in accordance with Table 1. 12. Deflection tests shall be performed on all flexible* pipe after the final backfill has been in place at least 30 days. No pipe shall exceed a vertical deflection of 5% deflection test results. *The following are considered non flexible pipes: concrete pipe, ductile iron pipe, and cast iron pipe). The deflection test shall be performed with a nine -point mandrel. Proving rings shall be available. 13. All mandrel testing shall be observed by a Professional Engineer for certification and a representative of the Clay Waste District. 14. The ends of laterals are to be plugged tight with a braced plastic disc or cap capable of withstanding a low pressure air test without leakage. 15. Bedding for flexible pipe shall be No. 8 crushed stone from 6- inches below the pipe to 12- inches above the pipe. Bedding for rigid pipe shall be No. 8 crushed stone from 6- inches below the pipe to the spring line of the pipe and from this point to 12- inches above shall be filled sand or equivalent. Manholes shall be placed on no less than 6- inches of No. 8 crushed stone bedding. 16. Water and sewer line crossings and separations shall be in accordance with Ten States' Standards. 17. Trench shall be opened sufficiently ahead of pipe laying to reveal obstruction, and shall be property protected and /or barricaded when left unattended. 18. No water shall be permitted to flow into the sanitary sewer system during construction. Contractor shall utilize a pump to keep the water level below the pipe. Pump discharge shall be directed to a storm outlet. Any pipe entering existing sewers shall be plugged with screw type mechanical, braced plug until such time as all tests on the sewers have been completed and the lines have passed all punch lists. 19. All sewer laterals installed by the mainline Contractor shall be bedded the some as the main line sewer. 20. Forty -eight (48) hours notice shall be given to the Clay Regional Waste District prior to the start of sewer construction. Also, 48 hours notice shall be given prior to any testing done in the sewer. 21. Manhole castings shall be stamped "SANITARY SEWER" (Neenah Casting R 1642 or equal) and be self sealing type. Waterproof castings shall be Neenah R- 1916 -Fi and stamped "SANITARY SEWER 22. The minimum slope for sewer acceptance by the Clay Township Regional Waste District are: Size of Pipe Minimum Constructed Slope 8 -inch 10 -inch 12 -inch 15 -inch 18 -inch 0.40% 0.28% 0.22% 0.15% 0.12% 23. The Contractor shall provide measurements of the slope of the sewer for each manhole section as construction progresses. Such measurements shall be certified by a Registered Land Surveyor or Engineer and be available on -site for observation by the District's Inspector. No more than three manhole sections can be constructed in advance of such measurements. 24. In the event the Contractor does not meet the minimum slopes, the sewer section and any other affected sewer sections shall be reconstructed to meet such minimum slopes. TABLE 1 TIME IN MINUTES AND SECONDS REQUIRED FOR FOR PRESSURE DROP FROM (Based on 0.003 cfm per sq. ft. and 2.0 cfm) Pipe Diameter D in Inches 4 6 8 10 12 15 18 21 24 27 25 :04 :10 :18 :28 :40 1:02 1:29 2: 01 2: 58 3: 20 50 :09 :20 :35 :55 1:19 2:04 2:58 4:03 5:17 6:41 75 :13 :30 :53 1:23 1:59 3:06 4:27 6:04 7:55 10:01 100 :18 :40 1:11 1:50 2:38 4 :08 5:56 8:05 10:39 12:45 125 :22 :50 1:28 2:18 3:18 5:09 7:26 9:55 11:20 150 26 59 1:46 2:45 3: 58 6:11 8: 30 175 :31 1:09 2:03 3:13 4:37 7:05 200 35 1:19 2: 21 3: 40 5:17 225 :40 1:29 2:38 4:08 5:40 250 :44 1:39 2:56 4:35 275 :48 1:49 3:14 4:43 300 53 1:59 3: 31 350 1:02 2:19 3:47 400 1:10 2:38 450 1:19 2:50 500 1:28 550 1:37 600 1:46 650 1:53 2:50 3:47 4:43 5:40 7:05 8:30 9:55 11:20 12:45 S FORM SEWER SYSTEMS 1. SCOPE OF WORK The work under this section includes all storm sewers, storm water inlets, and related items, including excavating and backfilling, necessary to complete the work shown on the drawings. 2. MATERIALS 30 4:08 8:15 12:23 14:11 A. Storm B. C. 1. Reinforced concrete sewer pipe shall confirm to ASTM C -76 latest revision, with joints conforming to ASTM C -443 latest revision. When storm pipe is submerged Manholes Sewers 1. Precast reinforced concrete manhole sections and steps shall conform to ASTM C -478 latest revision. 2. Casting shall be of uniform quality, free from blow holes, porosity, hard spots, shrinkage distortion or other defects. They shall be smooth and well cleaned by shot blasting or by some other approved method. They shall be coated with asphalt paint which shall result in a smooth coating, tough and tenacious when cold, not tacky or brittle. They shall be gray iron meeting ASTM A -48 latest revision. 3. Joints Manhole sections shall be jointed with rubber type gaskets. The rubber type gaskets shall meet ASTM C -443 latest revision. When manhole and storm pipe are continuously in water. SUBDRAINS 1. Perforated plastic pipe subdrains shall conform to ASTM F -405. 