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SECTION 02520 <br /> TYPE S -I , II AND III 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 conform with Section 331 , "Type S Asphalt <br /> Concrete" ; Section 332 , "Type II Asphaltic Concrete " ; or Section 333 , "Type III <br /> Asphaltic Concrete " of the D . O . T . Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction <br /> ( hereinafter referred to as the D . O . T . Specifications ) . <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 the <br /> bituminous materials as they are applied . Do not lay the bituminous materials <br /> unless they are the proper temperature . <br /> ' 3 . 2 TACK <br /> ' Last revised 2/26/02 02520- 1 EAST GIFFORD <br /> RIPublic Works\Keithwstormmeter ProjectslGfford East\Construction Contract\Technical Specifications\Final Specifications\Division <br /> 2\02520 - Asphaltic Concrete Pavement.doc <br /> 1 <br />