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SECTION 02520 <br /> ASPHALTIC CONCRETE PAVEMENT <br /> PART 1 - GENERAL <br /> 1 . 1 SCOPE <br /> A . The work consists of the construction of an asphaltic surface course composed of a <br /> mixture of aggregate mineral filler ( if necessary) and asphalt cement to produce the <br /> desired stability hereinafter described , properly laid and compacted upon a <br /> prepared base , or an existing surface course in accordance with these <br /> Specifications and in conformity with the lines , grades , thickness and typical cross <br /> section shown on the Contract Drawings . <br /> PART 2 - PRODUCTS <br /> 2 . 1 PRODUCTS <br /> A . The asphaltic concrete pavement shall be type S - 1 and conform with Section 334 , <br /> of the Florida Department Of Transportation Specifications for Road and Bridge <br /> Construction ( hereinafter referred to as the FDOT Specifications ) . The following are <br /> exceptions to the FDOT Specification Section 334 : <br /> 1 . In Section 334- 1 . 1 for 330-8 . 5 where referenced via Section 300 , substitute <br /> Section 02518 , <br /> 2 . Except 330- 12 . 5 . 2 <br /> 3 , Except RAP will not be used as a mix component <br /> 4 . Except 334-7 and 334-8 <br /> PART 3 - EXECUTION <br /> 3 . 1 LIMITATIONS OF LAYING OPERATIONS <br /> A . Apply the asphaltic concrete only when the temperature in the shade is 50 degrees <br /> Fahrenheit and rising . The CONTRACTOR may lay bituminous mixtures which <br /> have been rained upon in transit , at CONTRACTOR' s risk . However, if local <br /> conditions indicate that rain is imminent , no work shall be started . Under no <br /> circumstances shall the mixture be laid while it is raining , or when there is water on <br /> the base . If the wind is blowing such that sand , dust , etc . are being deposited on <br /> the surface being paved to the extent that the bond between layers will be reduced , <br /> the asphalt shall not be spread on the surface . <br /> B . Supply thermometers so that the ENGINEER may determine the temperature of <br /> 02520- 1 02520 — Asphaltic Concrete . . . <br />