3. APPLICATION A. Permits and Codes The intent of this section of the specifications is that the contractor's bid on the work covered herein shall be based upon the drawings and specifications but that the work shall comply with all applicable codes and regulations as amended by any waivers. Contractor shall furnish all bonds necessary to get permits for cuts and connections to existing sewers. B. Local Standards the term "Local Standards" as used herein means the standards of design and construction of the respective municipal department or utility company. C. Existing Improvements Maintain in operating condition all active utilities, sewers and other drains encountered in the sewer installation. Repair to the satisfaction of the owner any damage to existing active improvements. D. Workmanship To conform to all lo_ cal, state and national codes and to be approved by all local and state agencies having jurisdiction. E. Trenching Lay all pipe in open trenches, except when the local authority gives written permission for tunneling. Open the trench sufficient ahead of pipelaying to reveal any obstructions. The width of the trench shall be the inside pipe diameter plus 24 inches for 12 inches above the pipe. Sheet and brace trench as necessary to protect workmen and adjacent structures. All trenching to comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standards. Keep trenches free from water while construction is in progress. Under no circumstances lay pipe or appurtenances in standing water. Conduct the discharge from trench dewatering to drains or natural drainage channels. F. Special Supports Whenever in the opinion of the Engineer the soil at or below the pipe grade is unsuitable for supporting sewers and appurtenances specified in this section, such special support, in addition to those shown or specified, shall be provided as the Engineer may direct, and the contract will be adjusted. G. Backfilling for a depth of at least 12 inches above the top of the pipe, backfill with earth or granular material free from large stones, rock fragments, roots or sod. Tamp this backfill thoroughly, taking care not to disturb the pipe. For the remaining trench depth, backfill with earth or granular material containing stones or rocks not larger than 4 inches. Backfill under and within 5' of walks, parking areas, driveways and street shall be granular material only thoroughly compacted by approved methods. H. Manhole Inverts Construct manhole flow channels of concrete sewer pipe or brick, smoothly finished and of semi circular section conforming to the inside diameter of the connecting sewers. Make changes in size or grade gradually and changes in direction by true curves. Provide such channels for all connecting sewers at each manhole. I. Subdrains All subdrains shall be of the size shown on the plans and shall be constructed to the grades shown. oil drains constructed off -site as part of the outlet drain will be located as shown. J. Utilities It shah be the responsibility of each contractor to verify all existing utilities and conditions pertaining to his phase of the work. It shall also be the contractors responsibility to contact the owners of the various utilities before work is started. The contractor shall notify in writing the owners or the engineer of any changes, errors or omissions found on these plans or in the field before work is started or resumed. K. Contractor to grout joints inside storm structures where pipes enter or exit and between structure, and casting. 3.5 PSIG TO 2.5 PSIG 33 36 39 4:59 5:56 6:58 25 9:59 11:53 13:57 50 14: 58 17: 00 18: 25 75 15:35 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 275 500 350 400 450 500 550 600 14:11 15:35 17:00 18: 25 650 STREETS 1. SCOPE OF WORK The work required under this section includes all concrete and bituminous paving and related items necessary to complete the work indicated on drawings and described in the specifications, including but not limited to: All streets, parking areas in contract limits Curbs and gutters Sidewalks and concrete slabs, exterior steps 2. MATERIALS A. Concrete Concrete shall be ready -mixed concrete and shall be a mix of proportioned fire and coarse aggregates with Portland cement and water. Minimum cement content shall be 6 bags per cubic yard of concrete and maximum water content shall be 5.5 U.S. gallons per sack of cement, including moisture in the aggregate. Slump for normal weight concrete shall be a maximum of 4 inches and a minimum of 2 inches. the slump of machine placed concrete shall be no less than 1 -1/4 inches nor more than 3 inches. Standard test ASTM C -143 shall be used to measure slump. Compressive strength of concrete at 28 days shall be 4000 psi. All exterior concrete shall have air entrainment of 5% to 8% by volume per ASTM C -2.60. Retempering of delivered concrete will not be allowed. Concrete shall be composed of: 1. Portland cement Conforming to ASTM C -150, Type IA or Type IIIA. 2. Aggregates: Conforming to ASTM C -33 3. Water Shall be clear and free from injurious amounts of oils, acids, alkalies, organic materials or other deleterious substances. B. Welded Steel Wire Fabric Where required for concrete reinforcement shall conform to ASTM A185. C. Prernoulded Joint Filler Shall be of non extruding type meeting ASTM D -544 except that premoulded joint filler used in concrete walk construction may be either non extruding or resilient. D. Bituminous Pavement Materials All materials proposed for the construction of bituminous pavements shall comply with the Indiana Department of Transportation specifications, per latest revision. E. Compacted Aggregate Subbase: Shall be crushed stone or gravel. Crushed gravel shall be a minimum of 35% crushed material. Chert shall be limited to a maximum of 8% of the total. Material shall be free from an excess of flat, elongated, thinly laminated, soft or disintegrated pieces; and shall be free from fragments coated with dirt. Compacted aggregate shall be graded as follows: 3. APPLICATION SIEVE SIZE PASSING 1 -1/2" 1" 3/4" #4 #30 #200 100 80 -100 70 -90 55 -80 35 -60 25 -50 12 -30 5 -10 A. Grading Do any necessary grading in addition to that performed in accordance with Earthwork Section, to bring subgrades, after final compaction, to the required grades and sections for site improvement. B. Preparation of Subgrade Remove spongy and otherwise unsuitable material and replace with stable material. No traffic will be allowed on prepared subgrade prior to paving. C. Compaction of Subgrade The first 6 inches below the subgrade shall be compacted to at least 100% of the maximum dry density as determined by the provisions of AASHO T -99. Water shall be prevented from standing on the compacted subgrade. D. Utility Structures Check for correct elevation of all manhole covers, valve boxes and similar structures located within areas to be paved, and make, or have made, any necessary adjustments in such structures. E. Placing Concrete 1. Subgrade Place concrete only on a moist, compacted subgrade or base free from loose material. Place no concrete on a muddy or frozen subgrade. 2. Forms All forms shall be free from warp, tight enough to prevent leakage and substantial enough to maintain their shape and position without springing or settling, when concrete is placed. Forms shall be clean and smooth immediately before concreting. G. 3. Placing Concrete Concrete shall be deposited so as to require as little rehandling as practicable. When concrete is to be placed at an atmospheric temperature of 35 degrees F. or less, paragraph 702.10 of the Indiana Department of Transportation Specifications latest revision shall be followed. F. Concrete Curb 1. Expansion Joints Shall be 1/2 inch thick premoulded between storm structures curb. 2. Contraction /Control Joints Unless otherwise provided, contraction joints shall be sawed or scored joints spaced 10 feet on center, except for intersection radii where joints shall be placed 5' o.c. 3. Finish Tamp and screed concrete as soon as placed, and fill any honey combed places. Finish square corners to 1/4" radius and other corners to radii shown. Concrete Walks and Exterior Steps 1. Slopes Provide 1/4 inch per foot cross slope. Make adjustments in slopes at walk intersections as necessary to provide proper drainage. 2. Dimensions Walks and steps shall be one course construction and of widths and details shown on the drawings. 3. Finish Screed concrete and trowel with a steel trowel to a hard dense surface after surface water has disappeared. Apply medium broom finish and scribe control joints at 5 foot spacing. Provide 1/2" expansion joints where sidewalks intersect, and at a maximum spacing of 48 feet between expansion joints. H. Curing Concrete Except as otherwise specified, cure all concrete by one of the methods described in Section 501.17 of the Indiana Department of Transportation Specifications, latest revision. I. Bituminous Pavement Hot asphalt concrete pavement shall be as specified in Section 403 and must comply with Section 401.05 of the Indiana Department of Transportation Specifications latest revisions. Paving will not be permitted during unfavorable weather or when the temperature is 40 degrees F. and falling. J. Compacted Aggregate Subbase the thickness shown on the drawings is the minimum thickness of the fully compacted subbase. Compaction shall be accomplished by rolling with a smooth wheeled roller weighing 8 to 10 tons. Compact to 90% compaction using Standard Testing Procedures. Along curbs, headers and walls and at all placed not accessible to the roller, the aggregate material shall be tamped with mechanical tampers or with approved hand tampers. �`I �1STE R FC No. 1-f,„; 9800085 STATE OF DATE: THIS DRAWING AND THE IDEAS, DESIGNS AND CONCEPTS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE THE EXCLUSIVE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF THE SCHNEIDER CORPORATION, AND ARE NOT TO BE USED OR REPRODUCED, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, WITHOUT THE WRIT ILN CONSENT OF THE SCHNEIDER CORPORATION. COPYRIGHTED BY THE SCHNEIDER CORP. (2001) Schned r THE SCHNEIDER CORPORATION 12821 E. 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